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Father arrested for failing to register as sex offender days after son arrested for vehicle theft

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Father arrested for failing to register as sex offender days after son arrested for vehicle theft

A man was charged with perjury and repeated failure to register as a sex offender last week, just…

Men accused of stealing truck lights

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Men accused of stealing truck lights

Two men were charged with theft and trespassing last week after allegedly stealing $300 LED truck lights from…

Marchers participate in the Alaskans Choose Respect Awareness Event, hosted by the LeeShore Center, on Wednesday, March 28 in Kenai. The march aimed to draw attention to the issue of sexual assault and domestic violence. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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LeeShore Center hosts annual event for domestic violence awareness

They took to the streets to tackle a difficult issue with a simple idea — “choose respect.” On…

A resident at Heritage Place enjoys colored strands of light during an open house of the home’s Snoezelen room on Friday, March 23 in Soldotna. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Getting the full Snoezelen experience: Heritage Place opens relaxation room

A local nursing home is giving its residents a little “me time.” Central Peninsula Hospital’s Heritage Place recently…

Shed the pounds from your pack: Exploring the world of ultra-light backpacking

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Shed the pounds from your pack: Exploring the world of ultra-light backpacking

No matter how long the journey, hikes must be taken one step at a time. Dave Thomas takes…

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Fugitive from justice arrested after allegedly fleeing scene of accident

A man wanted in the state of Idaho was arrested last week after he allegedly fled the scene…

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Man allegedly threatens family member with tire iron

A Nikiski man accused of brandishing a tire iron during an altercation with a family member is facing…

Fifth person charged in January Duck Inn confrontation

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Fifth person charged in January Duck Inn confrontation

Charges have been filed against a fifth person in relation to a January incident in which several people…

A male ringed seal undergoes rehabilitation at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward. The seal pup was transported to the center on March 11 after being found on the rusty pipe on the shore of Dutch Harbor near the city of Unalaska. (Photo courtesy of Alaska SeaLife Center)

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Dutch Harbor ringed seal finds safe harbor at SeaLife Center

The Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward is sheltering a seal pup found stranded near the town of Unalaska.…

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Syphilis on the rise in Alaska

Syphilis infections are on the rise in Alaska, with the number of cases reported in the first three…

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Man arrested for stripping stolen truck for parts

A man accused of leading an Alaska State Trooper on an off-road chase in February and scrapping a…

An art piece for everyone

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An art piece for everyone

In the Kenai Fine Arts Center gallery, a classical oil painting rests near a rust-colored fabric collage. A…

Jay Butler, chief medical officer for the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, discusses the causes of the opioid crisis with members of the community at the Your Voice, Your Community forum on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Opening up about opioids

Over the last two decades, an opioid epidemic has hit Alaska like a slow-moving tsunami, with multiple waves…

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Storm brings snow, accidents

A storm that brought significant snowfall, icy roads and high winds to the peninsula on Thursday and Friday…

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Trailer goes up in flames in Nikiski

A small travel trailer on a property in Nikiski was destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon. Firefighters received…

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Kenai Peninsula College to host health fair Saturday

If you’ve been putting off that wellness checkup, this weekend is your chance to get back on a…

A young rider returns from a 50-mile loop of the Caribou Hills as part of the Way Out Women Ride, which raises money for cancer patients, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 near Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Riders with a cause

Although born out of loss, the annual Way Out Women Ride is a celebration of life — and…

Forest service to start prescribed burns in Chugach National Forest

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Forest service to start prescribed burns in Chugach National Forest

A prescribed burn to improve moose habitat and reduce wildfire risk will begin later this month in the…

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Theft of electricity leads to charges

Man arrested after alleged power theft A Kenai man was charged with criminal mischief and theft last week…

Moon shot: Looking for signs in the sky

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Moon shot: Looking for signs in the sky

I am mystically inclined. I look for patterns in my life — filtering meaning through cards or the…