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Community members show their support for the opening of Freedom House’s men’s residence in Soldotna, Alaska, on March 24, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Freedom House celebrates the opening of men’s residence

Freedom House uses a faith-based recovery program to help transition into a sober lifestyle

Community members show their support for the opening of Freedom House’s men’s residence in Soldotna, Alaska, on March 24, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks about CSSB 38, a supplemental appropriation bill for earthquake relief, during a Senate floor session at the Capitol on Monday, March 25, 2019. The $130 million bill passed unanimously. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds

Dry weather predictions prompt additional fire suppression funds.

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks about CSSB 38, a supplemental appropriation bill for earthquake relief, during a Senate floor session at the Capitol on Monday, March 25, 2019. The $130 million bill passed unanimously. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dr. Suzanne Allen, from Boise, Idaho, gives an overview of the WWAMI School of Medical Education program to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Monday, March 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block

Alaska would be the only state in the country to not provide state assistance for medical education.

Dr. Suzanne Allen, from Boise, Idaho, gives an overview of the WWAMI School of Medical Education program to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Monday, March 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Groups: EPA has dragged heels on oil dispersant rules

“We depend on feeding our families from the ocean.”

  • Mar 25, 2019
  • By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press
A technician from Anchorage Solar installs vertical solar panels at the new location for River City Books in Soldotna on Saturday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

River City Books goes solar

People were also able to get an up-close look at the solar panels being installed

A technician from Anchorage Solar installs vertical solar panels at the new location for River City Books in Soldotna on Saturday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
School briefs for the week of March 25, 2019

School briefs for the week of March 25, 2019

What’s happening this week

School briefs for the week of March 25, 2019
Members of the public wait to share their thoughts on the governor’s budget to the House Finance Committee at the Alaska State Capitol on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

House Finance holds 1st community meeting on budget in Juneau

Dozens of people told lawmakers they’re ready to give to the state.

Members of the public wait to share their thoughts on the governor’s budget to the House Finance Committee at the Alaska State Capitol on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Growers fear agriculture cuts could curb industry growth

Growers fear agriculture cuts could curb industry growth

The governor’s proposed budget would reduce funding to the state Division of Agriculture

Growers fear agriculture cuts could curb industry growth
Peninsula resident Willow Kitchens tests out the Da Vinci Xi surgery robot during the Community Health Fair at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska, on March 23, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

CPH Shows off new surgery robot at Community Health Fair

The price tag of the Da Vinci Xi was around $2.1 million

Peninsula resident Willow Kitchens tests out the Da Vinci Xi surgery robot during the Community Health Fair at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska, on March 23, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
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Kenai council asks to keep fishing tax funds

Kenai sees about $150,000 to $200,000 in commercial fishing tax revenue

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt, left, is underway in formation with the littoral combat ship USS Independence on the final leg of its three-month journey to its new homeport in San Diego. The USS Zumwalt arrived in Ketchikan Saturday. (Courtesy Photo |U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ace Rheaume)
The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt, left, is underway in formation with the littoral combat ship USS Independence on the final leg of its three-month journey to its new homeport in San Diego. The USS Zumwalt arrived in Ketchikan Saturday. (Courtesy Photo |U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ace Rheaume)
Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

They’ve gotten support in Sitka and Juneau.

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle
Dunleavy keeps open court seat, questions nomination process

Dunleavy keeps open court seat, questions nomination process

The council advanced three names for two open seats on the Palmer Superior Court

  • Mar 21, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Dunleavy keeps open court seat, questions nomination process
Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Governor unveils spending plan for the next decade

He compares his plan to three other options.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Seward adopts PERA

Seward voters have opted into Alaska’s Public Employment Relations Act with a vote of 164 to 122. The vote total was confirmed after a canvassing… Continue reading

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, will participate in House Finance Committee meeting telephonically. (File photo)

Carpenter to attend House Finance Committee meetings telephonically

‘Our state has invested a significant amount of resources into … teleconferencing equipment’

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, will participate in House Finance Committee meeting telephonically. (File photo)
A Peninsula Community Health Services representative takes a selfie with a potential new hire during the Peninsula Job Fair at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on March 21, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Job fair brings the crowds

150 people attended the job fair within the first hour

A Peninsula Community Health Services representative takes a selfie with a potential new hire during the Peninsula Job Fair at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on March 21, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Racist messages are spray painted onto a wall at Wasabi’s Bistro, shown here Thursday, March 21, 2019 just outside of Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Wasabi’s Bistro vandalized with racist message

Editor’s note: There are descriptions of racism in this article that may be disturbing to some. Wasabi’s Bistro just outside of Homer was vandalized with… Continue reading

Racist messages are spray painted onto a wall at Wasabi’s Bistro, shown here Thursday, March 21, 2019 just outside of Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
‘We’re not giving up our ferries’: Hundreds rally at the Capitol

‘We’re not giving up our ferries’: Hundreds rally at the Capitol

Alaska Native women lead group in “Canoe Song.”

‘We’re not giving up our ferries’: Hundreds rally at the Capitol
Judge Susan Wells gives a presentation about the Henu Community Wellness Court during the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Visitor’s Center in Kenai, Alaska, on March 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Henu Community Wellness Court judge shares success stories

Henu is a Dena’ina word meaning “hard work”

Judge Susan Wells gives a presentation about the Henu Community Wellness Court during the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Visitor’s Center in Kenai, Alaska, on March 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)