Opinion
What others say: You have the right to know what your government is doing
Government secrecy often breeds
corruption within and mistrust from the public. But of course, this is America, and…
News
TEK: Another Way of Understanding Our Natural World
I had the privilege last week to participate in an interesting workshop hosted by Chugachmiut, an Alaska Native…
News
Pilot program sparks passion
Joshua Diaz was thrown out of a window and excited about it. The Kenai Central High School senior…
News
Spring into the fishing season
On a lake somewhere in Alaska sometime before he became the avid fly tier he is today, Dave…
Opinion
What others say: Young people take the lead on gun debate
Wednesday, students in schools
around Lane County joined others across the country in a peaceful protest to demand…
News
Soldotna City Hall sees changes
Two prominent faces in Soldotna City Hall have to order some new business cards. Stephanie Queen, former director…
Life
Spring Break double feature
I am writing this at the beginning of Spring Break – that time of year that everyone who…
News
Man dies after car wreck in Soldotna
A Soldotna man has died after a car wreck on the Sterling Highway near Fred Meyer on Tuesday morning.…
News
The icing on the Ice Fishing Derby
The shortest month of the year proved to be a great month for those who entered the 21st…
Life
What can I do?
In a recent conversation our friend John Turnbull had on the phone with a lady makes me stop…
Opinion
Trump’s wonderful parade
It looks like no amount of ridicule is going to dissuade President Donald Trump from holding his parade…
Opinion
Opportunity zones for Alaska– time is short to act
As the President and CEO of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, I was pleased with the recent passage…
Opinion
What others say: Backpage.com investigation could chip away at internet protections
The internet has been a tremendous force for good in the world, creating untold opportunities to connect, communicate,…
Opinion
How do Trump critics respond to success?
President Trump’s critics, who include many establishment Republicans, are finding themselves left with few issues given the president’s…
News
Bacteria found in wild sheep, goats
A strain of bacteria known to cause respiratory issues in Lower 48 bighorn sheep has been detected in…
Opinion
What others say: Partisan politics already tightening iron fist for midterms
Partisan politics is already in high gear for 2018, with both Democrats and Republicans taking action to enforce…
News
Cinderella’s Closet opens its doors
The floral printed dress with an empire waist and halter top looked great on Nikiski junior Diana Narimanidze,…
Opinion
Op-ed: China trade has been a bust
There’s already a trade war, and it’s being waged by Beijing. China’s ascension to the World Trade Organization…
Opinion
What others say: Stricter penalties for Iditarod dog deaths
Nothing like an Iditarod dog. It’s an athlete with the desire to train, compete, perform at peak and…
Opinion
Op-ed: Only fools believe North Korea
To what shall North Korea’s latest pronouncement to give up its nuclear weapons in exchange for certain “security”…