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Prisoners get a new leash on life: Inmates and dogs forge friendships through SPOT program
They may be in prison, but some of Wildwood Correctional Complex inmates aren’t exactly doing hard time. For…
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Soldotna man charged with attempted murder after sword attack
A Soldotna man was charged with first-degree attempted murder Tuesday, after allegedly attacking a man with a three-foot…
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To rescue or not to rescue? SeaLife Center emergency hotline provides guidance on animal strandings
Summer in Alaska means long days, a short burst of green and lots of tourists and locals hoping…
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Eagle River man killed in Seward Highway crash
An Eagle River man was killed Sunday after his motorcycle rear-ended a truck on the Seward Highway near…
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Joanis named to Superior Court
Gov. Bill Walker announced appointments to the Kenai, Juneau and Fairbanks Superior Court judges Monday. Lance Joanis will…
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Sterling woman accused of stealing checks from employer, cashing them
(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to change the age of Shay L. Harju-Romey). A Sterling woman…
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Soldotna shows its Pride: Two Spirit march shows love for LGBTQ community
Carrying signs, flashing smiles and eliciting the occasional friendly smile or honk from passing cars, approximately 60 rainbow-clad…
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Public health campaign promotes importance of adolescent vaccinations
Alaska youth will be getting a friendly health reminder in the mail this summer. The Alaska Department of…
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Man arrested for fleeing troopers faces charges in new case
A man arrested with his father earlier this month after the two allegedly fled from Alaska State Troopers…
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Applications open for seat on Kenai Superior Court
The body responsible for nominating Alaska judges is taking applications from potential replacements for retiring Kenai Superior Court…
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Man accused of stealing tires from Soldotna shop
A Kenai man was arrested early Friday morning for stealing tires, less than two hours after a burglary…
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Man accused of reversing van into motorcycle, SUV
A Seward man is accused of intentionally crashing his van into his family members’ vehicles during a domestic…
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Walking to remember: Heritage Place residents raise awareness about Alzheimer’s
A drizzle may have shortened a scheduled mile-and-a-half trek through the streets of Soldotna Thursday, but participants in…
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Peninsula sees few wildfires as season passes halfway mark
With Alaska’s wildfire season half over and cool, wet conditions in the forecast, the Kenai Peninsula has yet…
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Nikiski man accused of threatening woman with axe
A Nikiski man was arrested for assault after the alleged victim sent a plea for help to the…
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New cards, new scams: Seniors targeted as Medicare rolls out new IDs
A law aimed at reducing fraud and identity theft among Medicare beneficiaries is opening the door to new…
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Man charged with armed robbery arrested for theft and burglary
A man facing charges of felony theft, armed robbery and assault in two separate cases was arrested last…
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Putt with a purpose: Golf tournament to raise money for Alzheimer’s
During his last years of life, Sue Mann’s father spent his days in a fog — sometimes unable…
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Broken glass reported in community dog park
A Soldotna park meant to be a safe space for dogs was hit by a potentially dangerous act…
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CDC issues advisory on Hep A outbreaks in multiple states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent an advisory Monday alerting local public health agencies to a…