News
Former Nikiski teacher pleads not-guilty in rape case
With a courtroom audience that included representatives from the school district, board of education and family of the…
News
Gara to file legislation against attack ads
There were two surprises in the state’s general election guide this year: a missing profile for Independent candidate…
News
North Peninsula Recreation wins two state awards
The sounds of children laughing and playing at the Nikiski Community Playground are music to Rachel Parra’s ears.…
News
Walker fills four more positions
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska’s incoming attorney general vows his first order of business will be reviewing both the…
Letters to the Editor
King research needs to focus on ocean issues
Is anyone wondering what the State of Alaska is spending that $30 million dollars on that our legislature…
Opinion
Bob Franken: The no Thanksgiving
As even-handed as I try to be, it is time to be fair and balanced about Thanksgiving, meaning…
Opinion
What others say: Governor-elect off to a good start
Gov.-elect Bill Walker won’t be sworn in until Dec. 1, but he and Lt. Gov.-elect Byron Mallott are…
Life
Save those leftovers for turkey pie and hearty soup
If you find yourself with a surplus of turkey after Thanksgiving, that’s a good thing. You can put…
Life
Lean, filling beans help you behave during holiday parties
Parties can be tricky territory for the healthy eater. If you host, you want to serve guests something…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About getting ready for Thanksgiving
1940’s and 1950’s on a farm north of Fort Collins, Colorado The hustle-bustle of getting ready for the…
Letters to the Editor
Ship of State beginning to move in right direction
At last, the sails of the Ship of State are beginning to fill, and billow, in the right…
Letters to the Editor
Creationism should be part of curriculum
In today’s public schools, children are daily being taught that the theory of evolution is fact when in…
Sports
Taylor Ostrander takes 64th at Division III nationals
Kenai Central graduate Taylor Ostrander finished 64th at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships in Mason, Ohio,…
News
Former Nikiski teacher faces several new charges in sexual abuse case
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Jeremy Anderson is accused of sexual abuse of…
News
Advisory board gives communities the chance to weigh in on Alaska LNG
After months of meetings, a municipal board formed to give Gov. Sean Parnell input on the proposed Alaska…
News
Advisory Board Q&A
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre, one of 12 members of the Municipal Advisory Gas Project Review Board,…
News
Judge invalidates part of school funding mechanism
ANCHORAGE — A superior court judge has invalidated the state of Alaska’s requirement that local school districts help…
News
New Sterling restaurant owner aspires to elevate dining experience
Sterling residents have another year-round dining option in town and the new owner has juicy plans to attract…
Life
Business news
Chamber set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant. A presentation…