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Soldotna’s Kellie Arthur tries to hold off Homer’s Autumn Daigle in the final leg of the 3,200-meter relay Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Soldotna High School. Daigle would pass Arthur for the victory. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi sweeps borough track titles

The Soldotna girls and boys track teams repeated as champions Saturday at the Kenai Peninsula Borough track and field meet at Soldotna High School. The… Continue reading

Soldotna’s Kellie Arthur tries to hold off Homer’s Autumn Daigle in the final leg of the 3,200-meter relay Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Soldotna High School. Daigle would pass Arthur for the victory. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
In this May 7, 2018 photo, Mount Rainier is seen at dusk and framed by the Murray Morgan Bridge in downtown Tacoma, Wash. The eruption of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has geologic experts along the West Coast warily eyeing the volcanic peaks in Washington, Oregon and California, including Rainier, that are part of the Pacific Ocean’s ring of fire. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Hawaii volcano raises concerns of eruptions along West Coast

SPOKANE, Wash. — The eruption of a Hawaii volcano in the Pacific “Ring of Fire” has experts warily eyeing volcanic peaks on America’s West Coast… Continue reading

In this May 7, 2018 photo, Mount Rainier is seen at dusk and framed by the Murray Morgan Bridge in downtown Tacoma, Wash. The eruption of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has geologic experts along the West Coast warily eyeing the volcanic peaks in Washington, Oregon and California, including Rainier, that are part of the Pacific Ocean’s ring of fire. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

‘All the Money’ doesn’t live up to hype

“All the Money in the World” TriStar Pictures 2 hours, 12 minutes During the last Awards Season, Ridley Scott’s “All the Money in the World”… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions n KDLL public radio presents Adventure Talks: Hart of the Mountains. Join Alaska mountaineer Dave Hart for a presentation about climbing Redoubt,… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: Mother

Mother By Bonnie Marie Playle, Soldotna Mother, that woman who has unending hope, for her children, like none other. The unseen soul; how I love… Continue reading

4-H members test their knowledge of horses during State Contest.

No horsing around at 4-H State Equine contest

Raising horses in Alaska is a lot of hard work, and competing in the 4-H State Horse Contest calls for a lot of hard studying.… Continue reading

4-H members test their knowledge of horses during State Contest.
KRSA Trout pond gave kids a chance to bring home supper.

Play time! KPAR hosts 33 Peninsula Sport, Rec and Trade Show

About eight years ago when the organizers of the annual Sport, Rec and Trade Show were leaving the area, the Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors… Continue reading

KRSA Trout pond gave kids a chance to bring home supper.

Op-ed: The exhaustion factor

The “wall of protection” conservative media has erected around President Trump may be crumbling. Fox News Channel, whose opinion programs — especially Sean Hannity’s —… Continue reading

What others say: NFL should show commitment to respectful workplace

Two former National Football League cheerleaders who have filed discrimination complaints against the league have offered to settle their claims. They don’t want a lot… Continue reading

What others say: Those behind 2nd amendment efforts right to feel targeted

A trio of Redmond residents would like to give voters a chance to establish a sanctuary county for firearm possession. To that end, the three… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: You know you’re an Alaskan woman …

Co-authored by daughters, Gail and Susan Brainstorming one day, 20 years ago, Gail and Susan came up with a list of things they had learned… Continue reading

Op-ed: Turnout is fair game

It’s not something he does very often, but this time President Donald Trump was telling the truth when, in his rambles before the National Rifle… Continue reading

Voices of Alaska: Decision-makers have failed Alaskans

When I travel around the state — from Fairbanks to Ketchikan and all places in between — I hear constantly from Alaskans who are tired… Continue reading

Op-ed: Tell the truth about Stormy Daniels

Rudy Giuliani’s account of Donald Trump’s role in the payment to Stormy Daniels has collapsed into near-incoherence. In his latest interviews, the newly minted Trump… Continue reading

What others say: Tiny houses and big decisions

After years of temporary waivers, Portland City Council voted recently to permanently nix fees that homeowners had faced if they built a “tiny home” or… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Remember your mother’s advice

The Bible gives this advice to children: “Obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.” (Proverbs 6:20 NLT). Mothers give more than instruction;… Continue reading

Letter: Backlog shows disregard for Alaska’s women

Backlog shows disregard for Alaska’s women Governor Walker has announced that a retired State Trooper has been hired to help clear rape kit backlog. Allowing… Continue reading

Editorial: Time to share the road

A heads up to Kenai Peninsula motorists: While it’s been a chilly spring, the street sweepers have been doing their job, which means it is… Continue reading

Voices of Alaska: Stand for Salmon a misguided ballot measure

The Alaska Chamber has long been an outspoken voice for pro-business policies that grow our economy and create economic opportunities for Alaskans. For several years,… Continue reading

A Common Raven watches from a safe perch and seems to be apprising friends of what I am doing. (Photo by Todd Eskelin/Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Underestimate a raven? Nevermore!

I recently had an opportunity to make a quick dash up the Alcan. It has been 25 years since I last drove it and I… Continue reading

A Common Raven watches from a safe perch and seems to be apprising friends of what I am doing. (Photo by Todd Eskelin/Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)