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U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) delivers his annual speech to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, March 20, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Opinion: Sullivan, Trump and the rule of lawlessness

In September 2023, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan established his own Alaska Federal Judiciary Council. Its purpose is to…

UAA Provost Denise Runge photographed outside the Administration and Humanities Building at the University of Alaskas Anchorage. (courtesy photo)

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Opinion: UAA’s College of Health — Empowering Alaska’s future, one nurse at a time

UAA’s College of Health is not only preparing students for high-demand careers — it is transforming lives and…

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the editor

Local donors empower positive parenting

U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III, R-Alaska, address a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Opinion: A noncongressman for Alaska?

It’s right to ask whether Nick Begich is a noncongressman for Alaska. The latest evidence of it is…

West Homer Elementary School Japanese Club instructor Megumi Beams (center), walking with the Alaska Japanese Club float, carries a cardboard Taiko drum and waves to the crowd at the 70th annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Opinion: Community support helps foster cultural and educational exchanges

The Alaska Japanese Club Homer thanks community for supporting Student Ambassadors’ delegation project.

Mike O'Meara

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Thank you for funding life-changing travel experience

Boats return to the Homer Harbor at the end of the fishing period for the 30th annual Winter King Salmon Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Opinion: Funding sustainable fisheries

Spring is always a busy season for Alaska’s fishermen and fishing communities. The air is full of anticipation…

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Opinion: Fight fascism — have dinner

I try to get to as many political rallies as I can to voice my resistance to the…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference on Monday, May 19, 2025, to discuss his decision to veto an education bill. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Opinion: On fiscal policy, Dunleavy is a governor in name only

His fiscal credibility is so close to zero that lawmakers have no reason to take him seriously.

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Opinion: Protect Alaska renewable energy projects

The recently passed House budget reconciliation bill puts important projects and jobs at risk.

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

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Opinion: If Alaskans want higher oil prices, wish for bad news

Alaskans who want a larger Permanent Fund dividend, more state funding for K-12 education and the university, more…

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the Editor

Thank you for supporting Homer OPUS

Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) speaks to reporters about his decision to veto an education funding bill at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Opinion: The fight for Alaska’s future begins in the classroom

The fight I’ve been leading isn’t about politics — it’s about priorities.