North Fork Fire nears containment; Ready alert canceled
Caribou Lake Fire continues to grow slowly
News
Progress made on fires, Diamond Ridge evacuation notice lifted
Update 3:26 p.m.: Both lanes of the Sterling Highway, between milepost 75 and 53, are closed due to helicopter operations.… Continue reading
Sports
Soldotna teen brings home Jiu-Jitsu Worlds gold
Kasilof’s Sean Babitt comes off quiet, soft-spoken and unassuming. But ask the competitor that Babitt beat for a world championship… Continue reading
Tangled Up in Blue: All this rain
When I asked Peter what I should write my column about this week, he suggested I talk about swimming in… Continue reading
Refuge notebook: Lightning on the Kenai Peninsula
Stars take 3 of 4 team titles at Nikiski Class Races
Results posted for inaugural Mineshaft Grinder in Hope
Soldotna’s Youngren takes 2nd among women, 3rd overall at Humpy’s Marathon
Kahakauwila, Morin, Hyman win Donald R. Morgan Memorial Club Championship titles
Opinion
Funny River community says ‘no’ to a boat launch
The Kenai River is the lifeline of this community.
Alaska’s summer 2019 fire season was one for the record books
110 Lower 48 crews and personnel from 46 states, Puerto Rico and Canada fought Alaska wildfires.
Medicaid waiver provides key tool to redesign state’s behavioral health system
Opinion: August is a good time to reflect on suicide prevention
Voices of the Peninsula: For the sake of students, let’s all do our jobs
Alaska Voices: Don’t back down on PFD fight
Letter to the editor: District’s health care proposal is too expensive
Outdoors and Recreation
Tangled Up in Blue: All this rain
When I asked Peter what I should write my column about this week, he suggested I talk about swimming in… Continue reading
Reeling ‘Em In: Smoky days didn’t stop Nick from catching some righteous cohos
Last week was a bit wild with the fire flare ups, road closures and hanging smoke. Until the winds finally… Continue reading
Life
A time for beginnings
If you haven’t had a new beginning with Jesus Christ, now is a good time to get started.
Reeling ‘Em In: Smoky days didn’t stop Nick from catching some righteous cohos
Last week was a bit wild with the fire flare ups, road closures and hanging smoke. Until the winds finally… Continue reading
Arts and Entertainment
Ani DiFranco to headline Salmonfest
Annual festival returns with increased camping space, costume contest and more
Local crystal shop doubles as gallery for artists in the community
When Kylee Swircenski moved to Kenai two years ago, she had no intention of starting her own business. As someone… Continue reading
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