Life
Summer season winding to close at Denali park
DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE — Summer travel is winding down at Denali National Park and Preserve, ending…
Letters to the Editor
Readers support Wartinbee for borough assembly
Voters have an opportunity to elect an outstanding community member to serve on the Borough Assembly in District…
Opinion
As season changes, so should driving habits
It’s that time of year: the autumnal equinox is quickly approaching, and with what feels like a deluge…
News
Ninilchik man treated for hypothermia after night outside
NINILCHIK, Alaska (AP) — An 81-year-old Ninilchik man was rescued after apparently spending a night in frigid temperatures…
News
Men aboard ill-flated floatplane came from across US to fish
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The 10 men came from across the United States for what should have been a…
News
Alaska wildlife officials remove container from bear’s head
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska wildlife officials stepped in Tuesday to remove a plastic container covering the head…
News
Seniors in spotlight
Despite the heavy, dark clouds and rain casting a shadow over the Kenai River, the sweeping view from…
Sports
Pigskin Pick’em: Week 2 begins
The opening week of the NFL season is always a bit of a head scratcher. Vegas has had…
Opinion
Op-ed: Biden being Biden
While Hillary Clinton’s team of consultants is locked in a room somewhere trying to figure out how she…
Opinion
What others say: As election nears, candidates must be more specific on policy vision
One sure sign it’s campaign season isn’t yard signs and mail fliers, but hollow promises. These exist at…
News
GOP candidates debate Russia, immigration – and Trump
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Along with the back-and-forth bickering over Donald Trump, the Republican presidential contest took a…
Arts & Entertainment
How dog turned his life around
Many times, you’ve made your dog an offer he can’t refuse. And for that, he’s sworn his loyalty…
Arts & Entertainment
Window pane art sheds light on area’s beauty
Julie Tomich is into creepy things. She wears a colorful skirt with the skeleton of a poodle painted…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
Best Bets ■ An opening reception for “Hot Crossed Squares,” an exhibition of quilt work by Maria Shell,…
Arts & Entertainment
Poet’s Corner: A Shield of Protection
A Shield of Protection By Bill Lowe, Sterling Lord, watch over our police force; keep them out of…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: ‘Love & Mercy’ strikes a perfect chord
“Love & Mercy” Roadside Attractions 2 hours, 1 minute It’s ironic, but biopics for musicians can tend to…
News
PFD amount to be announced Monday
Gov. Bill Walker will announce the amount of the 2015 Permanent Fund Dividend at 10 a.m. Monday in…
Sports
Ostrander awarded Athlete of Week honors
After making her collegiate debut Friday with a victory in the season-opening Dual meet in San Francisco, former…
News
League of Women Voters adopts new election policy
The Alaska League of Women Voters has adopted new policies advocating for preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds, options…