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Nikiski family welcomes reindeer calf
One Nikiski farm just got a whole lot cuter. The Hansen family welcomed a baby reindeer Tuesday when…
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Fire season shaping up to have later start
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the list of…
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Nonprofit seeks grant to house fire crew
An Alaska Native nonprofit wants to improve living conditions for the highly-trained wildland firefighters it supports, who spend…
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New regulations in effect for dust control in Soldotna
With the snow gone and sand lining the peninsula’s streets and parking lots, new regulations in Soldotna seek…
Life
Travels, treks and trout
For some avid anglers, even the prolific fishing opportunities in the Last Frontier are sometimes not enough. That…
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Soldotna council directs administration to draft pot ban legislation
After taking about two years to think it over, the Soldotna City Council has decided commercial marijuana still…
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No trial yet for former teacher accused of sexual abuse
The trial for a former Nikiski teacher accused of sexual abuse involving a student is waiting to move…
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Bill would expand prisoner employment opportunities
A bill making its way through the Alaska House of Representatives has the potential to revitalize work programs…
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Drivers should expect Seward Highway delay on Friday
Motorists heading between Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula can expect a delay Friday night. Alaska 511 posted a…
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Soldotna, business owners talk electric sign regulation
City staff in Soldotna are learning more about how business owners feel about electronic signs — a relatively…
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Soldotna man accused of sexually abusing a minor
A Soldotna man is facing a charge of sexual abuse of a minor for an incident alleged to…
Arts & Entertainment
A kennel of characters: Dogs get their day with Kasilof musher, writer
One Kasilof family has turned their love of animals into a sled dog kennel where the stories of…
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Alcohol rewrite bill addresses unfinished business
The second half of a sweeping update to Alaska’s alcohol laws is making its way through the Legislature…
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Dozens ‘Choose Respect’ in annual awareness march
Dozens of area residents trudged through Kenai’s trademark chilly winds, and even more joined them at the Kenai…
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Kasilof man pleads not guilty to kidnapping, additional charges
A Kasilof man entered not-guilty pleas to kidnapping, assault and other charges during a Kenai Superior Court arraignment…
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Winner chosen in ‘You know you’re an Alaskan if’ contest
Earlier this year, one Soldotna woman set out to unearth the traits and quirks that make Alaskans, well,…
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Biologists: Avoid grumpy moose during winter’s end
Alaska’s moose are big, beautiful and currently quite cranky — and biologists are warning people to be extra…
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Biologist shares dos and don’ts of bear encounters
Ever wonder what a grizzly is thinking when it wanders into a back yard, or comes face to…
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Former trooper wins civil suit from 2012 crash
A former Alaska State Trooper who was involved in two major accidents was found not responsible for the…