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Micciche: People before politics in District O

Tuesday is an important day for Alaskans. I will not campaign until after the primary so that constituents…

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Attacks on Sullivan could hurt Treadwell’s future in politics

Barack Obama promised to fundamentally change America. Many of us believe he is fundamentally ruining America and as…

Opinion

On animal welfare, is there more community can do?

This week’s rescue of 35 dogs just outside of Soldotna highlights a question the Kenai Peninsula Borough has…

This July 19, 2014 photo shows typical terrain in the Bear Lake Corridor Trails area in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The corridor offers good day hikes in the eastern side of the park, using the town of Estes Park as a gateway. The park is launching a yearlong celebration of its centennial in September, and fall is a nice time to visit. (AP Photo/Lindsey Tanner)

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Rocky Mountain National Park offers spectacular views

ESTES PARK, Colo. — No adjectives can do Rocky Mountain National Park justice. The jagged snow-draped peaks, rocky…

White spruce bearing heavy cone crop at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge's Visitor Center, August 12, 2014.  Photo by Matt Bowser/USFWS.

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Refuge Notebook: Spruce mast events – feast or famine

Peer out the window or take a walk around the neighborhood asking yourself if the spruce trees bear…

News

Organization aims to rebuild Southeast herring stocks

By MARY CATHARINE MARTIN Archaeological records and cultural memory indicate that in addition to being more abundant in…

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Les Palmer: Year of the Pink

Editor’s note: This column first appeared in the Clarion on Aug.16, 2002.   Every other year, the Kenai…

Life

With changing seasons, embrace what is to come

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born,…

Life

Church news

Parish celebrates pastor’s ordination anniversary Members and visitors of St. Luke Lutheran Church (UAC) celebrated the 10-year anniversary…

News

Reminder: Deadline to return personal-use permits is Friday

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is reminding residents who utilized the Upper Cook Inlet personal-use fisheries…

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Ninilchik Emergency Services unveils new facility

The new Ninilchik Emergency Services facility is open and active, one year after the groundbreaking. The building was…

One of the 35 dogs rescued from a Knight Drive home just outside of Soldotna on Monday sits outside at Alaska's Extended Life Animal Sanctuary in Nikiski. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion

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Volunteers rescue 35 dogs

With bellies still swollen from a lack of food, 35 dogs are on their way to recovery after…

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Juneau School District hires lawyer to investigate hazing

JUNEAU (AP) — The Juneau School District has hired an Anchorage attorney to help investigate alleged hazing involving…

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Soldotna council approves information for voters

At the Soldotna City Council meeting Wednesday, council members reviewed the ballot summary statement for the city’s Proposition…

Opinion

Thornton: Service leadership – paying attention and doing the right thing

Theodore Roosevelt said, “Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right.” Service leadership means getting…

Opinion

Olson: Work in Juneau has state moving forward

It has been an honor and a privilege to represent you at home and in Juneau for the…

Opinion

Knudsen: Get out and vote

August 19th will soon be here and Alaskans will be voting on Ballot Measure One to decide if…

Opinion

Chenault: Address state’s needs while keeping spending under control

I am very humbled and proud that the voters of my House District have had faith in my…

Opinion

What others say: More jobs available, but paying less

Two new reports are out this week that, taken together, provide a pretty good picture of how the…

A guide waits to net a pink salmon caught by a member of military who spent two days fishing on the Kenai River Friday August 8, 2014 near Soldotna, Alaska. The Kenai River Foundation hosted the "Wounded Heroes" fishing event that brought more than 70 military members down to the Kenai River and paired them up with area guides who took them fishing August 8-9. Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion

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Photo: Fish on!