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Public safety briefs Jan. 3-23, 2019

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Public safety briefs Jan. 3-23, 2019

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In this Feb. 20, 2015 photo, Alaska Cannabis Club CEO Charlo Greene prepares to roll a joint at the medical marijuana dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. A law enforcement officer newly appointed to the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry said the issue of onsite consumption should be revisited, if possible. Lt. Christopher Jaime, an Alaska Wildlife Trooper from Soldotna who also has worked as an Alaska State Trooper, acknowledges that Alaskans voted to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. He told The Associated Press that respecting the wishes of the people is important but sensible regulations also are needed. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)

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Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

The board could be shifting right.

Tangled up in Blue: Are you silly?

Sports

Tangled up in Blue: Are you silly?

There’s a whole book of vocabulary in the world of downhill skiing.

Soldotna school zone cellphone ban fails

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Soldotna school zone cellphone ban fails

Soldotna City Council rejected an ordinance that would to prohibit the use of hand-held electronic devices, like cellphones,…

Kenai man accused of stealing laptop from Walmart, returning in stolen truck

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Kenai man accused of stealing laptop from Walmart, returning in stolen truck

Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Discrimination lawsuit filed against borough, Mayor Pierce

The former human resources director for the Kenai Peninsula Borough filed a discrimination lawsuit against the borough and…

Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

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Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska judge sentenced a man to three months in jail for his role in the…

Members of the community come together to provide a variety of services during Project Homeless Connect at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Project Homeless Connect brings hope and dignity to the community

Some of Hanna Young’s felted figures. (Photo provided)

Life

Artist creates felted forest friends

Using the fiber technique of needle felting, artist Hanna Young creates bold, colorful sculptures and two-dimensional landscapes. While…

‘Glass’ — The sequel we didn’t ask for

Life

‘Glass’ — The sequel we didn’t ask for

By CHRIS JENNESS

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes four new crimes bills at a press conference with Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, and Alaska State Troopers at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Here’s a look at what Dunleavy’s four new crime bills would do

The bills address sex crimes, pretrial processes, parole and prison sentences.

‘The Ghost Photographer’ — Creepy, yet believable tales of Hollywood

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‘The Ghost Photographer’ — Creepy, yet believable tales of Hollywood

You know how they do it. It’s a snap, really.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to our elected officials for being champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s

Thanks to the champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s

Board of Fisheries to be held in Anchorage, again

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Board of Fisheries to be held in Anchorage, again

The 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meeting will convene in Anchorage after all.

Pioneer Potluck: About living at Daniels Lake

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Pioneer Potluck: About living at Daniels Lake

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Ariane Jasmine, Brett Knighten, Skyler Diehl and Diane Taylor pose inside the residence hall at Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus on Tuesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Annual Irish music concert doubles as food drive

Next month, Musicians John Walsh, Rose Flanagan and Pat Broaders will be performing together for the second time…

Opinion

Rich Lowry: Beto is ridiculous. But it might work

It’s hard for presidential candidates not to lapse eventually into self-parody. Beto O’Rourke is breaking the mold by…

Gary Knopp: Republicans and Democrats must work together to form a bipartisan coalition

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Gary Knopp: Republicans and Democrats must work together to form a bipartisan coalition

To all of my constituents, my neighbors and my friends — You are the reason I am here…

Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, speaks to reporters at a House Republican Caucus press conference at the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: House Speaker nominations fail on eighth day

Electing a permanent Speaker of the House remains elusive.

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Alaska governor prepares for first State of State speech

JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy was preparing for his first State of the State speech even though…