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Voices of the Peninsula: Alaska faces critical salmon habitat decision

What if someone told you your favorite salmon stream was better off as a coal strip mine? You’ll…

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Rich Lowry: A diplomatic revolution

The socialist government in France usually doesn’t have much in common with congressional Republicans, for whom both France…

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What others say: Bills would leave projects in limbo

For four decades, the state has reimbursed local governments for a majority of the cost of school construction…

Letters to the Editor

Letter writer offers apology, explanation

I apologize for the letter expressing my beliefs about diplomacy as opposed to war with Iran in Tuesday’s…

Letters to the Editor

Many make KCHS Job Shadow Day a success

In preparation for the 2015 Job Shadow Day, 100 juniors at Kenai Central High School spent several months…

Sports

World class runner entered in 2015 Mount Marathon

As if it needed the boost of competition, the famed Mount Marathon race, held every year on July…

Michael Henninger/Post-Gazette  Common Pleas Judge Paul Pozonsky exits the courtroom after pleading guilty to several charges involving the theft of cocaine evidence at the Washington County Courthouse on Friday, March 20, 2015 in Washington, Pennsylvania.

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Kenai man, a former Pa. judge, pleads guilty in missing cocaine case

WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A retired western Pennsylvania judge pleaded guilty Friday to stealing cocaine that prosecutors said…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this May 8, 2012 file photo, Frank Roach, listens to the proceedings during his arraignment on charges that he stole donation money meant for deployed soldiers through his organization "Alaska Veterans Outreach Boxes for Heroes." After nearly three years of representation changes and trial delays, Roach's trial began on Tuesday March 25, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

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Trial begins for “Boxes for Heroes” founder

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to clarify the amount of jail time and amount of money…

Photo by Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion Members of the community gather before the start of the Choose Respect march held in Kenai on Tuesday.

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Community members march against abuse

Dozens of Kenai Peninsula residents gathered this week to take a stand against domestic violence and sexual assault.On…

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Multistate investigation announced into Premera cyberattack

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state’s insurance commissioner announced Tuesday a multistate investigation into this winter’s cyberattack on…

This March 2, 2015 photo shows celery root and chipotle romoulade slaw in Concord, N.H. Celery root is a good source of filling fiber and vitamins C and K. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Life

Celery root: It’s not pretty, but it’s pretty tasty in slaw

It wasn’t until I lived in France that I fully appreciated how underused celeriac — also called celery…

Grilled to perfection, butter-basted artichokes, golden in spring

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Grilled to perfection, butter-basted artichokes, golden in spring

For the next several weeks, artichokes will be at their peak. From March to May, you’ll find the…

This Feb. 23, 2015 photo shows Brussels sprouts in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Life

Getting evenly roasted Brussels sprouts is all about space

With Passover looming, I thought it might be nice to suggest a side dish — roasted Brussels sprouts…

Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on a farm

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Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on a farm

1937 to 1955 Northern Colorado I have a small book that my grandson Michael Jordan gave me, titled,…

Letters to the Editor

Medicaid expansion even more important

Nothing like getting the rug pulled out from beneath you to force you to re-evaluate your attitude about…

Opinion

Bob Franken: No voting, voting no

President Barack Obama simply was mulling an idea out loud when he spoke in Cleveland. Maybe, said the…

Opinion

What others say: Food for thought

Quick, what do farmed salmon and gruel have in common? Answer: They are both, in their natural state,…

In this Feb. 10, 2014 file photo Roland Maw, former executive director of the United Cook Inlet Drift Association, walks into a conference room during an Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting. Maw was appointed by Gov. Bill Walker to the Board of Fisheries, however he withdrew his name from consideration on Feb. 20 after allegations surfaced over his residency status in Montana and Alaska. Montana officials have charged Roland Maw with seven counts of filing false statements to obtain resident licenses in the state.

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Former Fisheries Board candidate charged

Roland Maw has been charged in Montana following an investigation regarding residency issues. Jim Kropp, Chief of Law Enforcement for…

Letters to the Editor

Medevac pilot worthy of recognition

The U.S. Army Medevac Pilot (Peninsula Clarion, March 22) is Captain William Keller (not Kelter), and yes he…

Letters to the Editor

Medical mission to Africa a long-term committment

I am writing regarding the article March 13, describing “Kenai Spine Gives Back,” and our mission of bringing…