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State sues opioid manufacturer, alleging willful deception

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State sues opioid manufacturer, alleging willful deception

It’s the country’s leading opioid producer.

Senators voice concerns with Dunleavy’s proposed cuts to education, village officers

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Senators voice concerns with Dunleavy’s proposed cuts to education, village officers

“You should be talking to the school districts first.”

Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, speaks during a press conference with Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, left, and Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, R-Wasilla,at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Reps talking, but House still unsettled

The House is a week away from a dubious record.

The former location of Anchor Point Seafoods sits ablaze Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 on North Fork Road in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Anchor Point Emergency Services)

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Former site of Anchor Point Seafoods burns down

The former location of Anchor Point Seafoods went up in flames Saturday night, requiring a response from three…

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a news conference in Juneau, Alaska, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Borough to lose $1.4 million under proposed Dunleavy education cuts

School district says it can’t afford cut to education

School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Gov’s bills includes $20M slash to education

The money was already approved.

Peninsula officials ask fisheries board to rescind decision, reschedule vote

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Peninsula officials ask fisheries board to rescind decision, reschedule vote

Citing concern over a lack of public notice, peninsula officials have asked the Alaska Board of Fisheries to…

Public safety briefs Jan. 14-26

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Public safety briefs Jan. 14-26

Soldotna couple accused of selling stolen car to Anchorage dealership

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Soldotna couple accused of selling stolen car to Anchorage dealership

Two people from Soldotna are charged with trading in a stolen vehicle at a dealership and committing thousands…

After shutdown ends, federal workers pick up the pieces

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After shutdown ends, federal workers pick up the pieces

Federal employees return to work after longest shutdown in history

Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, center, speaks from a panel of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission during a listening session at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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To repeal or not? Statewide crime commission hoping for feedback on SB 91

We know where the governor stands.

Musher Dave Turner celebrates just after winning this year’s Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at Freddies Roadhouse finish line near Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Dave Turner claims first T200 win

After chasing other top mushers for three years, Dave Turner has finally proven himself a winner by snagging…

Fifth-graders at Soldotna Elementary school worked on pottery projects this week for a fundraiser that will buy new playground equipment for the school on Thursday, in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Getting their hands dirty

Students create pottery for school fundraiser

Paul Huber, co-chair of the Citizens for Nikiski Incorporation, speaks at a meeting at the Nikiski Fire Station 2 on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.

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Citizens for Nikiski Incorporation meet with mayor

Alaska requires that any petition for incorporation include a detailed administrative plan

Grayson Bruton (left) and Stephanie Meilleur check the health of one of Mitch Seavey’s dogs Friday afternoon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, in advance of the Tustumena 200 sled dog race. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

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T200 race hits the snow running

Twenty mushing teams took off Saturday with hopes of taking home the win in the Tustumena 200 Sled…

Knopp introduces bill for water taxi exceptions

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Knopp introduces bill for water taxi exceptions

Knopp’s bill seeks easier transportation for hunters

Coffee with a cop

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Coffee with a cop

Department of Administration Commissioner Designee John Quick, left, speaks with senators after talking to the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Two Dunleavy picks decline offers after coming under fire

Both were selected to work for the Department of Administration.

Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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11 days, and still no House leadership

The clock is ticking.

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. A law enforcement officer newly appointed to the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry said the issue of onsite consumption should be revisited, if possible. Lt. Christopher Jaime, an Alaska Wildlife Trooper from Soldotna who also has worked as an Alaska State Trooper, acknowledges that Alaskans voted to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. He told The Associated Press that respecting the wishes of the people is important but sensible regulations also are needed. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)

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Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

The board could be shifting right.