Life
Refuge Notebook: Structure resulting from motion
When Alaskans travel, we commonly run into people we know in far-away obscure places. Instead of running into…
News
An Outdoor View: When I went fishing
(Author’s note: This column, about springtime fishing for king salmon and halibut in Cook Inlet, first appeared in…
Opinion
What others say: 2016 the people’s election
Say what you will about this presidential election through Tuesday’s hard-fought primaries in Illinois and four other populous…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
Events and Exhibitions ■ The Performing Arts Society announces the return of popular Alaskan violinist Linda Rosenthal, who…
Sports
All-State basketball awards announced
The MGJ Building Group/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches All-State team was announced Wednesday, with the Kenai Peninsula represented…
Sports
All-NLC hoops awards posted
The All-Northern Lights Conference awards were announced during the NLC tournament at Palmer High School over the weekend.…
News
Feds file to dismiss suit over Kenai River subsistence gillnet
The Ninilchik Traditional Council filed a response March 3 to a motion by the Federal Subsistence Board and…
News
Caring for your catch
I just enjoyed some salmon cooked over the grill, served to friends who marveled at how fresh it…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: Plan for long-term sustainable budget
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly just passed a resolution asking the Legislature to implement a sustainable budget.…
Opinion
What others say: Iditarod incident highlights need to address underlying issues
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has seen some dark nights in its 44 years on the trail…
Arts & Entertainment
Poet’s Corner: Nobody but you
Nobody But You Bill Lowe, Sterling Offering hope, assurance and truth to cling to, You cared about…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it In: “10 Cloverfield Lane”
“10 Cloverfield Lane” Paramount Pictures 1 hour, 43 minutes This week’s film marks a rare occasion…
Opinion
In the heat of the fight
His horrified critics may ostracize him for being such a crass act, but many of Donald Trump’s most…
News
Women find place to discuss their roles in agriculture
While more women are turning up soil in the agriculture industry, they are unearthing a unique set of…
News
Dallas Seavey has knack for winning Iditarod with few dogs
NOME, Alaska — Dallas Seavey did more with less this year at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.…
News
Alaska pushes back on Arctic plan with Canada
Alaska’s leaders in Juneau and Congress had harsh words for a joint March 10 statement from the White…
News
Musher places 3rd in Iditarod after being attacked on trail
NOME, Alaska — Musher Aliy Zirkle on Tuesday completed a bittersweet Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska,…
News
Alaska included in future offshore lease sale schedule
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Obama administration’s five-year offshore drilling plan announced Tuesday includes three future lease sales off…
Life
Pot pies are full-of-flavor fare
Pot pies are beautiful to look at and extremely tasty to eat. With St. Patrick’s Day here, a…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About Uncle Guy
Following the grain harvest from Oklahoma to Montana. Approx, 1950 Uncle Guy lived with us off and on for several…