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    Rep. Gary Knopp (R-Kenai/Soldotna), House Speaker Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham) and Vice-Chair of the House Finance Committee Janice Johnston (R-Anchorage) listen to public testimony at a local House Finance Committee meeting at the Soldotna Sports Complex on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
    Peninsula residents pack House Finance meeting
    By Victoria Petersen • March 27, 2019 1:30 am

    “We are now to the bone … More cuts will cut to the marrow and we’re going to start losing limbs”

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    Police forward charges after altercation between person, driver in Homer
    Police forward charges after altercation between person, driver...
    By Megan Pacer • March 26, 2019 5:30 am

    Homer Police are forwarding charges and evidence to the District Attorney’s Office after investigating an altercation between two family members…

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    Wasabi’s Bistro vandalized with racist message
    Wasabi’s Bistro vandalized with racist message
    By Megan Pacer • March 21, 2019 5:30 am

    Editor’s note: There are descriptions of racism in this article that may be disturbing to some.

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    Rep. Dan Ortiz, I-Ketchikan, right, reacts as Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins, D-Sitka, mentions a bill to move legislative meetings to Anchorage as they speak at the Native Issues Forum with Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Kiehl: ‘We’re pulling so hard to keep from...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 5:07 pm

    ‘We’re finding ourselves a little short on time and resources to try and move forward.’

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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)
    New state revenue forecast slightly more positive for...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 5:00 pm

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

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    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)
    Low census response loses Alaska billions of dollars
    By Ben Hohenstatt • March 20, 2019 2:00 pm

    Money left on the table.

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    Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
    State proposes $225 million reduction in Medicaid spending
    By BECKY BOHRER ASSOCIATED PRESS • March 20, 2019 2:00 pm

    Effort is part of broader cost-saving measure by Dunleavy administration.

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    This graph shows the fare box recovery rate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. (Courtesy)
    Beyond the budget: What are the options to...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 7:00 am

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

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    U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Empire Exclusive: Sen. Sullivan talks Roadless Rule, Medicare,...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 7:00 am

    Read our full conversation with U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.

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    School announcements
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    March 20, 2019 5:30 am

    Homer High School

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    Seawatch: Southeast seiners buy back permits
    Seawatch: Southeast seiners buy back permits
    By Cristy Fry • March 20, 2019 5:30 am

    The Southeast Alaska Seiner’s Association was successful in their bid to buy back 36 permits after a February vote to…

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    People participate in a workshop revisiting the Exxon Valdez oil spill on Feb. 20, 2019 at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage, Alaksa. (Photo courtesy Alaska Sea Grant)
    Revisiting features of the Exxon Valdez oil spill
    By Emilie Springer For the Homer News • March 20, 2019 5:30 am

    Considering future impacts of oil and vessel distress in Alaska marine water

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    Mike Heatwole, vice president of public affairs for the Pebble Limited Partnership, speaks to a crowd of people Tuesday, March 19, 2019 during a community meeting at Land’s End Resort in Homer. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Residents question Pebble Partnership in community meeting
    By Megan Pacer • March 20, 2019 5:30 am

    Questions and accusations flew during a community meeting Tuesday hosted by Pebble Limited Partnership at Land’s End Resort in Homer….

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