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What others say: Fixing America’s deteriorating infrastructure

Congress has a chance this week to provide a strong boost for America’s badly deteriorating infrastructure, but only…

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Shell drills in Chukchi Sea

Shell is finally drilling in the Chukchi Sea. The semi-submersible Polar Pioneer “spudded” the Burger J well at…

ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, AUG. 2, 2015. In this Saturday, July 18, photo, an Alaska Seaplanes floatplane takes off at the Juneau International Airport in Juneau, Alaska. Life at a higher altitude with a spectacular view is the only kind of life Sean Kveum has known since his days growing up in Hoonah. " (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire via AP)

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A job with a view: Pilot opens up from cockpit

On a Wednesday afternoon at work, Sean Kveum looks outside the window to his right and spots a…

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BP, ExxonMobil seek more Prudhoe gas

BP and ExxonMobil, two of the three major Prudhoe Bay field owners, have applied to the Alaska Oil…

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Op-ed: Killing Cecil

“Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the…

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What others say: Whale sculpture a worthy endeavor

In the past, this newspaper has stated its support of the Whale Project — the effort to put…

William S. 'Billy' Morris III

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William Morris IV named CEO of Morris Communications

AUGUSTA, Ga. — William S. “Will” Morris IV has been named chief executive officer of Augusta-based Morris Communications…

Sports

Twins lose to Chugiak in state final

The American Legion Twins lost to Chugiak 6-0 on Saturday at Mulcahy Park in Anchorage in coming up…

Sports

Results posted for Tsalteshi Cycle Series No. 4

John-Mark Pothast and Kara Johnston were the winners at the fourth rendition of the Tsalteshi Cycle Series on…

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Sunday Salmonfest Schedule

11:15 a.m. – Susan Grace 12:15 p.m. – Katie Emerick and John Cottingham 1:20 p.m. – Anna Lunch…

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With protest over, Shell prepares for Arctic Ocean drilling

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Hours after a repaired Shell icebreaker eased past protesters in Oregon to join an Arctic…

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New ruling on protective orders for Alaska Native tribes

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Native tribes will no longer be forced to go the extra mile to…

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Service providers struggle amid state grant delay

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage methadone clinic is turning people away as they wait for the state…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Hayley Herman, 7, plays with a hoola hoop in front of Salmonfest's main stage on Friday July 31, 2015 in Ninilchik, Alaska.

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Salmonfest vendors educate despite low Friday attendance

 The breakout year for Salmonfest, formerly known as Salmonstock, was hampered slightly by a nearly 10-hour closure of…

Opinion

Op-ed: Debates vs. debates

WARWICK, England — When it comes to debates the Oxford Union, which bills itself as the “world’s most…

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Op-ed: Misplacing the outrage

I think we all can agree that we wouldn’t want to be Walter Palmer right now. He’s that…

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Please, take driving safety tips to heart

Please, drive carefully. In recent weeks, we’ve seen multiple fatal motor vehicle accidents on the roads leading to…

Life

Glynn Moore: My car is too unsophisticated to hack

Driving has always been scary, from trying to keep your Model T right side up to holding your…

Life

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of August.

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of August 2015 call for 283-8211 for additional…

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Sterling Senior Center Activities happening in August.

Sterling Senior Center August 2 Pancake Breakfast 9am-11am $10 Adults $5 children 12 and under Annual quilt raffle…