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The challenged truths of three elected representatives

Last Friday, the state Supreme Court affirmed that state Rep. Jennifer Armstrong, D-Anchorage, did not violate the Alaska Constitution three-year residency requirement to run for… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2023
  • By Rich Moniak
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Norwegian Cruise Lines announced in late August that it would donate a 2.9 acre plot of land owned by the cruise line since 2019 on Juneau’s waterfront to Huna Totem Corporation to develop a project dubbed Aak’w Landing. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Assembly’s dock proposal raises questions of conflict

At a Dec. 19 Committee of the Whole work session, City Manager Rorie Watt requested the CBJ Assembly approve an appropriation for $200,000 (subsequently raised… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2023
  • By Win Gruening
Norwegian Cruise Lines announced in late August that it would donate a 2.9 acre plot of land owned by the cruise line since 2019 on Juneau’s waterfront to Huna Totem Corporation to develop a project dubbed Aak’w Landing. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Local hunters will be affected by proposed restrictions

Juneau hunters take note!

  • Jan 17, 2023
  • By Mark Richards
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(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Time to settle educators’ contract

I encourage the Juneau School District to support the swift conclusion of negotiations.

  • Jan 16, 2023
  • By Jamie Marks
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
This photo shows the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The wrong way to define demand

Sometime in the 1970s, the U.S. Forest Service published a multipage brochure for visitors to the Mendenhall Glacier. It described the glacier as “receding very… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2023
  • By Rich Moniak
This photo shows the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Action is needed to stem the flow of people leaving the state

Losing more residents than a state gains is an indicator of trouble ahead.

  • Jan 12, 2023
  • By Larry Persily
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Opinion: MLK Day clinics offered in the ‘spirit of service and advocacy for equality and social justice’

If the pandemic has taught us anything it is how much we need each other. Businesses need workers. Children need teachers. The sick need doctors… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2023
  • By Becky Kruse
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Opinion: COVID relief funds help homeless children in Alaska

We need to sustain this kind of investment.

  • Jan 11, 2023
  • Leslie Rohr
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A Carnival cruise ship is berthed Juneau's cruise ship docks during the summer of 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire FIle)

Opinion: Is anyone else concerned about the upcoming cruise season?

Isn’t a million enough?

  • Jan 10, 2023
  • By Pat White
A Carnival cruise ship is berthed Juneau's cruise ship docks during the summer of 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire FIle)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Sullivan’s irrelevance in defense of democracy

Two years ago this week, supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol…

  • Jan 6, 2023
  • By Rich Moniak
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
An athlete splashes their way into Auke Lake to start the swim leg of the Ironman Alaska. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Juneau Ironman doesn’t cross the finish line

“Anything is possible” is an optimistic catch-phrase but it’s not a strategy.

  • Jan 5, 2023
  • By Win Gruening
An athlete splashes their way into Auke Lake to start the swim leg of the Ironman Alaska. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: I’ve seen the union difference

As a community we can show solidarity…

  • Jan 4, 2023
  • By Miguel Rohrbacher
(Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
This screenshot from YouTube shows Ålexander B. Dolitsky in a Soviet-era film. (Screenshot)

Opinion: Lessons learned from a 1971 Soviet psychological documentary that I took part in

Communist propaganda in the former Soviet Union was based on the Marxist–Leninist ideology to advocate for the Communist Party agenda. This propaganda was one of… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2023
  • By Alexander B. Dolitsky
This screenshot from YouTube shows Ålexander B. Dolitsky in a Soviet-era film. (Screenshot)
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Opinion: SEACC United clears the air on unionization

The results are in: SEACC staff has unionized and awaits recognition by leadership.

  • Jan 2, 2023
  • By Shannon Donahue and Lauren Cusimano
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Opinion: SEACC responds to union issues

However the union question is resolved, we take our responsibilities to our employees very seriously

  • Dec 30, 2022
  • By Natalie Watson
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Another Dunleavy attorney general needs to resign

Here’s why.

  • Dec 29, 2022
  • By David Ignell
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Opinion: In support of SEACC United.

A strong SEACC benefits everyone.

  • Dec 28, 2022
  • By Guy Archibald
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Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: America’s compassion is actually hurting people with disabilities

In December 2022, the Biden Administration released a 100-plus-page plan on how to reduce America’s estimated one half million homeless population by 25% over the… Continue reading

  • Dec 27, 2022
  • By Faith Myers
Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year during a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy’s PFD magic never works

And it’s no secret why he fails to deliver.

  • Dec 23, 2022
  • By Rich Moniak
Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year during a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Property owners want a reformed assessment process for Christmas

The City and Borough of Juneau has essentially said “bah humbug” to property owners.

  • Dec 23, 2022
  • By Greg Adler
(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)