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Low-wage jobs unexpectedly a way of life for many
WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, many Americans followed a simple career path: Land an entry-level job. Accept a…
Opinion
Dumbing down the SAT
It turns out that SAT words were too abstruse. The College Board is updating its iconic test yet…
Letters to the Editor
Kudos to BOF for effort to make changes
Members of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Fish and Wildlife Commission and key borough staff were honored at the March…
News
Soldotna seamstress creates tunic for Iditarod musher
Editor’s Note: This story has been edited to correct the number of tunics Evins designed for the T-200…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: ‘300: Rise of an Empire’
1hr 42min Rated R Warner Bros. Pictures Action/Adventure/Drama It seems like sort of an odd choice…
Arts & Entertainment
Salmonstocker early bird passes on sale
Salmonstocker Early Bird passes are now available for Salmonstock, the fourth annual art-centric union of salmon loving Alaskans.…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s happening
What’s happening • The Corner Cafe in the Blazy Mall in Soldotna will be showing a colorful collection…
Letters to the Editor
Volunteers, community make things happen
Two weeks ago, for three intensely busy and fun days, my twenty-four hard-working, cooperative, creative fifth graders mixed,…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for health fair support
On behalf of the board of directors, staff and volunteers at Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska, we…
News
Disaster funds split unresolved
Alaska is set to receive $20.8 million for the 2012 salmon fisheries disasters, but how the money will…
News
Man released on bail after alleged sexual assault
Editor’s note: This story has been edited to correct town where the accused resides. A Palmer man…
Letters to the Editor
Car gas costs too much
Having made a trip to Anchorage this past week, I feel extremely discrimated by the distributers of our…
Opinion
McConnell armed, not dangerous
I’m sorry, people, but I just can’t ignore the sight of Mitch McConnell walking onto the stage at…
Opinion
What others say: Judicial selection for Alaska
Alaskans should participate in the judicial selection process. Not enough do. That is a concern. The process is largely…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About reminiscing… Grandma Cogswell, quilting, cooking, and candy making
Growing up on a farm Northern colorado 1937-1955 I owe my interest in cooking and sewing clothes to…
Life
Shortbread for St. Patrick’s Day
If you’re looking for a dessert to serve on St. Patrick’s Day, a day that honors the patron…
Letters to the Editor
Fish board actions do little to conserve kings
Mark Hamilton, president of the Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA) recently opined that the Board of Fish (BOF)…
News
Dallas Seavey wins the Iditarod
NOME, Alaska (AP) — Dallas Seavey ran a blistering pace to rally from third place and win his…
News
Photo: Snow blowing
Blowing snow obscures Marathon Road Monday March 10, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
News
Photo: Slip and slide
Kory Duperron, 11, laughs with Rocky Sherbahn, 10, after the two slipped on the same patch of ice…