Opinion
Op-ed: Trump’s accidental truth flirtation
Now that Donald Trump has decided to occasionally tell the truth, he might want to reconsider. It’s gotten…
Opinion
What others say: Vote on unions shows perils of leaving court seat vacant
In January, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a major labor case whose outcome could affect the lives…
Letters to the Editor
Taxes, not just cuts
I was asked, when I wrote my last article recommending a tax regime: did I intend to leave…
Education
Funding increase, spending reduction help school district budget
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has nearly $3 million more in funds than originally projected for the…
Government
Senate majority pauses retirement bill after new estimates
JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate majority announced Monday that legislation calling for increased local contributions to the public…
News
Kasilof River sees big personal use sockeye salmon harvest
JUNEAU — Fishermen harvested nearly 533,000 salmon in Cook Inlet personal-use fisheries last year and the Kasilof River…
News
Air Force to assign F-35 fighters to Alaska’s Eielson base
FAIRBANKS (AP) — Alaska’s Eielson Air Force Base will host two new squadrons of F-35 fighter jets, the…
Life
Business News
Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna.…
Opinion
Op-ed: Can’t we do better?
Occasionally I am asked if I ever considered running for political office. My response: “I did once, but…
Letters to the Editor
Make education funding a priority
How can the State of Alaska even squabble over funding education? Our children are not just numbers. Sometimes…
Opinion
What others say: Issues remain to be resolved on privacy, security
Two legitimate interests of society were at war with each other in the fight between Apple and the…
News
Making the case for a Plan4Alaska
Several hundred people interested in the future of Alaska and the current budget deficit gathered for a free…
News
Alaska’s Senior U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski spends the day in Kenai
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski spent the last Wednesday of March visiting the Kenai Peninsula, talking with youth and…
News
Yo! Taco brings Fresh & Tasty north of the border
Many Alaskans enjoy traveling south of the boarder during spring breakup to enjoy the warm, sandy beaches and…
News
Easter Bunny brings bounty to kids of the Peninsula
The Easter Bunny brought an abundance of fun activities to Soldotna on Easter Saturday. An egg hunt at…
Education
Fall semester priority registration kicks off
Kenai Peninsula College continually reminds students to stay on track to graduate in the shortest time possible, saving…
Education
Around the District
School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in…
Education
Students take animal dissection to the next step
CROSWELL, Mich. — Students all over the U.S. dissect animals as a kind of high school rite of…
Education
Students help port keep docks free of sea lions
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — The Port of Astoria is trying to keep its docks free of sea lions…