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Pollock fishery needs more scrutiny

About 10-12 years ago, Yukon River king salmon runs (of high Alaskan subsistence importance) began to diminish, a…

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Chugiak ends Twins’ season

The American Legion Twins saw their season come to an end with an 11-8 loss to Chugiak on…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Sonja Kjostad, 8, of Wasilla digs into a book Monday July 28, 2014 at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska.

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Photo: Book nook

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Thornton challenges Olson for District 30

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories looking at area candidates for the Alaska…

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Parnell picks apart issues

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series detailing Republican Gov. Sean Parnell in his…

Opinion

Cal Thomas: ‘The Giver’ a portent of what might be?

With his approval numbers sinking to 39 percent a week ago, according to the Gallup tracking poll, President…

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Is bed tax just the tip of the iceberg?

Many years ago, when the tax cap of $500 on any sale in the Kenai Peninsula borough was…

Opinion

What others say: Headlight rule meant to prevent collisions

Aaawwh, come on; not another rule to follow. That’s many drivers’ first reaction. But, second, upon reflection is:…

Alaskan West Point Grad honored at joint Chamber luncheon

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Alaskan West Point Grad honored at joint Chamber luncheon

In a rural community like Soldotna it’s a special occasion when a local son not only graduates from…

Michelle Hernandez shared this photo of her miniature schnauzer hanging out on the dash of her car. Her name is Maya and she's 5 years old. (Submitted photo)

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Pet photo: Ready to roll

New Swank Street Market draws crowds seeking Antiques, Music & Art

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New Swank Street Market draws crowds seeking Antiques, Music & Art

While there are many things to do and places to go on the Kenai Peninsula, antique shops and/or…

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Salmon Run series continues to grow & births new generation of runners

It started when high school freshman Allie Ostrander had to come up with an idea for the Caring…

High Tunnel gardening featured at Food Bank Farmers Market

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High Tunnel gardening featured at Food Bank Farmers Market

The Tuesday Farmers Market at the Peninsula Food Bank on K-Beach Rd offers an abundance of locally grown…

Letters to the Editor

Conservation of king salmon should begin with the river

If the Fisheries Conservation Alliance was truly for conservation of king salmon it would have opposed all king…

Letters to the Editor

Dipnetter urges respect for the resource

I am one of the thousands of Alaskans that come to the Kenai for the personal-use dipnetting fishery…

Sports

Kenai Golf Course takes 3rd straight Walker Cup

Host Kenai Golf Course won its third-straight Walker Cup on Sunday to take a 5-4-1 lead in the…

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South shuts out Twins at state tourney

The American Legion Twins lost 4-0 to South at the state tournament Sunday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.…

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion A Nikiski lifeguard sweatshirt sits on the side of the pool during a training class, June 30, at the Nikiski Pool.

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On guard: Lifeguards go through rigorous training at Nikiski pool

As the temperatures rise, and daylight extends into evening central Kenai Peninsula residents flock to their local aquatic…

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Owner gives details in Nikiski house fire

Valerie Campbell, 58, was doing homework at her Aleutian Court home in Nikiski when her generator backfired Wednesday…

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Piecing together Parnell: Governor opens up about politics, faith, pot

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series detailing Republican Gov. Sean Parnell in his…