Life
Refuge Notebook: The lively winter life of quaking aspen
From the warmth of my office, the view includes a magnificent stand of quaking aspens along the ridge…
Life
An Outdoor View: Dream fishing
A couple of weeks ago, I had a dream about fishing. Upon awakening, I was smiling and feeling…
Life
A winter’s night at a cabin in Southeast Alaska
JUNEAU (AP) — There was a collective sigh of relief as our group reached the Peterson Lake Trail…
News
Soldotna City Council rejects golf course plan
Soldotna City Council members have shot down the Central Peninsula Health Foundation’s plan to acquire the Birch Ridge…
News
Through With Chew week events planned
Organizations across the country, including those on the Kenai Peninsula, are promoting “Through With Chew Week.” From Feb.…
News
Fabe stresses importance of rural presence, tribal relations
JUNEAU — Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe on Wednesday stressed the importance of working with tribal…
News
Alaska Aerospace Corp. floats idea of privatization
JUNEAU — The president and CEO of Alaska Aerospace Corp. said Wednesday that the state-owned corporation would like…
Opinion
Rich Lowry: A divestment disgrace
Most maps show that California is part of the United States. That would make, by a fairly airtight…
Opinion
What others say: Denali for Alaskans
To Alaskans, the nation’s highest peak is Denali. To Ohio and other points south, it’s Mount McKinley. Who…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
Events and Exhibits ■ The Peninsula Art Guild is ‘calling for artists’ to submit up to two of…
Arts & Entertainment
Poem: Mountains to Climb
Mountains to Climb By Dee Rusin, Kenai Always another mountain to climb Once reached the top You never…
Arts & Entertainment
Many artists have drawn inspiration, drive from nature
Gardens have held a special place in many artists’ lives, and their creativity was much the better for…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: ‘The Imitation Game’ good, but misses potential
‘The Imitation Game” The Weinstein Company 1 hour, 54 minutes Benedict Cumberbatch is an interesting specimen of actor.…
News
Borough mayor looking for health care solutions
Health care costs are out of control, according to Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre. Speaking at the…
News
Oil on wild ride; how will it end?
NEW YORK — The price of oil is on a wild ride, and there is little agreement on…
News
Lawmakers weigh exempting Alaska from daylight saving time
JUNEAU — A state Senate committee has advanced a bill that would exempt Alaska from daylight saving time,…
Opinion
Bob Franken: Let us prey
We all know what a “homer” is; that sportscaster or columnist who shamelessly boosts the home team, which…
Opinion
What others say: U.S. should give Ukraine a defensive military boost
Fearful of provoking a new Cold War with Russia, the Obama administration has for months resisted pleas that…