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
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
Court reports for Feb. 9, 2020

Court reports for Feb. 9, 2020

The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court: Patrick D. Heath, 35, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises),… Continue reading

Court reports for Feb. 9, 2020
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.
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
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)
Court reports for Jan. 29, 2020

Court reports for Jan. 29, 2020

The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court: Daniel Aaron Evans, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked… Continue reading

Court reports for Jan. 29, 2020
Public safety briefs for Jan. 29, 2020

Public safety briefs for Jan. 29, 2020

Jan. 29 Information for this report was taken from publicly available law enforcement records and contains arrest and citation information. Anyone included in this report… Continue reading

Public safety briefs for Jan. 29, 2020
Public safety briefs for Feb. 5, 2020

Public safety briefs for Feb. 5, 2020

Feb. 4 Information for this report was taken from publicly available law enforcement records and contains arrest and citation information. Anyone included in this report… Continue reading

Public safety briefs for Feb. 5, 2020
Public safety briefs for Feb. 2, 2020

Public safety briefs for Feb. 2, 2020

Information for this report was taken from publicly available law enforcement records and contains arrest and citation information. Anyone included in this report is presumed… Continue reading

Public safety briefs for Feb. 2, 2020
Public safety briefs for Feb. 9, 2020

Public safety briefs for Feb. 9, 2020

Information for this report was taken from publicly available law enforcement records and includes arrest and citation information. Anyone included in this report is presumed… Continue reading

Public safety briefs for Feb. 9, 2020
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

  • Feb 8, 2020
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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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