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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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