News
Waxing into winter
Today, more than ever during the long Alaskan nights, it’s important to put down the I-pad, TV remote…
Life
Woman killed in Soldotna crash identified
Troopers have identified the woman who died in a two-vehicle car crash Monday morning as 19-year-old Raquelle Reynolds…
News
1 dead in Sterling Highway collision
A head-on collision at Mile 90 of the Sterling Highway early Monday morning has resulted in one fatality.…
Sports
Skiing: Seward Invite, Saturday Besh Cup results
Kenai Central’s Addison Gibson and Homer graduate Andrew Lovett were the top performers for the Kenai Peninsula in…
Government
Bill to update Alaska Military Code of Justice advances
JUNEAU, Alaska — A bill to update Alaska’s Uniform Code of Military Justice is making progress through the…
Education
Free Application for Student Aid help offered
Current and prospective college students are reminded that financial aid is available to them regardless of income level,…
Education
Around the District
School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in…
Opinion
Op-ed: The battle for the soul of the right
At the moment, the Republican establishment is relevant to the presidential-nomination battle only as an epithet. Less than…
Opinion
What other say: Legislators must take permanent fund action this year to protect Alaska
As Legislators report to Juneau for the start of the 2016 session this week, it’s not hard to…
News
7.1 quake rattles region
Update, 8:30 p.m.: Homer Electric Association plans to restore power to the Lilac Lane area by Sunday night, according…
Sports
Weekend hoops roundup
The Nikiski boys continued their roll through the prep hoops season by defeating Homer 71-37 in a Southcentral…
Sports
Homer hockey splits with Bartlett
The Homer hockey team split a pair of contests with Bartlett over the weekend. Homer won 4-3 in…
News
Federal agency calls for research into Alaska seabird deaths
ANCHORAGE — A federal laboratory that assesses disease in wildlife is calling for more research into the deaths…
Government
Department of Law plans public integrity unit
JUNEAU — Attorney General Craig Richards plans to establish a public integrity unit as a way to help…
Opinion
Op-ed: Dollars for hostages
Every American should be glad that American hostages have been freed by the tyrannical Iranian regime and are…
Opinion
Op-ed: Donnie and Barracuda
Let’s hear it for Chuck and Sally Heath. And John McCain. And now Donald Trump. In 1964, Mr.…
Opinion
Marijuana regulations take shape
It’s been a little more than a year since Alaskans voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use, and…
Life
Here’s the thing: Just keep moving
January. I’m stuck in between how to make it feel less like a long Monday and that “new…
Life
Learning for Life: Seeding and growing transplants
The snow and ice are still here, but it is never to early to start planning for next…
Life
News and Notes
Ali Dusek of Soldotna has been named to the Dean’s Honor List for the fall semester of the…