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Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

She saw Alaska to grow.

Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel
Gov. Mike Dunleavy gives a presentation about his proposed budget at the Cannery Lodge in Kenai, Alaska, on March 25, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Dunleavy headed to the Kenai

The governor will host a series of town halls regarding Alaska’s fiscal future.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy gives a presentation about his proposed budget at the Cannery Lodge in Kenai, Alaska, on March 25, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
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Schools briefs for the week of March 8, 2020

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  • Mar 7, 2020
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Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, speaks to constituents during a town hall at the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers in Soldotna, Alaska on Jan. 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Micciche releases results of annual survey

Locals weigh in on budget, taxes and state spending

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, speaks to constituents during a town hall at the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers in Soldotna, Alaska on Jan. 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Four-time Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion Lance Mackey is shown before the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. The real race starts March 8 about 50 miles north of Anchorage, with the winner expected in the Bering Sea coastal town of Nome about 10 or 11 days later. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Iditarod kicks off

Race seeks relevance as grueling trek across Alaska starts

  • Mar 7, 2020
  • By Mark Thiessen Associated Press
Four-time Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion Lance Mackey is shown before the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. The real race starts March 8 about 50 miles north of Anchorage, with the winner expected in the Bering Sea coastal town of Nome about 10 or 11 days later. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
The Alaska SeaLife Center’s newest addition, a male otter pup, is seen here in this undated photo. (Courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)

SeaLife Center featured on NatGeo show

Seward’s Alaska SeaLife Center monitors the state’s 6,640 miles of coastline.

The Alaska SeaLife Center’s newest addition, a male otter pup, is seen here in this undated photo. (Courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)
Alaska Rep. David Eastman sits at his desk on the Alaska House floor on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. The House voted Thursday to remove Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, from committee positions after House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt indicated frustrations with Eastman within the GOP caucus. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Wasilla lawmaker loses his House roles

He will be replaced on the House Judiciary Committee by Rep. Sarah Vance.

  • Mar 5, 2020
  • By Becky Bohrer Associated Press
Alaska Rep. David Eastman sits at his desk on the Alaska House floor on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. The House voted Thursday to remove Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, from committee positions after House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt indicated frustrations with Eastman within the GOP caucus. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion Wildwood Correctional Officer Amy Fisher listens as the Nikiski Fire Department honors the first responders who played a part in saving her life last October during the Nikiski Fire Department’s 2019 Award Ceremony at the Nikiski Senior Center on Feb. 28. Wildwood Correctional Officer Amy Fisher listens as the Nikiski Fire Department honors the individuals who played a part in saving her life last October during the Nikiski Fire Department’s 2019 Award Ceremony in the Nikiski Senior Center on Feb. 28, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Emergency responders honored for lifesaving efforts

‘That’s when I died’

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion Wildwood Correctional Officer Amy Fisher listens as the Nikiski Fire Department honors the first responders who played a part in saving her life last October during the Nikiski Fire Department’s 2019 Award Ceremony at the Nikiski Senior Center on Feb. 28. Wildwood Correctional Officer Amy Fisher listens as the Nikiski Fire Department honors the individuals who played a part in saving her life last October during the Nikiski Fire Department’s 2019 Award Ceremony in the Nikiski Senior Center on Feb. 28, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Masks, gloves, and other protective supplies are displayed during a visit of Vice President Mike Pence, Thursday, March 5, 2020 to Camp Murray in Washington state. Pence was in Washington to discuss the state’s efforts to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

School district bans out-of-state travel

The district also launched a webpage to inform families and the community about COVID-19.

Masks, gloves, and other protective supplies are displayed during a visit of Vice President Mike Pence, Thursday, March 5, 2020 to Camp Murray in Washington state. Pence was in Washington to discuss the state’s efforts to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Alaska’s chief medical officer, Dr. Anne Zink, speaks to legislators during a briefing on the state’s preparations for the new coronavirus on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. Alaska health Commissioner Adam Crum and Zink, briefed state legislators Wednesday on preparations. Zink urged calm and kindness and encouraged people to get flu shots, to help keep the state’s limited capacity health care system from being overwhelmed. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Alaska raises preparedness level around new coronavirus

Tests for COVID-19 in Alaska currently are being prioritized for people considered at higher risk.

