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A sign in opposition to Proposition 1 stands along Kalifornsky Beach Road near Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. The ads were paid for by AlaskaYes according to the sign. The Alaska Public Offices Commission expedited an investigation into a complaint against Nikiski borough assembly candidate John Quick over his alleged involvement with the group. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Quick under scrutiny over election ads

The Alaska Public Offices Commission decided to expedite an investigation into a complaint.

From left, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly candidates Joseph Ross, Jesse Bjorkman, Tyson Cox and Brent Johnson speak to members of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Visitor’s Center on Wednesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Chambers quiz assembly candidates on issues

Candidates spoke on annexation, taxes and the role of an assembly member.

Educators, who are getting ready to strike Tuesday, rally in front of Kenai Central High School, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Strike averted after tentative agreement struck

The agreement for a three-year contract was reached at 1:37 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Nikiski resident John Quick is seeking a seat in District 3, in Nikiski, Alaska, in the 2019 Kenai Peninsula Borough municipal elections. (Photo courtesy John Quick)

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District 3 assembly candidate — John Quick

The Clarion interviews assembly candidates ahead of Election Day.

Nikiski resident Jesse Bjorkman is seeking a seat in District 3 in Nikiski, Alaska, in the 2019 Kenai Peninsula Borough municipal elections. (Photo courtesy Jesse Bjorkman)

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District 3 assembly candidate — Jesse Bjorkman

The Clarion interviews assembly candidates ahead of Election Day

In this Feb. 16, 2019, photo, Deidre Levi rests her head for a moment in her grandmother’s house before a basketball game in the Native Village of St. Michael, Alaska. Levi says she spoke up about being sexually assaulted because she wanted to be a role model for girls in Alaska. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

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In small Alaska city, Native women say police ignored rapes

Nome wrestles with issues of sexual violence and law enforcement.

Nikiski resident Joseph Ross is running for the District 3 seat — representing Nikiski — on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. (Photo courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough)

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District 3 candidate — Joseph Ross

The Clarion interviews assembly candidates ahead of Election Day.

Memorabilia belonging to the late Dr. John ‘Nels’ Anderson, who was serving as Soldotna’s Mayor, were on display at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex during a community memorial service, Monday night, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Community gathers to remember Soldotna mayor

John ‘Nels’ Andersondied Tuesday, Sept. 10 from health complications.

State files lawsuit against public employee union

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State files lawsuit against public employee union

State says its about First Amendment.

A sign directs voters at Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Absentee voting now open

Absentee voting is open to any qualified voter.

School employees, community members and members of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education listen to a presentation on Voznesenka and Kachemak Selo schools during a Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 meeting of the school board at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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How to prepare for the educator strike

If the strike occurs Tuesday morning, it will continue until a tentative agreement is reached.

In this file photo from Jan. 29, Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin presents the governor’s supplemental budget to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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State’s budget director Arduin is out

New director to be named soon.

(Photo courtesy of Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, Rick Connell, I.C./Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management)

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Swan Lake Fire grows slightly, community meeting scheduled

The Swan Lake Fire, located five miles northeast of Sterling is nearly 50% contained, and has grown slightly,…

Firefighters refill their water tanker along the banks of the Kenai River in Cooper Landing, Alaska on Aug. 30, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Level 1 READY alert removed for Cooper Landing

Residents in Cooper Landing are asked to remain vigilant, aware and prepared.

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Earthquake shakes Southcentral

The earthquake was measured at 33 miles deep.

Educators rally in front of Kenai Central High School ahead of a strike slated to begin Tuesday, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Schools closed as talks continue

Update: Schools will be open Tuesday, with a two-hour delay, after a tentative agreement was struck.

Clam Gulch resident Holly Odd is running for the District 7 seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. (Photo courtesy of Holly Odd)

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District 7 candidate — Holly Odd

The Clarion interviews assembly candidates ahead of Election Day.

Soldotna resident Tyson Cox is seeking a seat in District 4. (Photo courtesy City of Soldotna)

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District 4 assembly candidate — Tyson Cox

The Clarion interviews assembly candidates ahead of Election Day.

Clam Gulch resident Brent Johnson is running for his third term on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. (Photo courtesy of Brent Johnson/photo by Katie Ash)

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District 7 candidate — Brent Johnson

The Clarion interviews assembly candidates ahead of Election Day.

Soldotna resident Rose Henry is running for the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly’s District 4 seat. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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District 4 candidate — Rose Henry

The Clarion interviews assembly candidates ahead of Election Day.