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Kenai man charged with stealing cellphones from Nikiski Pool

One of the victims called the troopers to say that she had located her phone using Find My…

Kenai Peninsula College Director Gary Turner speaks to the House Finance Committee members in against cuts to the University of Alaska on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Soldotna Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Alaskans show up in force to oppose governor’s budget

On the peninsula, more than 230 attended Saturday’s community meeting

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with Clarion reporters Brian Mazurek, left, and Victoria Petersen 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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A sit-down with the governor

Dunleavy talks public safety

Ed Jones, of the Alaska Department Fish and Game, speaks at a King Salmon Symposium at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The event was sponsored by the Territorial Sportsmen, Inc. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Mystery of ocean survival’: Experts trying to figure out why salmon are dying at sea

Projections for king salmon are low once again.

Sen. John Coghill, R-North Pole, listens to a question during a press conference in this Empire file photo. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Senate votes to roll back conflict of interest restrictions

Five Democrats voted no on the rollback.

Youth members of Forever Dance Alaska take part in rehearsal Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the Renee Hendersen Auditorium at Kenai Central High School, in Kenai, Alaska, for the company’s production of “Best of Broadway.” (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

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‘Best of Broadway’ puts spin on theater’s biggest hits

‘We’ve been thinking about how it’s so fun to see the show come to fruition’

Bryan Schroder, Alaska’s U.S. Attorney announces that several members of a white supremacist gang operating in Alaska prisons or shipped to facilities in Colorado and Arizona, have been charged in a racketing enterprise in Anchorage, Alaska, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Members who sport Nazi tattoos face racketeering charges including murder, kidnapping, assault, and distribution of narcotics and firearms. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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White supremacist gang members face federal charges

‘If you see those kind of severe tattoos … then maybe you want to let local law enforcement…

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

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Dunleavy to pick new judge from council nominees

His announcement followed a meeting Tuesday with Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger

Eva Knutson and her daughter Molly Koski help host a postcard-writing event that helps students and community members to reach out to their local lawmakers in regards to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s recently proposed budget cuts, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Peninsula students call out to their legislators

‘We just want to talk about all the things that we don’t want to be cut as a…

Peninsula residents participate in the annual Choose Respect March in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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10th annual Choose Respect March draws crowd in Kenai

‘We honor the strength of the survivors among us, and know that healing is possible’

James Biela, lead field advocate the Alaska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, speaks during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New data shows Alaska suicide rate increase

Someone in Alaska dies by suicide every 44 hours.

Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country

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Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country

The Forest Service process marches on.

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Seward close to hiring new city manager

The role has been vacant since the resignation of former City Manager Jim Hunt in August of 2018

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

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Dunleavy meets with chief justice on judicial nominees

“We concur that we have to pick from the list. The question is, is there a way to…

The Supreme Court building is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday. The Supreme Court is returning to arguments over whether the political task of redistricting can be overly partisan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Moose hunter can ‘rev up’ his hovercraft, court rules

“We reverse the decision below and wish Sturgeon good hunting”

Dustin Poindexter, of Anchor Point, speaks to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education in support of his children’s school, Chapman School, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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School board proposes FY 2020 budget

Public testifies on potential education cuts

Protesters stand outside the Cannery Lodge in Kenai, Alaska, ahead of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s presentation about his proposed budget on March 26, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Dunleavy kicks off roadshow in Kenai

Gov. Mike Dunleavy launched his statewide roadshow on Monday with a presentation and panel discussion at the Cannery…

Dr. Suzanne Allen, from Boise, Idaho, gives an overview of the WWAMI School of Medical Education program to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Monday, March 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block

Alaska would be the only state in the country to not provide state assistance for medical education.

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks about CSSB 38, a supplemental appropriation bill for earthquake relief, during a Senate floor session at the Capitol on Monday, March 25, 2019. The $130 million bill passed unanimously. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds

Dry weather predictions prompt additional fire suppression funds.

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Groups: EPA has dragged heels on oil dispersant rules

“We depend on feeding our families from the ocean.”