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Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Voter tidbit: Get prepared for the Oct. 1 municipal election

Check your voting status or register to vote online

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A painting of George Washington at Valley Forge, circa 1911 by Edward Percy Moran.

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Opinion: Washington’s selfless example is lost on too many public servants

Biden isn’t the only national politician who struggled emotionally against the currents of aging.

Cindy Harris. (Courtesy)

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Support funding for Adult Day services

These services offer a safe place for Alaskans to bring their loved ones

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Minister’s Message: Comprehending a truth beyond knowledge

The love of Christ passes knowledge

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Voter tidbit: 2 election stories highlight voting challenges in rural Alaska

The state needs to make voting in rural areas more accommodating

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Opinion: Permanent Fund troubles make for sad music

Alaskans are fiddling while the Permanent Fund burns

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Minister’s Message: Entering rest

I asked a group of people to share their ideas of what they think of when they hear…

Signage marks the entrance to Nikiski Middle/High School on Monday, May 16, 2022, in Nikiski, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Opinion: How our schools have lost touch with Alaskans

Off-road vehicles are a way of life for Nikiski residents

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Point of View: There is nothing to like about Project 2025

Project 2025 - Presidential Transition Project’s intent is radical

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Minister’s Message: The quest for unity

The solution for unity must be in terms of honoring God and God’s values

A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections is placed at the Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/Homer News)

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Opinion: Safeguarding our children’s future

Alaska stands at a pivotal moment ahead of the 2024 election

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Voter tidbit: What is your voting story?

Voting is crucial for democracy to work

The Alaska State Capitol on March 1, 2024. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Opinion: The Alaska State House has only itself to blame

Past the deadline, the House continued to vote and approve legislation

A turtle is made out of kid-friendly snacks for Vacation Bible School. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)

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Minister’s Message: We all need to feel loved and liked

Over the last few days, my church has hosted our yearly Vacation Bible School.

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Voter tidbit: All about primaries

Early primary election voting begins Aug. 5

Rhonda Baisden (courtesy photo)

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Opinion: Stages of motherhood and the laundry room

From the beginning to the ending of our motherly existence, our constant companion is laundry.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy hands out pens he used to sign the budget bills for the fiscal year that began July 1 to state lawmakers during a private ceremony in Anchorage on Thursday, June 27, 2024. (Official photo from The Office of the Governor)

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Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy stingy with budget veto information

The governor took the budgetary management equivalent of the Fifth Amendment about 160 times in his veto spreadsheet

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Minister’s Message: Trusting in the will of God

Many people avoid having a relationship with God because of the trust issue

This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. Pending recounts could determine who will spend time in the building as part of the new state Legislature. Recounts in two Anchorage-area legislative races are scheduled to take place this week, a top state elections official said Tuesday. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: 8 lawmakers upheld public trust

38 representatives and all Alaska senators voted to confirm Handeland

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Voter tidbit: What’s on the local ballot?

City and borough elections will take place on Oct. 1