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Win Gruening

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Win Gruening was born and raised in Juneau. He retired as a senior vice president at Key Bank in 2012. A longtime member of Juneau Downtown Rotary Club, he remains very active in community affairs and has been involved extensively in many local and statewide organizations. In 2003, he was named Juneau Citizen of the Year by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce.

OPINION: Cruise industry misconceptions need clarification

The economic benefits don’t make the cruise industry immune from critique when warranted. But the public is not well served with the biased misconceptions promoted in Pemberton’s opinion piece.

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Liability protection is necessary for Alaska businesses

Even though Congress keeps promising business liability protection, waiting for the federal government to pass reforms would be a mistake.

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Despite critics' hysterics, Juneau road makes sense for Alaska

The construction of the Lynn Canal Highway connecting Juneau, Haines and Skagway, first proposed more than 50 years ago, is back in the news. Apparently, Gov. Bill Walker is considering moving ahead on the most recent version of this project (labeled Alternative 2B). This should be good news to most Alaskans who want to see more affordable … Continue reading Despite critics’ hysterics, Juneau road makes sense for Alaska

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Assault on Alaska megaprojects skips inconvenient facts, ignores benefits

OPINION: Environmental groups use Alaska's fiscal woes to cover a drive to halt all development in the state. Gov. Bill Walker should say no.

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Main issue in Senate race shouldn't be who's more Alaskan

OPINION: Why Sen. Mark Begich has decided to stake his re-election campaign on who's more "Alaskan" instead of discussing real issues or his own record is a mystery.

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