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In this undated photo, Anna Pidgorna stands by her piece, “Through Closed Doors.” The arrangement of music on the door is designed so that musicians performing the piece must physically move around the door to act out dramatic dimensions of the piece. (Photo provided)

Visiting artist interprets place through sound

Bunnell Street Art Center’s latest Artist in Residence, Anna Pidgorna, presents a diverse array of interests and accomplishments as a composer, a musician, vocalist, and… Continue reading

In this undated photo, Anna Pidgorna stands by her piece, “Through Closed Doors.” The arrangement of music on the door is designed so that musicians performing the piece must physically move around the door to act out dramatic dimensions of the piece. (Photo provided)

Opinion: Sustainable fiscal plan, reliable funding crucial for K-12 education

A budget isn’t just about what certain things cost; it’s about what people value

Opinion: 30 years later, applying hard-learned lessons in Prince William Sound

Exxon Valdez changed the way industry, regulators, states and nations looked at marine oil transport

Corps sees no reason now to extend Pebble comment period

JUNEAU — An official with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that the agency has not received any compelling reason to extend the… Continue reading

In this 2007 file photo, an oil transit pipeline runs across the tundra to flow station at the Prudhoe Bay oil field on Alaska’s North Slope. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)

Alaska Voices: Alaska’s resource future can be a win-win

Recently, several public opinion messages and campaigns have voiced concerns about the mining industry here in Alaska. It seems that much of the angst is… Continue reading

In this 2007 file photo, an oil transit pipeline runs across the tundra to flow station at the Prudhoe Bay oil field on Alaska’s North Slope. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)
Senate President Cathy Giessel (Courtesy photo)

Alaska Voices: Resource development is good for our health

It seems as though we are constantly beating back the regressive ideas that development of our abundant resources is bad, businesses are bad, people who… Continue reading

Senate President Cathy Giessel (Courtesy photo)

Voices of the Peninsula: Provide a budget information survey online

It should be possible to provide the entire budget line items on an easily accessible website

Pioneer Potluck: St. Pat’s Day at 30 below, a long time ago

Pioneer Potluck: St. Pat’s Day at 30 below, a long time ago

Pineapple cheesecake, jalapeno cornbread, cabbage and sausage, halibut with mushroom sauce

Pioneer Potluck: St. Pat’s Day at 30 below, a long time ago
State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings

State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is pursuing a $225 million reduction in state Medicaid spending

State proposes Medicaid changes aimed at cost savings
Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget and the damage it would cause

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget and the damage it would cause

Cutting waste is one thing. Hacking at opportunity and the economy is another.

Opinion: Gov. Dunleavy’s budget and the damage it would cause

Letter to the Editor: Alaskans need budget solutions, not anger and infighting

I wonder why, when a professional is named to head any state department, they didn’t get clear, complete and concise directions from previous governors? Why… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor: Adults are not doing right by our youth

Alaska has been my home and I have been privileged to have had Alaskans for my neighbors for 45 years. I have been additionally blessed… Continue reading

A sign supporting the field house proposition sits inside local cafe, Everything Bagels, in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Letter to the Editor: Where were you?

If you voted ‘NO’, you won by 18 votes.

A sign supporting the field house proposition sits inside local cafe, Everything Bagels, in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Ice racing report: Time to honor the old-timers

Ice racing report: Time to honor the old-timers

Slipping and sliding, bumping and rubbing. That is what it’s all about on the track with the Kenai Peninsula Ice Racers Association. The racers gather… Continue reading

Ice racing report: Time to honor the old-timers
Owner/driver JT Hawkins in his #13 car sporting the checkered flag. (Photo provided by Kenai Peninsula Ice Race Association)

Ice Racing report: Ice racing turns to water racing

It was an extremely wet day of ice racing for the Kenai Peninsula Ice Race Association on Sunday, but a lot of fun was had… Continue reading

Owner/driver JT Hawkins in his #13 car sporting the checkered flag. (Photo provided by Kenai Peninsula Ice Race Association)
Ice Racing report: Season wraps up, ice fishing event planned

Ice Racing report: Season wraps up, ice fishing event planned

The Kenai Peninsula Ice Racing Association ended the season with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Soldotna this weekend. Many of the drivers gathered in… Continue reading

Ice Racing report: Season wraps up, ice fishing event planned

Letter to the Editor: State income tax could help fund social services

Now, I understand our senate is proposing a cut to the dividend as a way to help balance the budget. With all due respect to… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Perspective on an Alaskan winter

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Perspective on an Alaskan winter

The inches accumulated a little at a time are easily removed.

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Perspective on an Alaskan winter
Alaska Voices: Statewide affordable pre-K is critical

Alaska Voices: Statewide affordable pre-K is critical

Alaska’s early care and learning sector account for $343 million in annual spending

Alaska Voices: Statewide affordable pre-K is critical
Social media post over rifle sticker in Alaska causes uproar

Social media post over rifle sticker in Alaska causes uproar

A sticker on the back of a truck reading “Black Rifles Matter” has caused an uproar

Social media post over rifle sticker in Alaska causes uproar