News
Finance member: Tough decisions to make on budget
JUNEAU — If people are uncomfortable with the impact of rescheduling ferry reservations, they will never be comfortable…
News
Alaska’s share of federal highway funding steady
JUNEAU — Major transportation projects are being put on hold, or remain in limbo, as the state of…
Life
Bos, Marquez announce engagement
Meggean Bos and John Marquez of Soldotna are engaged to be married at 4 p.m. on July 11,…
Sports
Friday hoops roundup: Soldotna clashes with Wasilla
The Wasilla girls defeated Soldotna 65-22 in a Northern Lights Conference clash Friday night in Wasilla. Leya DePriest…
Sports
Cooper, Fox lead Peninsula at state ski meet
Max Donaldson captured his third straight state skimeister title Friday afternoon at Kincaid Park in Anchorage, denying Kenai…
News
Permanent Fund payout expected to be close to 2014 amount
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The head of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation says this year’s dividend is expected…
News
UA Regents approve tuition hike
Students at Kenai Peninsula College will see a 5 percent increase in tuition following a Friday vote by…
Sports
Soldotna boys defeat Palmer
Joe Weltzin poured in 25 points as the visiting Soldotna boys picked up a 71-68 Northern Lights Conference…
News
Six arrested in meth, heroin bust in Kasilof
A two-month investigation into distribution of methamphetamines and heroin in the Kasilof area resulted in the arrest of…
News
Board of Fisheries nominee withdraws name
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state official says a controversial Board of Fisheries appointee has indicated he no…
Letters to the Editor
No recourse to deal with aggressive dogs
I live outside city limits and have a neighbor who has three dogs. On Jan. 11 his three…
Letters to the Editor
Appointment process not following the rules
Jay Hammond must be rolling in his grave at the current shenanigans in Juneau. In his first term…
Letters to the Editor
Cooperation drives Frozen River Fest
February 7, 2015 marked the first of what we hope is an annual event at Soldotna Creek Park.…
News
District to change pool operations
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District plans to be operating school pools more efficiently by the start of…
News
Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for Feb. 20
Friday 1:00 p.m. The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 15 Credits For…
Life
Refuge Notebook: Records fall during 115th Christmas Bird Count
A consistently warmer than normal November and December, with scattered days and even nights above freezing, resulted in…
Life
An Outdoor View: Don’t just sit there
According to WebMD, in 2014, new studies found that sitting for long hours is linked to worse mental…
Life
Hiking with kids takes a bit more planning
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Once upon a time, going for a hike was a simple activity. Toss a…
Life
Curling surges in popularity
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Bozeman’s hottest up-and-coming winter sport, it turns out, doesn’t have anything to do with…