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Sterling man found dead in Hidden Lake
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the location of Hidden Lake. A Sterling man was…
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Federal gas line coordinator joining borough staff
Outgoing federal gas line coordinator joining borough staff JUNEAU (AP) — The outgoing federal coordinator of Alaska gas…
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Longtime Kenai River habitat advocate applies for Board of Fisheries seat
A Kenai Peninsula resident known for his habitat advocacy has applied to be on Alaska’s Board of Fisheries.…
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Dusek tapped for top KPBSD spot
Interim superintendent Sean Dusek will assume the superintendent of schools position on July 1, 2015. The Board of…
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New therapy dog helps during oncology treatments
At Peninsula Radiation Oncology in Soldotna, a new therapy is available to help patients cope with cancer treatment.…
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Daylight saving time bill springs forward
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would eliminate daylight saving time and allow…
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Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for March 4
Wednesday 3:15 p.m. The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 123…
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Board of Education picks new superintendent
Interim superintendent Sean Dusek will assume the superintendent of schools position on July 1, 2015. The Board of…
Life
Caramelizing onions: delicious and easy
When I first read about “caramelizing” onions in a slow cooker a few years ago, I was skeptical.…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About being Irish
On a farm in Northern Colorado 1937 to 1955 Our family was the only Irish family in…
Opinion
Bob Franken: The rules of ‘gotcha’
There are a few reasons Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is flying high right now in the early Republican…
Opinion
What others say: The price of a windfall
Saving $3.25 billion can be a bad thing. A few years ago, Dish Network — the satellite TV…
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Italian tourist killed when hit by piece of Alaska glacier
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 28-year-old Italian tourist was killed in Alaska when he was crushed by a…
Letters to the Editor
Kenai River conservation efforts long overdue
A tree fell in the woods and made a noise and Les Palmer did not hear it. He…
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Soldotna website gets new look
The city of Soldotna’s website has received a makeover. The new site, which launched last week, offers a…
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Tensions flare between House, governor over pipeline project
JUNEAU — Tensions flared Monday between members of the Alaska House and Gov. Bill Walker over how best…
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Panel to consider limiting households to 12 marijuana plants
JUNEAU — A House committee is trying to determine how much pot can be grown at one house.…
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Midwest utlity offers proposal to shore up Railbelt grid
A Midwest utility company hopes to help Alaska fix its strained Railbelt electric transmission system. Xcel Energy Inc.…
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Legislative Information Office teleconfernce schedule for March 3
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. The House Community & Regional Affairs Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB…