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Sustainable Alaska: Supporting the next generation of scientists is part of a sustainable Alaska

“As the workforce in Alaska grays, we need new energy and perspectives to keep our state vibrant. “

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Dr. Al Gross (courtesy photo)

Opinion: When was the last time you felt Southeast Alaska was truly represented in the Senate?

I’ve seen Al’s Southeast Alaskan skill set and expertise first hand.

  • Nov 2, 2020
Dr. Al Gross (courtesy photo)
A Tongass National Forest sign stands near the Auke Village Recreation Area. On Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced its decision to exempt the nation’s largest national forest from the Roadless Rule. Proponents say the rule change will make it easier for responsible resource development while critics say it removes essential protections on critical environments. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
A Tongass National Forest sign stands near the Auke Village Recreation Area. On Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced its decision to exempt the nation’s largest national forest from the Roadless Rule. Proponents say the rule change will make it easier for responsible resource development while critics say it removes essential protections on critical environments. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, testifies during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sen. Al Gross, an independent running with Democratic support, is challenging Sullivan in Alaska, a state that has long been a GOP stronghold. Across the country, Republicans are nervous about Senate seats like Sullivan's they once thought safe as Democrats hope to capitalize on President Donald Trump's unpopularity to retake the chamber. (Al Drago / Pool)

Parties’ late spending on Senate races shows GOP’s jeopardy

Republicans and Democrats are unleashing millions in eleventh-hour spending to contest Senate seats

  • Oct 25, 2020
  • By ALAN FRAM Associated Press
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, testifies during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sen. Al Gross, an independent running with Democratic support, is challenging Sullivan in Alaska, a state that has long been a GOP stronghold. Across the country, Republicans are nervous about Senate seats like Sullivan's they once thought safe as Democrats hope to capitalize on President Donald Trump's unpopularity to retake the chamber. (Al Drago / Pool)
A sign outside the Mendenhall Mall directs voters to an early, in-person polling location. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: The facts about our presidential choices

Americans need to vote for the honest, decent family man.

  • Oct 24, 2020
  • By Deborah Craig
A sign outside the Mendenhall Mall directs voters to an early, in-person polling location. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
This undated photo shows Dr. Al Gross. (Courtesy Photo / Dr. Al Gross for U.S. Senate)

Opinion: Gross will lead, and Sullivan has failed

Unless he is forced to speak out, Dan Sullivan remains near silent on major environmental challenges.

  • Oct 22, 2020
  • By Michael Kampnich
This undated photo shows Dr. Al Gross. (Courtesy Photo / Dr. Al Gross for U.S. Senate)
”I Voted” stickers wait for Alaskan voters to pick them up during early in-person voting at Mendenhall Mall on Oct. 22. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Sullivan has shown loyalty to party trumps the voices of Alaskan

Alaskans shouldn’t be surprised that it took Dan Sullivan a decade to say he opposes the Pebble Mine.

  • Oct 22, 2020
  • By Laine Welch
”I Voted” stickers wait for Alaskan voters to pick them up during early in-person voting at Mendenhall Mall on Oct. 22. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Alyse Galvin, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, speaks during a women's march and rally held Saturday in Juneau. Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Galvin will be an independent voice

I’ve known her for over 20 years and vouch for her sincerity, kindness, moral compass and enthusiasm.

  • Oct 22, 2020
Alyse Galvin, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, speaks during a women's march and rally held Saturday in Juneau. Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
This undated photo shows Independent candidate Al Gross. Gross, an independent running with Democratic support, is challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska, a state that has long been a GOP stronghold. Across the country, Republicans are nervous about Senate seats like Sullivan's they once thought safe as Democrats hope to capitalize on President Donald Trump's unpopularity to retake the chamber. (Gross for Senate Campaign)

Alaska Senate candidate hopes to ride Democratic wave

Republicans are nervous about Senate seats like Sen. Dan Sullivan’s they once thought safe.

