News
Alaska wildfire responders keeping an eye on dry conditions
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Green leaves have popped out on trees throughout interior Alaska, but the dry vegetation below…
Life
Voices of Faith: Go to your closet to meet God
Do you have trouble finding a good quiet time each day to talk with God? I mean really…
Opinion
Keep it safe on Memorial Day weekend
After one of the odder winters in recent memory, Memorial Day weekend has arrived. And that means the…
Letters to the Editor
Partisan politics harmful to resolving current issues
Alaskans had a wonderful opportunity last November when they elected an independent for governor. Apparently the legislature didn’t…
Opinion
Outcome of Common Core compromise appears murky
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The compromise over Louisiana’s use of Common Core in public schools was heralded…
News
Legislature adjourns, convenes new session in Anchorage over minority objections
Alaska legislators adjourned Thursday to end the special session called by Gov. Bill Walker, immediately called their own…
Life
Anatomy of the worst fire year
In a gorgeous warm May this year, we have not yet sniffed the bitter scent of flaming spruce.…
Life
Refuge Notebook: The chaga warriors
“Seeking the name of person who cuts chaga from private property and trails established by locals. Blatant disregard…
News
Kenai Alt grads thank accepting educators
Kenai Alternative’s 33 graduates gathered in their own gymnasium Tuesday for an honest, encouraging send off by community…
Sports
Bird Homestead golf report: Welcome to the new season!
Bird Homestead Golf course is now OPEN! The course is looking better and better every day. I would…
Life
Tight Lines: Anglers gear up for fishing season
Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional start of salmon season on the Kenai Peninsula, and while numerous conservation…
Life
Gangs of hooligan invade Cook Inlet
Blink and you’ll miss one, but several thousand clouding the water is hard to miss. The spring run…
Arts & Entertainment
Poem: Every Hour
Every Hour By Bill Lowe, Sterling He is with me in the morning; through every hour of…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: ‘Mad Max’ blazes down ‘Fury Road’
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Warner Bros. 2 hours There’s a recurring element in this week’s insanely entertaining action…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
Best Bets ■ A Memorial Day Weekend Patriotic Quilt Show will be on display at the Kenai Visitor’s…
Opinion
Op-ed: The rail fantasy
The Amtrak crash outside of Philadelphia was an invitation for practically every politician in the Northeast and every…
Opinion
What others say: Population decline not portent of disaster, but state needs to pay attention
The decrease in Alaska’s population last year was small, relatively speaking. The net decline of 61 residents from…
News
Gillis resignation was over board appointment
Karen Gillis, Gov. Bill Walker’s former director of Boards and Commissions, resigned in protest of an appointment Walker’s…
Life
Self-serve granola, a tasty, fun treat
While Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is first and foremost the day we set aside for…