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CIFF, ADFG argue need for more information in lawsuit over 2013 management

ANCHORAGE — A state judge heard oral argument yesterday about the lawsuit over 2013 management of Cook Inlet…

Caption 2: Model based on the blockage of upper Resurrection River by a late-glacial advance of Exit Glacier, impoundment of the drainage in a former lake above the glacier dam, northwestward overflow  from the impounded lake into the upper Russian River, and southeastward drainage through a diversion channel around Exit Glacier into lower Resurrection River.

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A geologic explanation for two sockeye populations in the Russian River

My interest in the Russian River fishery was suddenly piqued one day about four years ago, when a…

Sgt. 1st  Class Jody Martin helps load packs into a Department of Veterans Affairs vehicle from the Warrior Hikers on May 17, 2014  in Catawba, Va.  Sean Gobin founded the Warrior Hike to coordinate hikes for other veterans who are struggling to adapt to civilian life. This spring, 26 veterans set off on hikes along the AT, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.  (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Erica Yoon)  LOCAL TV OUT; SALEM TIMES REGISTER OUT; FINCASTLE HERALD OUT;  CHRISTIANBURG NEWS MESSENGER OUT; RADFORD NEWS JOURNAL OUT; ROANOKE STAR SENTINEL OUT

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Veterans hike on the Appalachian Trail

ROANOKE, Va. — After three combat deployments in a dozen years, Sean Gobin stepped onto the Appalachian Trail…

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Smokey has it wrong

In 1944, Smokey Bear started saying, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Other than replacing “forest fires” with…

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Contributions to KMS students appreciated

One of the many groups to provide assistance to Kenai Middle School students this past year was the…

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Time for reconsideration

From the P.C. 5-23-14, Outdoor View, “ To ensure healthy salmon runs and to provide a quality fishing…

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Bird Homestead Golf Report: Fire update

The only thing on fire at Bird Homestead Golf Course are the very talented golfers. Bird Homestead Golf…

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Hunting for Hooligan

If you stand long enough on the banks of the Kenai River this time of year, you’ll likely…

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Kings picking up, lakes still the place to be

Kings Alaska Department of Fish & Game research biologist Robert Begich said, things are looking a little better…

Photo contributed by Brian Nichols Firefighters rescued five wolf pups abandoned by mother during the Funny River Horse Trail wildfire.

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Firefighters rescue abandoned wolf pups

Dehydrated and injured by porcupine quills — Hooper Bay, Huslia, Stebbens, Gannet and X-ray were named after the…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Central Emergency Services firefighter Dan Jensen acts as a firewatch under the haze of smoke from the Funny River Horse Trail wildfire Monday May 26, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

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Rainfall helps to slow fire, some properties still threatened

As the threat of the Funny River Horse Trail wildfire lessens in Kasilof and Funny River, the massive…

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Soldotna under construction

Soldotna is set to have a productive summer, with a variety of construction projects aimed at improving drinking…

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Murkowski hopeful that Eielson will house new jets

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Eielson Air Force Base likely will be on a narrowed list of potential locations for…

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Parnell signs budget bills, makes no vetoes

JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell signed a $12.8-billion state budget package Wednesday, issuing no vetoes and saying he…

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Council’s improvements to community plans

The Soldotna City Council unanimously agreed to raise the amount of appropriations for renovations to the Joyce K.…

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New bistro opening in Kenai Flats

While he despises the word, “foodie,” Luke Thibodeau appreciates delicious cuisine and has a vision to bring an…

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The Kardashian industry

The rapper Kanye West and reality star Kim Kardashian didn’t get married over the weekend in Florence, Italy,…

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Thanks to businesses’ investments in Nikiski students

Thank you to all the local businesses and organizations that have so generously given scholarships and awards to…

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Progress on natural gas delivery is gratifying

Construction projects are a hallmark of the summer months in Fairbanks, with workers on new buildings and road…

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Michael Fassbender in the film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Alan Markfield)

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Box-office hit with $111 million

“X-Men: Days of Future Past.” 20th Century Fox 1 hour, 44 minutes   For the layperson, it’s enough…