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K-Beach flood project up for public comment

A flood mitigation project proposed by a group of Kalifornsky Beach Road residents will be open to public…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion on Tuesday March 31, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

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Soldotna to get road upgrades

Pavement preservation preventative maintenance project. While it might be rough to say, it will hopefully mean smooth roads…

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Judge allows for subpoena in Pebble lawsuit

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal judge says the group behind the proposed Pebble Mine can serve a…

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Recipes requested

The Peninsula Clarion is seeking recipes that showcase our area’s traditional foods. Do you have a special way…

This Feb. 23, 2015 photo shows dunderi ricotta dumplings  in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

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Dumplings from Jenn, delicious

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — When Portland chef Jenn Louis set out to perfect pasta dumplings in Italy, she…

Gov. Bill Walker address members of the media during a news conference at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, March 2, 2015.  A bill filed by House leadership would undercut Walker's plan to expand the scope of the in-state natural gas pipeline to be comparable and some say competitive with the North Slope producer-backed pipeline.  (AP Photo/The Juneau Empire, Michael Penn  )

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Bill passed limiting state entity in alternate gas plan

JUNEAU, Alaska) — The Alaska Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would temporarily restrict participation by a state-sponsored…

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Make a happy cake

Whether you’ve been reading this column for years, or are relatively new to the food pages, you probably…

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Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on the McClure Farm

NORTHERN COLORADO 1937 TO 1955   Growing up on the farm was most exciting around Spring and Easter.…

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Bob Franken: Religious bigotry

What is it about religion? Even in these modern times where we are exposed to a world full…

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What others say: Bill changing judicial nomination process doesn’t make sense

Alaska has one of, if not the, best judicial selection processes. The proof is in the lack of…

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Public comment open for K-Beach flooding project

A flood mitigation project proposed by a group of Kalifornsky Beach Road residents will be open to public…

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Family appreciates care at Heritage Place

We want to share our appreciation and extend a public thank you to all of the staff at…

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Harmonyrain Enders gets ready to take a swing on the playset rings at Kenai Municipal Park after school Monday, March 30, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

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Photo: Spring swing

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HEA announces rate increase

Due to the increase in the energy rate and the Cost of Power Adjustment, Homer Electric Association monthly…

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Alaska internet providers get redundant

The redundant cable systems used by Alaska Internet service providers are more than an added bonus for their…

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 20, 2006 file photo, ingredients of a Fluffernutter sandwich -- Marshmallow Fluff, peanut butter and bread -- are shown in Marlborough, Mass.  Massachusetts lawmakers are considering  the sandwich as the state sandwich. When New Hampshire lawmakers this month shot down as frivolous a group of fourth-graders' effort to name the red-tailed hawk the official state raptor, the pols got pasted as insensitive bullies. But in a state with an official tree, bird, dog, animal, insect, amphibian, butterfly, saltwater fish, freshwater fish, rock, mineral, gem and, yes, tartan, some say the legislators have a point.  (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)

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Surplus symbols: How many state bugs and beans do we need?

CONCORD, N.H. — Maine celebrates its Whoopie pies. North Carolinians proudly dance their Shag. In Kansas, even dirt…

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Senate passes bill changing marijuana crime laws

JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate on Monday got closer to having state statutes reflect what remains illegal after…

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Tuesday deadline to apply for PFD

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaskans are almost out of time to sign up for their share of the state’s…

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NOAA says Cook Inlet beluga numbers increased slightly

ANCHORAGE — The federal estimate of the number of beluga whales in Alaska’s Cook Inlet increased slightly in…

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Cal Thomas: How do you solve a problem like the Clintons?

NEW YORK — This being the 50th anniversary of the film “The Sound of Music,” please permit me…