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Voices of Alaska: Alaska should embrace educational pluralism

Government funded and government delivered K-12 education has been the rule in the United States for the last 100 years except for the action of… Continue reading

Bob Franken: Subhuman rhetoric

Let’s be honest. Can we agree that some apologies should be flat-out rejected? Certainly the halfhearted ones. That brings us to that mean guitar player… Continue reading

What others say: Education reform shouldn’t be rushed

Gov. Sean Parnell wants to see widespread education reform by the end of the legislative session in April. Setting goals is good, but what’s even… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck recipes for Feb. 26, 2014

CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE CAKEBake this in a fluted or tube pan — quick and easy. Great potluck dessert. I usually bake this for Easter.In a large… Continue reading

Don’t blame ‘We The People’

In reference to “Young Defends States’ Rights” (Clarion, Feb. 20), Congressman Don Young’s words are appreciated, but actions speak louder than words. Why is Alaska… Continue reading

Benefits of residency should be strictly monitored

Regarding the license exemption for same-sex military spouses, I feel we make too many exceptions and exemptions or whatever for these people as it is.… Continue reading

Family overwhelmed by support after accident

We are overwhelmed with gratitude. To say thank you doesn’t do justice to the appreciation we feel. I know we couldn’t possibly name everyone given… Continue reading

Mariners sweep Nikiski on senior night in Homer

The Homer girls and boys basketball teams notched a sweep of Nikiski on Monday night on senior night in Homer. Senior Tayla Cabana had 16… Continue reading

Photo courtesy from Geri Litzen Four members of the Kenai Peninsula horse quiz team known as the North Wind Riders took fourth place in horse bowl at the Western National Roundup Jan. 8-12 in Denver, Colo. From left, Makayla Derkevorkian, Penelope Litzen, Chena Litzen and Emma Osimowicz.

Sharing their horse sense

When it comes to horse knowledge in a national competition, teams from Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas would be expected to place at the top,… Continue reading

Photo courtesy from Geri Litzen Four members of the Kenai Peninsula horse quiz team known as the North Wind Riders took fourth place in horse bowl at the Western National Roundup Jan. 8-12 in Denver, Colo. From left, Makayla Derkevorkian, Penelope Litzen, Chena Litzen and Emma Osimowicz.
The setting sun paints the sky pink behind the mountains viewable from Nikiski Beach Road in Nikiski on Monday evening. Photo by Kaylee Osowsk/Peninsula Clarion
The setting sun paints the sky pink behind the mountains viewable from Nikiski Beach Road in Nikiski on Monday evening. Photo by Kaylee Osowsk/Peninsula Clarion

Soldotna to consider synthetic drug ban

An ordinance prohibiting synthetic drugs — spice and bath salts — in the city of Soldotna is up for introduction at this week’s Soldotna City… Continue reading

1 injured in rollover

Responders extracted a woman from her vehicle Monday afternoon after she rolled down the ditch near Mile 102 of the Sterling Highway.Alaska State Troopers spokesperson… Continue reading

Legislature misses initiative hearing timeline

JUNEAU — A 2010 state law aimed at providing the public with more information surrounding ballot initiatives called for legislative hearings on certified initiatives within… Continue reading

Senator proposes striking same-sex marriage ban

JUNEAU — The minority leader of the Alaska Senate on Monday proposed to strike the constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in the state, calling it… Continue reading

Cal Thomas: Separation of government from press

After much criticism from conservative quarters, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided, at least for now, to withdraw plans for its proposed study of… Continue reading

What others say: Bill to seal some criminal case records isn’t good for public

A bill up for a hearing Monday in the state Senate seeks to deny public access to documents in criminal cases in which an accused… Continue reading

Submitted photo Got your goats? These Boer goat twins, owned by Mike Merrick of Soldotna, were born Feb. 5, early in the morning. The one on the left is going to a farm in Seward; his brother is going to be a 4-H project for a boy in Moose Pass. They may show up at the fair this summer at the Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik.
Submitted photo Got your goats? These Boer goat twins, owned by Mike Merrick of Soldotna, were born Feb. 5, early in the morning. The one on the left is going to a farm in Seward; his brother is going to be a 4-H project for a boy in Moose Pass. They may show up at the fair this summer at the Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik.

Schools briefs

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Drake Anthony, 4, looks at a cutout of a rodent that he found during a class at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Thursday Feb. 20, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Preschoolers learn about the environment, animals at refuge

Once a month the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center adorned with taxidermy and kids’ artwork fills up with preschoolers and their parents as… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Drake Anthony, 4, looks at a cutout of a rodent that he found during a class at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Thursday Feb. 20, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

All-tourney team announced from Seldovia

The all-tournament team for the Seldovia tournament was Caleb Lyons and Timmy Smithwick of CIA, John Romanoff of Nanwalek, Jaruby Nelson of Nikolaevsk and Aidan… Continue reading