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An Outdoor View: Buying space

Author’s note: With tongue only partly in cheek, I wrote this column, which appeared in the Clarion on…

This Dec. 2014 photo shows a drone hovering by a skier as he makes his way down mountainside at resort at Revelstoke, B.C., Canada. Some US ski resorts are exploring the possibility of "drone zones" where professionally operated drones can produce customized video that show off individuals skiers in action. (Jason Soll/Cape Productions via AP)

Life

Some US ski resorts explore possibility of ‘drone zones’

DENVER — A drone hovers about 30 feet above the skier’s head, then quickly swoops down for a…

This July 5, 2015 photo shows a bumblebee gathering pollen from a clump of eryngo, late-summer-blooming wildflowers, that are members of the carrot family, in a yard in Langley, Wash. Bees tend to confine their attention to one flower species during a single foraging trip, but they move from plant to plant, favoring cross-pollination. (Dean Fosdick via AP)

Life

Keeping bees helps gardeners understand plants better

Want to become a better gardener? Then learn something about beekeeping. Become a matchmaker who ensures that flowering…

Opinion

Voices of Alaska: Unified effort in Congress protects Alaska’s seafood powerhouse

Alaska is our nation’s seafood powerhouse. With nine of our country’s top twenty fishing ports by volume, we…

Letters to the Editor

Soldiers much more than ‘boots on the ground’

I was listening to the Democratic debate on Saturday and heard Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders repeatedly use…

Opinion

Coffee on fish board menu

After years of arguments about fairness, access and influence, it may finally be that what it takes to…

Life

Voices of Faith: Steady hands and a full cup

It was James Dobson who made a statement once that has stuck with me for many years. To…

Sports

Pigskin Pick’Em: Column looking rather average

After ten weeks of professional football the Sultan of Sides, the Prince of Prognostication, the King of Covers,…

Sports

CrossFit Kainos competes at Alaska Fitness Expo

CrossFit Kainos brought 17 two-person teams to the Alaska Fitness Expo on Oct. 24 to compete at “The…

Government

Alaska working on rules for legalized pot industry

JUNEAU (AP) — The state of Alaska is working to finalize rules that will help govern its legal…

News

Peninsula mayors offer $60,000 in services to host fish board meeting

If Alaska fishermen want coffee at the 2017 Upper Cook Inlet finfish meeting, the Alaska Board of Fisheries…

Photo courtesy Dave Atcheson Good fishing etiquette includes handling fish properly.

Life

Tight Lines: River etiquette

My reasons for fishing vary. Sure, sometimes it’s utilitarian, to fill the freezer, but more often than not…

Opinion

Op-ed: After Paris, empty symbolism

The instant online symbol of global support for Paris after last week’s attacks was a roughly rendered peace…

Opinion

What others say: Paris not the only target

A horrific terror attack by Islamic State that killed many in a world capital: Yes, in Paris on…

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2015 file photo, Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal performs at Riot Fest & Carnival in Douglas Park in Chicago.  Hughes was scheduled to perform, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, with the band at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris where patrons were taken hostage. The band says they are home safe after the Paris attacks, but they "are horrified and still trying to come to terms with what happened in France." The band released a new album last month and was on an European tour when the attacks occurred. They said all shows are on hold until further notice. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP, File)

Arts & Entertainment

Eagles of Death Metal is safe, ‘horrified’ by Paris attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Members of the Eagles of Death Metal band say they’re home safe after the…

Arts & Entertainment

Remember

Poem Remember Marilyn E. Wheeless, Kenai Not every Muslim is a terrorist.. Not every Irishman is a drunk..…

This image released by Disney Theatrical Productions shows Jelany Remy as Simba in the Broadway musical "The Lion King. The Disney stage blockbuster on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, released 360-degree footage of its opening song "Circle of Life" that lets users look left, right, up, backstage and at the audience even when sitting on a couch. (Joan Marcus/ Disney Theatrical Productions via AP)

Arts & Entertainment

Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ pushes into virtual reality

NEW YORK — “The Lion King” on Broadway is offering fans a view of the musical that even…

In this image released by Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures, Tom Hiddleston, left, and Mia Wasikowska appear in a scene from "Crimson Peak." (Kerry Hayes/Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures via AP)

Arts & Entertainment

Reeling it in: ‘Crimson Peak’ also has its valleys

“Crimson Peak” Universal Pictures 1 hour, 59 minutes   I do a lot of complaining that the “good”…

Arts & Entertainment

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ Kaladi Brothers will be showing the work of the “Aqua4” watercolor artists during the…

Sports

Ostrander named 2015 West Region Athlete of Year

Soldotna’s Allie Ostrander was named the Division I West Region Women’s Athlete of the Year Tuesday by the…