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Rep. Kelly Merrick, R-Eagle River, speaks during a House Finance Committee meeting Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Senate approves ‘reverse sweep’ and capital budget bill

Accounting concern is sweeping the state.

Rep. Kelly Merrick, R-Eagle River, speaks during a House Finance Committee meeting Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
The front facade of the relocated River City Books and Lucy’s Market in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

New location sits well for River City Books, Lucy’s Market

When the store’s lease at its previous location went unrenewed, it was time to look for a new home.

The front facade of the relocated River City Books and Lucy’s Market in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Sterling man sentenced in drug, money-laundering operation

Sterling man sentenced in drug, money-laundering operation

Mark Norman Hanes, 52, was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Sterling man sentenced in drug, money-laundering operation
Local firefighters and law enforcement pose for a group photo after the third annual Guns and Hoses charity baseball game at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska on July 19, 2019. The firefighters mounted an inspiring comeback in the last inning, but law enforcement won the game 6-5 and remain undefeated in the series. Bailey Epperheimer, front center, is the executive director of the Nikiski Children’s Fund and said that the game raised over $1800 for the fund, which is the most the nonprofit has raised at a single event. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Police best firefighters on the field

Firefighters from Nikiskiand Kenai put up a valiant effort.

Local firefighters and law enforcement pose for a group photo after the third annual Guns and Hoses charity baseball game at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska on July 19, 2019. The firefighters mounted an inspiring comeback in the last inning, but law enforcement won the game 6-5 and remain undefeated in the series. Bailey Epperheimer, front center, is the executive director of the Nikiski Children’s Fund and said that the game raised over $1800 for the fund, which is the most the nonprofit has raised at a single event. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Court reports for July 21, 2019

Court reports for July 21, 2019

Read the latest reports.

Court reports for July 21, 2019
Public safety briefs for July 21, 2019

Public safety briefs for July 21, 2019

Read the latest reports.

Public safety briefs for July 21, 2019
Participants in last year’s Disability Pride Celebration smile for the camera at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska, Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Courtesy Nikki Marcano)

2nd annual Disability Pride Celebration kicks off Saturday

The event aims to connect the community with those who live with disabilities during a day of fun

Participants in last year’s Disability Pride Celebration smile for the camera at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska, Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Courtesy Nikki Marcano)
No-cost measles vaccines available Saturday

No-cost measles vaccines available Saturday

Health and Social Services offers vaccinations in response to measles case.

No-cost measles vaccines available Saturday
Courtesy Joe Rizzo Firefighters and law enforcement officials pose during the first Guns and Hoses charity baseball game at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai in this undated photo.

Can-do crew takes on the boys in blue

3rd annual charity baseball game pits Nikiski firefighters against local law enforcement

Courtesy Joe Rizzo Firefighters and law enforcement officials pose during the first Guns and Hoses charity baseball game at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai in this undated photo.
The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from the East Fork Moose River bridge on Thursday, June 27, 2019. (Photo courtesy Robert Kuiper)

Southcentral campfire ban lifted for some areas

Applies to campfires on state, private and municipal lands; ban remains on federal lands

The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from the East Fork Moose River bridge on Thursday, June 27, 2019. (Photo courtesy Robert Kuiper)
Budget wonks try to explain ‘the sweep’

Budget wonks try to explain ‘the sweep’

Senate Finance Committee spends afternoon slogging through legal and technical details

Budget wonks try to explain ‘the sweep’
Teacher firearms training to be offered during nationwide event

Teacher firearms training to be offered during nationwide event

No Alaska teachers have signed up for the free training

Teacher firearms training to be offered during nationwide event
In this Tuesday, July 16, 2019, photo released by the Alaska Governor’s office, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, center rear, speaks in front of a Riv-Gen Power System turbine on the bank of the Kvichak River in Igiugig, Alaska. A tiny Alaska Native village is adopting an emerging technology to transform the power of a local river into a renewable energy source. (Austin McDaniel/Alaska Governor’s Office via AP)

Alaska village will install new river power generator

‘We would like clean renewable energy over diesel any day.’

  • Jul 18, 2019
  • By Rachel D’Oro Associated Press
In this Tuesday, July 16, 2019, photo released by the Alaska Governor’s office, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, center rear, speaks in front of a Riv-Gen Power System turbine on the bank of the Kvichak River in Igiugig, Alaska. A tiny Alaska Native village is adopting an emerging technology to transform the power of a local river into a renewable energy source. (Austin McDaniel/Alaska Governor’s Office via AP)
Measles case confirmed in Soldotna

Measles case confirmed in Soldotna

A single case of measles in Soldotna was confirmed by Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services on Tuesday, according to an announcement from DHSS.… Continue reading

Measles case confirmed in Soldotna
Kati Capozzi, president and CEO of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, gives a presentation to the Kenai Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Public opinion divided on state economy, policy

Annual survey questioned residents on Alaska issues

Kati Capozzi, president and CEO of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, gives a presentation to the Kenai Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Joshua Decker, center, director of the ACLU of Alaska, speaks at a press conference with Bonnie Jack, left, and John Kauffman on Wednesday, in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

ACLU of Alaska sues Gov. Dunleavy over court budget veto

Dunleavy’s reduction to court system budget was tied to an Alaska Supreme Court decision on abortion.

  • Jul 17, 2019
  • By Dan Joling Associated Press
Joshua Decker, center, director of the ACLU of Alaska, speaks at a press conference with Bonnie Jack, left, and John Kauffman on Wednesday, in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)
Kale Morse places produce at the pick up center for Ridgeway Farm’s community supported agriculture programs, which helps distribute locally grown produce to local residents, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Lettuce, zucchini and rhubarb!

Local CSA offers fresh fruits and vegetables right down the road

Kale Morse places produce at the pick up center for Ridgeway Farm’s community supported agriculture programs, which helps distribute locally grown produce to local residents, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters about his budget vetoes at the state Capitol in Juneau, June 28. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Dunleavy amends special session call, moves site to Juneau

Obstacles remain, however.

  • Jul 17, 2019
  • By Dan Joling Associated Press
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters about his budget vetoes at the state Capitol in Juneau, June 28. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD

Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD

Both sides traded barbs.

Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD
Photo by brian mazurek/peninsula clarion Claudia Henley, front left, shows her grandson Austin Feagin a few tips while dipnetting on the North Kenai Beach on Wednesday.

Anchorage business offers dipnet processing

Fish waste will be used to make fertilizer.

Photo by brian mazurek/peninsula clarion Claudia Henley, front left, shows her grandson Austin Feagin a few tips while dipnetting on the North Kenai Beach on Wednesday.