Cooper Landing briefed on evacuation plans as fire grows
Control points will be established at Mile 71 near Watson Lake and Mile 53 near Resurrection trail.
News
Trustworthy boat raffle sends $15K to youth sports
The funds also go to help the Wounded Heroes event.
Sports
Bethune, Aldridge win Tri Nikiski
Michael Bethune and Morgan Aldridge came away winners Saturday morning at the second annual Tri Nikiski triathlon at the Nikiski… Continue reading
CIA soccer falls to Birchwood
The Cook Inlet Academy coed soccer team fell in a 1-0 loss to Birchwood Christian on Saturday in Chugiak. The… Continue reading
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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Sterling Highway closed as Swan Lake Fire grows
Mayor declares emergency disaster
Traffic on Sterling Highway stopped due to Swan Lake Fire behavior
Public safety briefs for Aug. 20, 2019
Soldotna teen brings home Jiu-Jitsu Worlds gold
Homer area fire flares up
Fire crews battle Swan Lake Fire after weekend of expansion
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