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YouTube videos lead to arrest of Anchorage man for roadside grouse hunting

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YouTube videos lead to arrest of Anchorage man for roadside grouse hunting

Series of videos reportedly showed Xiong getting out of his vehicle and firing his shotgun 20 times

Homer High School opened its doors to an estimated 400 students in 1985. There are approximately 390 students enrolled for the 2014-2015 school year. (Photo by McKibben Jackinsky/Homer News)

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District explores consolidating schools in Homer, Seward

“Exploring the difficult concept of school consolidations or closures is a challenging task”

Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, left, speaks with Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, on the House floor as amendments to the budget are proposed on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy impatient, unhappy with House

Only one amendment passed Tuesday.

Seward takes step toward more transparency

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Seward takes step toward more transparency

Seward City Council enacted an ordinance that allows public access to payroll information through public records request.

Soldotna Police Department issues warning about potential phone scam

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Soldotna Police Department issues warning about potential phone scam

“If they’re asking for money, go ahead and hang up.”

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. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)

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Should Juneau change its laws to allow marijuana consumption at certain locations? The city just weighed in

Future of onsite edibles and smoking still hazy.

From left to right, Amanda Faulkner, Ron Paul, Troy Bailey and Nikki Marcano of Frontier Community Services stand in front of Frontier’s mission statement on Monday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Local service organization awarded $50,000 grant

Frontier Community Services received a grant to develop individualized employment assistance

Furie Operating Alaska’s Julius R Platform, installed in 2015 in Cook Inlet, is seen in this courtesy photo. (Photo/Courtesy/Furie Operating Alaska)

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Public asked to comment on pipeline infrastructure efforts

CIRCAC has launched an updated website to provide information about pipeline systems in Cook Inlet

Nikiski man reportedly leads trooper on high-speed pursuit

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Nikiski man reportedly leads trooper on high-speed pursuit

Trevor Hallstead was allegedly driving more than 100 mph

Report finds states could share more public school information

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Report finds states could share more public school information

Accessibility remains a goal for annual public reports

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Board suspends agency director over rifle sticker complaint

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

Tom and Glenna Hudson, the owners of Happy Buddha Imports, as seen on Saturday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Shop Talk: Happy Buddha Imports

Happy Buddha Imports sells everything from incense made in India to South African mango jam

District considers consolidating SoHi, SoPrep

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District considers consolidating SoHi, SoPrep

The consolidation would move Soldotna Prep ninth grade students into Soldotna High School

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

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Schools briefs for the week of April 8-14

What’s happening this week

A team of marine mammal experts performs a necropsy on a male sperm whale. (Courtesy photo | Johanna Vollenweider, NOAA)

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Beached whale offers scientific opportunity

It washed up just north of Juneau.

Art pieces are on display at the Kenai Fine Arts Center during Thursday’s opening reception of the 30th anniversary Visual Feast art show. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

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A feast for the eyes

Show featuring local student art celebrates 30 years

Lisa Bass, Rosemary Pilatti, Cindy Littell at the Girl Scouts 60th anniversary Reunion Tea, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Rosemary Pilatti)

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60 years on, peninsula Girl Scouts are going strong

“Scouting offers a means of networking and a method to achieve goals”

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)

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Lawmaker wants more info on Dunleavy nominee

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

John O’Brien was offered the position of interim superintendent of schools for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District on Friday, April 5, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of the Pegge Erkeneff/Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)

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School board chooses new interim superintendent

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education has chosen John O’Brien to be the interim superintendent…

Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

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Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

One bill is meant to be a “conversation starter.”