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Members of the Yées Ḵu.oo Dance Group perform at the Cancer Survivors Day walk on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Overstreet Park. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Letter: Thank you

Each June, people around the world commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day. Cancer Connection hosted a walk and celebration…

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Letter: Another poison pill for American democracy

Among the “remedies” in the drug store known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is Section 70302. It…

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Letter: Motor bikes not allowed in Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area

Parents/guardians: Please inform your youth with motorcycles and small motor bikes that the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area is…

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Letter: Don’t want to see Juneau turned into ‘Florida of the North’

I am beginning to notice that numerous very well-loved Juneau trails and beach access points are falling into…

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Letter: Dispersed camping and trail users

When I came to Juneau over 30 years ago, I felt very comfortable walking by myself on local…

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Letter: A tribute to the sun of Juneau’s music

First-time bass player Jacquelyn Davis spoke at a recent Saturday night “Homelands” Juneau Symphony concert about the importance…

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Letter: Trump’s June 14 military parade

I enjoy Juneau’s Celebration parade with its many clans dancing in regalia. I love Juneau’s Fourth of July…

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Letter: Show up and sign ‘em

Usually near the end of the fiscal year, the Assembly scrambles to spend excess funds collected over the…

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Letter: Murkowski supports Secure Rural Schools

If you live in Juneau, I don’t have to tell you how important the Secure Rural Schools (SRS)…

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Letter: Demolishing Telephone Hill won’t save downtown businesses

In a recent front-page article of the Juneau Empire was a demolition plan, referring to Telephone Hill, advanced…

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Letter: Keep pressure up on Sen. Sullivan

On national news, Sen. Murkowski said that people should continue contacting their legislators about Trump.

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Letter: SAVE Act would impose unreasonable barriers for people registering to vote

Retaining representative democracy requires due diligence and informed votes from all citizens possible, reasons the League of Women…

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Letter: Some fiscal realities should be self-evident

Dear Alaska legislators:

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Letter: Sullivan should continue support for Ukraine shown by US in past

I strongly urge Sen. Sullivan to live up to his, and our allies’ past and current support of…

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Letter: Illegal deportations are a threat to all

Liberty is dead. In the last two months, the federal government has kidnapped hundreds of people and sent…

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Letter: JAHC removing DEI language is a compromise of principles

In regards to the article about the JAHC removing DEI language from their site: I understand that there…

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Letter: No local funds for scab labor

Using CBJ funds to help staff the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Recreation Area in response to the…

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Letter: Sen. Sullivan should have a voice, not just nod along with Trump

I echo the concerns expressed by Diane DeSloover in her letter in the March 29, 2025. Understanding that…

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Letter: Sullivan enabling Trump’s march toward authoritarian rule

To Sen. Sullivan:

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Letter: Getting federal flood help is not waste or fraud

Has Trump, Elon Musk, or any of the DOGE boys ever seen the word jökulhlaup? Are they even…