(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy’s aversion to the PFD truth

It’s well past time that Alaskans be told the truth.

  • Jun 26, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Black bears roam in the Skilak Lake area of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, on June 13, 2021. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Got bears? Here are programs that can help

In Alaska, hungry bears are waking up from their long winter hibernation and are starting to emerge from their dens. This means one thing —… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2021
  • By Jennifer Christopherson Tim Johnson Special to the Homer News
Black bears roam in the Skilak Lake area of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, on June 13, 2021. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
A vote-by-mail ballot box is photographed at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration building in Soldotna, Alaska, in October 2020. (Peninsula Clarion file)

Voices of the Peninsula: Why wait to register?

Absentee voting in our state and borough was extremely popular this past election.

  • Jun 22, 2021
A vote-by-mail ballot box is photographed at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration building in Soldotna, Alaska, in October 2020. (Peninsula Clarion file)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy held a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Governor’s budget plan doesn’t add up

Keeping secrets from the public is irresponsible, dishonest and harmful.

  • Jun 21, 2021
  • By Larry Persily
Gov. Mike Dunleavy held a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)

Opinion: For Alaska’s future generations, turn my PFD into a PFD (personal floatation device)

The PFD question lurks as a possible show stopper.

  • Jun 19, 2021
  • By Kate Troll
Kate Troll (Courtesy Photo / Kate Troll)
The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: It’s time to compromise on the Roadless Rule

The Roadless Rule has become a fight over which wild exaggeration of the facts will prevail.

  • Jun 19, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
In this Monday, March 2, 2020, file photo, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum addresses the state’s coronavirus preparedness at a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Alaskans, go outside and play

Let’s help families this summer by supporting efforts to encourage healthy eating and physical activity.

  • Jun 16, 2021
  • By Adam Crum
In this Monday, March 2, 2020, file photo, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum addresses the state’s coronavirus preparedness at a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)
Xochitl Lopez-Ayala (Photo courtesy of Xochitl Lopez-Ayala)

Point of View: Employer accountability for racial justice

Business owners, ask yourselves: How are you helping your BIPoC employees?

  • Jun 13, 2021
  • By Xochitl Lopez-Ayala For the Homer News
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Xochitl Lopez-Ayala (Photo courtesy of Xochitl Lopez-Ayala)
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Opinion: Voting rights and the majority’s minority

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., is right to oppose H.R. 1, the “For the People Act.”

  • Jun 13, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
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The Capitol Dome looms behind the Peace Monument statue in Washington, Friday, May 28, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Opinion: Alaskans don’t want California’s failed policies

While supporters of the PRO Act claim it is a tool to support workers, its provisions deprive workers of fundamental rights.

  • Jun 11, 2021
The Capitol Dome looms behind the Peace Monument statue in Washington, Friday, May 28, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Corri A. Feige is commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Doug Vincent-Lang is commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.((Courtesy Photos)

Opinion: Alaskans should be good stewards of our home

Alaskans trashing public and private land lend credibility to the claims that we can’t be trusted to protect our own environment.

  • Jun 11, 2021
  • By Corri A. Feige and Doug Vincent-Lang
Corri A. Feige is commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Doug Vincent-Lang is commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.((Courtesy Photos)
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Base PFD on resource revenue deposits, not percent of fund earnings

Looking back, we made one big mistake.

  • Jun 11, 2021
  • By Ray Metcalfe
(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: Sustaining Alaska’s fisheries through nonprofit hatcheries

You don’t need me to tell you that fishing is central to Alaskan life…

  • Jun 9, 2021
  • By Matt Alward
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From left to right: Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Alaska State Sen. Josh Revak, R-Anchorage, in the hallway of the Alaska State Capitol following Sullivan’s address to the Legislature. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The irony of Sen. Sullivan’s free speech defense

Jan. 6 commission vote undermines proposed free speech amendment.

  • Jun 7, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
From left to right: Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Alaska State Sen. Josh Revak, R-Anchorage, in the hallway of the Alaska State Capitol following Sullivan’s address to the Legislature. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)

Legislature should give psychiatric patients improved rights

Alaska is still too often warehousing people with a mental illness.

  • Jun 2, 2021
  • By Faith Myers
Faith Myers stands at the doors of API. (Courtesy Photo)
World Elder Awareness Abuse Day is June 15. (File)

Alaska Voices: Elders deserve safe, healthy living environments

Elders are more likely to experience social isolation, which increases the likelihood of abuse and neglect.

  • Jun 1, 2021
World Elder Awareness Abuse Day is June 15. (File)
(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Dunleavy’s fiscal laziness

Voters first need a well-developed analysis.

  • May 31, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
(Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: History needs a face

My memories of WWII, Korea and Vietnam all have faces.

  • May 31, 2021
  • By Mike Clemens
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(Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Large cruise ships are a clear and present danger to Southeast Alaska

We don’t have to ban cruise tourism, but do need to eliminate the greatest risks to our communities.

  • May 27, 2021
  • By Douglas Mertz
(Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)
Kristie Babcock (courtesy photo)

Voices of the Peninsula: Only rural applicant of color denied opportunity

I was shocked that a highly qualified, sitting presiding judge was denied the opportunity to even be considered by the governor.

  • May 27, 2021
  • By Kristie Babcock
Kristie Babcock (courtesy photo)