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Poem: The Soundless Invaders

The Soundless Invaders By Dee Rusin, Kenai A fragile flake Came floating down It was alone As it…

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Christmas in the park

At 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will present “Christmas in the Park” at…

This image released by DreamWorks Animation shows, from left, Kowalski, voiced by Chris Miller, Skipper voiced by Tom McGrath, Rico, voiced by Conrad Vernon and Private voiced by Christpher Knights in a scene from, "The Penguins of Madagascar." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

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Reeling it in: ‘Penguins’ packed with family fun

“Penguins of Madagascar” DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 32 minutes There’re a couple of new kids movies coming out…

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What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Triumvirate Theatre presents a free community performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 4 p.m.…

Opinion

Rich Lowry: The Ferguson charade

The White House response to Ferguson wouldn’t be complete without a meeting with Al Sharpton, the infamous agitator…

Opinion

What others say: Much to learn from 1998 rape case

Assuming she’s willing to participate, and it sounds as if she is, Brenda Tracy could become a memorable…

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KPBSD board members quizz Chenault over next session

Kenai Peninsula Board of Education members sat down with Rep. Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, to ask him about the…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Ryan Buchanan, 7, gets a tow from Soldotna Parks and Recreation employee Trevor Baldwin during a power hockey class on Tuesday Dec. 2, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. Buchanan was the only student who attended the class and got a private lesson for the evening.

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Photo: Giddyup

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Man indicted for burglary of Nikiski home

An Anchorage man was indicted Monday on 10 charges of alleged theft and burglary of a Nikiski home…

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Concerns raised about marijuana law

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Alaska Native municipal leaders are worried that a state law legalizing recreational use of marijuana…

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Another year of halibut quota cuts on the table

Pacific halibut fishermen could have a reduced catch next year if the International Pacific Halibut Commission opts to…

Opinion

Bob Franken: The United States of Amnesia

Remember the Occupy movement, with all the encampments across the nation, populated by citizens taking on the 1…

Opinion

What others say: It’s time to attack the attack ads

Alaska voters received enough negative political advertising in their mailboxes. They don’t need more from of the state…

Christmas Cookie Decorating 101

Life

Christmas Cookie Decorating 101

Recently, I shared my favorite recipe for rolled sugar cookies describing the ways in which I find them…

Life

Pioneer Potluck: About getting ready for the Christmas pageant

Cactus Hill Observatory District #101 1940 to 1950 Northern Colorado   The 4 days of Thanksgiving Holiday were…

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Changes on the horizon for school district healthcare plans

As structural changes to health care insurance delivery continue to roll out under the Affordable Health Care Act…

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Skyview grad earns patent for fish waste disposal system

Fishing has always been a favorite pastime of Alaskans, and now, thanks to a former Kenai Peninsula resident,…

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Pregnant woman involved in car crash

Snowy conditions attributed to a car crash on the Kenai Spur Highway Monday that sent a pregnant woman…

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion This culvert that drains retention water into the Cook Inlet (pictured Monday) is located on the 1.84-acre borough owned property at Mile 12.1 Kalifornsky Beach Road. The borough assembly postponed an ordinance that would have deeded the property to Paula and Timothy Keohane in exchange for 4.3-acres on Karluk Avenue to be used for drainage purposes.

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Borough postpones K-beach land swap to address flooding

Efforts to mitigate flooding in the Kalifornsky Beach area have been put on hold while the Kenai Peninsula…

Bill Walker, center, is sworn in as Alaska's new governor as Alaska Supreme Court Justice Daniel Winfree, left, administers the oath of office on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. Also pictured at right is Walker's wife, Donna. The Bible on which Walker took his oath has been in his family since the 1800s, according to his spokeswoman. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Walker takes office

JUNEAU — In his first speech after taking office, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said his administration would begin…