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Department of Administration Commissioner Designee John Quick, left, speaks with senators after talking to the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Two Dunleavy picks decline offers after coming under fire

Both were selected to work for the Department of Administration.

Department of Administration Commissioner Designee John Quick, left, speaks with senators after talking to the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

11 days, and still no House leadership

The clock is ticking.

Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Grayson Bruton (left) and Stephanie Meilleur check the health of one of Mitch Seavey’s dogs Friday afternoon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, in advance of the Tustumena 200 sled dog race. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

T200 race hits the snow running

Twenty mushing teams took off Saturday with hopes of taking home the win in the Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race. The Tustumena 200 is a… Continue reading

Grayson Bruton (left) and Stephanie Meilleur check the health of one of Mitch Seavey’s dogs Friday afternoon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, in advance of the Tustumena 200 sled dog race. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Update: Commissioner designee responds to accusations of false resume entry

Update: Commissioner designee responds to accusations of false resume entry

He offered an explanation.

Update: Commissioner designee responds to accusations of false resume entry
Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Discrimination lawsuit filed against borough, Mayor Pierce

The former human resources director for the Kenai Peninsula Borough filed a discrimination lawsuit against the borough and Mayor Charlie Pierce on Monday, according to… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2019
  • By Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion
Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai man accused of stealing laptop from Walmart, returning in stolen truck

Kenai man accused of stealing laptop from Walmart, returning in stolen truck

A Kenai man has been charged with stealing a laptop from Walmart and a pickup truck, according to a Jan. 18 affidavit filed by the… Continue reading

Kenai man accused of stealing laptop from Walmart, returning in stolen truck
Soldotna school zone cellphone ban fails

Soldotna school zone cellphone ban fails

Soldotna City Council rejected an ordinance that would to prohibit the use of hand-held electronic devices, like cellphones, while driving in school zones and on… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2019
  • By KAT SORENSEN Peninsula Clarion
Soldotna school zone cellphone ban fails
In this Feb. 20, 2015 photo, Alaska Cannabis Club CEO Charlo Greene prepares to roll a joint at the medical marijuana dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. A law enforcement officer newly appointed to the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry said the issue of onsite consumption should be revisited, if possible. Lt. Christopher Jaime, an Alaska Wildlife Trooper from Soldotna who also has worked as an Alaska State Trooper, acknowledges that Alaskans voted to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. He told The Associated Press that respecting the wishes of the people is important but sensible regulations also are needed. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)

Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

The board could be shifting right.

In this Feb. 20, 2015 photo, Alaska Cannabis Club CEO Charlo Greene prepares to roll a joint at the medical marijuana dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. A law enforcement officer newly appointed to the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry said the issue of onsite consumption should be revisited, if possible. Lt. Christopher Jaime, an Alaska Wildlife Trooper from Soldotna who also has worked as an Alaska State Trooper, acknowledges that Alaskans voted to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. He told The Associated Press that respecting the wishes of the people is important but sensible regulations also are needed. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)
Ninilchik man indicted for attempted murder

Ninilchik man indicted for attempted murder

The Kenai Grand Jury last month indicted a Ninilchik man for three counts of attempted murder stemming from an incident that happened at the Ninilchik… Continue reading

Ninilchik man indicted for attempted murder
A crack runs through the center lane of the Kenai Spur Highway near Nikiski. The highway suffered minor damage after the Nov. 30, 2018, earthquake. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Further assessment shows borough faced little damage in Nov. 30 earthquake

Further assessments have found little damage to Kenai Peninsula infrastructure after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake rumbled Southcentral Alaska on Nov. 30 last year. Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

A crack runs through the center lane of the Kenai Spur Highway near Nikiski. The highway suffered minor damage after the Nov. 30, 2018, earthquake. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Members of the community come together to provide a variety of services during Project Homeless Connect at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Project Homeless Connect brings hope and dignity to the community

On Wednesday, Project Homeless Connect provided much needed services and supplies to the Peninsula community. Once a year, a coalition of organizations including the Independent… Continue reading

Members of the community come together to provide a variety of services during Project Homeless Connect at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska judge sentenced a man to three months in jail for his role in the slaughter of a mother bear and her… Continue reading

Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case
The Kachemak Selo Middle-High School building sits against a backdrop of the ridge separating the village from the Kenai Peninsula Borough road system on Aug. 30, 2018 in Kachemak Selo. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Borough works to extend state grant agreement for K-Selo

The $10 million grant the borough received from the state expires June 30.

The Kachemak Selo Middle-High School building sits against a backdrop of the ridge separating the village from the Kenai Peninsula Borough road system on Aug. 30, 2018 in Kachemak Selo. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’

Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’

The Legislature has a tall task ahead.

Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’
Kenai legislators question Board of Fisheries decision

Kenai legislators question Board of Fisheries decision

Peninsula lawmakers question actions by Board of Fisheries

Kenai legislators question Board of Fisheries decision
Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes four new crimes bills at a press conference with Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, and Alaska State Troopers at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Here’s a look at what Dunleavy’s four new crime bills would do

The bills address sex crimes, pretrial processes, parole and prison sentences.

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes four new crimes bills at a press conference with Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, and Alaska State Troopers at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Tuesday in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy declares ‘war on criminals’ in State of the State

He didn’t mince words.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Tuesday in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)
Proposed sex ed bill would emphasize abstinence, bar discussion of contraception

Proposed sex ed bill would emphasize abstinence, bar discussion of contraception

Sex ed bill prohibits teaching on contraception, ‘erotic behavior’

Proposed sex ed bill would emphasize abstinence, bar discussion of contraception
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at the Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Alaska LNG Advisory Committee meeting in Nikiski. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski awaits decision on LNG pipeline project location

LNG project not affected by shutdown, more data requests from FERC

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at the Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Alaska LNG Advisory Committee meeting in Nikiski. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Ariane Jasmine, Brett Knighten, Skyler Diehl and Diane Taylor pose inside the residence hall at Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus on Tuesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Annual Irish music concert doubles as food drive

Next month, Musicians John Walsh, Rose Flanagan and Pat Broaders will be performing together for the second time at Kenai Peninsula College for the annual… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2019
  • By BRIAN MAZUREK Peninsula Clarion
Ariane Jasmine, Brett Knighten, Skyler Diehl and Diane Taylor pose inside the residence hall at Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus on Tuesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)