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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)

Opinion: The private sector, not the government, is what drives an economy

It is more important than ever that we create a smaller governmental footprint.

  • Aug 2, 2019
  • By Department of Revenue Commissioner Bruce Tangeman
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)
Refuge notebook: Rethinking nonnative species in a human-driven world

Refuge notebook: Rethinking nonnative species in a human-driven world

Wow. In the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s 2019-2020 hunting regulations, mule deer and white-tailed deer can now be harvested. These two nonnative species… Continue reading

Refuge notebook: Rethinking nonnative species in a human-driven world
Out of the office: Taking our time on Tutka Backdoor Trail

Out of the office: Taking our time on Tutka Backdoor Trail

“21 miles and 6,000 feet of climb? In four days?” The scene was the lobby of the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center in mid-April, immediately… Continue reading

Out of the office: Taking our time on Tutka Backdoor Trail
A dipnetter fishes on a boat in the Kenai River in July 2019. (Photo courtesy of Robert Valadez)

Tight Lines: Kenai River dipnetting closes after strong season

Through July, over 1 million late-run sockeye were counted with sonar.

A dipnetter fishes on a boat in the Kenai River in July 2019. (Photo courtesy of Robert Valadez)
Reeling ‘Em In: Finicky silvers have specific bait requirements, doncha know

Reeling ‘Em In: Finicky silvers have specific bait requirements, doncha know

It’s time to take a look at the fishing report for the week of July 30 - Aug. 5.

Reeling ‘Em In: Finicky silvers have specific bait requirements, doncha know
Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka

Tshibaka: DOA open to a fair, legal labor agreement

Under law, the IBU is obligated to end the strike and reach a deal.

  • Jul 30, 2019
  • By Kelly Tshibaka
Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka
Pioneer Potluck: About living in Poudre Canyon

Pioneer Potluck: About living in Poudre Canyon

This week’s recipes: salad dressing cake, hamburger stew, smoked candy salmon strips

  • Jul 30, 2019
  • By ANN “GRANNIE ANNIE” BERG For the Peninsula Clarion
Pioneer Potluck: About living in Poudre Canyon
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22,2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska Voices: Governor’s vetoes don’t reflect Alaska’s values

Massive cuts will dismantle services, organizations, and programs that took decades to build.

  • Jul 29, 2019
  • By Diane Kaplan President and CEO, Rasmuson Foundation
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22,2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Public safety briefs for July 28, 2019
Public safety briefs for July 28, 2019
Court reports for July 28, 2019
Court reports for July 28, 2019
Members of the Kenai Watershed Forum sing an educational tune promoting the Stream Watch program during a break between bands on the Ocean Stage at Salmonfest on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Ani DiFranco to headline Salmonfest

Annual festival returns with increased camping space, costume contest and more

Members of the Kenai Watershed Forum sing an educational tune promoting the Stream Watch program during a break between bands on the Ocean Stage at Salmonfest on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Refuge notebook: Rising estuary still provides great bird habitats

Refuge notebook: Rising estuary still provides great bird habitats

What happens when the largest estuary on the Kenai Peninsula suddenly drops 2.3 meters in elevation and then rises slowly over the next half century?… Continue reading

Refuge notebook: Rising estuary still provides great bird habitats
In lieu of a photo of a deformed fingernail, the author shows off some funky fingernails and daydreams of a day soon when she can get a manicure without explaining what happened to her thumbnail. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Tangled up in Blue: Thumbs up

I accidentally ripped my fingernail out just as I was about to meet a large group of people. They all extended their hands toward me,… Continue reading

In lieu of a photo of a deformed fingernail, the author shows off some funky fingernails and daydreams of a day soon when she can get a manicure without explaining what happened to her thumbnail. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole

Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole

The key to get into the winner’s bracket is to remember a few simple facts.

Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole
Tight Lines: Kenai River fishing slowly, but surely, improving

Tight Lines: Kenai River fishing slowly, but surely, improving

King fishing on the Kenai River is still slow, with the prized game fish trickling in.

Tight Lines: Kenai River fishing slowly, but surely, improving
Pioneer Potluck: About picking berries, canning fish and making gooseberry and rhubarb pies

Pioneer Potluck: About picking berries, canning fish and making gooseberry and rhubarb pies

High bush cranberry catsup, sour cream gooseberry pie, rhubard custard pie

  • Jul 23, 2019
  • By ANN “GRANNIE ANNIE” BERG
Pioneer Potluck: About picking berries, canning fish and making gooseberry and rhubarb pies
Opinion: The national measles outbreak has spread to Alaska — Please get vaccinated!

Opinion: The national measles outbreak has spread to Alaska — Please get vaccinated!

One of the most contagious diseases in the world, measles can lead to severe complications.

  • Jul 23, 2019
  • By Dr. Lily Lou, Dr. Anne Zink and Adam Crum
Opinion: The national measles outbreak has spread to Alaska — Please get vaccinated!
Kelly Tshibaka, commissioner Department of Administration (courtesy photo)

Opinion: DMV uses technology innovatively

Technological advancements now allow the DMV to verify if a motor vehicle has insurance coverage.

  • Jul 23, 2019
  • By Kelly Tshibaka, commissioner Department of Administration
Kelly Tshibaka, commissioner Department of Administration (courtesy photo)
<strong>• By LARRY PERSILY</strong>

Alaska Voices: Let’s stop with the meaningless political labels

It’s time we thought about our communities more than our politics.

  • Jul 22, 2019
  • By LARRY PERSILY
<strong>• By LARRY PERSILY</strong>
Local firefighters and law enforcement pose for a group photo after the third annual Guns and Hoses charity baseball game at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska on July 19, 2019. The firefighters mounted an inspiring comeback in the last inning, but law enforcement won the game 6-5 and remain undefeated in the series. Bailey Epperheimer, front center, is the executive director of the Nikiski Children’s Fund and said that the game raised over $1800 for the fund, which is the most the nonprofit has raised at a single event. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Police best firefighters on the field

Firefighters from Nikiskiand Kenai put up a valiant effort.

Local firefighters and law enforcement pose for a group photo after the third annual Guns and Hoses charity baseball game at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska on July 19, 2019. The firefighters mounted an inspiring comeback in the last inning, but law enforcement won the game 6-5 and remain undefeated in the series. Bailey Epperheimer, front center, is the executive director of the Nikiski Children’s Fund and said that the game raised over $1800 for the fund, which is the most the nonprofit has raised at a single event. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)