McKibben Jackinsky. (Photo courtesy of McKibben Jackinsky)

Point of View: Caregivers Support Group shows others willing to help

Caregiving is a 24-hour job and can be overwhelming at times.

McKibben Jackinsky. (Photo courtesy of McKibben Jackinsky)
George Bennett pictured shortly after arriving in Vietnam in 1967. Mr. Bennett served in the 2/12th Infantry 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division and was assigned to Dau Tieng Base Camp. (Photo courtesy George Bennett, Sr.)

Opinion: It’s time to correct a Vietnam-era injustice

Let’s give our Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans the land they’re owed and honor their legacy of service before it’s too late.

  • May 8, 2021
  • By Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Sen. Dan Sullivan
  • State News
George Bennett pictured shortly after arriving in Vietnam in 1967. Mr. Bennett served in the 2/12th Infantry 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division and was assigned to Dau Tieng Base Camp. (Photo courtesy George Bennett, Sr.)
Alex Koplin is a founding member of Kenai Peninsula Votes. (courtesy photo)

Voices of the Peninsula: What’s in a number?

The more we promote the importance of voting, the more we improve our civic health.

  • May 6, 2021
  • By Alex Koplin
Alex Koplin is a founding member of Kenai Peninsula Votes. (courtesy photo)
Former Alaska representative Les Gara, left, and Amanda Metivier, associate director of the Child Welfare Academy. (courtesy)

Fostering more important than ever

We have fewer foster homes today than we did before COVID.

  • May 6, 2021
Former Alaska representative Les Gara, left, and Amanda Metivier, associate director of the Child Welfare Academy. (courtesy)
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Reports show value of UA workforce development programs

The economic value of training and education is abundantly clear

  • May 6, 2021
  • By Teri Cothren
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The MV Matanuska awaits repairs at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday as lawmakers at the state Capitol debated whether the Alaska Marine Highway System was actually a highway. A bill that would shape long-term planning for the system passed out of committee. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: The feigning champions of the ferry system

Token improvements aren’t anything to brag about.

  • May 2, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
The MV Matanuska awaits repairs at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday as lawmakers at the state Capitol debated whether the Alaska Marine Highway System was actually a highway. A bill that would shape long-term planning for the system passed out of committee. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
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Opinion: 3 questions about ending America’s ‘Forever War’

Every American should ask themselves three questions

  • Apr 28, 2021
  • By Jeffrey G. Moebus
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Air Force veteran and MST coordinator Suzanna McClendon (Photo courtesy Alaska VA Healthcare System)

Alaska Voices: Vets dealing with military sexual trauma, you are not alone

Sexual assault and sexual harassment can be many things.

  • Apr 28, 2021
  • By Katie Yearley
Air Force veteran and MST coordinator Suzanna McClendon (Photo courtesy Alaska VA Healthcare System)
The U.S. Flag and Alaska state flag fly on the roof of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Alaska needs to clearly define consent

House Bill 5 would do that.

  • Apr 27, 2021
  • By Katie Botz
The U.S. Flag and Alaska state flag fly on the roof of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy shakes hands with Rear Adm. Matthew T. Bell Jr. during a Change of Command and retirement ceremony Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion: New Coast Guard cutters belong in Southeast Alaska

Let’s bring all hands on deck and get to work.

  • Apr 26, 2021
  • By Mike Dunleavy
Gov. Mike Dunleavy shakes hands with Rear Adm. Matthew T. Bell Jr. during a Change of Command and retirement ceremony Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. (logo provided)

Point of View: What’s your Green Dot?

Interpersonal violence might be a new term for you.

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. (logo provided)
Ron Gillham represents District 30 in the Alaska State House. (Courtesy photo)

Voices of the Peninsula: Alaska, resource development, and an eye for the future

When Alaskans set their minds toward a project, no matter the difficulty, we do what others say, “can’t be done.”

Ron Gillham represents District 30 in the Alaska State House. (Courtesy photo)
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) CEO Angela Rodell. (courtesy photo)

APFC’s vision for Alaska’s financial anchor

Properly protected and managed, the Alaska Permanent Fund can continue to support the state.

  • Apr 22, 2021
  • By Angela Rodell
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) CEO Angela Rodell. (courtesy photo)
A Remington Deluxe Model 5 manual typewriter. (Homer News file photo)

Editorial: The pandemic is not yet behind us

Objects may be closer than they appear — the pandemic is not behind us

A Remington Deluxe Model 5 manual typewriter. (Homer News file photo)
Alex Koplin is a founding member of Kenai Peninsula Votes. (courtesy photo)

Voices of the Peninsula: How can we engage reluctant voters?

We don’t care who you vote for — just vote.

Alex Koplin is a founding member of Kenai Peninsula Votes. (courtesy photo)
Anselm Staack (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion: The purposeful Destruction of AMHS and UA

We are clearly not “all in this together.”

  • Apr 19, 2021
  • By Anselm Staack
Anselm Staack (Courtesy Photo)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Juneau Empire file photo)

Dunleavy: Tourism relief is on the way

I’m proposing legislation directing $150 million of those funds toward broad, tourism-related relief.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Juneau Empire file photo)
Homer Foundation logo.

Point of View: Pay it Forward — It matters only that you care

The caring nature of Homer has sustained and nurtured my gratefulness throughout the past year.

Homer Foundation logo.
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: A campaign for Alaska

“For Alaska” philanthropic campaign aims raise $200 million by 2024.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
A role of "I Voted" stickers sit sanitizer. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: There’s a problem election reform efforts are ignoring

Campaigns should be shorter. But they aren’t.

  • Apr 10, 2021
  • By Rich Moniak
A role of "I Voted" stickers sit sanitizer. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)