News
Federal investigators expected at site of plane crash
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Federal investigators were expected to arrive Saturday at the site of a plane crash…
News
Alaska high court: Local mining initiative unenforceable
JUNEAU — Alaska’s highest court ruled Friday that an initiative seeking to restrict large-scale mining in the Bristol…
News
Picking the perfect peonies
Kenai Peninsula peonies are not in full bloom, and that is what growers prefer for the perfect harvest.…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: Medicaid expansion: It’s time
Earlier this week, I sent a letter to the Legislative Budget & Audit (LB&A) Committee, giving members the…
Opinion
Op-ed: A deal not yet sealed
I have a confession to make: In my entire life, I have never watched “Let’s Make a Deal.”…
Opinion
Handle a crisis by planning for it
Be prepared. The phrase has long been the Boy Scout motto, but more and more, we’re seeing it…
Sports
Oilers drop scoreless exhibition dud to Panners
It did not count against their season record, but the Peninsula Oilers continued a recent slump with a…
Sports
Legion Twins grab sweep of Fairbanks team
The American Legion Twins are pulling together to save their season at just the right time. Post 20…
Life
Greece
It’s sad to see Greece make headlines for all the wrong reasons. We see its people suffering under…
Life
News and Notes
Jonathan and Kelsi Verhelst of DeWitt, Iowa are the parents of a son, Decker Lane, born June 26,…
Life
Here’s The Thing: The rules of summer
This is the first summer that I’ve given myself rules. They’re not serious rules, just more like personal…
News
New Shipping Zone in Kenai offers something for everyone!
Kenai residents, visitors and local businesses now have the convenience of a new Shipping Zone (SZ) in the…
News
Hometown heroes honored at Kenai Independence Day Parade
The magic of Independence Day and the love of liberty was passed on to yet another generation thanks…
Sports
Thursday: Pilots topple Oilers in marathon game
Following a rain-postponed contest Sunday in Kenai, the Anchorage Glacier Pilots and Peninsula Oilers picked up where they…
Sports
Twin City Raceway set to roll Saturday
Twin City Raceway will have dirt track racing, with races starting Saturday night at 6 p.m. Gates open…
Sports
Results posted for 2nd Salmon Run Series
One hundred sixty-eight runners took to the Tsalteshi Trails on Wednesday evening for the second race of the…
News
Bristol Bay sockeye make unusual late surge
Bristol Bay lived up to its reputation for unpredictability as a bizarre late rush of sockeyes has surged…
News
Local organizations train for potential workplace violence
Local organizations are preparing for potential active shooter situations, now viewed as a reality in Alaska. Law enforcement…
News
Walker announces intent to expand Medicaid
JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker said Thursday that he intends to accept federal money to expand Medicaid coverage…