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Learning for Life: Bee keeping in Alaska

While it is early spring many beekeepers in Alaska have already placed their “bee” order and are getting…

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Kenai Senior Center May activities

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of May 2014 (all activities are held at…

Letters to the Editor

Perhaps elected officials could come from outside, too

With fantastic insight not possessed by the average voter, the Governor and a group of our wisest legislators…

Letters to the Editor

Anonymous Good Samaritan applauded

Sorry this has taken so long to put this thank you in the paper, but I found it…

Sports

Oilers Corner: Roster takes shape

Forty-four days until first pitch! Our team is still taking shape for the 2014 season. We have had…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this August 8, 2012 file photo commercial setnet fishers pick a net during a calm day in the Cook Inlet.

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New fisheries advocacy group plots strategy

Resources for All Alaskans, a group formed to combat an proposed initiative to ban commercial setnet fishing in…

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Tentative education deal overshadowed by Knik Arm

JUNEAU (AP) — While lawmakers reached a tentative agreement on the education package that sent their session into…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion   The Sterling Highway narrows down to one lane on a bridge near Cooper Landing Saturday 19, 2014 in Cooper Landing, Alaska.

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Construction season approaching on most Alaska highways

ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s second season, that of road construction, is upon us. The Parks Highway will get a…

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion American Legion representatives recognized the Kenai Home Depot for having a reserved parking spot for United States Veterans Thursday.

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Home Depot honored for courtesy toward veterans

Sometimes a small gesture has a big impact. When the Kenai Home Depot installed a sign that reserved…

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Skagway’s dock sinks

The floating dock in Skagway, the same one which serves as a loading ramp for ferry passengers, is…

Letters to the Editor

Clean sweep appreciated

Thanks to all our public officials and employees who made sure bike trails and highways were swept and…

Opinion

There’s a reason for the limit

With the legislative session in overtime this year, it begs the question, why do we have a limit…

ADVANCE FOR TEH WEEKEND OF APRIL 19-20 AND THEREAFTER - Reflective clothing, lights and other gear make for a safe bicycle commute for a bicyclist in Boise, Idaho, in this April, 2014, photo.  Making yourself highly visible is one of many safety tips for bike commuters. (AP Photo/Idaho Statesman, Pete Zimowsky)

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Commuting by bike: be seen, be safe, and enjoy

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Amid mirror-like puddles from an overnight spring rain on the Boise Greenbelt, Neil Jenkins…

Kids who participate in the first-ever Youth Game Warden Camp will receive a t-shirt with this cool logo.

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Refuge Notebook: Kenai Refuge sponsors first Game Warden Camp for Youth

Have you ever wondered what a game warden does? How about boating on some of the Kenai Peninsula’s…

Life

Les Palmer: Don’t run!

Author’s note: This column first appeared in the Clarion Jan. 23, 2004. With both bears and people starting…

Fly fishing humorist to host TU film fest

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Fly fishing humorist to host TU film fest

Looking for his next great fishing adventure, the self-proclaimed, “world’s greatest fly fishing guide” Hank Patterson is making…

Samantha and Eric Tipler head out with dogs Cash, right, and Gadget for a hike in the Mountain Lakes Wilderness area near Klamath Falls, Ore., March 23, 2014.  Exploring the endless trails in the Klamath Basin has to offer is made even more enjoyable when your faithful companion, your dog, is along for the journey, too.(AP Photo/Herald and News, Steve Silton)

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Hiking with dogs: know your pets’ limitations

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Exploring the endless trails the Klamath Basin has to offer is made even…

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Church news

Join Apostolic Assembly for Sundae Social The Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Sunday School invites you to a…

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Living life one day at a time

The letter I received from a man in Southwest Africa brightened my day. In spite of the violence…

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Why Soldotna opted not to buy Birch Ridge

The Soldotna City Council decided against purchasing the Birch Ridge Golf Course.   A resolution instructing City Manager…