This undated photo shows Independent candidate Al Gross. Gross, an independent running with Democratic support, is challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska, a state that has long been a GOP stronghold. Across the country, Republicans are nervous about Senate seats like Sullivan's they once thought safe as Democrats hope to capitalize on President Donald Trump's unpopularity to retake the chamber. (Gross for Senate Campaign)
Juneau saw its first sea-level snow for the winter of 2020 with 1/10 of an inch falling in the Mendenhall Valley on Oct. 19, 2020. (Courtesy photo / Jeana Varney)

The iceman cometh: Juneau sees first sea-level snow

It’s early this year, but not the record earliest.

Juneau saw its first sea-level snow for the winter of 2020 with 1/10 of an inch falling in the Mendenhall Valley on Oct. 19, 2020. (Courtesy photo / Jeana Varney)
This photo of a by-mail ballot sent to an Alaska voter in October shows Ballot Measure 2. The League of Women Voters of Alaska supports the election reform measure. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

League of Women Voters of Alaska supports Ballot Measure 2 — here’s why

The league did not make the decision to support Ballot Measure 2 lightly

  • Oct 19, 2020
  • By Judy Andree
This photo of a by-mail ballot sent to an Alaska voter in October shows Ballot Measure 2. The League of Women Voters of Alaska supports the election reform measure. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
U.S. Marine CorpsU.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 prepare to take off from the flightline during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, in 2017.

Military leaders: Partnerships are key as Alaska’s strategic importance grows

The Alaska Native community and military must work together, commanders say

U.S. Marine CorpsU.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 prepare to take off from the flightline during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, in 2017.
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Opinion: Alaskans should support economic development by Rejecting Ballot Measure 1

It’s not the first time an oil tax hike has been considered, but it is the worst time.

  • Oct 17, 2020
  • By Leah Vukmir
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The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council recently produced a zine “Hunker Down For Climate Change” made with art submissions from residents of the Southeast, Oct. 13, 2020. (Courtesy Photo / SEACC)
The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council recently produced a zine “Hunker Down For Climate Change” made with art submissions from residents of the Southeast, Oct. 13, 2020. (Courtesy Photo / SEACC)
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Opinion: What part does science play in voting for our next president?

Regardless of political leanings, consider the science in November.

  • Oct 14, 2020
  • By Nils Dihle
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Tlingit and Haida President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson, David R. Boxley, Lyle and Kolene James, Stephen Qacung Blanchett and Ben and Maria Young participate in Tlingit and Haida’s Indigenous Peoples Day celebration. This year’s event was held virtually. It was one of several such virtual events held throughout the state in observation of the holiday. (Screenshot)

Alaskans celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day virtually with music, language, activism

The legacy of colonization is still a threat to the future of Indigenous culture here, many say.

Tlingit and Haida President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson, David R. Boxley, Lyle and Kolene James, Stephen Qacung Blanchett and Ben and Maria Young participate in Tlingit and Haida’s Indigenous Peoples Day celebration. This year’s event was held virtually. It was one of several such virtual events held throughout the state in observation of the holiday. (Screenshot)
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Alaska needs clarity, accuracy from its intellectual leaders

Alaska needs intellectual leaders to provide their expertise in accurately assessing policy…

  • Oct 8, 2020
  • By Anthony Stewart
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Opinion: It’s clear which candidates have the backs of Alaska’s energy community

There’s a clear distinction between the major candidates for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.

  • Oct 7, 2020
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Opinion: Oil made Alaska rich, now it’s making us poor

It doesn’t need to be this way

  • Oct 5, 2020
  • By Beth Kerttula and Kate Troll
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EcoChaplain Roger Wharton is an Episcopal priest from Juneau who returns when possible for spiritual inspiration and a taste of wilderness. (Courtesy Photo / Roger Wharton)

Living & Growing: God satisfies the needs of every living creature

As usual, I write to you about the biblical and Christian nature wisdom tradition.

  • Oct 4, 2020
  • By Roger Wharton
EcoChaplain Roger Wharton is an Episcopal priest from Juneau who returns when possible for spiritual inspiration and a taste of wilderness. (Courtesy Photo / Roger Wharton)