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Seward man arrested for firing shots at neighbors while intoxicated

Seward man arrested for firing shots at neighbors while intoxicated A Seward man has been arrested after firing…

In this December 2016 photo, marijuana plants grow under heat lamps at marijuana cultivation facility Croy’s Enterprises near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

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Soldotna works on marijuana regulations

The cannabis industry is coming to the city of Soldotna, but first, the rules and regulations need to…

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What others say: Alaska rises and falls with its resources

Alaska’s economy is based on natural resource development, whether it’s oil, natural gas, fishing, mining or timber. Even…

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Op-ed: Better late than never: Really?

The English poet of the Middle Ages, Geoffrey Chaucer, is generally credited with coining the phrase that has…

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Thanks to all for Harvest Auction

Thanks to all for Harvest Auction Kenai Fine Art Center wishes to thank all the artists, vendors and…

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What others say: Untruths circulate about estate tax

As he raised estate tax rates to fund work programs during the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt said,…

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Op-ed: Season’s retreatings

Still another Thanksgiving has passed, and I have done what I always do: nothing. I didn’t overeat, and…

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What others say: Lower health costs could be a SNAP

For years, we’ve been hearing public health officials make this argument: If you want to lower health care…

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Pioneer Potluck: Getting ready for Christmas

On the farm 14 miles east of Fort Collins, Colorado 1937-1955 We woke up on the Monday after…

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Soldotna starts search for new city manager

The city of Soldotna is hiring a new city manager. The job opening, which was posted to the…

Owner Jeanie Carter of the Curiosity Shop poses among her merchandise on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. Like many small business owners in Kenai and Soldotna, Carter said the Thanksgiving weekend drew a lot of customers to her store, which offers gifts with local history that aren’t available in larger chain stores. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

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Gift-seekers visit local businesses on Thanksgiving weekend

A very chilly Black Friday found crowds peering into handmade pottery mugs, flipping through racks of hand-sewn scarves…

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Here’s the Thing: Revel in the season

This is the time of year when my body type is Santa Claus. It’s very jolly and unforgiving…

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Op-ed: Can Trump-haters be thankful for him?

Any other Republican president but Donald Trump might expect to get at least some credit for the mostly…

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Editorial: For change to happen, conversation needs to continue

After the Legislature adjourned its special session last Tuesday, the Legislative Council decided to form a working group…

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Op-ed: The human turkeys

This Thanksgiving, better known as Black Friday Eve, we have revised the tradition a bit: We are serving…

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What others say: Speaking for the trees?

Imagine trying to widen a highway and coming up against a protracted lawsuit. The plaintiff is a tree,…

Soup-er holiday

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Soup-er holiday

Matt Conner takes his pick of soups at the Sterling Elementary School’s annual family day on Wednesday, before…

A visit from St. Nicholas

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A visit from St. Nicholas

’Twas the day before last when all through Kenai People were clamoring to meet one jolly guy. His…

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Mental Health Trust to continue exploration at Icy Cape

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is preparing for another season of exploration for heavy minerals…

In this Nov. 13, 2017, photo, Cliff Cook stands next to his pick-up truck in downtown Eagle River, Alaska. Cook, who started the Eagle River Community Patrol in early November, 2017, said the patrol is needed due to a recent increase in crime in the area. (Matt Tunseth/Chugiak-Eagle River Star via AP)

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Eagle River man starts community patrol

EAGLE RIVER — On his own time and his own dime, an Eagle River man has recently started…