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Letter to the Editor: Thank you to the Community Health Forum

Cancer Connection’s annual Community Health Forum, held on October 25th, featured an inspiring and informative presentation on “State-of-the-Art…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: My take on the election

Cuts to the Assembly’s revenue will hurt the community

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, on April 2, 2025. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Time for Congress to do something!

Does anyone there have the guts to push back against this death march of democracy?

A sign to guide voters to the City Hall Assembly Chambers Voter Center. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Vote no on Propositions 1 and 2

If voters decide to cap the mill rate and/or eliminate the tax on food and utilities the Assembly…

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Property tax cap could limit Juneau’s services

I am opposed to Proposition 1 that caps property tax

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Charlie Kirk’s voice cannot be silenced

All Americans should abhor political violence

A switchback ramp leads up to Telephone Hill Park downtown in July 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Speak out against razing of Telephone Hill

I am hopeful that our assembly will put a stop to this ill-conceived idea when they hear the…

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Tom Begich is committed to real solutions

This isn’t about politics — it’s about people

Juneau, Alaska, is photographed July 11, 2025. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Believe in Juneau, vote no

The ballot propositions before us have an element of selfishness and self-centeredness, that I do not believe most…

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Vote no on Ballot Proposition 1

I oppose handcuffing ourselves by creating an artificial cap

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Opinion

My Turn: Sen. Sullivan has failed the people

Our propaganda warning lights should be flashing.

This photo shows the Juneau Pioneers’ Home on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file)

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: We owe it to our seniors to preserve Pioneers Homes

In a state with a small population like ours, there are no alternatives in most of our communities

The entrance road to Bartlett Regional Hospital. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire file photo)

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Thank you to all Toy Run participants

A visit to the hospital can be scary, and the gift of a stuffed toy helps immensely to…

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Grateful for Alaska’s outstretched hand

Even though Mr. Moose didn’t appear on every corner, Alaska captured us

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Please celebrate responsibly

This past July 3 our neighborhood experienced an “earth shattering” and noisy display of extremely loud fireworks

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Opinion

My Turn: At least you feel bad about the bill

Sen. Murkowski, you cannot say you voted with Alaskans in mind.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Will senators stand for public lands?

Will senators stand for public lands?

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Opinion

Letter: Public broadcasting is part of the fabric of Alaska’s rural communities

Public broadcasting forms an essential part of the fabric of Alaska’s rural communities. From emergency broadcasting to cultural…

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Letters to the Editor

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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Letters to the Editor

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…