Life
Here’s The Thing: Four years of change
I’m happy to say that for four years I’ve had the privilege of writing my silly column for…
Life
Mama used more than aspirin to treat her kids
When I was laid up recently, all the infections, medicines and bad mojo led to something called thrush…
Sports
Area cagers compete in Senior All-Star games
The Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches held its Senior All-Star games at Dimond High School in Anchorage on…
Sports
Oilers Corner: Oilers sign up former Post 20 Twins pitcher
Former Post 20 Twins pitcher Mitch Daugherty (Sterling) from Southwest Oregon College has agreed to return for his…
News
State, defense rest in Heiman case
After five days of witness testimony and evidence introduction, the attorney prosecuting a Soldotna man’s burglary, attempted rape…
News
School district, teachers’ union reach impasse
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Kenai Peninsula Education Association have reached an impasse in collective…
News
Lawmakers plan joint session for Sunday, bucking Walker
JUNEAU — The Alaska House and Senate plan to meet in joint session to take up appointments made…
News
Teacher negotiations reach impasse
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Kenai Peninsula Education Association have reached an impasse in collective…
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Shedding some light on educators’ pay
Once upon a time, being a teacher was a respected and valued profession. Alaska paid their teachers more…
Opinion
Editorial: Artist lives on in hearts of Alaskans
Rie Muñoz is, was and will always be a part of the Juneau community, of the Southeast Panhandle…
Life
Church news
Kenai New Life to simulcast Priscilla Shirer LifeWay Christian Resources is slated to simulcast Bible teacher and best-selling…
Life
Hunters often overlook hearing protection
SPOKANE, Wash. — While most shooters would never walk onto an active gun range without ear plugs or…
Life
Refuge Notebook: Poking at Earth Day with a stick
Earth Day is next Wednesday. It reminds me of a program I taught last year to a fourth-grade…
Life
An Outdoor View: On feeling free
Unless you’re still hibernating, you’ve probably heard the story about the boy, 10, and his sister, 6, who…
News
What’s not to love about rhubarb?
Right now, Renae and Robert Wall’s half-acre plot dedicated to rhubarb is covered in five-foot-wide, brown, slimy leaves.…
News
Murkowski reports raising about $690K during first quarter
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has reported raising about $690,000 toward her re-election during the…
News
Walker calls joint legislative session for appointments
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Bill Walker signed an executive proclamation Wednesday calling the Alaska House and Senate…
Letters to the Editor
State offices should have toll-free access
Having chosen Kenai as my home of record and purchasing a home here, I recently discovered that State…
Letters to the Editor
Climate change conference participation appreciated
The League of Women Voters would like to thank the 150-plus participants in our “Climate Change in Our…