News
Former Coast Guard chief tapped as Arctic diplomat
WASHINGTON — A retired Coast Guard admiral was named Wednesday as the first U.S. special representative for Arctic…
News
Kodiak museum prepares for archaeological dig
KODIAK (AP) — The Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak is preparing for its 17th annual community archaeology dig, where…
News
Dipnetters talk favorite ways to prepare salmon
Salmon recipes range from hours-long preparation time to simple standbys with only a couple ingredients that at-home chefs…
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Searching for solutions to K-Beach flooding
I have been a member of this community for 34 years. My wife and I raised our kids…
Opinion
Rich Lowry: Union drama at the Met
The fat lady will sing — but only in strict keeping with the work rules set out by…
Opinion
What others say: Can Brazil repeat success with Olympics?
Against daunting odds — the slow pace of construction, demonstrations by displaced slum dwellers, long distances, impenetrable traffic…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
Events and Exhibits ■ For the month of July, the Kenai Fine Art Center will host an exhibit…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling It In: New ‘Planet of the Apes’ film impresses
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” Twentieth Century Fox 2 hours, 10 minutes One of the…
Letters to the Editor
Festival a wonderful way to celebrate Kenai River
Before we get too far from it, let’s take a moment to recognize what an amazing gift the…
Letters to the Editor
Caring treatment makes hospital stay tolerable
My hubby, Thomas (Jim) Schneider, recently spent 10 days in Central Peninsula Hospital. The four young men who…
Sports
Kenai Golf Report: Busy summer means lots of results to report
The Kenai Golf Course, the only 18-hole golf course on the Kenai Peninsula, continues to improve dramatically with…
News
Demo of vacant portion of Nikiski Rec. Center under reconsideration
The Kenai Peninsula Borough administration is re-evaluating a plan to demolish the vacant, northern most portion of the…
News
Beaver Loop culvert nearing completion
Kenai Watershed Forum officials said Beaver Loop Road is expected to be open to two-lane traffic July 26,…
News
Man wounded by Troopers on Sterling Highway
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say one of their officers has seriously wounded a man accused of…
News
Official sees tie between gas project, referendum
JUNEAU — The decision Alaska voters make on an oil-tax referendum next month could have implications for a…
News
CIFF to argue state costs in fisheries lawsuit
The Cook Inlet Fisherman’s Fund will not have to repay the state Department of Law for costs associated…
Letters to the Editor
Senator putting Alaskans first
Apparently there is considerable confusion over who authored a July 7 letter to the editor. I too was…
Opinion
Bob Franken: Open-government charade
How is it that in and around politics, we manage to trivialize nearly every crisis and at the…
Opinion
What others say: Please, clean up your garbage
Please pick your garbage up after you let the bears pick through it. If you don’t, then someone…