News
School district waits on final numbers
Further cuts to education funding are still a possibility in Juneau. On April 2, the Senate Finance Committee…
News
Governor suggests bills to work on during budget talks
JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker is suggesting that legislators, many of whom are in a holding pattern while…
News
Classic “Sound of Music” show opens in Nikiski
The week before a show opens is typically hectic — and the Nikiski Middle-High School’s production of the…
Arts & Entertainment
“Monkey Kingdom” provides a lot of entertainment, little substance
“Monkey Kingdom” Disney 1 hour, 21 minutes You really have to hand it to Walt Disney. Despite…
Arts & Entertainment
Book helps readers fall in love with the night sky
Nighttime is absolutely your favorite time. Some people choose to hang out with friends after dark. Some go…
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Time to cut ties with Kenai River Sportfishing Association
Last weekend the Alaska Legislature voted against the confirmation of Soldotna resident Robert Ruffner for a seat on…
Opinion
Rich Lowry: Politicized prosecution run amok
The knock on the door in the dead of night is the stuff of “Darkness at Noon,” and…
Opinion
What others say: Strong move in situation in Yemen
Does it amount to sword-rattling if the United States moves a powerful aircraft carrier into position to block…
News
Trek issues recall for disc brake-equipped bikes
If you have disc brakes on your mountain bike, pay close attention to the front wheel quick-release mechanism…
Letters to the Editor
Action on fish board candidate disheartening
It is so disheartening to see the well qualified candidate for board of fish, Robert Ruffner, turned down…
Sports
Prep baseball, softball postponed
A pair of diamond contests that had been scheduled for this week have been postponed. Homer and Soldotna…
Sports
Kenai Central track teams both take second in Anchorage
The Kenai Central track and field teams both finished second at the Pro Whit track meet at The…
News
Investigators: Suspect tampered with slain troopers’ guns
FAIRBANKS (AP) — Sound recorders worn by two slain Alaska State Troopers recorded evidence that suspects tampered with…
News
Assembly reconsiders food tax measure
After a lengthy debate about the morality of taxing food, funding for public schools, revenue for local cities…
News
Market for locally raised meat grows
Livestock for sale and slaughter is a growing market on the Kenai Peninsula. The interest in organically grown,…
News
Students to receive first hand business expertise
This summer, students from all across Alaska will experience what it takes to run a business. From July…
News
Senate Finance members defend budget proposal
JUNEAU — Members of the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday defended the budget the Senate passed, including proposed…
Letters to the Editor
Results in Juneau leave reader dissatisfied
Are you satisfied with the budget our lawmakers have concocted in response to the precipitous drop in oil…
Opinion
Bob Franken: Britt and Hillary
A rigid rule of life: Never ever ask someone “Do you know who I am?” — particularly when…