Life
Colorful, exotic and fantastically edible
Depending on the season, some tropical fruits, such as mango, kiwifruit and papaya are easily found at the…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About things in the past
I have had many e-mails and conversations with people who read this column. Most of them I can…
Opinion
Bob Franken: Health-care politics – not so fast
Just to be clear, I may have been wrong. Of course, that’s nothing new for a political commentator,…
Opinion
What others say: Gas pipeline should be an American effort, not just Alaskan
“Happiness is 10,000 Texans headed south with an Okie under each arm.” If you lived in Alaska in…
Letters to the Editor
Support for exchange program dinner appreciated
The Central Peninsula Chapter of the AFS Student Exchange Program thanks the following businesses and individuals who supported…
Letters to the Editor
Library art auction fundraiser a success
Soldotna Library Friends held an art auction fundraiser on April 12, and we want to thank all of…
News
Under the influence: Students get lesson on effects of alcohol
Soles shoulder-width apart, the unyielding, uniformed frame of Alaska State Trooper Ronny Simmons stood before a silent group…
News
Agrium nixed from tax credit bill
Lawmakers approved tax credit bill for Alaska refineries during deliberations Sunday night, but excluded the Agrium Corp. fertilizer…
News
Kenai shooting suspect indicted
A Sterling woman arrested in a shooting incident outside of the Kenai Walmart last November has been indicted…
News
Senate passes education bill
JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate passed a broad-ranging education bill Monday, but the issue of how to address…
News
Resolution pending for CIRI, Buccaneer gas dispute
A dispute between Buccaneer Energy, Cook Inlet Region Inc. and the State of Alaska over natural gas royalties…
News
Tuesday Calendar
Today 8 a.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous As Bill Sees It Group, 11312 Kenai Spur Highway Unit 71 (Old…
Opinion
Cal Thomas: Faith in government misplaced
One of the reasons our political structure has become dysfunctional no matter which party is in power is…
Letters to the Editor
Alaska must fight for equal treatment from feds
I grew up during the civil rights movement. Imagine, people of color wanting equal rights and protection under…
Opinion
What others say: Production not a priority for Obama administration
More evidence came out Friday that President Obama and his administration aren’t big fans of oil and natural…
News
Homer senior reclaims Caring for the Kenai title
With a plan to increase longevity and add environmental benefits to roofs in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School…
News
Moose River Dental opens in Sterling
Great news for Sterling residents who have always had a long drive to the nearest dental clinic, now…
News
Kenai Chamber celebrates 60 years of supporting commerce
It’s been said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and the diamond anniversary of the Kenai Chamber…
News
35th Annual Home Show forecasts robust Peninsula economy
The Home Show just like spring was early this year and that was perfect timing for anxious home…
Letters to the Editor
Community rallies for Kenai hoops teams
The Kenai Basketball program would like to thank all of the parents, volunteers, local businesses, and fans that…