News
Only three weeks to reel in the halibut of the season
Anglers still aiming to come out on top in the 28th annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby have less…
News
Silvers dominate the tributaries
As silver salmon move into Kenai Peninsula streams, species from earlier runs are beginning to spawn, concentrating resident…
Life
Business News
■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on Sept. 3…
Opinion
Rich Lowry: Obama’s Iraq war
ISIS is a force for evil that poses an imminent security threat to the United States, but please,…
Opinion
What others say: Court should move quickly to address timber lawsuits
The whittling continues. The U.S. Forest Service announced it would offer the Big Thorne timber sale on Prince…
News
Alaska voters reject repeal of 2013 petroleum tax
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters have retained a new petroleum production tax system that offers hope of…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
■ On Sept. 12 from 5-7 p.m. the Ninilchik Community Library is hosting a book signing with Michelle…
Arts & Entertainment
Poet’s Corner: Soft Grows the Rose
Woman won’t live by bread alone; but a little flower helps. Happy the home where this is known…
Arts & Entertainment
Seeking out some new films on video
Late August is a rough time at the movie theater. It’s not really summer, and it’s not really…
Arts & Entertainment
Bookworm Sez: You’re stuck in an elevator
You’re stuck. Trapped in an elevator, office, front seat of a car, wishing you were someplace, anyplace, else.…
Arts & Entertainment
Arts institute aims to activate brains
KETCHIKAN — About a dozen teachers sat in a circle in a Ketchikan High School music room one…
Sports
Kenai netters take season opener against Seward
The Kenai Central volleyball squad rallied back after an early deficit to beat Seward 3-1 in a nonconference…
News
Environmental groups sue over Big Thorne sale
Three conservation groups filed a lawsuit Friday against the U.S. Forest Service in another attempt to stop the…
News
Soldotna purchases police vehicles for long-term fleet plan
The city of Soldotna purchased two police interceptors for its fleet. The Ford Explorer Police Vehicles were purchased…
News
House candidates discuss issues
Jobs for Alaskans, funding for education and improving health care were topics that resonated with five candidates vying…
News
Seafood industry, delegation seek Russian import ban
The United States seafood industry is pushing for Russia to end its import ban on food from several…
News
Almanac predicts a nasty winter
LEWISTON, Maine — The folks at the Farmers’ Almanac can be forgiven for feeling smug: The 198-year-old publication…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About more bears in the neighborhood
North Nikiski, Turnbull Residence AUGUST 2014 John and Nikki live on the top of a hill that…
Opinion
Bob Franken: Virginia courthouse melodrama
Is it any wonder that with all the grindingly oppressive news these days, matters that are tragic and…
Opinion
What others say: Low voter turnout speaks ill of residents’ commitment to solutions
Reading the paper, watching TV or listening to the radio in the months leading up to Tuesday’s primary…