News
Legislative session continues, with budget vote pending
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The extended state legislative session carries on, with a vote pending on a state…
News
State-led gas line scores low on credibility
Two consultants to the state Legislature have warned that Gov. Bill Walker’s quest for an expanded state-led natural…
News
Student building career before leaving high school
Resting on the counter beside the Country Foods IGA Kenai Alternative High School student Isaiah Metcalf got the…
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Equal voice for personal use, sport anglers key on Board of Fisheries
Many of the folks who choose to live in Alaska are here for quality of life opportunities, especially…
Opinion
A sucker by design
When Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks, the world should listen. He has a much keener sense of the direction…
Opinion
What others say: It’s good to give
As governments cut back their grant-giving, who’s keeping nonprofits afloat? Businesses and private donors. For that, everyone should…
Sports
Weekend softball roundup
The host Soldotna softball team notched an 8-7 comeback victory in five innings in nonconference play Friday. It…
Sports
Kodiak baseball sweeps Soldotna
The Kodiak baseball team swept Soldotna in Northern Lights Conference play Friday and Saturday in Kodiak. The Bears…
News
Lawmakers plan work on marijuana bills over interim
JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers say they will continue working on marijuana bills over the interim. Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux,…
News
Flocking together: Weather affects bird migration, still plenty for birders to see
It isn’t time to call the season yet, but with April rapidly drawing to a close Kenai Peninsula…
News
Aid pours in amid aftershocks after Nepal quake kills 1,865
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Tens of thousands of Nepalese who spent the night under a chilly sky were jolted…
News
Agreement reached by Senate, House majorities
JUNEAU — Senate President Kevin Meyer says agreement has been reached between the Senate and House majorities on…
News
State releases over 4,000 email pages in National Guard case
ANCHORAGE — The state of Alaska released more than 4,000 pages of emails covering the National Guard scandal,…
Opinion
Was sacrifice of Ramadi dead in vain?
“…that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain…” — Abraham Lincoln, the…
Opinion
Here’s a question: Who cares?
What an incredibly stupid question: Would the candidate who has staked a position opposing gay marriage attend the…
Opinion
More than one right answer on tax questions
Sometimes, there’s more than one good answer to a question. On Tuesday, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly spent…
Life
It is what it is: Old dog learning a new trick
As a parent, I try to do my best to inspire my children. I want them to try…
Life
Events for May for Soldotna Senior Center
Soldotna Senior Center 197 W. Park Ave Phone: 262-2322 MAY 2015 Weekly Activities: Mondays: Art class 10-3, line…
Life
Smith, Larson plan nuptials
Mark Smith and Jaden Larson are engaged to be married on Aug. 9, 2015 at the Nikiski Senior…
News
Learning for Life: Goat and sheep health seminar planned
A free workshop on how to know if your animal is sick, how to use antibiotics safely, keeping…