Opinion
Let’s start talking now
Fishing was in the news this week (on the Kenai Peninsula, there aren’t too many weeks when fishing…
Life
My mother prescribed aspirin for whatever ailed her children.
My mother prescribed aspirin for whatever ailed her children The pills, capsules, powders, liquids, injections, infusions and scans…
Life
Weddings
On April 5, 2015 at 7:42 a.m. Easter morning, Jacob Sanders of Boise, Idaho and Kelsie Remsen of…
Life
Community News and Notes
Two Kenai Peninsula students were awarded 4-year scholarships at Safari Club’s fundraiser banquet on April 4. Kilina Klaich…
Life
Learning for Life: Extension Service agriculture and horticulture presentation
The public is invited to participate in the seminar presented by Steve Van Vleet, candidate for UAF Cooperative…
Sports
Riverskate arrives in Soldotna
More than 150 figure skaters from all over Alaska will converge upon the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex this…
News
Judge orders records to be turned over in Nikiski music teacher rape case
A judge has issued a motion compelling the release of records about the victim in a case against…
News
Sports complex makes progress
Soldotna is one step closer to having an improved sports complex. On Wednesday, the Soldotna City Council approved…
News
Alaska’s yellow cedar considered for endangered protection
ANCHORAGE (AP) — An iconic Alaska tree may warrant protection as a threatened or endangered species due to…
News
Lawmakers discuss right-to-die legislation
JUNEAU — During an emotionally charged hearing Thursday, lawmakers heard personal testimony from individuals who believed a loved…
News
Delays at Alaska VA facilities are shorter than US average
JUNEAU — Average wait times for veterans seeking appointments at four Veterans Administration facilities in Alaska were below…
Life
Refuge Notebook: What do you value about living on the Kenai Peninsula?
The League of Women Voters recently hosted a “Climate Change in our Backyard” workshop. Over 100 people gathered…
Life
An Outdoor View: That got me thinking
My dentist loves to fish. Like me, he also likes to talk about fishing, which he often does…
Life
Stability, extra grip make fat-tire biking a hit
There’s a new trend in mountain biking: Fat is in. Not the riders. The tires. Big, puffy tires…
Life
Church news
Kenai New Life to simulcast Priscilla Shirer Live LifeWay Christian Resources is slated to simulcast Bible teacher and…
Life
Voices of Religion: You might only be cheating yourself
Telling the truth is a foundational touchstone to our way of life. Can you imagine trying to get…
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: An open letter to the Legislature on school funding
I attended a school board meeting Monday. The first 80 minutes were about the looming cuts to education.…
Letters to the Editor
Boy Scout leaders recognized
Recently the Tustumena District, Great Alaska Council, Boy Scouts of America, held its Annual Awards Dinner in Kenai.…
Opinion
What others say: What has Walker been waiting for?
As this column goes to press, it has been 129 days since Gov. Bill Walker was sworn in…