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Kenai Peninsula legislators review session
Four Kenai Peninsula legislators noted accomplishments on an education bill, natural gas pipeline project and reform on public…
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A trip of a lifetime: Area WWII veterans to visit Washington, D.C.
Nikiski resident Robert Harrison had always wanted to visit the National World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.,…
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Watchdog reviews EPA handling of Alaska mine study
JUNEAU — A watchdog plans to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s handling of a report on the…
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Assembly approves money for school projects
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly appropriated funds for various school-related projects at its Tuesday meeting in Soldotna. Three…
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Climate assessment warns of dire effects in Alaska
ANCHORAGE — Alaska has been referred to as ground zero for climate change because of its proximity to…
Opinion
Bob Franken: Swamp party
I live in Washington. That means I am required to write something about the White House Correspondents’ Association…
Opinion
What others say: Legislature did a B+ job
No session of the Alaska Legislature is perfect. This one came as close as any in years. While…
Life
For mothers and others this Mothers Day
So brilliant are the images on the pages of Pat’s Branning’s extraordinarily crafted “Magnolias, Porches & Sweet Tea:…
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May is Motorcyle Awareness Month
While motorcycles have been seen on local highways as early as February this year, May is officially Motorcycle…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About Mother’s Day
About 1991 or ‘92 North Nikiski, Alaska We built our house and had lived comfortably for four years…
Sports
Homer softball tops Kenai
Homer softball tops Kenai The Homer softball team broke through for its first victory of the season in…
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Ordinance proposes changes to assembly district lines
Some Kenai Peninsula Borough residents may find themselves in different assembly districts, if a proposed ordinance passes. Ordinance…
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Wildfire contained near Caribou Lake
A wildfire that grew to 12 acres near Caribou Lake over the weekend took the full resources of…
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Senate candidates weigh in on same-sex marriage
JUNEAU — In the lead-up to this year’s elections, The Associated Press plans to publish an occasional list…
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Fairbanks flight opens unmanned aircraft test site
A small and unassuming unmanned aircraft made a short flight Monday in Fairbanks that signified a big step…
Opinion
Cal Thomas: Where has all the money gone?
Most people, perhaps even the super-wealthy, who are usually accountable to auditors, want to know where their money…
Opinion
What others say: The killing of Alaska State Troopers in Tanana wounds us all
Anger and heartache. Those are the words that quickly come to mind upon hearing of the killing of…
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Historic day for HEA as they celebrate energy independence
A broad cross section of the community turned out Thursday, May 1st to celebrate HEA’s energy independence day…