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Op-ed: Modern duck and cover

The “duck and cover” drills in our nation’s schools from the 1950s and ’60s, captured in the rudimentary videos of that generation, are now quaint… Continue reading

Op-ed: The war that never ends

There is a war that has lasted longer than the one in Afghanistan. It is the so-called “war on poverty,” launched by President Lyndon Johnson… Continue reading

College invites public to open house

Kenai Peninsula College’s doors are always open, but on Friday they’ll be open a little wider. For the first time in, what Campus Recruiter Emily… Continue reading

Crawford takes Freezer Food title

Mike Crawford captured Wednesday night’s Freezer Food Series race No. 10 to propel him to the overall series title. Crawford completed the three-mile “micro-triathlon” course… Continue reading

Nikiski girls win Grace tourney

The Nikiski girls won the Grace Hardwood Classic in Anchorage on Saturday by defeating Sitka 61-57. The Bulldogs had a 17-15 lead after a quarter,… Continue reading

Letter: Donations help cancer patients on peninsula

Donations help cancer patients on peninsula Central Peninsula Health Foundation would like to thank Soldotna Fred Meyer customers and associates for donating $2,914.19 in support… Continue reading

Letter: Incorporation in Nikiski’s best interest

Incorporation in Nikiski’s best interest Which way? This route or that route? My parcel or yours? Nikiski’s voice needs to be heard. Nikiski must demand… Continue reading

Letter: Get your fair face on

Get your fair face on Kenai Peninsula Fair has been a community hub for individuals and organizations of the lower Kenai Peninsula for over 65… Continue reading

What others say: Allen Moore wins, keeping the mushing crown in Two Rivers

The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is a tough endeavor. Winning it is something generally only the best can do: the best mushers and… Continue reading

LeTourneau tree crushers were used in the 1970s to create browse for moose on the Kenai National Moose Range. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: How resource management has evolved on Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

People (including my mother) often confuse National Wildlife Refuges with National Parks, thinking they serve similar purposes. But parks are about people and refuges are… Continue reading

LeTourneau tree crushers were used in the 1970s to create browse for moose on the Kenai National Moose Range. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Region III ski preview: SoHi boys, Danielson look to defend titles

The Kenai Central High School Nordic ski team will host the Region III meet Friday and Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails. Friday will be a five-kilometer… Continue reading

Kindred signs letter to play college soccer

Soldotna senior Maddie Kindred became the latest Soldotna athlete to sign a letter of intent to play collegiate sports Wednesday when she signed with Northern… Continue reading

Walker pick for Senate seat withdraws

JUNEAU — A man nominated by Gov. Bill Walker to fill an open Alaska Senate seat withdrew from consideration Thursday, less than a day after… Continue reading

Soldotna OKs relaxed pot regulations

With a tie-breaking vote, Soldotna Mayor Nels Anderson gave retail marijuana businesses some wiggle room to set up shop in the small city. The contention… Continue reading

Out of the Office: A moveable feast

Out of the Office: A moveable feast

A meal of the senses isn’t complete without the sweetness, the simple happiness, of dessert. We used to spend our Valentine’s Days reaching fierce speeds… Continue reading

Out of the Office: A moveable feast
This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Sally Hawkins, left, and Doug Jones in a scene from the film “The Shape of Water.” Guillermo del Toro’s Cold War fantasy romance is a contender for the Oscar for best picture. (Kerry Hayes/Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘The Shape of Water’ strange and beautiful

“The Shape of Water” Fox Searchlight Pictures 2 hours, 3 minutes This week marks the second of the major Oscar nominees I’ve seen in as… Continue reading

This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Sally Hawkins, left, and Doug Jones in a scene from the film “The Shape of Water.” Guillermo del Toro’s Cold War fantasy romance is a contender for the Oscar for best picture. (Kerry Hayes/Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP)

Op-ed: No, #MeToo isn’t going to chase Trump from office

Kirsten Gillibrand, dubbed the #MeToo senator by “60 Minutes,” wants President Donald Trump’s scalp. “I think he should resign,” she told the TV program, “and… Continue reading

Catching the perfect picture

Catching the perfect picture

Rods, reels and gear are the usual checklist, but in order to turn the memories of a day fishing into keepsakes, it’s important to remember… Continue reading

Catching the perfect picture
ABOVE: Dave Emery’s “Medium Dragonfly” is on display in the Kenai Visitor’s Center in Kenai as part of the Metal Masters winter exhibit. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion) TOP: Scott Hamann’s piece “Raven Moon” depicts a copper raven on an illuminated moon. The piece is hanging in the Kenai Visitor’s Center in Kenai as part of the Metal Masters winter exhibit. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Metal Masters heat up winter at the Kenai Visitor Center

The Metal Masters are heating up the winter at the Kenai Visitor Center in Kenai. The metal stylings of three local artists are now on… Continue reading

ABOVE: Dave Emery’s “Medium Dragonfly” is on display in the Kenai Visitor’s Center in Kenai as part of the Metal Masters winter exhibit. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion) TOP: Scott Hamann’s piece “Raven Moon” depicts a copper raven on an illuminated moon. The piece is hanging in the Kenai Visitor’s Center in Kenai as part of the Metal Masters winter exhibit. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Voices of Alaska: Forward education funding lost in lack of funding

Late last week, spirits were running high in the education community because members of the House of Representatives had sold everyone on the idea that… Continue reading

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