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Editorial: ‘Two Old Women’ offers wisdom on veto overrides

Editorial: ‘Two Old Women’ offers wisdom on veto overrides

Dunleavy has called expedient what is really cruel.

Editorial: ‘Two Old Women’ offers wisdom on veto overrides
A field of peonies stand ready for harvest on June 30, 2019, at Michelle Hatten’s Stone Circle Peonies in Fritz Creek, Alaska. (Photo by Sydney Leto)

Farmers concerned about heat, lack of rain

Homer received 0.16 inches of rain in June, compared to a measured 2.53 inches of rain in June 2018.

A field of peonies stand ready for harvest on June 30, 2019, at Michelle Hatten’s Stone Circle Peonies in Fritz Creek, Alaska. (Photo by Sydney Leto)
Voices of the Peninsula: The Dunleavy judicial correction

Voices of the Peninsula: The Dunleavy judicial correction

Of the three branches, the true superior one is the legislative

Voices of the Peninsula: The Dunleavy judicial correction
Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg

Pioneer Potluck: About fishing in Alaska

This week’s recipes: South of the border salmon, salmon or halibut fajitas, halibut tacos

Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

In wake of budget veto, University of Alaska begins sending furlough notices to staff

University system President Jim Johnsen last week said the cut, if it stands, would be devastating.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Larry Persily

Alaska Voices: A tragedy of the commons in the making

The tragedy is the long-term community good losing the battle to short-term individual interests.

Larry Persily
Attorney General William Barr speaks at the U.S. Attorneys’ National Conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Feds allocate $10M to combat violence in rural Alaska

It is the first time that Barr has personally declared a law enforcement emergency

Attorney General William Barr speaks at the U.S. Attorneys’ National Conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fireworks use and sales suspended across much of the state

Fireworks use and sales suspended across much of the state

The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.

Fireworks use and sales suspended across much of the state
Minister’s Message: Divine interruptions

Minister’s Message: Divine interruptions

Some of God’s and life’s most wonderful gifts to us are the surprises that crop up in the day

Minister’s Message: Divine interruptions
The white “petals” of bunchberry are really modified bracts that attract pollinators. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge notebook: A common little plant with uncommon traits

This summer, I traveled from the East Coast to the Kenai Peninsula to intern with the biology program at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. As… Continue reading

The white “petals” of bunchberry are really modified bracts that attract pollinators. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
This June 14, 2019 file photo shows a welcome sign on the outskirts of Wasilla. State lawmakers have rejected Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s suggested location for a special session. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Dueling legal analyses raise questions about special session

AG: Dunleavy has the authority to call a special session, can seek a court order to compel lawmakers

This June 14, 2019 file photo shows a welcome sign on the outskirts of Wasilla. State lawmakers have rejected Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s suggested location for a special session. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)
Lindsey Bloom of Salmon State gives a speech at the “No Pebble Mine” rally. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Deadline for Pebble draft EIS comments nears

The Corps will take comments until July 1, and use them to incorporate changes into a final EIS

Lindsey Bloom of Salmon State gives a speech at the “No Pebble Mine” rally. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Pioneer Potluck: About homestead living

Pioneer Potluck: About homestead living

Broccoli with cheese sauce, moosemeat meat loaf, baked vegetables

Pioneer Potluck: About homestead living
This June 14 file photo shows Gov. Mike Dunleavy leading state and local officials out of Wasilla Middle School in Wasilla to a news conference. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session

Some lawmakers saw the pick as a means of intimidation or cited security or logistical concerns

This June 14 file photo shows Gov. Mike Dunleavy leading state and local officials out of Wasilla Middle School in Wasilla to a news conference. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Oilers top Chinooks, snap skid

Oilers top Chinooks, snap skid

The Peninsula Oilers snapped a four-game losing skid Saturday night with a tight 6-5 Alaska Baseball League victory over the Chugiak/Eagle River Chinooks at Chugiak’s… Continue reading

Oilers top Chinooks, snap skid
It is what it is: It’s not easy eating green

It is what it is: It’s not easy eating green

The only thing green I had eaten in five days was mint chip ice cream.

It is what it is: It’s not easy eating green
This June 14, 2019, photo shows a Wasilla sign on the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Agency estimates $1.3M 30-day Wasilla special session cost

Dunleavy called lawmakers into a special session July 8 in Wasilla to finalize this year’s PFD payout

This June 14, 2019, photo shows a Wasilla sign on the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Minister’s Message: Lots of light!

Minister’s Message: Lots of light!

When Jesus declared, “I am the light of the world,” it was spiritual light he was emphasizing.

Minister’s Message: Lots of light!
This June 14, 2019, photo shows Jeremy Price, a deputy chief of staff to Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, showing reporters the cafeteria at Wasilla Middle School in Wasilla, Alaska, that would be available to lawmakers. Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Dunleavy pitches hometown Wasilla for special session. Here’s why some are concerned.

It would be the first time an Alaska special session has convened outside the capital.

This June 14, 2019, photo shows Jeremy Price, a deputy chief of staff to Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, showing reporters the cafeteria at Wasilla Middle School in Wasilla, Alaska, that would be available to lawmakers. Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)