Letters to the Editor
Community’s leadership, courage leaves lasting impression
On Sept. 30, a public meeting was held at the North Peninsula Recreation Center. This meeting was originally…
Opinion
What others say: Don’t butter up the bears
We’ve all heard that keeping food away from bears is quite possibly the most important thing humans can…
Opinion
Opinion: Survey gauges candidates’ views on senior issues
Editor’s note: This survey of Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly candidates was conducted by Homer resident Peter Zuyus and…
News
GIS offers new ways to look at the world
From tracking infectious diseases worldwide, to regional elephant migration patterns, students are learning about the many layers of…
Education
KPC: Allied health career information session set
It’s anticipated that allied health careers will continue to be in high demand for the foreseeable future. Because…
Sports
Homer football shuts out Voznesenka
The Homer football team defeated Voznesenka 55-0 on Saturday at Homer High School. Homer, which started the season…
Sports
CIA soccer takes 3rd at Aurora Borealis Conference tourney
The Cook Inlet Academy soccer team took third place at the Aurora Borealis Conference tournament in Healy on…
Sports
Brown Bears swept by Wilderness
The nightmare start to the season continued for the Kenai River Brown Bears, who suffered 6-2 and 9-1…
News
School board candidates anticipate budget challenges
The three incumbents running unopposed for Board of Education seats face frugal funding in their next terms. With…
News
Homeless man in Anchorage uses homemade spear to kill bear
ANCHORAGE — A homeless man fashioned a machete-like blade to a groomed tree branch and speared a hungry…
Opinion
Soldotna mayoral candidate shares views
1. Is there something in the city’s budget you would like to see changed? Pete Sprague: I voted…
Opinion
District 6 candidate shares views
1. Has the borough struck the proper balance between sales tax and property tax? Are changes to the…
Opinion
Pete Sprague: Maintain, improve quality of life
“Quality of Life” can be defined as the general well-being and health of both the individual and the…
Opinion
Remember to cast your ballot on Tuesday
On Tuesday, don’t forget to vote. We’ll spare you the civics lecture, other than to point out that…
Life
Hartlines celebrate 40th anniversary
Bill and Michele Hartline were married Aug. 18, 1975 in Anchorage after knowing each other for one month.…
Life
Here’s the Thing: Autumn showers
Pluviophile: a lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days. Did you…
Life
Yogi Berra’s quotes
When Yogi Berra died last week, I lost another of my childhood sports idols. Along with Roger Maris,…