Opinion
Rich Lowry: A war for show
Compared with President Barack Obama, even Jimmy Carter is John McCain. The former president practically synonymous with American…
Opinion
What others say: Energy policy impacts global relations
The net U.S. energy import ratio (imports minus exports) was 30 percent at its peak just nine years…
Education
Around Campus: UA Board of Regents members’ terms expiring
The 11-member University of Alaska Board of Regents manages the university’s property, land, and financial assets; sets tuition…
Education
Students take over city business for a day
Future police officers, city council members and judges spent a day learning how Kenai city government works. Three…
Sports
CIA coed soccer wraps up Borealis Conference crown
The Cook Inlet Academy coed soccer team wrapped up its fourth-straight Aurora Borealis Conference championship in Wasilla on…
Sports
SoHi, Kenai have tough volleyball trip to Valley
PALMER — Just as it seemed like everything had fallen apart for the Palmer Moose, a sudden shift…
Sports
Soldotna collects 8 wins at Seward Invitational swim meet
The Soldotna swimming team led the Kenai Peninsula with eight victories Saturday at the Seward Invitational. Team scores…
News
KPBSD begins ‘challenging’ budget planning process
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District faces some tough choices as the process of planning next year’s budget…
News
Project SEARCH sees success
Christopher Petrovich can’t help but smile at his co-workers when they giggle at him as the three fold…
News
Soldotna man gets 3 years for ‘violent’ domestic assault
A Soldotna man, who plead guilty to a domestic violence felony assault charge, was sentenced Thursday to three…
News
Judge considers fate of Alaska gay marriage ban
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A federal judge in Alaska promised a quick decision after hearing arguments Friday to overturn…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: Senator must support subsistence rights
My mother was Katie John. Her name has become symbolic across the state of Alaska for her life-long…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: Legalizing recreational marijuana not in Alaska’s interest
Everyone has something to say on the marijuana issue, it’s just that everyone hasn’t said it yet. For…
Opinion
Now is the time to weigh in on school spending
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has begun the process of developing next year’s budget. Part of that…
Life
Guilty pleasure
There’s a fat-tire bike on its way with my name on it — but I have mixed feelings…
Life
Community News and Notes
Matthew Lincoln Quiner and Angeline Morrill Quiner of Kenai announce the birth of their daughter, Abbigael Estelle Quiner,…
Life
Learning for Life: Getting your garden ready for winter
After our long days and garden harvest are over, we gardeners still need to consider preparation steps for…
Life
Over-wintering your perennials in pots? Some tips
In simpler times, container gardening was small-scale landscaping using flowering annuals. Enjoy their color for one season and…
News
Soldotna Dairy Queen hacked
Soldotna-based fast food and ice cream retailer Dairy Queen was hacked in part of a large data breach…
Letters to the Editor
Senate candidates need to change tone
The senatorial vote is still about a month off, but I have an observation. I contacted both the…