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Broker enrolls about 1,000 Alaskans in latest signup

JUNEAU (AP) — A broker established to help individuals sign up for private health insurance has enrolled about…

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Pioneer Potluck: About… Getting ready for the Christmas pageant

Cactus Hill Observatory Grade School 1940’s and 1950’s Dad and Mom played a big part in the Christmas…

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Bob Franken: Political cruelty

Enhanced interrogation techniques, or even worse, EITs — why can’t they just say “torture” as the apologists try…

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What others say: Alaska needs budget leadership

Alaska’s political leaders once again will be reaching for the antacids as the state confronts a colossal loss…

On going wild

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On going wild

With moose wandering through residential neighborhoods, migratory birds stopping by on their way north and south each year,…

Fly Out Fishing

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Fly Out Fishing

While salmon and trout fishing on the Kenai River is what brings anglers from all over the world…

Photo courtesy Christine Cunningham This photo of Christine Cunningham while hunting in the fall of 2014. Cunningham trains and hunts with English Setters and chocolate labradors for tracking waterfowl in Alaska.

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Kenai woman wins national hunting award

Kenai resident Christine Cunningham was still unable to process the announcement that she was the 2014 winner of…

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Alaska State Trooper John King talks to a motorist after a truck trailer lost control and overturned on the ice at Mile 80 of the Sterling Highway Monday. The crane tow truck blocked traffic for 45-minutes before one lane opened up. The scene was cleared by 11 a.m.

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Ice roads create slippery morning commute

Overnight rain made for icy road conditions across the Kenai Peninsula Monday and similar weather is expected for…

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Murkowski, Sullivan receive committee assignments

JUNEAU (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has retained her spot on the Senate Appropriations Committee, while incoming…

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Walker submits pared down capital budget

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker on Monday submitted a stripped-down capital budget as a starting point for spending…

Damon and Veronica Knight of Clam Gulch shared this photo of their two German shepherds. On the right is Rocky; he is a 4-year-old long-haired German shepherd. On the left is Zena, 5 years old; she is a black and tan German shepherd. The Knights say they love playing ball outside and talking walks. (Submitted photo)

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Pet photo: Good shepherds

By IAN FOLEY/Peninsula Clarion Teresa Kiffmeyer rummages through a box of props on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Soldotna.

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Smile for the camera: Business brings fun to the photo booth

Soldotna resident Teresa Kiffmeyer wanted to share her passion for photography and, at the same time, provide a…

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Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna.…

Alaska State Trooper John King talks to a motorist Monday, Dec. 15, 2015 after a truck trailer lost control on the ice and overturned at Mile 80 of the Sterling Highway. The accident occured at 4:45 a.m. Traffic was backed up half a mile for nearly an hour while a tow truck with a crane attempted to put the trailer upright. The scene was cleared by 11 a.m. The National Weather Service calls for freezing rain for Tuesday morning.

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Icy roads create slippery commute

Editor’s Note: This story has been changed to include information on a second school bus accident and correct…

Opinion

Cal Thomas: Gov. Mike Pence: National government is not the nation

INDIANAPOLIS — If success at the state level were enough to recommend someone for president of the United…

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What others say: Whatever you do, don’t panic

In the pages of Douglas Adams’ “Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” is a description of the fictional electronic…

Kenai Peninsula Realtors gather for award ceremony and banquet

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Kenai Peninsula Realtors gather for award ceremony and banquet

On December 6th the Kenai Peninsula Association of REALTORS (KPAR) met for their annual Award Ceremony and installation…

Voice of Democracy winner congratulated by Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Voice of Democracy winner congratulated by Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Jerry V. Horn Memorial Post # 10046 and its’ Ladies Auxiliary honored this…

Keeping a 20-year-old tradition Cook Inlet Academy students go caroling in Kenai

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Keeping a 20-year-old tradition Cook Inlet Academy students go caroling in Kenai

Carrying on a two decade old tradition Becky Dwinell of Cook Inlet Academy (CIA), fondly known by students…

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Homer girls cagers top Cordova on Saturday; but Wolverines notch boys win

After both notching wins Friday, Homer’s basketball squads split Saturday in Cordova. The Homer girls picked up a…