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Point of View: Parents — You are essential workers

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Point of View: Parents — You are essential workers

Parenting is always a full-time job, and under typical circumstances can be challenging.

Voices of the Peninsula: Making friends and connecting to people

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Voices of the Peninsula: Making friends and connecting to people

Without my foreign exchange year I am convinced that I would not have become the person I am…

One of the kits used to collect samples that are tested for COVID-19 is seen here at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska on April 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)                                One of the kits used to collect samples that are tested for COVID-19 is seen here at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska on April 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Alaska Voices: Dunleavy is no friend to health care

The profound effects of underfunding Alaska’s health care system are just now coming to light.

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Alaska Voices: Rags or riches?

The often-stated premise, “easy come, easy go” applies to Alaska’s budgetary history in spades.

Church of the Rock Homer Pastor Aaron Weisser, Ph.D. (Photo courtesy Aaron Weisser)

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Point of View: Opportunities for kindness and caring have never been as ripe

It has been truly amazing to see so many people from our community rally to support each other.

Opinion: Now’s the time for nondiscrimination

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Opinion: Now’s the time for nondiscrimination

I believe all businesses should make clear that discrimination is wrong.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 26, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Opinion: The experts Dunleavy ignored

Dunleavy has handled the pandemic admirably, but the financial crisis is a different story.

Trevor Storrs is the President/CEO of the Alaska Children’s Trust (ACT). (Courtesy photo)

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Alaska Voices: Together we can prevent child abuse

All the safe havens, like school and after-school programs, are no longer accessible to children.

The Alaska Marine Highway System employee opens the vehicle gate after the Tazlina arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: To thrive, marine highway needs a cohesive strategy

What ideas can we bring to the table to meet these needs in the context of our fiscal…

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center in August 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Building community, contribution and care in the time of COVID-19

I am proud to be a part of a university system that serves our communities and our state.

Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Bristol Bay is focused on local health and safety — not mine permitting

Bristol Bay knows all too well the devastating impacts of a pandemic.

Kenai Superior Court Judge Jennifer Wells

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Voices of the Peninsula: Pilot project for electronic filing enables courts to serve Alaskans during pandemic

Many emergency and priority court proceedings cannot wait until the pandemic is over

Dave Reaves (courtesy photo)

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Alaska Voices: Skilled Alaskan workers deserve our thanks

No matter what we are doing, this pandemic has proven how heavily we rely on technology, utilities.

Cathy Sandeen, UAA’s chancellor, is photographed outside the Administration and Humanities Building in Anchorage. (Courtesy photo)

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Sandeen: UAA is here when you need us

At no time has the value of UAA to this community been more apparent than during this pandemic.

Sara Erickson (courtesy)

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Voices of the Peninsula: Restaurant and hospitality industry needs help from the governor now

What restaurants might be left for us to enjoy once we come out of quarantine?

The Alaska State Capitol Building as seen Jan. 9, 2015 in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

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Alaska Voices: Strategic efforts — not doubling down on the PFD — is the cure for Alaska’s coronavirus crisis

A PFD beyond the $1,000 pledged for fall would require spending the very last of our state savings.

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson testifies before state senators during a confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Juneau. (Becky Bohrer | Associated Press File)

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Clarkson: Price gouging will not be tolerated

Greed sometimes overtakes common sense and human decency.

Ryan Smith, South Peninsula Hospital CEO. (Photo courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital)

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Point of View: South Peninsula Hospital is preparing for pandemic

“Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.”

Kenai Mayor Brian Gabriel (File)

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Voices of the Peninsula: The city of Kenai is here for you

The future may seem uncertain, but we will manage through this

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska Voices: It’s time for a spending cap that works

It is essential to minimize uncertainty and prioritize stability.