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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass as he throws a pass that was fumbled and recovered by the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Pigskin Pick ‘em: It’s all going exactly as picked

The wild-card weekend went exactly as planned.

Forum discusses peninsula’s 2020 economic outlook

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Forum discusses peninsula’s 2020 economic outlook

Industries gather at forum to discuss growth and opportunities

Minister’s Message: What is your 2020 plan?

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Minister’s Message: What is your 2020 plan?

The Bible speaks a lot about making plans.

This Monday photo provided by Aaron Merculief shows lava flowing from a vent on the Shishaldin Volcano, as seen from Cold Bay, Alaska about 58 miles North East of Shishaldin. The volcano, in Alaska’s Aleutian Island erupted at 5 a.m. Tuesday. A few hours later, another eruption pushed an ash cloud to 25,000 feet, and the National Weather Service issued a warning for passing aircraft. (Aaron Merculief via AP)

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Volcano spews up ash cloud in 2 bursts

Shishaldin Volcano erupted at 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Ann Berg

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Pioneer Potluck: Memories of my mom on her birthday

This week’s recipes: banana bread, stir-fried chicken, Mexican fiesta bake, sour cream lemon pie.

In this Sept. 23 photo, rescued migrants look at a map of Europe aboard the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship as it sails in the Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo | Renata Brito)

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Dunleavy agrees to continue accepting refugees

He said the resettlement program is in line with Alaska values.

Opinion: The 2010s were a decade of perseverance for small businesses

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Opinion: The 2010s were a decade of perseverance for small businesses

True to the entrepreneurial spirit and American dream, small businesses persevered.

A Chinook salmon pictured in Oregon’s McKenzie River. This adult fish is shorter in length than its predecessors were.                                (File photo)

Opinion

Voices of the Peninsula: Politicians must keep their promises and protect our salmon

Ours are but a few of the last great remaining intact salmon runs.

In this May 29, 2019 file photo, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters in his office at the state Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Opinion

Working together, Alaskans will come up with long-term budget solutions

Shared sacrifice will be required as we regain our fiscal footing.

It’s a beautiful day

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It’s a beautiful day

When I’m thinking casual wardrobe, a hooded sweatshirt isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.

Refuge Notebook: Tales of a wildlife biologist

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Refuge Notebook: Tales of a wildlife biologist

In 1975, as a freshman in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, I was required to take…

Ted S. Warren / Associated Press                                A ball cap with the name of the crab fishing boat Scandies Rose rests at the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial on Thursday in Seattle. The search for five crew members of the Scandies Rose in Alaska has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard said after two other crew members of the vessel were rescued after the 130-foot crab fishing boat from Dutch Harbor sank on New Year’s Eve.

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5 crew members feared dead after Alaska fishing boat sinks

Two other crew members were rescued after the disaster Tuesday.

Minister’s Message: A new year and new beginnings

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Minister’s Message: A new year and new beginnings

Well, here we are again. It is a new year. Perhaps some of you have made New Year’s…

In this May 16, 2019, file photo, Alaska Senate President Cathy Giessel speaks to reporters in her office at the state Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. During her first year as Alaska Senate president, Giessel won over one-time political adversaries and angered some within her own party for her willingness to buck Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a fellow Republican, on key pieces of his agenda. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

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Alaska Senate president in spotlight with dividend fight

Cathy Giessel won over one-time political adversaries and angered some within her own party.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Opinion

Making Alaska a safer and more prosperous place for women

More women currently serve in the governor’s cabinet than any administration in recent memory.

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Sports

Pigskin pick ‘em: Providing playoff winners to Clarion faithful

The brains of this pigskin pick’em column, or lack-there-of, enters the wild card round of the NFL playoffs…

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Looking at the meaning of well-being

By James McCusker

Refuge Notebook: Stories of refuge’s past and present

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Refuge Notebook: Stories of refuge’s past and present

It is the time of year for reflection, where we look back at the year and express gratitude…

Tangled Up in Blue: Wrapping Up

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Tangled Up in Blue: Wrapping Up

I picked up my journal this morning, ready to start closing out another year in its pages. Instead,…

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Life

Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the power of a name

A young engaged couple each had a supernatural encounter about the name of their son.