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A group of mostly Republican lawmakers gather on the steps of the Capitol for an anti-abortion rally Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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House Republicans introduce wave of anti-abortion bills before filing deadlines

Different bills, same goal.

A member of the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response Team holds the newest addition to the SeaLife Center, a male otter pup, in this undated photo. (Courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)

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SeaLife Center welcomes rescued otter pup

The 2-week-old otter pup was found on a beach surrounded by birds with snowballs embedded in his fur

A Kenai Peninsula College sign can be seen in this undated photo. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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University releases proposal for program cuts

The proposal does not recommend the suspension or deletion of any KPC programs.

Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

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Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

Opposition groups to hold town hall.

Victoria Petersen / Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Finance Director Elizabeth Hayes gives a community budget presentation to a group of community members Thursday at Soldotna High School.

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School district gives community a look at budget

‘We’re looking at the budget for the next school year and how it might impact our needs.’

In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, Meda DeWitt, left, Vic Fischer, middle, and Aaron Welterlen, leaders of an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, lead about 50 volunteers in a march to the Alaska Division of Elections office in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 agreed to allow a group seeking to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy to begin a second signature-gathering phase. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

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Recall Dunleavy group gathering signatures for next phase of campaign

The recall group must gather 71,252 signatures.

Dr. Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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UA President Johnsen to make State of the University address

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen will make his annual State of the University address at 12:30 p.m.…

Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion From left, Rep. Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham), Rep. Neal Foster (D-Nome), Rep. Gary Knopp (R-Kenai), and Rep. Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak), discuss the state’s budget with residents of the Kenai Peninsula at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers in Soldotna on Saturday.

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Knopp: We should have PFD we can afford

Lawmakers say PFD earnings will be critical to state’s long-term financial stability

Elderly couple dies in collision on Sterling Highway

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Elderly couple dies in collision on Sterling Highway

The crash took place near Mile 90.5 of the Sterling Highway near Walker Street in Sterling.

Winter weather advisory issued for southern Kenai peninsula

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Winter weather advisory issued for southern Kenai peninsula

The advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. on Saturday

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire Alaska Native Sisterhood Grand President Paulette Moreno (front) speaks at the Alaska Native Issues Forum with Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand President Heather Gurko on Monday.

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Alaska Natives say their voices are being ignored in ferry reshaping group

‘It’s a cultural and spiritual relationship.’

An extravagant ride

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An extravagant ride

Kenai Performers stage ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’

Details emerge in Kenai homicide

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Details emerge in Kenai homicide

Several witnesses reportedly saw the suspect fleeing the scene

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Clouds swirls over Douglas Island on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018.

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PFDs for land? Gov introduces land vouchers bill

Alaska’s land in Alaskan hands.

Significant snowfall prompts Seward Highway closure

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Significant snowfall prompts Seward Highway closure

The highway is closed from Portage south through Turnagain Pass

Kenai City Hall can be seen on on Feb. 20, 2020, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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City offers incentives for land leasing

Incentives include no lease payments for up to 5 years and option to purchase.

Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire Portia Carney, Justina Sullivan, and Pearl Temple pose in the Capitol before soliciting lawmakers for their support of House Bill 62, or the ability to temporarily take guns away from people who have made threats or are having a mental health crisis.

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Advocacy groups, lawmakers introduce and push for Red Flag laws

House Bill 62 now has a companion in the Senate.

Kenai Police release names of homicide victim, suspect

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Kenai Police release names of homicide victim, suspect

The victim is the suspect’s mother

Teresa Jacobson Gregory presents a visual illustration of the proposed gravel pit extension and the impacts it may have on residents and the surrounding state recreation area at the Anchor Point Advisory Planning Commission Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at the Anchor Point Senior Center in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman)

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Anchor Point advisory group recommends gravel pit expansion

The recommendation is being forwarded to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.

Ed Berg, the step-father of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane, speaks at a community conversation about the missing Homer woman Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News) Ed Berg, the step-father of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane, speaks at a community conversation about the missing Homer woman Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Family holds community conversation on missing daughter

Anesha “Duffy” Murnane has been missing since Oct. 17.