Arts & Entertainment
Larson’s “Dead Wake” a scary glimpse into a tragedy
It almost scared you to death. That’s what it seemed like: heart pounding, palms sweaty, legs weak –…
News
Federal health insurance aid in doubt for nearly 8 million
WASHINGTON — Nearly 8 million people could lose up to $24 billion a year in health insurance subsidies…
Opinion
Open secrets
“The cover-up often is worse than the crime.” How many times have we heard variations of that quote?…
Opinion
Weighing in on the budget
Time to weigh in on budget: Legislators need feedback to determine funding priorities The state’s budget deficit, at…
News
Borough urges caution for K-beach flooded homes
Properties within the Kalifornsky Beach Road subdivisions pose threats to potential homebuyers. Poorly developed plots are being sold,…
News
Alaska senators push for more congressional pull
Alaska’s senators have each taken a different approach to influencing how Congress shapes foreign policy. The difference was…
News
Senate panel discusses personal use fishing priority
JUNEAU, Alaska — Lawmakers heard mixed responses to a bill intended to prioritize personal use fishing. Republican Sen.…
News
Sullivan opens new office in Kenai, appoints Soldotna woman as director
Soldotna resident Elaina Spraker has been hired as the Regional Director Sen. Dan Sullivan’s new Kenai office. The…
Life
I love it, I hate it, I love it…
Recently, my hubby surprised me with a new commercial quality compressor-style ice cream and gelato maker. Lest you…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About the American and Alaskan Flag
1989 to now North Nikiski, Alaska Bob has seen to it that we have a large United…
Life
Business Briefs
Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon on March…
News
“Nolan the Colon” spotlights colorectal cancer
If the 12-foot inflatable colon replica, complete with polyps, didn’t catch the attention of visitors at the Dena’ina…
News
Group remembers long-time pool players
Friends, family and fellow shooters gathered to remember the lives of long-time pool community members John “Griz” Young,…
Sports
Kenai’s Danielson leads area skiers on 1st day of Junior Nationals
Kenai Central freshman Karl Danielson led area skiers by advancing to the B Final in the first day…
Opinion
Selma plus 50
I liked the movie “Selma,” though it could have done without the rap song during credits that referenced…
Opinion
Why does health overhaul drama continue?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s health overhaul remains an all-consuming drama for many, even though millions of…
News
Soldotna to discuss annexation
More growth might be in Soldotna’s future. At a workshop preceding Wednesday’s city council meeting, an annexation presentation…
News
Mushers embark on new route across Alaska as Iditarod begins
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Iditarod mushers began their 1,000-mile trek across Alaska along a new route Monday after…
News
Kenaitze searches for special advocates
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe is currently looking for volunteers to provide support for children in need. Next week,…
News
Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday in the digital age
Making reading and books fun to a digital generation is a challenge that Redoubt Elementary School and the…