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Op-ed: Sanctuary cities vs. hideouts

In biblical times, a sanctuary city was a place where someone who had committed unintentional manslaughter could find…

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What others say: Live long and prosper

A report this week about life expectancy of Alaska residents as a whole contains some good news. We…

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Soldotna hires consultants to open annexation conversation

The city of Soldotna is continuing its research into the annexation of nearby areas currently outside of city…

A trumpeter swan floats in the shallows of Tern Lake near the intersection of the Seward and Sterling highways Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2017 near Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

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Midnight swim

A trumpeter swan floats in the shallows of Tern Lake near the intersection of the Seward and Sterling…

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Tribe bringing awareness to suicide in community

In 2015, the State of Alaska’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 44.2 percent of Alaska Native youth…

Six-year-old David Clyde joins Ty Grenier at the top of the rope climb at the Kenai Municipal Park’s Enchanted Forest playground Sunday, August 13, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. After a bout of rainy weather, the playground was filled with families and friends enjoying the good weather. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

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A welcomed, sunny Sunday

Blue skies, sun shining

Sports

Seward football earns opening-day win, Homer falls

The Seward football program got its Southcentral Conference championship defense off and running Saturday with a 32-12 win…

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SoHi XC teams take 3rd in Valley

The Soldotna cross-country team got in some early action on the trails at the Colony XC Invite Saturday…

Auction ready: 4-H club prepares for annual auction event

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Auction ready: 4-H club prepares for annual auction event

Fair warning, don’t get in between two fighting pigs, according to Elora Reichert, a member of the 4-H…

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Crawford goes 7 for 7 at Soldotna Cycle Series, Showalters take top women’s, youth spots

Mike Crawford improved to 7 for 7 in the Soldotna Cycle Series this season, topping the rest of…

Life

An Outdoor View: Close call

Author’s note: This column first appeared in the June 8, 1990, edition of “The Tides,” a Clarion supplement.…

A large brown bear boar takes a break near the McNeil River Falls viewing platform. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

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Refuge Notebook: Could you win the Alaska Lottery?

Winning an Alaska lottery is the ultimate experience of a lifetime. Although it may not be a lottery…

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Bird Homestead Golf Report: Golfing For Scholarships tourney a success

Kenai Peninsula Builders Association held their seventh annual Golfing For Scholarships Tournament at Bird Homestead Golf Course on…

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State races come to Twin City Raceway on Saturday, Sunday

The Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions – Motocross Division will hold state races Saturday and Sunday at Twin City…

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Birch Ridge Golf Report: Course stays busy with weekly events

Birch Ridge Golf course has kept busy with regular events in the past week, and there is much…

Steve Schoonmaker of Kasilof serves salmon chowder to Diane Taylor of Kasilof at Soldotna Creek Park in celebration of Alaska Wild Salmon Day, an annual event to recognize the importance of the unique Alaska resource. “I’m here to show respoect for these honorable creatures,” Schoonmaker said. “&

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Alaska Wild Salmon Day

The banks of the Kenai River in Soldotna Creek Park may be a little quieter, but the love…

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Op-Ed: Common sense uncommon in Washington

“Sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.” — Dictionary.com’s…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: New energy options for Alaska

Surprising news from two different sources. Analysts now believe that consumers will purchase electric vehicles at a much…

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What others say: Whose message to believe on Russia?

Far from the chaos and cacophony of Washington’s unending debate over Russia policy, Vice President Mike Pence has…

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Op-ed: Three little words

At the beginning of my reporting career, I covered a federal judge hearing a civil suit against National…