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Corps sees no reason now to extend Pebble comment period

JUNEAU — An official with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that the agency has not received any compelling reason to extend the… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
In this May 2008 photo, the ferry Malaspina heads up Lynn Canal toward Haines and Skagway, Alaska, from Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this May 2008 photo, the ferry Malaspina heads up Lynn Canal toward Haines and Skagway, Alaska, from Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Preliminary results show Seward opting in to PERA

Results won’t be official until the canvass board meets on Thursday

Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News                                Mike Heatwole, vice president of public affairs for the Pebble Limited Partnership, speaks to a crowd of people Tuesday, March 19 during a community meeting at Land’s End Resort in Homer.

Peninsula residents question Pebble Partnership in community meeting

Pebble representatives touted the redesigned project

Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News                                Mike Heatwole, vice president of public affairs for the Pebble Limited Partnership, speaks to a crowd of people Tuesday, March 19 during a community meeting at Land’s End Resort in Homer.
A still from the four-minute film, “Blue,” which will be featured at the upcoming “Wild and Scenic” film festival in Kenai, Alaska. The event, which will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2019, is hosted by the Kenai Watershed Forum. (Photo courtesy wildandscenicfilmfestival.org)

Wild and Scenic Film Festival returns to Kenai

The festival will take place Saturday night at Snug Harbor Seafoods and feature 12 different films

A still from the four-minute film, “Blue,” which will be featured at the upcoming “Wild and Scenic” film festival in Kenai, Alaska. The event, which will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2019, is hosted by the Kenai Watershed Forum. (Photo courtesy wildandscenicfilmfestival.org)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire File)

Dunleavy forums to begin in Kenai

‘These presentations will outline our vision for Alaska’

Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire File)
Anchorage man charged with shoplifting, assaulting employees at Kenai Three Bears

Anchorage man charged with shoplifting, assaulting employees at Kenai Three Bears

The damage to Three Bears merchandise amounted to $754.95

Anchorage man charged with shoplifting, assaulting employees at Kenai Three Bears
Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, left, speaks next to former legislator Bill Thomas during a ceremony honoring five Tlingit code talkers on Monday, March 18, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, left, speaks next to former legislator Bill Thomas during a ceremony honoring five Tlingit code talkers on Monday, March 18, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings

State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is pursuing a $225 million reduction in state Medicaid spending

  • Mar 19, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings
Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New state revenue forecast slightly more positive for 2020

Oil forecast goes from $63 to $69 per barrel.

Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘Justice shouldn’t create more victims’: Former prisoners preach patience for SB 91
‘Justice shouldn’t create more victims’: Former prisoners preach patience for SB 91
Sterling man charged with burglary after allegedly injuring himself with stolen gun

Sterling man charged with burglary after allegedly injuring himself with stolen gun

Lindley was transported to Central Peninsula Hospital for a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg

Sterling man charged with burglary after allegedly injuring himself with stolen gun
Caregiver in Soldotna charged with stealing client’s medication

Caregiver in Soldotna charged with stealing client’s medication

Huff allegedly told her client that while she was in Homer the medication had been stolen

Caregiver in Soldotna charged with stealing client’s medication
Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

House Finance Committee to visit the Kenai, hear testimony

“All budget decisions must be informed by input from people across our state”

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Students from the University of Alaska system pose for a photo after a rally on Monday, March 18, 2019. (Mollie Barnes | Juneau Empire)
Students from the University of Alaska system pose for a photo after a rally on Monday, March 18, 2019. (Mollie Barnes | Juneau Empire)
Runners take off at the start of the Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Shamrock Shuffle benefits Whalers wrestling

The 1.5- and 3-mile runs were organized to align with St. Patrick’s Day and drew about 90 competitors

Runners take off at the start of the Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
A parade participant passes out candy at Soldotna’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Green for a day

Community turns out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parade

A parade participant passes out candy at Soldotna’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
A traditional bearded seal blanket borrowed from the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics waits a toss demonstration during the lunch hour in the Thunder Mountain High School gymnasium on Friday, March 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A traditional bearded seal blanket borrowed from the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics waits a toss demonstration during the lunch hour in the Thunder Mountain High School gymnasium on Friday, March 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
This graph shows the fare box recovery rate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. (Courtesy)

Beyond the budget: What are the options to extend ferry service past October?

After hearing hundreds of testimonies, lawmakers say keeping basic service a top priority.

This graph shows the fare box recovery rate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. (Courtesy)
Schools briefs for the week of March 18, 2019

Schools briefs for the week of March 18, 2019

What’s happening this week

Schools briefs for the week of March 18, 2019