Opinion
In defense of Juneau’s free press
On Monday, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted to allocate $361,000 for additional ambulance crew. But…
Opinion
Treadwell is best choice in the Republican primary
Aug. 21 is the primary election and Alaskans, particularly Independents and Republics, have a hard choice in front…
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Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 threatens TAPS operations
Alaska’s environment The Stand for Salmon movement promises “vital infrastructure will still move forward” if the initiative passes.…
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Opinion: Dunleavy supports Alaska’s fisheries
As a lifelong Alaskan, commercial and subsistence fisherman, I support Mike Dunleavy as our next governor. Recent statements…
Opinion
Countdown to Election 2018: It’s complicated
Editor’s Note: The Empire will be publishing a weekly column from the nonpartisan League of Women Voters leading…
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Clean up that damn mine
The Tulsequah Chief mine has been polluting the Taku Watershed with acid mine drainage (AMD) for over 60…
Opinion
Crime rates can’t be linked to SB 91
On July 31, the Juneau Empire posted an opinion piece by Dan Carothers criticizing Alaska’s justice reforms. First…
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Opinion: Let’s give our children the best start possible
Whenever there has been a crisis in Juneau, the community has generously stepped in to help, especially when…
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Opinion: Fighting for a healthier, safer Alaska
Addiction is a disease that has plagued our state for decades and ranked us at the top for…
Opinion
Misrepresentations about Alaska’s SB 91
“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
Letters to the Editor
Keep Juneau unique and sustainable
Rich Moniak’s column in Sunday’s paper, called “The problem with resurrecting the great road debate,” was spot on.…
Opinion
Opinion: Pebble Mine’s application should not advance
Since the threat of Pebble mine would risk my basic life necessities — food through subsistence harvesting with…
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Demographics show Alaska’s destiny
Alaska’s population fell by about 2,700 people in 2017. It’s not nearly as noticeable as the post-pipeline-construction crash…
Opinion
Instead of a gas pipeline, why not a power line?
Observers of history and current events like to say nothing is more powerful that an idea that’s time…
Opinion
Let’s focus on internet issues Alaska policymakers can fix
Every Alaskan deserves access to a free and open internet.
Opinion
The MSA and Don Young’s partisan dilemma
Like the breakup of a marriage, there are two sides to this story.
Opinion
Stop child detention immediately
I remember the first day I dropped off my daughter Jaime at day care, in the home of…
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Partisanship shouldn’t undermine our fisheries
Partisan rancor may be standard operating procedure for most of Washington, but let’s not allow it to unravel…
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Partisanship shouldn’t undermine our fisheries
We must remain committed to the bipartisan, bicameral tradition of fisheries management and my legislation accomplishes just that.