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One dies, one injured in Sterling biker crash

Alaska State Troopers have released the names of two Soldotna motorcyclists involved in a fatal accident along the Sterling Highway Tuesday night. Thomas Clinton Salmon,… Continue reading

This photo released by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. shows (from left) Sarah Paulson, Sandra Bullock and Rihanna in “Ocean’s 8.” (Photo by Barry Wetcher)

Reeling it in: ‘Ocean’s 8’ breezy and fun, little else

“Ocean’s 8” The “Ocean’s” franchise is starting to feel more like Sunday afternoon television than a big event movie-going experience. The first film, “Ocean’s 11”… Continue reading

This photo released by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. shows (from left) Sarah Paulson, Sandra Bullock and Rihanna in “Ocean’s 8.” (Photo by Barry Wetcher)

Letter: AGDC should deliver Kenai Spur Highway decision as promised

AGDC should deliver Kenai Spur Highway decision as promised I look forward to the decision shortly where the bypass road will go. One alternative goes… Continue reading

Op-ed: With friends like him …

Now that President Donald Trump has totally alienated the leaders of the traditional U.S. allies before escaping from Canada, it’s easy to see what he… Continue reading

Letter: You betcha we need a bed tax!

You betcha we need a bed tax! The Kenai Peninsula Borough is financially struggling to provide our basic services…..and it has been. Our borough assembly… Continue reading

Oilers edge Miners again to lead ABL

Michael Yourg brought in the winning run on a broken-bat single Wednesday night to lead the Peninsula Oilers to a 3-2 win over the Mat-Su… Continue reading

What others say: HB 151 will help Alaska’s ailing foster system

House Bill 151, The Children Deserve a Loving Home Act, didn’t get the broad public attention during the legislative process in Juneau that bills such… Continue reading

Oilers take tight win over defending champ Miners

A hot start to the season by the Peninsula Oilers has so far proven not to be a fluke, as a tense 2-0 win over… Continue reading

About reminiscing about Bob’s bonfires, cabins and friends

1985 TO 2018 North Nikiski, Alaska A visit this Sunday from our friend John Turnbull triggered some memories about the cabins, bonfires and old friends… Continue reading

What others say: Supreme Court calls right on Colorado baker case

The Colorado Civil Rights Commission is an embarrassing affront to civil rights. Don’t rely on us for this view. Analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark… Continue reading

Lessons for the Trump-Kim summit

The unprecedented, historic and weird summit (Dennis Rodman might be there) between President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, scheduled to begin Tuesday (today),… Continue reading

Op-ed: Trudeau is annoying, not an adversary

Justin Trudeau may be the annoying, youthful avatar of chic progressivism — but he’s not our adversary. After leaving the G-7 summit, President Donald Trump… Continue reading

What others say: Beyond fair trade

With all of the merchandise coming into the United States from China, it’s fair play that Alaska sends some of its products to China. Trident… Continue reading

What others say: Welfare reform headed in right direction

The low U.S. labor force participation rate has several causes, but a major one is the disincentive to work created by government programs. The Republican… Continue reading

Customers pick out plants during the Central Peninsula Garden Club’s annual plant sale at Peninsula Grace Brethren Church on Kalifornsky Beach Road on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. The annual plant sale is always popular — this year, volunteers said that there was a massive crowd gathered even before the sale opened at 10 a.m., nearly clearing out the tables in less than two hours. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Summer sun, fun arrive on the Kenai

Between the yard sales, lemonade stands, festivals, fairs and markets on Saturday, it was hard not to find something to do. Residents of the central… Continue reading

Customers pick out plants during the Central Peninsula Garden Club’s annual plant sale at Peninsula Grace Brethren Church on Kalifornsky Beach Road on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. The annual plant sale is always popular — this year, volunteers said that there was a massive crowd gathered even before the sale opened at 10 a.m., nearly clearing out the tables in less than two hours. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)
TJ and Kinsie pose by a carving. Courtesy image.

Weaving the Future, Carving the Past

It is a couple weeks shy of Father’s Day but TJ Young is not waiting for the holiday to share what a proud dad he… Continue reading

TJ and Kinsie pose by a carving. Courtesy image.
This photo released by Warner Bros. Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. shows Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander) in “Tomb Raider.” (Photo by Ilzek Kitshoff/Warner Bros. Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc.)

‘Tomb Raider’ adequate, but not all the way there

“Tomb Raider” As a teacher, one of the ways you know you’ve been at the job a long time is when you start getting kids… Continue reading

This photo released by Warner Bros. Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. shows Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander) in “Tomb Raider.” (Photo by Ilzek Kitshoff/Warner Bros. Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc.)

Slow down and don’t kick up so much dust

Summer is here, along with increased traffic, many visitors and unexpected hazards. The unexpected ones come mostly from four-wheelers, side-by-sides and other off-roaders driving in… Continue reading

Letter: Thanks for help with cemetery cleanup

A big thanks to everyone who came and helped clean up the Spruce Grove Cemetery. It is looks very nice. It was lots of work… Continue reading

Letter: Troopers set example with restrained use of force

The Tuesday, June 5, issue of the Peninsula Clarion reported a dangerous incident involving two state troopers subduing a suspect in Soldotna. This was the… Continue reading