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

Governor unveils spending plan for the next decade

He compares his plan to three other options.

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

Seward adopts PERA

Seward voters have opted into Alaska’s Public Employment Relations Act with a vote of 164 to 122. The vote total was confirmed after a canvassing… Continue reading

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, will participate in House Finance Committee meeting telephonically. (File photo)

Carpenter to attend House Finance Committee meetings telephonically

‘Our state has invested a significant amount of resources into … teleconferencing equipment’

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, will participate in House Finance Committee meeting telephonically. (File photo)
A Peninsula Community Health Services representative takes a selfie with a potential new hire during the Peninsula Job Fair at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on March 21, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Job fair brings the crowds

150 people attended the job fair within the first hour

A Peninsula Community Health Services representative takes a selfie with a potential new hire during the Peninsula Job Fair at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on March 21, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Racist messages are spray painted onto a wall at Wasabi’s Bistro, shown here Thursday, March 21, 2019 just outside of Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Wasabi’s Bistro vandalized with racist message

Editor’s note: There are descriptions of racism in this article that may be disturbing to some. Wasabi’s Bistro just outside of Homer was vandalized with… Continue reading

Racist messages are spray painted onto a wall at Wasabi’s Bistro, shown here Thursday, March 21, 2019 just outside of Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
‘We’re not giving up our ferries’: Hundreds rally at the Capitol

‘We’re not giving up our ferries’: Hundreds rally at the Capitol

Alaska Native women lead group in “Canoe Song.”

‘We’re not giving up our ferries’: Hundreds rally at the Capitol
Judge Susan Wells gives a presentation about the Henu Community Wellness Court during the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Visitor’s Center in Kenai, Alaska, on March 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Henu Community Wellness Court judge shares success stories

Henu is a Dena’ina word meaning “hard work”

Judge Susan Wells gives a presentation about the Henu Community Wellness Court during the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Visitor’s Center in Kenai, Alaska, on March 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Corps sees no reason now to extend Pebble comment period

JUNEAU — An official with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that the agency has not received any compelling reason to extend the… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
In this May 2008 photo, the ferry Malaspina heads up Lynn Canal toward Haines and Skagway, Alaska, from Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this May 2008 photo, the ferry Malaspina heads up Lynn Canal toward Haines and Skagway, Alaska, from Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Preliminary results show Seward opting in to PERA

Results won’t be official until the canvass board meets on Thursday

Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News                                Mike Heatwole, vice president of public affairs for the Pebble Limited Partnership, speaks to a crowd of people Tuesday, March 19 during a community meeting at Land’s End Resort in Homer.

Peninsula residents question Pebble Partnership in community meeting

Pebble representatives touted the redesigned project

Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News                                Mike Heatwole, vice president of public affairs for the Pebble Limited Partnership, speaks to a crowd of people Tuesday, March 19 during a community meeting at Land’s End Resort in Homer.
A still from the four-minute film, “Blue,” which will be featured at the upcoming “Wild and Scenic” film festival in Kenai, Alaska. The event, which will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2019, is hosted by the Kenai Watershed Forum. (Photo courtesy wildandscenicfilmfestival.org)

Wild and Scenic Film Festival returns to Kenai

The festival will take place Saturday night at Snug Harbor Seafoods and feature 12 different films

A still from the four-minute film, “Blue,” which will be featured at the upcoming “Wild and Scenic” film festival in Kenai, Alaska. The event, which will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2019, is hosted by the Kenai Watershed Forum. (Photo courtesy wildandscenicfilmfestival.org)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire File)

Dunleavy forums to begin in Kenai

‘These presentations will outline our vision for Alaska’

Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire File)
Anchorage man charged with shoplifting, assaulting employees at Kenai Three Bears

Anchorage man charged with shoplifting, assaulting employees at Kenai Three Bears

The damage to Three Bears merchandise amounted to $754.95

Anchorage man charged with shoplifting, assaulting employees at Kenai Three Bears
Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, left, speaks next to former legislator Bill Thomas during a ceremony honoring five Tlingit code talkers on Monday, March 18, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, left, speaks next to former legislator Bill Thomas during a ceremony honoring five Tlingit code talkers on Monday, March 18, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings

State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is pursuing a $225 million reduction in state Medicaid spending

  • Mar 19, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings
Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New state revenue forecast slightly more positive for 2020

Oil forecast goes from $63 to $69 per barrel.

Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘Justice shouldn’t create more victims’: Former prisoners preach patience for SB 91
‘Justice shouldn’t create more victims’: Former prisoners preach patience for SB 91
Sterling man charged with burglary after allegedly injuring himself with stolen gun

Sterling man charged with burglary after allegedly injuring himself with stolen gun

Lindley was transported to Central Peninsula Hospital for a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg

Sterling man charged with burglary after allegedly injuring himself with stolen gun
Caregiver in Soldotna charged with stealing client’s medication

Caregiver in Soldotna charged with stealing client’s medication

Huff allegedly told her client that while she was in Homer the medication had been stolen

Caregiver in Soldotna charged with stealing client’s medication