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School district could have significantly larger budget deficit

A few bills could still have a significant impact on the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s deficit spending…

Sens. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River , Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, and Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna discuss an amendment to a tax credit bill benefiting a gas-to-liquid natural gas processing facility on the Kenai Peninsula on Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. Wielechowski suggesting capping the credit, MacKinnon and Micciche did not support the idea and ultimately prevailed with a 15-5 vote on the Senate floor. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

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Legislators face overtime with big issues unresolved

JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska legislators were headed into overtime Sunday as they continued to wrestle with major issues…

Education

Summer and fall registration open now

Public registration for summer and fall semesters open now After giving current KPC degree-seeking students priority to register…

Opinion

Op-ed: Trump wuz robbed

Give Donald Trump credit for planning ahead. He is preparing to be a sore loser. Trump’s complaints that…

Opinion

What others say: Reclassification of marijuana past due

Under the federal Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is classified as a schedule 1 drug, which means it has…

Sports

Kenai girls sprint relays lead the day at Pro Whit track meet

The Kenai Central girls sprint relays captured victories in the 400 and 800-meter relays Saturday at the Pro…

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Lawmakers confirm fish board members, fight game members

JUNEAU — The third time was the charm for Gov. Bill Walker’s attempts to fill seats on Alaska’s…

Alaska state Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Government

Lawmakers assess options to wrap work as session’s end looms

JUNEAU — Legislative leaders planned to weigh their options for completing critical work on a state budget and…

Government

AGDC narrows CEO search

The Alaska Gasline Development Corp.’s search for a new CEO appears to be winding down. AGDC board member…

Opinion

Balancing the fish board scales

How is it that a nominee to the Board of Fisheries can be the subject of outspoken opposition…

Opinion

Op-ed: Congress still wasting taxpayers’ money

As the tax deadline approaches it’s once again time to consider how the federal government wastes our money.…

Opinion

Op-ed: Hot times in Gotham

It’s tough being a pollster in New York: “Excuse me, sir, will you tell me your preference for…

Life

Learning for Life: Animal health the topic of workshop

A Kenai Peninsula animal health workshop is planned for April 30 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Soldotna…

Laura Delilah Burg

Life

Community news and notes

Shera and Eric Burg of Kenai announce the birth of their daughter, Laura Delilah Burg, at 8:47 a.m.…

Life

Here’s the thing: Living large in a small town

Growing up in a small town had its highs and lows. As a child, I always felt safe.…

Life

Thanks for visiting

Be careful as you drive or fly out of town today now that the excitement at the golf…

Letters to the Editor

Readers invited to send birthday wishes

Dear Peninsula Clarion readers: Helen Rodgers will be 93 years young on April 21. She doesn’t get out…

Sports

Oilers Corner: Oilers add international flavor

The Peninsula Oilers have added an international flavor to their 2016 roster with the addition of National Taiwan…

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Soldotna talks capital projects, budget

The City of Soldotna is gearing up to work on its budget in the wake of revenue decreases,…

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Turns over, or separates, a bucket of worms from their eggs and castings Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at his home in Kasilof, Alaska.

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Ground work: Kasilof couple builds up worm castings operation

A Kasilof local has found a way to address difficulties crops have accessing existing nitrogen in Alaska’s soils,…