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Board of Education member Debbie Cary was elected in October for a three year term representing District 7. (Photo Courtesy of Board of Education)

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Board welcomes new faces

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education said goodbye to familiar faces and welcomed new ones…

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Enrollment down in district

This year’s enrollment is lower than expected in schools across the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which could…

This Oct. 4 photo shows a bowl of ten-minute tortilla soup in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d’Arabian. (Melissa d’Arabian via AP)

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This Ten-Minute Tortilla Soup is filling comfort food — fast

I owe the idea to well-meaning fans, who over the years would approach me to thank me for…

This Jan. 27 photo shows roasted cauliflower with a sesame drizzle in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Mia via AP)

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COOKING ON DEADLINE: Cauliflower with Sesame Drizzle

Food writers (and I include myself) are often talking about what new things you can do with that…

Life

Pioneer Potluck: Monday morning washing and Tuesday ironing

On a farm in Northern Colorado, 1937-1955 As far back as I can remember, I recall my Mother…

This Oct. 12 photo shows homemade ginger tea in New York. This drink is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)

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Ginger Tea is a soothing drink

With the arrival of the cold-and-cough season, you may be thinking about cooking up a big batch of…

Opinion

What others say: Silicon Valley bears responsibility when it comes to fake news

It has been a week since Las Vegas police stormed Stephen Paddock’s hotel room at Mandalay Bay, finding…

Opinion

Op-ed: Trump head, Pence tail

If a metaphor could be used for this White House, it might be a two-sided coin with President…

News

KPC focuses on success in face of financial strain

In the face of Alaska’s fiscal crisis, Kenai Peninsula College has been working to maintain a quality education…

Intruder pulls fire alarm, arrested at Sterling Elementary

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Intruder pulls fire alarm, arrested at Sterling Elementary

A man who activated a fire alarm at Sterling Elementary School on Friday was arrested, according to Alaska…

Opinion

What others say: White House hesitant to act on opioid crisis

Opioid addiction has developed such a powerful grip on Americans that some scientists have blamed it for lowering…

Opinion

Why criticize Harvey Weinstein?

“Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.”…

Life

Life int he Pedestrian Lane: It’s time

First the bad news: the fall crocuses are blooming. I say “bad news” because they are a couple…

Life

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Cradle to cradle design is a holistic economic, industrial, and social framework modeling human…

Life

Learning for Life: How to cut down a tree: Safe and effective tree felling, limbing and bucking

How to cut down a tree: Safe, effective tree felling, limbing and bucking Felling trees, bucking logs, and…

Opinion

Op-ed: Censorship in Seattle

If it were a plague, the government would rush to quarantine the infected, as occurred during Europe’s Black…

Opinion

Editorial: Peninsula residents deserve chance to participate in fish board process

The Alaska Board of Fisheries may have just had its Upper Cook Inlet meeting earlier this year, but…

Opinion

Op-ed: A tale of one network

For NBC of late, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Yes, the…

Opinion

What others say: Delaying the inevitable on REAL ID in Alaska

There will be no escaping the federal REAL ID law if you want to get on to a…

Opinion

Op-ed: How the NFL lost to Trump

Donald Trump isn’t exactly on a winning streak, but he is beating the NFL in a rout. The…