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What others say: Congress passes buck on war acts

Back in April, President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. missile strike on a Syrian military airfield, punishing the…

This Sept. 17, 2017 photo shows bratwurst sausages being grilled before simmering in beer in Houston. This dish is from a recipe by Elizabeth Karmel. (Elizabeth Karmel via AP)

Life

Don’t toss that old beer: Make some delicious bratwurst

When I first moved to Chicago from North Carolina, I was amazed at the variety of sausages. There…

This Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 photo shows Kung Pao cod in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d’Arabian. (AP Photo/Melissa d’Arabian)

Life

Scratch the itch of Asian takeout craving with Kung Pao Cod

Eating healthy doesn’t mean there isn’t room for occasional treats like Chinese takeout or a drive-thru for our…

This Sept. 25 photo shows pumpkin coconut squares in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)

Life

Pumpkin Coconut Squares are scrumptious treat for Halloween

Here’s a scrumptious treat for Halloween. It happens to be too delicate to give away to the trick-or-treaters,…

This Sept. 15 photo provided by The Culinary Institute of America shows pumpkin bread French toast in Hyde Park, N.Y. This dish is from a recipe by the CIA. (Phil Mansfield/The Culinary Institute of America via AP)

Life

Face it, you need some pumpkin to really ring in the season

There are some major misconceptions about brunch, like that it’s just an excuse for people to drink mimosas…

Sports

Nikiski, SoHi volleyball set to clash

The Nikiski and Soldotna volleyball teams play at different classes and in different conferences, but nevertheless the Bulldogs…

Sports

Ostrander wins Boise State Athlete of Week

Soldotna runner and 2015 Kenai Central graduate Allie Ostrander was voted Boise State Athlete of the Week by…

Soldotna starts adopting sign code changes

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Soldotna starts adopting sign code changes

Soldotna has adopted a new policy for temporary signage promoting community events in rights-of-way throughout the city. Since…

Sports

Results posted for Seward swimming invitational

The Seward Invitational was held Saturday in Seward. Team results are not yet available, but individual results follow:…

Man dies after being shot by Seward police officer

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Man dies after being shot by Seward police officer

A man has died after being shot by a Seward police officer during a confrontation Sunday. A Seward…

Opinion

Op-ed: Unnecessary roughness

If you like professional sports, a major reason — perhaps THE reason — you attend games, or watch…

Opinion

Editorial: On Tuesday, vote with your head

Newspapers, including this one, have traditionally endorsed candidates ahead of elections. Newspaper staff tend to pay close attention…

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Veteran calls for boycott of NFL

Veteran calls for boycott of NFL All veterans unite. I for one have had all I can stand…

Letters to the Editor

Letter: What does the flag mean?

What does the flag mean? We all view the flag differently. We see it and understand its meaning…

Opinion

Op-ed: The GOP identity crisis

The Republican Party can’t pass Obamacare repeal, but it can nominate Roy Moore. This is the state of…

Opinion

School Board District 7 candidate shares views

1. If elected, what issues do you feel require the board’s immediate attention? Debbie Cary, District 7: If…

Opinion

School Board District 7-Central: Cary: Children are our most valuable resource

My daughter is a Senior this year and when she started school in Ninilchik she was so excited.…

Opinion

Letter: Reader likes Pierce for mayor

Reader likes Pierce for mayor My household will be voting for Charlie Pierce for KPB Mayor on Oct.…

News

Murkowski: Republican Party seems fractured

KETCHIKAN — Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska weighed in on the current state of the Republican…

In this Sept. 20, 2017 photo, Donald and Cathy Raunig pose during a visit to Kodiak, Alaska. For Donald Raunig, each visit to Kodiak takes him back in time. Unlike most cruise ship visitors, Raunig is already very familiar with Kodiak. In the early 1960s, Raunig was stationed at the U.S. Naval Operating Base on what is currently U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak.(JoAnn Snoderly/Kodiak Daily Mirror via AP)

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Man who flew recon day of tsunami returns to Kodiak

KODIAK — For Donald Raunig, each visit to Kodiak takes him back in time. Unlike most cruise ship…