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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Is it spring yet?

This winter has been a long one. Everyone mentions that, no matter their age or longevity in the state. The past two years spoiled us… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … May 6 from 10 a.m-3 p.m., is ReGroup’s next Electronics Recycling Event at the Central Peninsula Landfill. Recycling saves resources, reduces… Continue reading

Op-ed: The congressmen and the counselor

Tony Hall served in Congress for nearly 24 years, representing Ohio’s 3rd District. The Democrat left in 2002 to serve as the U.S. ambassador to… Continue reading

Op-ed: America’s pastimes

What a relief: President Donald Trump will not be throwing out the first pitch for the Washington Nationals’ opening-day ballgame. I should say what a… Continue reading

Helping the environment need not be a political statement

Earth Day is coming up April 22, and while its observance comes with mixed feelings for many Alaskans, there are plenty of ways we can… Continue reading

In this March 17, 2017 photo, Brannon Finney, from left, Kelsey Kubik and Bettina Nichols stand on the deck of the fishing tender Kamilar in the morning at Eliason Harbor in Sitka, Alaska. On a door of the F/V Kamilar is a sticker with pink script: Girls fish too. Vessel owner Finney is captaining the tender for the Sitka sac roe herring fishery with her all-female crew, something that&

Fishery support vessel has all-female crew

SITKA (AP) — On a door of the F/V Kamilar is a sticker with pink script: “Girls fish too.” And in the case of this… Continue reading

In this March 17, 2017 photo, Brannon Finney, from left, Kelsey Kubik and Bettina Nichols stand on the deck of the fishing tender Kamilar in the morning at Eliason Harbor in Sitka, Alaska. On a door of the F/V Kamilar is a sticker with pink script: Girls fish too. Vessel owner Finney is captaining the tender for the Sitka sac roe herring fishery with her all-female crew, something that&

Education bill to be amended following testimony

A section of Senate Bill 96 calling for the consolidation of schools at less than 80 percent capacity that are located within 25-miles of each… Continue reading

Friday: Fox teams up in 12th-place relay team at SuperTour

The home state team was toppled Friday in the U.S. SuperTour Finals mixed-gender relays at the Birch Hill ski area in Fairbanks. The Alaska Pacific… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets n Triumvirate Theatre’s 12th annual dinner theater and auction is Friday and Saturday, from 6-9 p.m. at Mykel’s Restaurant in Soldotna. This year’s… Continue reading

In this image released by Columbia Pictures, Ryan Reynolds, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal appear in a scene from, “Life.” (Columbia Pictures-Sony via AP)

Reeling it in: It’s not ‘Alien,’ but ‘Life’ is pretty good

“Life” Columbia Pictures 1 hour, 44 minutes I’ve gotten into several arguments lately with my cinephile friends about the value of originality. On the one… Continue reading

In this image released by Columbia Pictures, Ryan Reynolds, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal appear in a scene from, “Life.” (Columbia Pictures-Sony via AP)

An Outdoor View: Fishing tips

Fishing is a lot like life. Consider these tips: Learn some skills — Just as learning to communicate well with others is key to attaining… Continue reading

River otters are uncommon but well distributed on the Kenai Peninsula. (Photo courtesy Ted Bailey)

Refuge Notebook: River otters always a pleasure to observe in the wild

My first experience with river otters began in the mid-1960s as an “older” — just out of the military — university student. I was approved… Continue reading

River otters are uncommon but well distributed on the Kenai Peninsula. (Photo courtesy Ted Bailey)
The Soldotna Regional Sports Complex figure skating team presents “Can’t Stop the Dancing,” on Sunday, April 2 at the sports complex with two performances at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The annual event features routines by local skaters of all ages. (Photo courtesy Madelyn McEwen)

Ice skating meets dancing at local performance

The Soldotna Regional Sports Complex figure skating team will be dancing their way across the ice Sunday at an annual show. The show, “Can’t Stop… Continue reading

The Soldotna Regional Sports Complex figure skating team presents “Can’t Stop the Dancing,” on Sunday, April 2 at the sports complex with two performances at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The annual event features routines by local skaters of all ages. (Photo courtesy Madelyn McEwen)

Support right to cultivate, sell marijuana

Last week a couple came into my store. They were both over 50 years old, quiet and seemed a little timid. I handed them our… Continue reading

Still a need to ‘choose respect’

In what has become an annual event, the Choose Respect March took place Thursday afternoon in Kenai. Despite chilly temperatures and blustery winds, dozens of… Continue reading

Voices of Alaska: What’s obvious to Alaskans continues to bewilder legislators

Decisions regarding the size and funding of government impact all Alaskans so it’s important to have current, comprehensive information to help make wise choices. Each… Continue reading

Ice Dogs start weekend with win over Brown Bears

In what may be their final weekend of play ever, the Kenai River Brown Bears opened a three-game road series Thursday night against the Fairbanks… Continue reading

Bethel protests 2 more liquor store applications

BETHEL (AP) — Two more businesses in Bethel will not yet have the opportunity to open up liquor stores after city officials protested their applications.… Continue reading

Ketchikan’s welcome arch set to return by cruise season

KETCHIKAN (AP) — A sign welcoming visitors to Ketchikan that was taken down after a suspected drunken driver slammed into one of the poles supporting… Continue reading

Fox makes SuperTour sprint semis

Soldotna skier Sadie Fox fell just shy of a finals berth in Wednesday’s junior division freestyle sprint race at the U.S. SuperTour Finals at Birch… Continue reading