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Troopers: Engine trouble caused plane crash

A small ultra-light plane crashed in Nikiski on Thursday due to engine trouble. Pilot Aaron Smith of Nikiski…

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An alternative to a natural gas pipeline

We’ve been hearing a lot about the cost of the proposed LNG pipeline and many believe that the…

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K-Selo School still waiting on state

A request needed to help fund the nearly $17-million-estimated construction of a K-12 facility for Kachemak Selo School’s…

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AMP results reports being reassessed

Test results from the new statewide assessment have yet to be released, despite concerns from educators that they…

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Officials say bed bugs on the rise in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials and exterminators say they have seen an upward trend of bed bugs in…

In this photo taken Sept. 15, 2015 and provided by Art Ekerson, Ekerson center, sits on the summit of Mount McLoughlin for his 80th birthday near Butte Falls, Ore.,with his daughter, Cheryl Krieg, left, and son Kevin Ekerson, 45 years after the first time he led them to the summit.   During the previous 41 times climbing to the top of Mount McLoughlin, Art Ekerson would soak up the views of Southern Oregon and Northern California in a panorama like none other.  But trip No. 42 had a distinctly familial feel. (Art Ekerson via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

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80-year-old climbs beloved peak one more time

BUTTE FALLS, Ore. (AP) — During the previous 41 times climbing to the top of Mount McLoughlin, Art…

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Voices of Faith: Will the dead rise – and will you be ready?

It seemed like an ordinary promotional email from an online outdoor gear store, but there was an eye…

Missing Kenai boy found in Anchorage

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Missing Kenai boy found in Anchorage

A 16-year-old Kenai boy who escaped from a juvenile detention facility in Anchorage has been found. Tyler Sargent…

Enjoy the wilderness adventure film "Arctic Son - Fulfilling the Dream" on Nov. 7 with filmmakers Tom Irons and Jeannie Aspen from Homer.  (Photo courtesy of Tom Irons and Jeannie Aspen)

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Refuge Notebook: Upcoming free fall events at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

October marks the 6-month anniversary of the new Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. To celebrate, we are…

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An Outdoor View: Fish tacos

Fish tacos are a go-to meal at the Palmer house. As chief chef, I’ve made them with freshly…

Letters to the Editor

Never forget – but don’t exclude, either

As a Veteran I would like to thank you for your public service and spirit in the “Never…

Opinion

Have a fun – and safe – Halloween

Peninsula residents beware: Ghosts and goblins — and a few zombies, perhaps — will be in out abundance…

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Donations help Ice Hawks participate in tournament

On behalf of the coaches, parents, and families of the KPHA Bantam B Ice Hawk hockey team, we…

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Pigskin Pick’Em: What’s the big play of the week?

After two weeks of dismal results the column finally returned to black. The positive 8-6 mark against the…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski resident Bill Warren gives comments to members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee during a meeting on the Alaska LNG project on Tuesday Oct. 27, 2015 in Nikiski, Alaska. Warren said his home on the bluff was sited less than 1,000 feet from one of the gates of the proposed LNG terminal, yet no one had contacted him about the project.

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Neighbors weigh-in on the impacts of the Alaska LNG project

In the timeline to scope, plan and build the Alaska LNG project, it’s early in the process. But…

Opinion

Op-ed: Hillary: It’s the sexism, stupid

It was inevitable that Bernie Sanders would be accused of sexism sooner or later. His day came over…

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Peninsula residents deserve to be part of fish board process

The last board of fish meeting in Soldotna was 1999. Prior to the 2002 meeting a number of…

Opinion

What others say: Boehner’s deal might save party

Outgoing U.S. House Speaker John Boehner may save his party — in spite of itself. And for that…

'Prince of Darkness:' Your numbers weren't picked last night

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‘Prince of Darkness:’ Your numbers weren’t picked last night

Your numbers weren’t picked last night. Ah, another worthless lottery ticket. No shopping spree or mortgage payoff for…

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What’s Happening

Halloween and Harvest Happenings ■ Peninsula Grace Church’s annual Kid’s Harvest Carnival will be Friday from 6:30-8 p.m.…