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Oilers split twin bill with Pilots

The Peninsula Oilers split a Wednesday twin bill with the Anchorage Glacier Pilots and failed to close the gap to the Alaska Baseball League leaders.… Continue reading

 

Sean Carlson shows off the 50-inch king salmon he caught on the Kenai River. (Photo courtesy Scott Miller)

Kenai dipnet opens slow

The fishermen on the beach for the opening day of the Kenai River personal-use dipnet Tuesday got the benefit of a relatively uncrowded beach. However,… Continue reading

 

What others say: Supreme Court’s union decision will force innovation

Before announcing his retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy cast the tie-breaking vote in one final, consequential case. Janus v. American Federation… Continue reading

 

This filim still released by Marvel Studios shows Evangeline Lilly and Paul Rudd in “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” (Photo courtesy Marvel Studios)

‘Ant-Man’ installment begins to overstretch Marvel universe

“Ant-Man & The Wasp” As the era of Marvel closes out its 10th year, I think film historians of the future will note this point… Continue reading

This filim still released by Marvel Studios shows Evangeline Lilly and Paul Rudd in “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” (Photo courtesy Marvel Studios)

Poet’s corner: 186,000 miles per second: An ode to light

186,000 miles per second: An ode to light By Rosalind Foster, Kenai Light— Slow down! Why rush along so fast? Flutter, settle, pause, delight —… Continue reading

Legislature takes steps to address opioid crisis

Alaska is facing a public health emergency due to opioid-based pain killers. Alaskans are dying and families are suffering. I joined other lawmakers to take… Continue reading

Norris wins Kenai Senior Open

The Kenai Golf Course got some much needed rain this past weekend. The greens, fairways, and tee boxes perked up and got even greener. The… Continue reading

Voices of Alaska: Dunleavy is the best choice for Alaska’s next governor

There are two leading candidates for the Republican nomination: Mead Treadwel and Mike Dunleavy. Between now and August, Republicans like me will ask themselves the… Continue reading

On second border visit, first lady shows strengths

The first lady may have found her White House calling. On June 28 she returned to the border to speak with officials at a U.S.… Continue reading

About Ben’s boat and clam digging

1971, Homer, Alaska In my “Other Life.” My friend Ben was like a funny big brother…only he was exactly a year younger than me! In… Continue reading

Op-ed: Freedom’s downward slide

Well, here we are again. It’s been 242 years since our founders took a huge personal chance and signed the Declaration of Independence: “We hold… Continue reading

What others say: Nenana is headed the right direction

Being secretive and avoiding accountability in government can lead to public distrust. It can be problematic, too. Anyone holding public office, or considering a run… Continue reading

Op-ed: The word masquerade

It’s a common experience. Our minds get stuck on something or other. But this one is kind of weird: I’ve been bugged of late by… Continue reading

Op-ed: Trump supporters compared to cultists

Bob Corker, the outgoing Republican senator from Tennessee, recently compared supporters of President Trump to members of a cult. The Washington Post quoted Corker as… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: Repeal SB 91

After reading the article about property crime and auto theft increases in the Anchorage Daily News, I have come to one very important conclusion: Senate… Continue reading

Open letter from Olivia, the Kenai kitty who needs a new home

My name is Olivia. My dad has to leave to start another business in the lower 48 and he can’t take me with him. I’m… Continue reading

Refuge Notebook: Our national bird more than meets the eye

If you have not checked out the city of Kenai Eagle Cam you are missing out. This is among the best in the world of… Continue reading

Sterling judo athletes win US Jr. Olympics medals

Sterling judo athletes win US Jr. Olympics medals

Five Kenai Peninsula athletes representing the Sterling Judo Club load up on the medal at the prestigious U. S. Judo Junior Olympics competition. The competition… Continue reading

Sterling judo athletes win US Jr. Olympics medals

Monthly musings: July

Enjoy the full blooming of fireweed while basking in the midnight sun. Let the dog days of summer begin. The month of July has one… Continue reading

Miners take down Oilers

The Mat-Su Miners defeated the Peninsula Oilers 12-3 on Thursday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. By taking the… Continue reading