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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.

Dr. Tamika Ledbetter, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, participates in a press conference in Anchorage, Alaska, on March 31, 2020. (Courtesy photo)

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Alaska Voices: State working to address Alaskans’ unemployment needs

As of the week ending March 21, the department processed 13,774 new claims.

A sign outside of RD’s Barber Shop indicating that they are closed can be seen here in Kenai, Alaska on March 25, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Alaska Voices: Support your local business!

The actions we take now can help sustain these enterprises over the next few weeks.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy (courtesy photo)

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Opinion: Standing behind our state workers

Whatever hardship Alaskans face, the business of the state must go on.

The Capitol is seen as House lawmakers prepare to debate emergency coronavirus response legislation on Capitol Hill, Friday, March 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Voices of the Peninsula: Cash payments give Americans crucial economic support

Cash payments put Americans in the driver’s seat because they are empowered to decide how to spend it

Adam Crum

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Alaska Voices: Alaskans are experts at social distancing and helping others

Most of us have never heard of anything like this, much less been asked to do it.

A moose feeds on a rose bush near the Homer News by Beluga Lake on Friday afternoon, March 6, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Voices of the Peninsula: Thank you for keeping Alaska wild

The successes on the Kenai Peninsula are due to a handful of dedicated professionals.

Alaska Voices: We will get through this together

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Alaska Voices: We will get through this together

We understand what a challenging and unprecedented time this is for Alaskans. The COVID-19 virus has been an…