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Students claim prizes in HEA's energy contest.

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HEA’s Energy Fair offers money saving solutions

As the seasons change, and the demand for lights and heat increase on the Kenai Peninsula, the local…

Just like the Soldotna bridge the Bridge Lounge bar changes colors like the autumn leaves.

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New “Bridge Lounge” opens at Kenai River Bridge in Soldotna

The Central Peninsula has a new gathering place in Soldotna. The new beautiful Bridge Lounge located on the…

Ron Walden local true to life crime writer signs books at Walgreens.

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Local true to life crime author holds book signing at Walgreens grand opening

Ron Walden has lived on the Kenai Peninsula for more than 40 years and has written 8 books…

CFK top 4 finalists celebrate at oral presentations this spring!

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CFK launches into its 26th season with a review of the last 25

The Caring for the Kenai (CFK) environmental awareness contest and community partnership began its twenty-sixth year this fall…

Pet photos Cat's meow

Life

Pet photos Cat’s meow

Library Aide Lilly Knackstedt assists Ciara Neely, left, and Ella Yrague, right, during a beginners crochet class on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at the Kenai Public Library in Kenai.

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Photo: Hook ’em young

Gov. Bill and First Lady Donna Walker visit with Wendell Stout, at Homer's Friendship Terrace on Friday. Stout celebrated his 100th birthday Sept. 27. The Walkers were in Homer for the Southern Peninsula Senior Summit and the awards banquet of the Alaska Recreation and Park Association.

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Walker to Alaskans: Pulling together, we’ll get out of financial hole

HOMER — Gov. Bill Walker on Friday encouraged two diverse Homer audiences not to overreact or panic as…

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Collisions with moose kill 2 in 2 days in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Authorities say two people have been killed in crashes with moose in Anchorage this…

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Former educator gets 15-year sentence in child porn case

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A former teaching assistant in Anchorage will spend up to 15 years in prison…

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Alaska Airlines debuts bigger overhead bins

Alaska Airlines is rolling out a new feature that fliers are sure to appreciate — larger overhead storage…

Opinion

Op-ed: The House Republican meltdown

At least they aren’t brawling the way they do in the South Korean parliament — at least not…

Opinion

Obama: Clinton made a mistake, security not endangered

WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton’s use of a private email server to conduct government business when she served…

Opinion

What other’s say: ‘Kayaktavists’ and a whole lot of head-shaking

Earlier this summer, we watched as so-called “kayaktavists” — each nestled in their bright, petroleum-plastic watercraft — attempted…

Education

Take your seats: Council reps make it to the district level

The Board of Education welcomed a fresh face member to the group during the regularly scheduled Monday, Oct.…

Education

KPC Showcase series October events

In an effort to continue filling gaps in the types of online offerings available through the University of…

Education

Around the District

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in…

Homer's Michael Swoboda tries to run the ball during a small schools semifinal game at Eielson High School on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Eielson will be competing in the small schools state championship game next weekend at Dimond High School in Anchorage. ERIN CORNELIUSSEN/NEWS-MINER

Sports

Eielson football knocks off Homer

Eielson head coach David DeVaughn pointed to the Ravens players on Saturday as the reason the team is…

Sports

Nikiski volleyball takes 9th at Grizzly Invite

The Nikiski volleyball team took ninth place at the Grizzly Invitational on Saturday at Grace Christian in Anchorage.…

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Biologists track unusual fish sightings on Alaska’s coast

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Biologists say unusual fish are appearing near Alaska’s shores, likely because of warmer ocean…

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More, smaller icebergs could show up in Alaska tanker lanes

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Icebergs that threaten tankers carrying oil from the trans-Alaska pipeline are likely to be smaller…