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Sale of rodent pellets banned

Rodents in Alaska have a few less things to worry about — 12 to be exact. The Alaska…

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Legislature headed for overtime

JUNEAU — With the scheduled end of session looming Sunday, lawmakers were trying to reach agreement on a…

Opinion

Voices of Alaska: Many contribute to wood bison project

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s reintroduction of wood bison to the Lower Innoko/Yukon Rivers area has…

Opinion

Rich Lowry: Death as a taxable event

Prepare for the rise of the landed nobility. Democracy as we’ve known it was nice while it lasted,…

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What others say: Lawmakers want one more big meal before tightening belts

A group of lawmakers are looking to gorge themselves one more time before notching new holes and tightening…

Sen. Peter Micciche, standing, speaks in support of Robert Ruffner, one of Gov. Bill Walker's nominees to the Board of Fisheries, during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. Ruffner was among the Walker appointees considered for confirmation during the joint session. His appointment was rejected. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Legislature fails to confirm Ruffner to Board of Fisheries

The Alaska Legislature failed to confirm a Soldotna conservationist for a seat on the Alaska Board of Fisheries.…

Education

Crash course: Students take a lesson in Junior Achievement

Sitting with their regular table group, Gloria Sweeney’s first graders Kyla Karella, Jace Applehans and Cobe Hodge were…

Education

Public registration open for fall semester

The door opened this morning at 12:01 a.m. for the general public to register for the fall semester…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Aurora Agle (CHECK THIS!!) jumps over a muddy spot during the Choose Your Weapon race on the Tsalteshi Trails Saturday April 18, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

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Tsalteshi racers choose their weapon

The Choose Your Weapon event, held for the second year Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails, is designed to allow…

Sports

Area powerlifters shine at Kenai Powerlifting Challenge

More powerlifting talent from the area kept emerging at the Kenai Powerlifting Challenge, which was held April 11…

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Sale of rodent pellets banned

Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in…

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Matti’s Farm to help empower youth

Diamond M Ranch Resort owner Blair Martin is on a mission to help at-risk children. “The bottom line…

Opinion

Cal Thomas: ‘Little Boy’ – A classic modern film

There are classic films, like the ones on TCM and AMC, and there are modern films. There are…

Opinion

Bob Franken: The good cyber news, the bad cycber news

Every once in a while, it’s a good idea to stop and see how far we’ve come. It’s…

Opinion

Budget woes highlight the need for a long-term plan

While there is the possibility of a special session, the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn today. The main…

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Support association, school district at impasse

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association have reached an impasse in…

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Walker vetos bill to limit Alaska LNG competition

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Bill Walker vetoed legislation Friday that sought to temporarily restrict participation of a…

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Jury finds Soldotna man guilty of attempted rape

Editor’s note: The Peninsula Clarion does not identify victims in sexual assault cases and will refer to the…

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Army shutting down wounded warrior transition care units

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in two years, the U.S. Army is shutting down a number…

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Bryan and Lacy Ledahl of Kenai announce the birth of their son, Ottar Noble Ledahl, at 8:07 a.m.…