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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…