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Rich Lowry: Chicago’s shooting spree

For most of the country, July Fourth weekend means hot dogs, fireworks and relaxing time with family. In certain neighborhoods in Chicago, it means something… Continue reading

What others say: A booming economy can solve many problems

Unemployment in the United States fell in June to 6.1 percent from 6.3 percent in May, the lowest rate since the fall of 2008. That’s… Continue reading

Poem

UntitledBy Melinda Anderson, Kasilof He’ll never have the chance to walk her down the aisle She’ll never have the chance to see him with a… Continue reading

Haida carver TJ Young works on a bear holding its tongue on the Eagle totem pole for the Gajaa Hít building on Thursday. TJ and his brother, Joe, have been working on two poles and a screen to replace the aging ones in front of the building. The project has been organized through Sealaska Heritage Institute in conjunction with the Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority, who owns the building.

Hands-on learing: Carving project highlights modern aspects of apprenticeship tradition

When Haida carvers Joe and TJ Young were teenagers in Hydaburg 20 years ago, apprenticeship opportunities there were scarce. To learn the basics of carving… Continue reading

Haida carver TJ Young works on a bear holding its tongue on the Eagle totem pole for the Gajaa Hít building on Thursday. TJ and his brother, Joe, have been working on two poles and a screen to replace the aging ones in front of the building. The project has been organized through Sealaska Heritage Institute in conjunction with the Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority, who owns the building.
No resuscitations necessary after Peninsula's 1st Mouth to Mouth

No resuscitations necessary after Peninsula’s 1st Mouth to Mouth

Celebrating clean water, healthy salmon, and healthy people, 67 runners and bikers (and a few of their canine friends) from Anchorage to Soldotna to Homer… Continue reading

No resuscitations necessary after Peninsula's 1st Mouth to Mouth
Beautiful new Flats Bistro welcomes you for lunch and dinner

Beautiful new Flats Bistro welcomes you for lunch and dinner

The Flats Bistro has rapidly become a popular local dining destination since they opened the doors of their beautiful new restaurant on K-Beach Rd less… Continue reading

Beautiful new Flats Bistro welcomes you for lunch and dinner
Charis Place welcomes new administrator at open house

Charis Place welcomes new administrator at open house

The new Charis Place assisted living complex in Kenai held its second open house June 26th for folks to meet the facilities new administrator JoAnn… Continue reading

Charis Place welcomes new administrator at open house
Kenai celebrates U.S.A's 238th Birthday and 40th Community Awards recipients

Kenai celebrates U.S.A’s 238th Birthday and 40th Community Awards recipients

Two big days for the Kenai Chamber of Commerce as they moved the traditional January Awards dinner to an Awards Luncheon June 25th just nine… Continue reading

Kenai celebrates U.S.A's 238th Birthday and 40th Community Awards recipients

Colorful, flavorful, exciting Brazilian cooking is hot, hot, hot

If you’ve been caught up in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil since it began earlier last month, you are not alone. However, in… Continue reading

Current fiscal policies limit choices on oil taxes

As I drive along the spur, north of Kenai, I see more signage going up stating “Vote No on 1.” It seems small and medium… Continue reading

Maybe this flag idea will stick

Fourth of July was a beautiful day, with largest crowd I can remember for the parade and park get together. Every body was in good… Continue reading

Prosecution could have been avoided with more thorough investigation

Last Friday, June 27, a man on trial for his life in Kenai Superior Court was acquitted of all charges, yet the Clarion devoted no… Continue reading

Oilers, Panners bat around in divisional play

The Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks pushed themselves to a winning season with a dominant 15-4 win over the Peninsula Oilers Tuesday evening at Growden Memorial… Continue reading

Soldotna’s capital budget final draft up for review

The city of Soldotna is proposing a capital budget with significant attention to downtown improvement projects aimed at community identity. New light pole banners, landscaping… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Alaska Governor Sean Parnell address a crowd of more than 100 Tuesday July 7, 2014 during a joint chamber luncheon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Center. Parnell signed 11 bills into law during the meeting.

Taking care of the bills: 11 measures signed into law

Alaska Governor Sean Parnell signed 11 bills into law during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. A large crowd… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Alaska Governor Sean Parnell address a crowd of more than 100 Tuesday July 7, 2014 during a joint chamber luncheon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Center. Parnell signed 11 bills into law during the meeting.

Board approves recommended site for new K-Selo school

With the approval of a recommended site, the village of Kachemak Selo is one step closer to seeing a new schoolhouse. The next step is… Continue reading

Buccaneer bankruptcy slows gas fight with CIRI

A dispute over natural gas rights and royalties is on hold as the producer works out its finances in a South Texas Bankruptcy Court.Representatives for… Continue reading

Alaska man gets 4 life terms in Coast Guard deaths

ANCHORAGE (AP) — An Alaska man was sentenced Tuesday to four consecutive life terms in the 2012 shooting deaths of two co-workers at a Coast… Continue reading

Parnell won’t study pot measure ahead of vote

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Gov. Sean Parnell said he will not use state resources to study the implications of legalizing marijuana unless voters approve a pot… Continue reading

Bob Franken: Washington hot dogs

Forget about the World Cup or World Series or even the Super Bowl. The No. 1 competitive sport is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest… Continue reading