Life
Illinois author, Marilyn Alice Tuckman, loves pumpkins
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (AP) — The great artificial pumpkin-flavoring assault on our taste buds every fall can’t…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About learning to live off the Alaskan land
Moose, Fish And Spruce Hens. Daniels Lake, North Nikiski, Alaska 1968-69 In the late 1960’s we lived…
Life
Holiday cookie plan: Freeze now, bake later
It’s impossible to miss that the holidays are coming. From Halloween costumes and pumpkins for making pies, to…
News
Morning fire destroys Soldotna home
Two people were injured and a trailer destroyed Tuesday when a fire broke out on Cardinal Street in…
Letters to the Editor
Tsalteshi Trails celebrates an exciting year
What a year for the Tsalteshi Trails Association! Despite an uncharacteristically mild winter and a forest fire-filled spring,…
News
Alaska National Guard officers fired, rehired
ANCHORAGE (AP) — The acting commander of the Alaska National Guard fired two high-ranking officers last week but…
News
Man with history of domestic violence arrested, charged with assaulting woman
A man with a history of domestic violence charges and assault convictions has again been arrested for allegedly…
News
Shooting for a cure
Thirty participants armed with shotguns and another 30 spectators gathered at the Snowshoe Gun Club in Kenai with…
News
Keynote speakers come together for AFN ‘Rise as One’ theme
A horrific crime brought Miriam Aarons and Mao Tosi together. On Oct. 23, the pair of community organizers…
Opinion
Cal Thomas: Americans can handle the truth
The Ebola virus is not a threat, but ISIS is. That’s what some of our leaders tell us.…
Letters to the Editor
Inspiring to see youth stand up for their rights
The good news is that teachers and students are standing up and speaking out in favor of educational…
Opinion
What others say: Governor’s denial of information request thwarts public’s right to know
Problems with harassment, sexual assault, fraud and other issues within the Alaska National Guard are serious business. The…
Letters to the Editor
Navarre represents young and old
Please vote for Mike Navarre as he has a proven track record for young and old (like me).…
Letters to the Editor
Community support makes homecoming special
On behalf of Soldotna High School and Soldotna Prep, we would like to thank the community for its…
Letters to the Editor
Youth hoops camp a blast
Twenty-one children participated in Sterling Community Center’s K-6 Youth Basketball Camp in September. This camp was made possible…
News
More Hometown Heroes complete U.S. Marine boot camp
Two more U.S. Marine Hometown Heroes recently completed their basic training and have proudly entered service to the…
News
Installation Services LLC does it all for Stoves, Chimneys & Fireplaces
Whether you want a new stove or fireplace to cozy up to this fall or need your chimney…
Education
Understanding others you might dislike
In the animated TV show Young Justice, a character named Bart Allen is introduced. At first, he seems…