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Letter to the Editor: Governor put on a convincing roadshow

It’s refreshing to find a politician who follows through on his campaign promises. It’s even more rare to find one who says what he means… Continue reading

School jurisdictions have concerns about new training required for school bus drivers. (File photo)

Schools briefs for the week of April 8-14

What’s happening this week

School jurisdictions have concerns about new training required for school bus drivers. (File photo)

Board suspends agency director over rifle sticker complaint

Commission members voted 5-2 Friday to suspend Marti Buscaglia, effective Monday.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, center, speaks about education with Clarion reporters Brian Mazurek and Victoria Petersen (not pictured) on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. The governor answered questions on a wide range of topics, including public safety, education, industry and his proposed budget. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Lawmaker wants more info on Dunleavy nominee

The Legislature has yet to meet in joint session to vote on Dunleavy’s picks

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, center, speaks about education with Clarion reporters Brian Mazurek and Victoria Petersen (not pictured) on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. The governor answered questions on a wide range of topics, including public safety, education, industry and his proposed budget. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
In this Wednesday April, 3, 2019 photo Mallards feed in a puddle of melted snow on the Delaney Park Strip ,in Anchorage. Much of Anchorage’s snow disappeared as Alaska experienced unseasonably warm weather in March. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

High March temperatures curb winter weather

‘We see the last several years were way warm. There’s a clear climate-induced warming. There’s no doubt about it.’

In this Wednesday April, 3, 2019 photo Mallards feed in a puddle of melted snow on the Delaney Park Strip ,in Anchorage. Much of Anchorage’s snow disappeared as Alaska experienced unseasonably warm weather in March. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)
In this Jan. 15, 2019 photo, House Republicians huddle for a decision on the opening day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this Jan. 15, 2019 photo, House Republicians huddle for a decision on the opening day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The red-breasted nuthatch is one of our common resident bird species. (Photo provided by Kyla Canterbury)

Refuge notebook: Resident bird songs welcome spring

I am always pleasantly surprised by the influx of daylight hours and sunshine that comes to the Kenai Peninsula in the last weeks of March.… Continue reading

The red-breasted nuthatch is one of our common resident bird species. (Photo provided by Kyla Canterbury)
In this June 23, 2016 photo, the Alaska Marine Highway’s ferry Matanuska passes Eagle Glacier. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska Voices: Make Southeast Alaska America’s 51st state

SEXIT: The great state of chinook.

In this June 23, 2016 photo, the Alaska Marine Highway’s ferry Matanuska passes Eagle Glacier. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska Voices: Dunleavy’s budget: Malfeasance or misfeasance?

Alaska Voices: Dunleavy’s budget: Malfeasance or misfeasance?

Governor fails to submit a revenue plan, refuses to contemplate one.

Alaska Voices: Dunleavy’s budget: Malfeasance or misfeasance?

Opinion: If you know youth who vape, help them understand the risks

Remember Joe Camel, the 1980s and 90s advertising mascot for Camel cigarettes? Or the Journal of the American Medical Association study that found children were… Continue reading

The cover of Kate Mitchell’s “The Bag Lady at the End of the Road,” published in 2018 by Wizard Works. (Image provided)

‘Bag Lady’ tells story of Homer entrepreneur Kate Mitchell

‘Whenever I would think of something or mention it to my children I would jot it down’

The cover of Kate Mitchell’s “The Bag Lady at the End of the Road,” published in 2018 by Wizard Works. (Image provided)
‘Wild Bill’ — Busting myths about a Wild West icon

‘Wild Bill’ — Busting myths about a Wild West icon

What stopped him were carelessness and a good streak at cards

‘Wild Bill’ — Busting myths about a Wild West icon
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‘Highwaymen’ takes a procedural approach to Bonnie and Clyde’s murderous rampage

There’s more to it than you find in your run-of-the-mill cops and robbers narrative

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Voices of the Peninsula: The gravy train is over

My parents came to Alaska in 1948 to teach. They moved to Moose Pass on the Kenai Peninsula in 1967 and taught there until their… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor: Take care of our citizens

We’ve lived in Alaska for 50 years and have never seen anything like this. For the first time, we attended a meeting with the governor… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor: Protect the PFD

We must protect the Permanent Fund dividend for generations to come. Alaskans’ PFDs should be paid in full using the law that has worked for… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor: Don’t be a conservative in name only

THINK YOU ARE A CONSERVATIVE? Maybe you vote, maybe not. Maybe you voted for President Donald Trump, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Mayor Charlie Pierce, but,… Continue reading

Larry Persily gives a presentation at the Kenai/Soldotna joint chamber luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Alaska Voices: Current PFD formula is not a responsible way to make budget decisions

Legislature should exercise its budget powers in setting this year’s dividend.

Larry Persily gives a presentation at the Kenai/Soldotna joint chamber luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Alaska Voices: Investment in public preschool reaps high returns for our children and our economy

Alaska can make that has a projected 7-10% per year return on investment.

Opinion: To find the right budget, Alaskans must get involved

Opinion: To find the right budget, Alaskans must get involved

Spending more money is not improving education for our children.

Opinion: To find the right budget, Alaskans must get involved

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