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Lawmaker opposes drilling permit work during government shutdown

ANCHORAGE — The oil and gas industry should not be spared the pain of the partial government shutdown,…

Now Playing: Best and Worst of 2018

Arts & Entertainment

Now Playing: Best and Worst of 2018

Well, another year gone, another year’s worth of movies to reflect on. This year I saw 61 new…

Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, and Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, relay a message to Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy in his Capitol office that the Senate is open and ready for business on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy to give first State of State address

It’s in less than a week.

Opinion

Bob Franken: Federal government’s sad song …

In 1932, as the Great Depression took hold and once-proud Americans were reduced to begging, Bing Crosby recorded…

Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

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Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

Sen. John Coghill said Tuesday evening he is considering a revision of a ban of cellphone usage on…

My snowy driveway one winter morning, near Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Pioneer Potluck: Frigid days and a broken arm

North Kenai, now Nikiski

Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, left, congratulates Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, right, after being sworn in on the opening day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House

Until a majority is formed, the House will be at a standstill.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Alaska AG’s support of Christian cross case unacceptable

As a local humanist, I find it wholly unacceptable that Alaska Attorney General Kevin G. Clarkson has signed…

4 accused of trying to steal water heater from house of dead man

Crime & Justice

4 accused of trying to steal water heater from house of dead man

Four people were charged with felony burglary for allegedly breaking into the home of a deceased man in…

“Talk to Me” — a devastating, hilarious fall to earth

Arts & Entertainment

“Talk to Me” — a devastating, hilarious fall to earth

The view from above was stunning.

Kenai resident Paul Stevenson performs stand-up comedy for the first time at the Kenai Performers Theater on Thursday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Arts & Entertainment

An afternoon at the Performers’

Aspiring comics try out routines at comedy workshop

Voices of the Peninsula: Lake ‘Monsters’ Revisited?

Opinion

Voices of the Peninsula: Lake ‘Monsters’ Revisited?

Using the term “monster” is always an attention-grabber, so now that you are reading this, let us go…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to members of the media before welcoming Juneau residents to the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy administration denies resignation details request

JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration has denied a request for information on employee resignations after Dunleavy…

Green Elephant Gardens gardener Scott Jones cares for a marijuana plant on Green Elephant’s first day of operation in June 2017. Jennifer Canfield, co-owner of the marijuana retailer, says proposed on-site consumption rules could reduce the public’s exposure to marijuana smoke. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire file)

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Dunleavy admin plans Alaska marijuana board change

JUNEAU (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration plans to replace the public safety member on the board regulating…

Opinion

Cal Thomas: Cough up, America

When you receive your paycheck and look at the withholding for federal, state and sometimes city taxes, along…

Session to begin with House in disarray

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Session to begin with House in disarray

Uncertainty hangs over the Capitol.

Cops and Courts

Crime & Justice

Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Cops and Courts

Crime & Justice

Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

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Moderate aftershock hits Cook Inlet area

ANCHORAGE (AP) — A 5.0 magnitude earthquake rattled Alaska residents through the Anchorage area and beyond.

Hockey roundup: Kenai gets 1st win, SoHi shines

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Hockey roundup: Kenai gets 1st win, SoHi shines

By JEREMIAH BARTZ