  • Mar 5, 2020
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Alaska’s chief medical officer, Dr. Anne Zink, speaks to legislators during a briefing on the state’s preparations for the new coronavirus on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. Alaska health Commissioner Adam Crum and Zink, briefed state legislators Wednesday on preparations. Zink urged calm and kindness and encouraged people to get flu shots, to help keep the state’s limited capacity health care system from being overwhelmed. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

State prepares for changes in food stamps program

About 5,000 Alaskans could lose food stamp benefits under new rules set to take effect April 1.

  • Mar 5, 2020
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Kenai City Hall on Feb. 20, 2020, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai looking to boost revenue, spur investment

The conversation started with a discussion on the city’s budget.

Kenai City Hall on Feb. 20, 2020, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Ninilchik Fire Chief David Bear moves the fire truck out of the new Ninilchik Emergency Services building on Aug. 9, 2014, to make room for visitors to the open house of the new NES building. (Homer News file photo)

Public hearing on emergency services area for Ninilchik on deck

The borough is hosting the public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday at the Kenai Peninsula Fair Grounds.

Ninilchik Fire Chief David Bear moves the fire truck out of the new Ninilchik Emergency Services building on Aug. 9, 2014, to make room for visitors to the open house of the new NES building. (Homer News file photo)
House bill would drastically reduce PFD

House bill would drastically reduce PFD

20% of ERA draw for PFDs.

House bill would drastically reduce PFD
Peter Segall | Juneau Empire From left: House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, and House Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, meet with reporters following a vote of the budget on Tuesday.

House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

PFD fight is still ahead.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire From left: House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, and House Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, meet with reporters following a vote of the budget on Tuesday.
In this March 15, 2009, Jeff King leaves the Kaltag, Alaska, checkpoint on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Emergency surgery has sidelined the four-time race winner days before he was set to compete in his 30th race. King withdrew Tuesday, March 3, 2020, over concerns for his health, a spokeswoman for the Iditarod told The Associated Press. The race will start Sunday north of Anchorage. (AP Photo/Al Grillo,File)

4-time Iditarod champ sidelined

Jeff King withdrew Tuesday over concerns for his health.

  • Mar 3, 2020
  • By Rachel D’Oro Associated Press
In this March 15, 2009, Jeff King leaves the Kaltag, Alaska, checkpoint on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Emergency surgery has sidelined the four-time race winner days before he was set to compete in his 30th race. King withdrew Tuesday, March 3, 2020, over concerns for his health, a spokeswoman for the Iditarod told The Associated Press. The race will start Sunday north of Anchorage. (AP Photo/Al Grillo,File)
Damage in a corner on the inside of the middle and high school building of Kachemak Selo School Nov. 12, 2019, in Kachemak Selo, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

School board asks to add bond to ballot

The $30 million bond package would fund capital projects in school buildings across the district.

Damage in a corner on the inside of the middle and high school building of Kachemak Selo School Nov. 12, 2019, in Kachemak Selo, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink addresses the state’s coronavirus preparedness at a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, March 2, 2020. Health officials said there are no known cases of the virus in Alaska but they are prepared in case an outbreak occurs in the nation’s largest state. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

State, local officials prepare for virus

Official: It’s “highly likely” Alaska will see its first case soon.

Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink addresses the state’s coronavirus preparedness at a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska Monday, March 2, 2020. Health officials said there are no known cases of the virus in Alaska but they are prepared in case an outbreak occurs in the nation’s largest state. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Michael Dinneen / Associated Press 2018 champion Joar Lefseth Ulsom runs his team down Fourth Ave during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage on March 2, 2019. Alaska Airlines announced Monday that it will drop its sponsorship of the event.

Alaska Airlines drops sponsorship of Iditarod

Alaska Airlines spokesman said in an email that “PETA did not play a role in our decision.”

  • Mar 2, 2020
  • By Mark Thiessen Associated Press
Michael Dinneen / Associated Press 2018 champion Joar Lefseth Ulsom runs his team down Fourth Ave during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage on March 2, 2019. Alaska Airlines announced Monday that it will drop its sponsorship of the event.
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Schools briefs for the week of March 1-7

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  • Feb 29, 2020
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