Letters to the Editor
Thanks from the Nikiski Senior Citizens, Inc.
The 20th Annual Thelma McConnell Scholarship Dinner and Auction was held on April 25th, and we would like…
Sports
Kenai soccer sweeps Homer
The Kenai Central girls and boys soccer teams swept host Homer on Tuesday in Northern Lights Conference Southern…
News
Fishermen fear looming cost of at-sea monitors
PORTLAND, Maine — New England fishermen of important food species like cod and haddock say the looming cost…
News
Forest Service chief expects busy firefighting season
WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Forest Service warned Tuesday of an “above average” fire season that…
Letters to the Editor
Borough residents speak against Soldotna annexation
Dear Mayor Anderson and Soldotna City Council Members, We respectfully request that you vote no on appropriating any…
Opinion
Bob Franken: The Baltimore bounce
It is always amazing to me how quickly we forget the lessons of recent history. In the 1960s,…
Opinion
What others say: Washington state, focus on your own plate
Having solved virtually every issue in their home jurisdictions, the Seattle City Council and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee…
Life
Breakfast and gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day.
On Mother’s Day, many moms will be treated to breakfast in bed. While there are many options for…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About Mother’s Day
1940s to 1955 Northern Colorado This story is a tribute to my Mom and all the things…
Letters to the Editor
Legislature should expand Medicaid
Dear Alaska Legisture: stop the madness! This letter is geared towards the Majority, not the Minority. Enough! Fund…
Letters to the Editor
Fred Meyer donations support cancer patients
Central Peninsula Health Foundation would like to thank Soldotna Fred Meyer customers and associates for donating $3,139.92 in…
Sports
Homer softball tops Soldotna
The visiting Homer softball team defeated Soldotna 19-1 on Monday, moving to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the…
Sports
Homer baseball tops Soldotna
The host Homer baseball team defeated Soldotna 8-0 on Monday in Northern Lights Conference play. The Mariners moved…
Life
Business news
Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will host a Member Appreciation Breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m.…
News
Task force forges ahead
The K-Beach High Water Drainage Task Force is moving forward with a focus on public awareness. Two subcommittees…
News
School board approves superintendent contract
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Board of Education unanimously approved Sean Dusek’s three-year Superintendent of Schools contract Monday evening.…
News
Seattle mayor: Port needs new permit for Arctic oil fleet
SEATTLE — Mayor Ed Murray threw a wrench into plans for a 400-foot oil-drilling rig to arrive in…
News
State health officials confirm case of shellfish poisoning
KETCHIKAN (AP) — Officials have confirmed a case of paralytic shellfish poisoning from a mixture of clams harvested…