Opinion
What others say: Americans still reaching for the stars?
Americans are spoiled when it comes to space travel. We beat the Soviet Union (now Russia) to the…
Opinion
Wins give GOP wider Washington influence
WASHINGTON — With sweeping victories that exceeded their own sky-high expectations, the GOP has dealt President Barack Obama…
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Races motivate peninsula voters
Editor’s note: This story has been changed to correctly attribute a quote. For the first time in his…
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Young fends off Dunbar for House seat
ANCHORAGE (AP) — U.S. Rep. Don Young will remain as longest-serving Republican in the House. Young defeated his…
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Voters approve ballot initiatives on marijuana, minimum wage, Bristol Bay mining
ANCHORAGE — A measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Alaska was maintaining a steady lead in…
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Sullivan holds election day lead over Begich
ANCHORAGE — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan held an early lead over Democratic Sen. Mark Begich Tuesday…
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Race for governor too close to call
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Independent candidate Bill Walker held a razor thin lead over Republican incumbent Sean Parnell, but…
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Micciche reclaims District O
Sen. Peter Micciche received his ticket back to Juneau Tuesday. Three out of every four voters in Senate…
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Olson defeats Thornton in District 30 race
Rep. Kurt Olson, R-Soldotna has been re-elected for a sixth term in the Alaska State House. Representing District…
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Chenault wins District 29 by a landslide
Mike Chenault has been a state representative in Alaska for 14 years and, for the third time since…
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GOP takeover: Republicans surge to Senate control
WASHINGTON — Riding a powerful wave of voter discontent, resurgent Republicans captured control of the Senate and tightened…
Opinion
Bob Franken: A few more words on Ben Bradlee
I’m about to be perhaps the one millionth news type to comment on the passing of Washington Post…
Opinion
What others say: U.S. benefits for Nazis an outrage
Those who have committed war crimes or who are suspected of committing them must answer for them. War…
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Buccaneer sells assets; wants $20M from state
Bankrupt Buccaneer Energy Ltd. is demanding more than $20 million from the State of Alaska, days after appearing…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About my grandpa
North of Fort Collins, Colorado 1937 to 1950’S My Grandpa Ernest Cogswell was born in 1886 in Friend,…
Life
Like magic, meringue good for piping kisses, making pies
If you’ve not made meringue because it looks intimidating, a few pointers will help you achieve success. Although…
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HEA shares progress on Grant Lake hydro project
The Homer Electric Association (HEA) will update residents on the current state of its Grant Lake hydroelectric project…
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Intersection causes road block for daycare permit
Soldotna resident Robyn Schneider has been trying to get a conditional use permit from the city to open…
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Kenai man arrested in three store burglaries
A Kenai man was arrested last week in the alleged burglaries of three Kenai businesses along the Kenai…
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Alaska voters face several high-profile choices
ANCHORAGE — Alaska, a state known for its beauty and its bears, garnered national attention this year for…