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A homeless person sleeps on the sidewalk along South Franklin Street on Friday, March 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A homeless person sleeps on the sidewalk along South Franklin Street on Friday, March 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mandy Dixon, owner of La Baleine, speaks during a cooking demo during the Alaska Food Festival on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Land’s End Resort in Homer, Alaska. She and her mother, Kirseten, who owns Tutka Bay Lodge, spoke about their travels to other countries and how that inspires their cooking in Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Alaskans talk all things food at conference

Several local Homer businesses and food advocates were highlighted throughout the conference.

Mandy Dixon, owner of La Baleine, speaks during a cooking demo during the Alaska Food Festival on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Land’s End Resort in Homer, Alaska. She and her mother, Kirseten, who owns Tutka Bay Lodge, spoke about their travels to other countries and how that inspires their cooking in Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Gina Keith, office manager at Kachemak Electric, speaks with job seekers at the 2017 Kenai Peninsula Job Fair (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Upcoming Job Fair connects job seekers with potential employers

The event will take place on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex

Gina Keith, office manager at Kachemak Electric, speaks with job seekers at the 2017 Kenai Peninsula Job Fair (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
Social media post over rifle sticker in Alaska causes uproar

Social media post over rifle sticker in Alaska causes uproar

A sticker on the back of a truck reading “Black Rifles Matter” has caused an uproar

  • Mar 16, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Social media post over rifle sticker in Alaska causes uproar
Soldotna resident Lisa Goodroad is photographed on Wednesday in Kenai. Goodroad was crowned Alaska’s Miss United States Agriculture last month. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna woman crowned Alaska’s Miss United States Agriculture

“Immediately as a farm girl it sparked my interest”

Soldotna resident Lisa Goodroad is photographed on Wednesday in Kenai. Goodroad was crowned Alaska’s Miss United States Agriculture last month. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Jason Brune, Commissioner designee for the Department of Conservation, speaks to the House Resources Committee at the Capitol on Friday, March 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Public skeptical of commissioner’s Pebble past

Dozens of people testified Friday afternoon.

Jason Brune, Commissioner designee for the Department of Conservation, speaks to the House Resources Committee at the Capitol on Friday, March 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Homer council won’t help fund treatment project

Homer council won’t help fund treatment project

The residential treatment center could still happen if organization raises funds on its own

Homer council won’t help fund treatment project
Anchor Point man killed in crash near Moose Pass

Anchor Point man killed in crash near Moose Pass

An Anchor Point man died this week when his truck crashed near Moose Pass. Alaska State Troopers report that Marc Roderick, 46, died on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Anchor Point man killed in crash near Moose Pass
An “I voted” sticker lays abandoned outside Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna mayor hopes to revisit field house project

“I would like to see this come back as soon as possible, supported by a positive campaign.”

An “I voted” sticker lays abandoned outside Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Jan. 30. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)                                Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)

Peninsula educators support early funding for education

Last week, Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, introduced a constitutional amendment guaranteeing early funding for state K-12 public education. Several state entities and peninsula educators testified… Continue reading

Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Jan. 30. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)                                Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)
Myrna Gardner, tribal partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, said Alaska’s low census response rate is costing the state millions every year during a presentation at Southeast Housing Summit, Thursday, March 14, 2019. *Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Myrna Gardner, tribal partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, said Alaska’s low census response rate is costing the state millions every year during a presentation at Southeast Housing Summit, Thursday, March 14, 2019. *Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Larry Persily gives a presentation at the Kenai/Soldotna joint chamber luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Economic analysis on LNG project expected soon

Dunleavy said one reason for attending the conference was to gauge investor interest in the project

  • Mar 15, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Larry Persily gives a presentation at the Kenai/Soldotna joint chamber luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, arrives in the Senate where she has said she will vote for a resolution to annul President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the southwest border, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate rebukes Trump on border emergency

Sen. Lisa Murkowski joined the contingent of Republicans in support of the resolution

  • Mar 14, 2019
  • By LISA MASCARO, ALAN FRAM and CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, arrives in the Senate where she has said she will vote for a resolution to annul President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the southwest border, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Amber Batts (left) and Terra Burns (right) speak to residents on behalf of CUSP at the Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on March 11, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Advocacy group pushes for measure on police sexual contact

CUSP is pushing to make it illegal for police to have sexual contact during an investigation

Amber Batts (left) and Terra Burns (right) speak to residents on behalf of CUSP at the Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on March 11, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month

Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month

One Native leader called it “progressive.”

Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month
Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Borough asks to keep oil and gas property tax funds

The borough receives nearly $15 million in revenues from oil and gas properties

Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Kasilof man pronounced dead at Soldotna gas station

Kasilof man pronounced dead at Soldotna gas station

Levi Morris, 32, of Kasilof, was reportedly found by his coworkers on the property

Kasilof man pronounced dead at Soldotna gas station
Kenai librarian Bethany McMilin demonstrates how to use Lynda.com, an online learning resource available for free through the public library system, at the Kenai Community Library on Wednesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Local libraries highlight free online resources

Local libraries are part of a cooperative effort to expand online learning resources for Alaskans

Kenai librarian Bethany McMilin demonstrates how to use Lynda.com, an online learning resource available for free through the public library system, at the Kenai Community Library on Wednesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Seward to vote on employee relations measure March 19

Seward to vote on employee relations measure March 19

PERA would dictate union relation policy in the city

Seward to vote on employee relations measure March 19
Kenai City Manager Paul Ostrander facilitates a discussion about the city’s budget with residents through an interactive poll, at the Kenai Senior Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen

Kenai citizens weigh in on budget cuts, tax hikes

Participants were asked to rank priorities for cuts to public services

Kenai City Manager Paul Ostrander facilitates a discussion about the city’s budget with residents through an interactive poll, at the Kenai Senior Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen