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Meredith McCullough, language arts teacher at Kenai Central High School, is seen here at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska on Jan. 21, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Local language arts teacher honored for work with students

“Trust them and allow them to grow”

Meredith McCullough, language arts teacher at Kenai Central High School, is seen here at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska on Jan. 21, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
The Kenai Peninsula residence hall on Poppy Lane in Soldotna can be seen on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The hall will go on one-year hiatus beginning this summer.

KPC to shut down dorm this summer

The one-year hiatus will begin June 30.

The Kenai Peninsula residence hall on Poppy Lane in Soldotna can be seen on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The hall will go on one-year hiatus beginning this summer.
A student fixes her hood as she walks across the campus at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
A student fixes her hood as she walks across the campus at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Murkowski wants to hear case before deciding on witnesses

Murkowski wants to hear case before deciding on witnesses

She said she wants to make sure there’s a process that allows senators to “really hear the case.”

  • Jan 18, 2020
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Murkowski wants to hear case before deciding on witnesses
Erik Boraas speaks during the Celebration of Life for his father, Dr. Alan Boraas, at Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Community gathers to remember Alan Boraas — educator and trailblazer

‘That’s how you change the world’

Erik Boraas speaks during the Celebration of Life for his father, Dr. Alan Boraas, at Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna city council to consider LGBTQ hate crime resolution

Soldotna city council to consider LGBTQ hate crime resolution

The resolution would express support for the expansion of hate crime protections.

Soldotna city council to consider LGBTQ hate crime resolution
Micciche discusses PFD, taxes and criminal justice at town hall

Micciche discusses PFD, taxes and criminal justice at town hall

Micciche started by addressing the repeal of Senate Bill 91.

Micciche discusses PFD, taxes and criminal justice at town hall
Soldotna man sentenced to 9 years for heroin operation

Soldotna man sentenced to 9 years for heroin operation

He was arrested after he sold large quantities of heroin from his Soldotna residence in May of 2018.

Soldotna man sentenced to 9 years for heroin operation
The Supreme Court building is seen in Washington on June 17. (J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated Press)

Taking on Citizens United

Assembly members propose resolution supporting amendment to U.S. Constitution.

The Supreme Court building is seen in Washington on June 17. (J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated Press)
The frozen Kenai River can be seen here from the Ciechanski Day Use Area in Kenai, Alaska on Jan. 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Flooding subsides in Big Eddy area

Ice jam on the Kenai River caused flooding earlier this month and shut down several roads.

The frozen Kenai River can be seen here from the Ciechanski Day Use Area in Kenai, Alaska on Jan. 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Cellist Brooks Whitehouse, left, and bassist Paul Sharpe, right, are seen here performing at the Garth Newel Music Center in Hot Springs, Virginia, on Nov. 3, 2019. (Courtesy Brooks Whitehouse)

Musicians go ‘low’

Spoken word meets classical music in Low and Lower comedy performance

Cellist Brooks Whitehouse, left, and bassist Paul Sharpe, right, are seen here performing at the Garth Newel Music Center in Hot Springs, Virginia, on Nov. 3, 2019. (Courtesy Brooks Whitehouse)
The work of Stephanie Cox and Anna Widman is seen here on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Jan. 2, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Exploring new dimensions

Kenai Fine Art exhibit focuses on texture, shapes

The work of Stephanie Cox and Anna Widman is seen here on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Jan. 2, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file                                The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Dec. 9.

New report recommends corporations, port authorities run Alaska’s ferry system

The governor and lawmakers have been waiting for this report.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file                                The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Dec. 9.
In this May 1, 2019, file photo, Alaska Marijuana Control Board chairman Mark Springer, of Bethel, listens during the board’s meeting in Anchorage. The chairman of the board that regulates legal marijuana in Alaska, who also is a critic of Gov. Mike Dunleavy, said Wednesday, he had received no advance warning that Dunleavy was replacing him. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

State pot board chair being replaced

Springer said he had expressed interest in continuing to serve on the board.

  • Jan 15, 2020
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
In this May 1, 2019, file photo, Alaska Marijuana Control Board chairman Mark Springer, of Bethel, listens during the board’s meeting in Anchorage. The chairman of the board that regulates legal marijuana in Alaska, who also is a critic of Gov. Mike Dunleavy, said Wednesday, he had received no advance warning that Dunleavy was replacing him. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)
Assembly to vote on anadromous work group appointees

Assembly to vote on anadromous work group appointees

The group was established by the borough assembly in November.

Assembly to vote on anadromous work group appointees
Craig Barnard can be seen here on Graduation Peak near Seldovia, Alaska, in this undated photo. (Courtesy Tony Doyle)

‘Like a church to me’

Backcountry skiers to share tales of wilderness treks at KDLL Adventure Talk.

Craig Barnard can be seen here on Graduation Peak near Seldovia, Alaska, in this undated photo. (Courtesy Tony Doyle)
Gary Thomas in a January 2002 photo after he was promoted to Homer News editor and publisher. (Homer News file photo)

Former Homer News publisher found dead after explosion

Thomas worked at the Homer News from the late 1990s until 2005.

Gary Thomas in a January 2002 photo after he was promoted to Homer News editor and publisher. (Homer News file photo)
Nikiski Fire Station #2 can be seen here on July 15, 2019 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion

Feds fund new emergency equipment

Kenai City Council will vote to approve the purchase of breathing equipment for fire departments.

Nikiski Fire Station #2 can be seen here on July 15, 2019 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                Andy Josephson, D-Anchorage, speaks to the media in this file photo from 2017.

Legislator proposes adding LGBTQ protections to state hate crime laws

Bill from Anchorage lawmaker follows attack on Sterling woman.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                Andy Josephson, D-Anchorage, speaks to the media in this file photo from 2017.
Man sentenced for death threats to judge’s family

Man sentenced for death threats to judge’s family

The charges stem from a hearing during which a judge denied a request to withdraw a guilty plea.

Man sentenced for death threats to judge’s family