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Opinion: Volunteers needed to help address beaver issues in Dredge Creek system

We’re looking for volunteers to work with one or two others for an hour or two once or twice a week.

  • Sep 6, 2022
  • By Mary F. Willson
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Here’s how to add your voice to the conversation.

  • Sep 5, 2022
  • Juneau Empire
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Opinion: We do not need to convene a constitutional convention

Ways to amend the constitution already exist.

  • Sep 5, 2022
  • By Laraine Derr
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An artist’s rendering shows winter view of a proposed new Juneau City Hall at 450 Whittier St. (Courtesy Image / North Wind Architects)

Opinion: A new City Hall is an investment in democracy

That’s a business we want to be in business forever.

  • Sep 2, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
An artist’s rendering shows winter view of a proposed new Juneau City Hall at 450 Whittier St. (Courtesy Image / North Wind Architects)
Capital Transit’s then-new electric bus leads the charge at Saturday’s Earth Day Electric Vehicle Road Rally. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Chasing free money

But is the money really “free?”

  • Sep 1, 2022
  • By Win Gruening
Capital Transit’s then-new electric bus leads the charge at Saturday’s Earth Day Electric Vehicle Road Rally. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dynamic pricing on the Alaska Marine Highway System

Dynamic can mean exciting, engaging or interesting. Dynamic pricing is none of these things.

  • Aug 31, 2022
  • By Bridget Smith
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Opinion: We urge voting yes on Prop 2

Investing in Juneau’s trails, cabins, and sports fields makes it a better place to live and recreate.

  • Aug 30, 2022
  • Lexie Razor and Mark Pusich Juneau Families for Youth Recreation
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Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Commercial property valuation is ‘out of control’

The CBJ Assembly needs to act now to fix this problem.

  • Aug 29, 2022
  • By Greg Adler
Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Swimmers quickly work their way away from shore during Ironman Alaska. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Juneau is the biggest Ironman Alaska winner

From a wowed spectator to an enthusiastic supporter and proud host.

  • Aug 26, 2022
  • By Laurie Craig
Swimmers quickly work their way away from shore during Ironman Alaska. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
Michelle Bonnet Hale (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Voting no on disclosure repeal is about fairness

True assessments and accurate property taxes cut both ways.

  • Aug 25, 2022
  • By Michelle Bonnet Hale
Michelle Bonnet Hale (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski discusses her reelection campaign with supporters during the official opening of her Juneau campaign headquarters Thursday evening at Kootznoowoo Plaza. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Alaska’s ports and waterfront industry needs Sen. Murkowski

For more than three decades, I have been a member of the International Longshore Warehouse Union (ILWU), working as a longshoreman throughout Alaska. We perform… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2022
  • By Dennis Young
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski discusses her reelection campaign with supporters during the official opening of her Juneau campaign headquarters Thursday evening at Kootznoowoo Plaza. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: The power of community banks

One of my favorite childhood memories is joining my father as he visited communities around Western Alaska to conduct some truly “mobile” banking. Pop would… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2022
  • By Betsy Lawer
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Alexander B. Dolitsky

Opinion: Richard Nixon, a fur coat, and an escape from the Soviet Union

Leo, wherever you are now. Give me a call. Let’s chat!

  • Aug 22, 2022
  • By Alexander B. Dolitsky
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Opinion: A constitutional convention would be bad for business

Every 10 years (at least) Alaskans are asked to vote on whether a constitutional convention should be called. Each time throughout history voters have overwhelmingly… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2022
  • By Laura McDonnell
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An angler holds up a king salmon in this August 2013 photo. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Wild Fish Conservancy focus is misguided

It’s a lot easier to pick on the little guy than power company giants.

  • Aug 19, 2022
  • By Norman Pillen
An angler holds up a king salmon in this August 2013 photo. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka and former President Donald Trump stand on stage during a July rally in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: It’s Murkowski vs. Trump in November

Alaskans must reward her defense of the truth…

  • Aug 19, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka and former President Donald Trump stand on stage during a July rally in Anchorage. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: There is no need for a constitutional convention

What are the odds a constitutional convention will be anything other than a circus?

  • Aug 18, 2022
  • By Joe Geldhof
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This photo shows the Juneau School District headquarters on March 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

When will our schools return to normal?

Somehow over the past 20 years, the “normal” school experience has changed.

  • Aug 18, 2022
  • By Win Gruening
This photo shows the Juneau School District headquarters on March 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)

Opinion: The real ‘at last!’ on climate change

In Alaska, the Inflation Reduction Act offers come game-changing features.

  • Aug 17, 2022
  • By Kate Troll
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)
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Opinion: Let’s keep the mandatory real property disclosure ordinance

It will better ensure fair, accurate and efficient property tax assessments and collections.

  • Aug 12, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
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