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Op-ed: The age of working-class discontent

We live in the age of working-class discontent, which, if it wasn’t obvious before, has been made plain…

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What others say: Federal government goes too far in attempting to limit hunting in refuges

President Jimmy Carter remarked at the signing ceremony of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act on Dec.…

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Earnest

The day you met your dog, it was love at first sight. Those big brown eyes, that silky-sheened…

In this image released by Disney shows Casey Affleck in a scene from, "The Finest Hours," a heroic action-thriller based on the true story of the most daring rescue in the history of the Coast Guard. (Claire Folger/Disney via AP)

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Reeling it in: An imperfect storm in ‘The Finest Hours’

“The Finest Hours” Walt Disney Pictures 1 hour, 57 minutes Some movies expect a lot from their viewers.…

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What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Kenai Performers present Meredith Wilson’s “Music Man,” directed by Terri Zopf Schoessler and…

News

Soldotna karate teacher indicted on sex abuse charges

A Soldotna man already in custody on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography has been indicted by…

Sports

Nikolaevsk boys, girls pick up wins

The Nikolaevsk boys basketball team picked up a 65-56 win over Wasilla Lake Tuesday night in Peninsula Conference…

Sports

Cooper anchors US biathlon relay

Staff report Peninsula Clarion Kenai biathlete Travis Cooper anchored the 18th-place finishing United States mens relay team Tuesday…

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion New Board of Education member John "Zen" Kelly spent his second day as District 9 representative at a meeting held by the school district that involved students, business owerns, board members and school administrators Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska in Kenai, Alaska. The focus of the gathering was to make connections between constituents and legislators to increase community involvement in advocacy for education.

News

School board finally finds new member

The Board of Education has found a representative for residents in Homer, Nanwalek, Port Graham, Seldovia and the…

Life

King cake is royal Mardi Gras fare

The tradition of eating King Cake lasts throughout the Carnival season, from the feast of the Epiphany (the…

Pioneer Potluck: About pets, part 2

Life

Pioneer Potluck: About pets, part 2

We had lots of animals on the farm, including pigs, chickens, cats and dogs. Dad had a Water…

Opinion

Op-ed: 2016’s circular firing squad

It’s one of the rules of smart politics: “If your opponent is shooting himself in the foot, get…

Opinion

What others say: More than oil in Alaska’s economy

Alaskans know the importance of oil to the state’s economy and state government coffers. No question. Oil is…

Sports

Nikolaevsk cagers sweep Kalskag

The Nikolaevsk girls and boys basketball teams scored victories over visiting Kalskag on Monday in nonconference action. The…

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Nancy Saylor of the Alaska Midnight Sun Rowing Association coaches rowing classes Mondays and Wednesdays at Crossfit Kainos in Soldotna.

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Photo: Stroke!

FILE - In this March 29, 1964 file photo, a photographer looks over wreckage as smoke rises in the background from burning oil storage tanks at Valdez, Alaska. On Monday, Feb. 1. 2016, federal scientists say they've pinpointed the cause of tsunami waves following the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, the second-largest ever recorded, at magnitude 9.2. (AP Photo/File)

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Researchers find source of devastating 1964 tsunami

ANCHORAGE — Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey have solved a 50-year natural science mystery: the undersea source…

Government

Legislators discuss animals in domestic violence situations

JUNEAU — A state House committee heard testimony Monday on legislation spelling out protections for animals caught in…

Government

Bill would restrict attorney general’s appointment to boards

JUNEAU — A bill introduced in the Alaska House on Monday seeks to restrict the attorney general from…

Julianne Koerber of Kenai writes, "My Ursa  loves to have her picture taken. ... She is the princess of the house." (Submitted photo)

Life

Pet photo: Princess of the house

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Eyewear exoress

The friendly crew at Eyewear Express has a new, modern location in the Peninsula Center Mall. The new…