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‘We’re not giving up our ferries’: Hundreds rally at the Capitol

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‘We’re not giving up our ferries’: Hundreds rally at the Capitol

Alaska Native women lead group in “Canoe Song.”

Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News                                Mike Heatwole, vice president of public affairs for the Pebble Limited Partnership, speaks to a crowd of people Tuesday, March 19 during a community meeting at Land’s End Resort in Homer.

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Peninsula residents question Pebble Partnership in community meeting

Pebble representatives touted the redesigned project

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Preliminary results show Seward opting in to PERA

Results won’t be official until the canvass board meets on Thursday

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Corps sees no reason now to extend Pebble comment period

JUNEAU — An official with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that the agency has not…

Judge Susan Wells gives a presentation about the Henu Community Wellness Court during the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Visitor’s Center in Kenai, Alaska, on March 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Henu Community Wellness Court judge shares success stories

Henu is a Dena’ina word meaning “hard work”

Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, left, speaks next to former legislator Bill Thomas during a ceremony honoring five Tlingit code talkers on Monday, March 18, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Silent in life, Tlingit code talkers finally getting recognition

Their families have only found out in recent years.

State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings

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State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is pursuing a $225 million reduction in state Medicaid spending

Anchorage man charged with shoplifting, assaulting employees at Kenai Three Bears

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Anchorage man charged with shoplifting, assaulting employees at Kenai Three Bears

The damage to Three Bears merchandise amounted to $754.95

Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire File)

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Dunleavy forums to begin in Kenai

‘These presentations will outline our vision for Alaska’

Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New state revenue forecast slightly more positive for 2020

Oil forecast goes from $63 to $69 per barrel.

Students from the University of Alaska system pose for a photo after a rally on Monday, March 18, 2019. (Mollie Barnes | Juneau Empire)

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Students protest proposed budget cuts to university

“We don’t have to accept these cuts.”

‘Justice shouldn’t create more victims’: Former prisoners preach patience for SB 91

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‘Justice shouldn’t create more victims’: Former prisoners preach patience for SB 91

Some critics are blinded by emotion, one re-entry expert says.

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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House Finance Committee to visit the Kenai, hear testimony

“All budget decisions must be informed by input from people across our state”

Caregiver in Soldotna charged with stealing client’s medication

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Caregiver in Soldotna charged with stealing client’s medication

Huff allegedly told her client that while she was in Homer the medication had been stolen

Sterling man charged with burglary after allegedly injuring himself with stolen gun

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Sterling man charged with burglary after allegedly injuring himself with stolen gun

Lindley was transported to Central Peninsula Hospital for a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg

A homeless person sleeps on the sidewalk along South Franklin Street on Friday, March 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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State homeless services face cuts under proposed budget

It would be a ‘crippling blow.’

This graph shows the fare box recovery rate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. (Courtesy)

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Beyond the budget: What are the options to extend ferry service past October?

After hearing hundreds of testimonies, lawmakers say keeping basic service a top priority.

Schools briefs for the week of March 18, 2019

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Schools briefs for the week of March 18, 2019

What’s happening this week

Runners take off at the start of the Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Shamrock Shuffle benefits Whalers wrestling

The 1.5- and 3-mile runs were organized to align with St. Patrick’s Day and drew about 90 competitors

A parade participant passes out candy at Soldotna’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Green for a day

Community turns out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parade