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Maya Johnson, the Kenai polocrosse organizer, rides her horse during a game of polocrosse, a sport combining rules of polo and lacrosse, Thursday, July, 25, 2019 near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Poor man’s polo’ finds its way to the Kenai

The sport has specially made rackets with a small netted basket, used for scooping up the ball.

Maya Johnson, the Kenai polocrosse organizer, rides her horse during a game of polocrosse, a sport combining rules of polo and lacrosse, Thursday, July, 25, 2019 near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire                                 Roland Lumbab mans the picket line with others on the third day of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific’s strike against the Alaska Marine Highway System at the Auke Bay Terminal on Friday in Juneau.

Strike by Alaska ferry workers snarls travel plans

About 225 passengers and about 90 vehicles were stranded in ports that aren’t their final destination.

  • Jul 27, 2019
  • By Becky Bohrer Associated Press
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire                                 Roland Lumbab mans the picket line with others on the third day of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific’s strike against the Alaska Marine Highway System at the Auke Bay Terminal on Friday in Juneau.
how the office performs “sweeps” of unspent money in various government accounts during a Senate Finance meeting at the Capitol on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, right, watches in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislature moves PFD, capital budget bills forward, but veto threat looms

Bills are moving, but there’s no guarantee they’ll get past the governor.

how the office performs “sweeps” of unspent money in various government accounts during a Senate Finance meeting at the Capitol on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, right, watches in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire                                Members of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific picket in front of the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday. The union called a strike on Wednesday over failed negotiations with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration.
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire                                Members of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific picket in front of the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday. The union called a strike on Wednesday over failed negotiations with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration.
The House of Representatives meets in the Capitol in Juneau at July 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Peninsula residents, legislators weigh in

Second session nears end with state budget and PFD still in the air

The House of Representatives meets in the Capitol in Juneau at July 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna is photographed on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna considers purchase of two new police vehicles

Funds were appropriated in the FY 2020 operating budget for the purchase of the vehicles.

A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna is photographed on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Settlement in Equifax lawsuit sees $1 million payout to state of Alaska

In 2017, Equifax announced a data breach affecting more than 147 million consumers.

From left to right: Robb Arnorld, John Fageaux, IBU President Marina Secchitano, at the IBU office in Juneau on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Hundreds of Alaska ferry workers on strike

Talks between the state and union have gone on for over 2 1/2 years.

  • Jul 24, 2019
  • By Becky Bohrer Associated Press
From left to right: Robb Arnorld, John Fageaux, IBU President Marina Secchitano, at the IBU office in Juneau on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Campfire ban lifted for national parks on the Kenai Peninsula

Campfire ban lifted for national parks on the Kenai Peninsula

Forest Service urges residents and visitors to continue to use caution with campfires.

Campfire ban lifted for national parks on the Kenai Peninsula
Kenai man charged in double homicide

Kenai man charged in double homicide

Rachelle Armstrong, 60, and Lisa Rutzebeck, 39, were killed early Sunday morning.

Kenai man charged in double homicide
Local research showcased in center’s new exhibit

Local research showcased in center’s new exhibit

Exhibit highlights research on the survival of Steller sea lions and Pacific sleeper sharks.

Local research showcased in center’s new exhibit
House Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, speaks to members of the media during an at ease in a House session at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
House Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, speaks to members of the media during an at ease in a House session at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kenai Police arrest suspect in double homicide case
Kenai Police arrest suspect in double homicide case
The High Pets headline this week’s concert in the park

The High Pets headline this week’s concert in the park

The series is set for four more weeks of bringing free music and entertainment to the community.

The High Pets headline this week’s concert in the park

Kenai MediCenter searched as part of Medicaid fraud investigation

The offices of the MediCenter Medical Group in Kenai were subjected to a search by a joint state and federal investigative team on Thursday, according… Continue reading

About 2.5 ounces of dried marijuana in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau Assembly OKs onsite pot smoking

If you want to smoke, take it outside.

About 2.5 ounces of dried marijuana in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                A participant in the 2019 Disability Pride Celebration in Soldotna Creek Park tries his hand at the dunk tank Saturday.

Disability Pride Celebration draws a big crowd

Organizers said that attendance in just the first hour had tripled from the previous year.

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                A participant in the 2019 Disability Pride Celebration in Soldotna Creek Park tries his hand at the dunk tank Saturday.
University of Alaska Southeast administrators and staff watch University President Jim Johnsen during an online meeting being held at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts on Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)                                University of Alaska Southeast administrators and staff watch University President Jim Johnsen during an online meeting being held at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts on Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Financial crisis opens University of Alaska to layoffs

ANCHORAGE — The University of Alaska Board of Regents decided Monday they could no longer wait to see if the Alaska Legislature will bail them… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2019
  • By Dan Joling Associated Press
University of Alaska Southeast administrators and staff watch University President Jim Johnsen during an online meeting being held at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts on Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)                                University of Alaska Southeast administrators and staff watch University President Jim Johnsen during an online meeting being held at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts on Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The House was one vote short of funding the capital budget
The House was one vote short of funding the capital budget
Courtesy Eastern Area Incident Management Team                                A map of the Swan Lake Fire as of Monday.

Swan Lake Fire growth stalls, crews near containment goals

The fire is approximately 102,027 acres.

Courtesy Eastern Area Incident Management Team                                A map of the Swan Lake Fire as of Monday.