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Alaska Senate President Gary Stevens, a Kodiak Republican, left, talks with House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, a Dillingham independent, before Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s State of the State speech on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Klas Stolpe/Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Legislature has a constitutional duty to address Dunleavy vetoes

If we do not act during this special session, the vetoes will become permanent

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, speaks during a news conference in April 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Anti-everything governor

Nothing wrong with being an obstinate contrarian, unless you would rather learn, build consensus, truly govern and get…

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the Editor

Announcing a peaceful demonstration

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Rep. Vance,

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

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Opinion: Begich and Sullivan failed to represent Alaskans

Certainly, Alaska’s three-member congressional delegation by themselves cannot stop every bad idea pushed by the Trump administration. It…

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Opinion: China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska

Incentives to build EVs and expand solar and wind energy are being phased out in favor of significant…

An old photo from the Robert Kvasnikoff Foundation depicts the last two seal skin qayaqs made in Nanwalek lying on the beach near Nanwalek and Port Graham, Alaska. Photo provided by Nancy Yeaton

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Point of View: Sand

The sand reminded me to say your name as I prayed again for you and your families.

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the Editor

Community makes a difference

Children are photographed outside their now shuttered school, Pearl Creek Elementary, in August 2024 in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photo provided by Morgan Dulian)

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Opinion: Reform doesn’t start with cuts

Legislators must hold the line for Alaska’s students

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to Anchor Point residents during a community meeting held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Opinion: Big beautiful wins for Alaska in the Big Beautiful Bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is one of the most transformative pieces of legislation for Alaska in…

Deena Bishop, commissioner of the Department of Education and Early Development, discusses the status of school districts’ finances during a press conference with Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: The fight to improve public education has just begun

We owe our children more than what the system is currently offering

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the editor

Walking challenge supports community well-being

Larry Persily. (Juneau Empire file photo)

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Opinion: Murkowski bought time for a new governor to do better

Among all the sections in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill that will drive up the federal deficit, pour…