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Opinion: Alaska’s mining industry breathes new life into our communities

For the first time since statehood, we are seeing year over year declines in our population.

Judy Connolly, mother of murdered teenager Shelley Connolly, spoke to the media after the Alaska State Troopers announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska, that Oregon resident Donald F. McQuade, 62, has been arrested and charged with murdering Shelley Connolly in the 1978 cold case. She noted it had been 41 years since Shelley’s death, which completely altered her family’s lives. Shelley’s younger brother James Connolly is at left. (Bill Roth/Anchorage Daily News via AP)

Oregon man arrested in 1978 death of Alaska teenager

Police: ‘This guy was never on the radar’

Judy Connolly, mother of murdered teenager Shelley Connolly, spoke to the media after the Alaska State Troopers announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska, that Oregon resident Donald F. McQuade, 62, has been arrested and charged with murdering Shelley Connolly in the 1978 cold case. She noted it had been 41 years since Shelley’s death, which completely altered her family’s lives. Shelley’s younger brother James Connolly is at left. (Bill Roth/Anchorage Daily News via AP)

Letter to the Editor: Understanding Dunleavy’s win

Understanding Dunleavy’s win Re: the recent news about Dunleavy getting one of the largest votes in history to be governor. Let me remind my fellow… Continue reading

A Welcome from Superintendent O’Brien

A Welcome from Superintendent O’Brien

The 2019 - 2020 school year is here and we are ready. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District team is thrilled to welcome back students,… Continue reading

A Welcome from Superintendent O’Brien

Alaska Voices: Making Alaska’s economy stronger

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development plays a critical role in Alaska’s economy.

Letter to the Editor: Let’s hear it from the oil companies first

I’d like to hear publicly from the fossil fuel execs themselves.

Alaska Voices: Tourism and Entrepreneurial Spirit in Alaska

For those that are concerned that Alaska is facing a zero-growth future, a few success stories.

Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire has led to poor visibility along the Sterling Highway as seen here on Aug. 30, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Letter to the Editor: Lessons learned from past fires

Responsibility for the last few feet before fire reaches your house is yours, not the firefighters.

Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire has led to poor visibility along the Sterling Highway as seen here on Aug. 30, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Letter to the Editor: Funny River should be accessible to all

Locals shouldn’t have to drive to the lower river to teach their children how to catch sockeye.

Letter to the Editor: Funny River access would benefit community

‘Seasonal residents’ own property, pay taxes and have as much right to government services and consideration as anyone else.

Letter to the Editor: Make your voice heard on annexation

For many years now, the city of Soldotna has bludgeoned its way toward annexation.

Opinion: Future is bright for Alaska farming

It’s hard not to be optimistic about the future of farming in the 49th State.

Opinion: Alaska Pioneer Homes continue to provide a home and community to Alaska’s elders

More elders are coming to Pioneer Homes with higher levels of need requiring greater assistance.

September: Welcome to the shoulder season

September: Welcome to the shoulder season

Days get shorter, nights longer, there is a chill in the air, leaves are falling, flora changes.

September: Welcome to the shoulder season
Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Middle school media

Now you know why I stopped watching the news this summer.

Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)
Schools briefs for the week of Sept. 2, 2019

Schools briefs for the week of Sept. 2, 2019

What’s happening this week

Schools briefs for the week of Sept. 2, 2019
<em>Rick Cupp is minister at Kenai Fellowship. Sunday Bible classes for all ages 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 p.m. Wednesday meal 6:15 p.m. Worship and classes at 7 p.m. Call 283-7682.</em>

Ignore internet’s illusions of beauty

Concentrate on your inner beauty, not your outer beauty.

<em>Rick Cupp is minister at Kenai Fellowship. Sunday Bible classes for all ages 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 p.m. Wednesday meal 6:15 p.m. Worship and classes at 7 p.m. Call 283-7682.</em>
Refuge notebook: Storks in Poland are example of cultural wildlife conservation

Refuge notebook: Storks in Poland are example of cultural wildlife conservation

This last month I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Poland with my family. The trip was organized by my father-in-law, Henry, who lived… Continue reading

Refuge notebook: Storks in Poland are example of cultural wildlife conservation
A collection of marine debris found at a clean-up in 2013 at Gore Point, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Steinberg)

Voices of the Peninsula: Marine debris is a rising problem

Mammals are perishing because of ingesting plastics.

A collection of marine debris found at a clean-up in 2013 at Gore Point, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Steinberg)
BP’s departure could leave a big hole for Alaska nonprofits

BP’s departure could leave a big hole for Alaska nonprofits

Alaska — with its small population — has a ‘pretty thin philanthropic layer’, says social service provider.

BP’s departure could leave a big hole for Alaska nonprofits