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What's happening • The Corner Cafe in the Blazy Mall in Soldotna will be showing a colorful collection of Hand Painted Art Quilts by Chelline… Continue reading

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Lena Headey in "300: Rise of an Empire." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)

Reeling it in: ‘300: Rise of an Empire’

1hr 42min Rated R Warner Bros. Pictures Action/Adventure/Drama     It seems like sort of an odd choice to make a sequel to a movie… Continue reading

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Lena Headey in "300: Rise of an Empire." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)

Dumbing down the SAT

It turns out that SAT words were too abstruse. The College Board is updating its iconic test yet again in ways that are indistinguishable from… Continue reading

Kudos to BOF for effort to make changes

Members of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Fish and Wildlife Commission and key borough staff were honored at the March 4 Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting for efforts… Continue reading

Sponsors make a splash

They have made a very big splash! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors of the monthly public swim events we have offered at Skyview… Continue reading

Man released on bail after alleged sexual assault

Editor's note: This story has been edited to correct town where the accused resides.    A Palmer man indicted on sexual assault charges is out… Continue reading

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Early run Kenai king salmon closure a blow to guides

Bruce Ewitt guided on the Kenai River for 11 years before he quit after the 2012 fishing season and shifted his efforts toward king salmon… Continue reading

File photo/Peninsula Clarion

Ninilchik Beaches closed for clams

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that the Ninilchik Beaches would be closed to harvest of razor clams beginning Wednesday and running through… Continue reading

State announces oil and gas lease sale

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas announced its annual Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sales will be held at… Continue reading

In this Tuesday, March 4, 2014, photo, Wal-Mart employee Richard Wilson, 27,  is photographed outside the store where he works in Chicago. Wilson earns $9.25 an hour at that Wal-Mart and lives on the city's western edge with his grandmother. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Low-wage jobs unexpectedly a way of life for many

WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, many Americans followed a simple career path: Land an entry-level job. Accept a modest wage. Gain skills. Leave eventually for… Continue reading

In this Tuesday, March 4, 2014, photo, Wal-Mart employee Richard Wilson, 27,  is photographed outside the store where he works in Chicago. Wilson earns $9.25 an hour at that Wal-Mart and lives on the city's western edge with his grandmother. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
Capturing Alaska's Free Spirit through her camera lens

Capturing Alaska’s Free Spirit through her camera lens

“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans”, John Lennon. Alanna Allen, a SoHi graduate, Class of 2004, today works as a Kenai… Continue reading

Capturing Alaska's Free Spirit through her camera lens
Alaska Museum brings AK history to life at Redoubt

Alaska Museum brings AK history to life at Redoubt

Alaska has a long and unique history which could be lost in a short period of time if not passed on to the next generation.… Continue reading

Alaska Museum brings AK history to life at Redoubt
Big fish for little kids in Annual Ice Fishing Derby

Big fish for little kids in Annual Ice Fishing Derby

Mild, thin ice and easy lake access made the 17th Annual Ice Fishing Derby sponsored by Soldotna Trustworthy Hardware & Fishing, one for the record… Continue reading

Big fish for little kids in Annual Ice Fishing Derby
PJ's Family Diner opens at iconic location in Soldotna

PJ’s Family Diner opens at iconic location in Soldotna

All that great American style home cooking that PJ’s Diner became famous for over the years which was at the Kenai Airport, is now available… Continue reading

PJ's Family Diner opens at iconic location in Soldotna

Shortbread for St. Patrick’s Day

If you’re looking for a dessert to serve on St. Patrick’s Day, a day that honors the patron saint of Ireland who was born in… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About reminiscing… Grandma Cogswell, quilting, cooking, and candy making

Growing up on a farm Northern colorado 1937-1955 I owe my interest in cooking and sewing clothes to my Mom. I owe my interest in… Continue reading

Car gas costs too much

Having made a trip to Anchorage this past week, I feel extremely discrimated by the distributers of our gas all over our area. This has… Continue reading

Volunteers, community make things happen

Two weeks ago, for three intensely busy and fun days, my twenty-four hard-working, cooperative, creative fifth graders mixed, baked, packaged, labeled, sold and delivered 960… Continue reading

Thank you for health fair support

On behalf of the board of directors, staff and volunteers at Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska, we want to extend our appreciation and gratitude… Continue reading

What others say: Judicial selection for Alaska

Alaskans should participate in the judicial selection process. Not enough do. That is a concern. The process is largely conducted by the Alaska Judicial Council, which… Continue reading