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Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Catherine Carmody adjusts a graduation gown on her son Gavin Carmody who took it from his graduating senior brother Gage Carmoday Monday May 20, 2014 during the Nikiski Middle-High School graduation in Nikiski, Alaska.

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Nikiski grads overcome adversity

There was perhaps no better visual metaphor of Nikiski High School’s 37 graduates than the cluster of toy…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Several dozen smaller fires flared up along the north shore of Tustumena Lake Friday May 23, 2014 as fire crews worked to contain the nearly 70,000 acre Funny River Horse Trail wildfire on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

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‘Knocking at our back door’: Fire edges closer to communities

It’s dry in Funny River. The dust from the traffic — gawkers and homeowners alike — flies up…

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Zoya Elder Hanson hugs her friend after the graduation ceremony, Wednesday, May 21, at Kenai Central High School.

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Kenai Central graduates ready to explore

For graduating Kenai Central High School seniors, it is finally time to release the expeditionary within themselves. Shannon…

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Cook Inlet region to receive $11.1 million in fisheries disaster aid

The National Marine Fisheries Service and other entities have reached a decision on a regional split of the…

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Skyview grad O’Guinn captures 3rd in 1,500 at Division II meet

Ivy O’Guinn, a graduate of Skyview High School, finished third in the 1,500 meters Saturday at the 2014…

Kenai's Chris Hamilton and Colony's Ben Sande battle for possession during the second half of Colony's 3-2 overtime win over the Kardinals in the Northern Lights Conference Championships semifinals May 23 at Wasilla High School.

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Friday NLC: Kenai, SoHi to meet in girls title game

WASILLA — After playing in a tight match against Wasilla, a 1-0 win over the Warriors, late in…

Opinion

Cal Thomas: The VA, the NHS and choice

PORTSTEWART, Northern Ireland — President Obama Wednesday replayed a familiar scenario when dealing with scandal, in this case…

Opinion

Yards and roads: Keep them both clear

Much like seeing a train wreck, a 10-car pile-up or your favorite football team lose by 50 points…

Life

Fitting it all in

There are two types of people in this world. There are those who, when a door, drawer or…

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Community news and notes

Russell and Crystal Wilson of Kenai announce the birth of their son, James Russell (Ighsakuun) Wilson, at 10:30…

Life

Learning for Life: Pressure canner dial guage testing

If you preserve food at home and use a pressure canner with a dial gauge, it is important…

Life

Health tip: Eat fruit daily

Fruit offers a great source of antioxidants, which may help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and macular…

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Palmer softball edges Soldotna

The Palmer softball team pushed a run across in the top of the seventh inning to top host…

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Wasilla, Colony boys to play for title; Kenai, Homer to play for 3rd

PALMER — The Colony Knights have their sights set on winning the team’s 11th region title in program…

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Kenai, SoHi girls to meet for NLC title

WASILLA — After playing in a tight match against Wasilla, a 1-0 win over the Warriors, late in…

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Sterling Highway miles 103-105 evacuation order lifted

Update at 2:17 a.m. Sunday An emergency evacuation order was issued and then lifted in a two-hour period…

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Kasilof residents concerned with fire’s proximity

Frustrated with many questions about the now 67,000 acre wildfire burning in their backyards, Kasilof and Funny River…

First Kenai River Cleanup yields tons of trash

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First Kenai River Cleanup yields tons of trash

The City of Soldotna teamed up with the Kenai River Professional Guide Assoc. (KRPGA) and the Soldotna Chamber…

Kenai Catering re-models & reopens historic meeting place

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Kenai Catering re-models & reopens historic meeting place

In a place where Alaskan legends like Jay Hammond and Hugh Malone first discussed creating Alaska’s permanent fund…

Meals on Wheels means "No Senior goes hungry!"

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Meals on Wheels means “No Senior goes hungry!”

Caring for elders of a community is a tradition in Alaska that goes back thousands of years in…