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Phishing scam posing as Alaska USA credit union targets Alaskans

With a little care, you can avoid a major headache.

Brian Lauth, closing manager for Super Bear Supermarket IGA, bags groceries Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Super Bear will be collecting donations to ship food to Southeast Alaska communities impacted by a lack of ferry service. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Southeast grocers see empty shelves

Lack of ferry service means lack of food for Southeast communities.

Brian Lauth, closing manager for Super Bear Supermarket IGA, bags groceries Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Super Bear will be collecting donations to ship food to Southeast Alaska communities impacted by a lack of ferry service. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Students learn Russian inside an elementary school classroom at Kachemak Selo School Nov. 12, 2019, in Kachemak Selo, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

An Alaskan village’s long wait for a new school

The third and final article in a series offering snapshots of schooling in the 49th state.

Students learn Russian inside an elementary school classroom at Kachemak Selo School Nov. 12, 2019, in Kachemak Selo, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries meet for the Upper Cook Inlet Finfish Meeting at the William A. Egan Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Feb. 11, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Board of Fish votes to increase late-run sockeye in the Kenai River

Could increase the number of fish available for the region’s sport and federal subsistence fisheries.

Members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries meet for the Upper Cook Inlet Finfish Meeting at the William A. Egan Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Feb. 11, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Community talk to be held on missing Homer woman

Community talk to be held on missing Homer woman

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

Community talk to be held on missing Homer woman
Chief Justice says courts don’t have optional programs, calls for more funding

Chief Justice says courts don’t have optional programs, calls for more funding

Judiciary is strong, but needs help.

Chief Justice says courts don’t have optional programs, calls for more funding
Pam Rickard visits with Collette the therapy dog during the 2020 Project Homeless Connect event at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Jan. 29, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Data shows Homeless Connect drawing new faces

Nearly 150 people attended the event providing support services to those experiencing homelessness.

Pam Rickard visits with Collette the therapy dog during the 2020 Project Homeless Connect event at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Jan. 29, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Senator kicked off committee for breaking caucus rule has bill to end caucus rule

Senator kicked off committee for breaking caucus rule has bill to end caucus rule

It’s GOP vs Republicans.

Senator kicked off committee for breaking caucus rule has bill to end caucus rule
Courtesy Photo | Environmental Protection Agency This Toxic Release Inventory map included in the Environmental Protection Agency’s annual TRI analysis shows facilities throughout the state that reported the release of toxic chemicals to the EPA. Releases include permitted releases and movement of waste rock.

EPA: Alaska led nation in toxic chemical release

Mining is a big reason why.

Courtesy Photo | Environmental Protection Agency This Toxic Release Inventory map included in the Environmental Protection Agency’s annual TRI analysis shows facilities throughout the state that reported the release of toxic chemicals to the EPA. Releases include permitted releases and movement of waste rock.
‘Start them up!’: Ferry supporters demand action

‘Start them up!’: Ferry supporters demand action

They want their boats.

‘Start them up!’: Ferry supporters demand action
Reed Morisky, Chair of the Alaska Board of Fisheries, speaks during the Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting at the William A. Egan Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Feb. 11, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Susitna River sockeye delisted as stock of yield concern

The stock was designated after missing its sustainable escapement goal 5 years in a row.

Reed Morisky, Chair of the Alaska Board of Fisheries, speaks during the Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting at the William A. Egan Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Feb. 11, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Jeremy Anderson, a former Nikiski Middle/High School music teacher convicted of sexually abusing one of his students, walks out of a Kenai courtroom Nov. 25, 2014 in Kenai. (Clarion file photo)

Former Nikiski teacher sentenced to 30 years for sexual abuse

The victim said Anderson worked to gain their trust throughout their eighth grade year.

Jeremy Anderson, a former Nikiski Middle/High School music teacher convicted of sexually abusing one of his students, walks out of a Kenai courtroom Nov. 25, 2014 in Kenai. (Clarion file photo)
Rep. Gary Knopp (R-Kenai) registered to run for his District 30 seat again. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire). (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Job No. 1: Budgeting for the future

Local lawmakers discuss solutions to economic crunch

Rep. Gary Knopp (R-Kenai) registered to run for his District 30 seat again. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire). (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Alaska breweries serve up beers at the Frozen RiverFest in Soldotna, Alaska, in February, 2018. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Cold brews for a cold night

Frozen RiverFest enters its 6th year

Alaska breweries serve up beers at the Frozen RiverFest in Soldotna, Alaska, in February, 2018. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts

Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts

There’s more to education than schools.

Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts
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Schools briefs for the week of February 9, 2020

What’s happening this week

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(Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge OKs snowmachine use south of Tustumena

The areas was previously closed due to inadequate snow conditions.

(Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl and Air Force Lt. Gen. Tom Bussiere, Commander for Alaskan Command, stand together following a day of meetings at SHI’s Walter Soboleff Building.

Setting it right: Military could apologize for bombarding Alaska Native villages

Three Southeast Alaska villages were bombarded by the military in the 1800s.

Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl and Air Force Lt. Gen. Tom Bussiere, Commander for Alaskan Command, stand together following a day of meetings at SHI’s Walter Soboleff Building.
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Board to discuss changes to Upper Cook Inlet fisheries

The Board of Fisheries deliberates on changes to the Upper Cook Inlet Fisheries every three years.

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Photo by Delcenia Cosman Friends of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane and members of the community supporting the campaign to bring her home pose with signs during a candlelight vigil held at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska on Feb. 1.

Vigil held for woman missing since October

Homer hasn’t given up hope. Community members and family friends gathered at noon for a candlelight vigil at WKFL Park on Saturday, Feb. 1 for… Continue reading

Photo by Delcenia Cosman Friends of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane and members of the community supporting the campaign to bring her home pose with signs during a candlelight vigil held at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska on Feb. 1.