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A group of Alaska SeaLife Center Volunteers and members of the Wildlife Rescue Team release a male harbor seal into the wild on Bishop’s Beach in Homer, Alaska on Nov. 8, 2018. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)

Rehabilitated seal released in Homer

The Alaska SeaLife Center released a male harbor seal named Hubbard back into the wild from Bishop’s Beach in Homer last Thursday. The seal was… Continue reading

A group of Alaska SeaLife Center Volunteers and members of the Wildlife Rescue Team release a male harbor seal into the wild on Bishop’s Beach in Homer, Alaska on Nov. 8, 2018. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)

Minister’s Message: In answer to the question, ‘Who Cares?’

Definition of Loss is any major reduction in a person’s resources, whether personal, material, or symbolic, to which the person was emotionally attached. Types of… Continue reading

Refuge Notebook: Wildfire apprentice catches the fire bug

Refuge Notebook: Wildfire apprentice catches the fire bug

By ALLIE CUNNINGHAM Let’s go back to the beginning. On a day in late August 2016, I found myself on a steep slope in Lolo… Continue reading

Refuge Notebook: Wildfire apprentice catches the fire bug

Letter to the Editor: Fourth Amendment, not gun rights, at issue in court case

Fourth Amendment, not gun rights, at issue in court case The article in the Clarion on Monday Nov. 12 by James Brooks, “Alaska appeals court… Continue reading

Rich Lowry: There’s no ‘neo-Jim Crow’ in Georgia

In the overtime of the 2018 elections, the left can’t decide whether it opposes casting doubt on election results or insists on it. In the… Continue reading

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ never quite rocks you

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ never quite rocks you

“We Will Rock You.” “Another One Bites the Dust.” “Bohemian Rhapsody.” These are the hits by the rock band Queen that everyone knows. They’ve worked… Continue reading

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ never quite rocks you

Bob Franken: To know him is to not know him

”I don’t know Matt Whitaker.” That was President Donald Trump, unmistakably signaling that Matthew Whitaker won’t be acting attorney general much longer. Never mind that… Continue reading

This photo, courtesy of the Alaska Department of Corrections, shows the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska. (Courtesy Alaska Department of Corrections)                                This photo, courtesy of the Alaska Department of Corrections, shows the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward. (Courtesy Alaska Department of Corrections)

Spring Creek holds town hall

On Monday night, the Spring Creek Correctional Center opened its doors to the public, inviting them to the maximum security prison for an open discussion… Continue reading

This photo, courtesy of the Alaska Department of Corrections, shows the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska. (Courtesy Alaska Department of Corrections)                                This photo, courtesy of the Alaska Department of Corrections, shows the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward. (Courtesy Alaska Department of Corrections)
These undated images released by the Ohio Attorney General’s office, show from left, George “Billy” Wagner III, Angela Wagner, George Wagner IV and Edward “Jake” Wagner. Authorities announced Tuesday that the family of four has been arrested in the slayings of eight members of one family in rural Ohio two years ago. (Ohio Attorney General’s office via AP)

Former Kenai Peninsula residents arrested in slaying of 8 family members in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A family of four was arrested Tuesday in the gruesome slayings of eight people from another family in rural southern Ohio two… Continue reading

These undated images released by the Ohio Attorney General’s office, show from left, George “Billy” Wagner III, Angela Wagner, George Wagner IV and Edward “Jake” Wagner. Authorities announced Tuesday that the family of four has been arrested in the slayings of eight members of one family in rural Ohio two years ago. (Ohio Attorney General’s office via AP)

Winter in Alaska By Bonnie Marie Playle Ground is white, what a sight, sure is cold, winter is harsh what a fright. Frost is beautiful… Continue reading

Bookworm Sez: ‘National Geographic Almanac 2019’ — Addicting and brief dive into anything and everything

Bookworm Sez: ‘National Geographic Almanac 2019’ — Addicting and brief dive into anything and everything

You know? Of course you do, because you’re no dummy. You’re on top of things, ear to the ground, you make it your business to… Continue reading

Bookworm Sez: ‘National Geographic Almanac 2019’ — Addicting and brief dive into anything and everything

Cal Thomas: What’s wrong with Florida elections?

MIAMI — Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) had the best line when it comes to the latest Florida election in which contests for governor and the… Continue reading

Letter to the Editor: The Borough Assembly should spend no more money on the invocation issue

We are a nation established on the concept of numerous freedoms including two fundamental protections of: 1. The separation of church and state, the basic… Continue reading

Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg

The Greatest Generation: Part II

1930s to 1960s I stated last week I was born in 1937. Families did not have much money and worked hard to put food on… Continue reading

Ann “Grannie Annie” Berg

KPC Campus Corner

2019 spring semester public registration opens Nov. 26 Registration for the 2019 spring semester for currently admitted, degree-seeking Veteran students opened on Nov. 9. Priority… Continue reading

Homer, SoHi finish play at Palmer Hockey Showdown

Homer, SoHi finish play at Palmer Hockey Showdown

By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman.com PALMER — Colony and Wasilla capped the Palmer Hockey Showdown with victories during the final day of the round-robin tournament Saturday… Continue reading

Homer, SoHi finish play at Palmer Hockey Showdown

Recycling Bin: Community, art and climate change

Community, art and climate change This past week, environmentalist, philanthropist and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg was in Anchorage to announce that the City… Continue reading

Kenai Parks & Rec: Thanks for supporting the Fall Pumpkin Festival

The City of Kenai Parks & Recreation Department would like to send out a HUGE thank you to the following businesses and organizations in recognition… Continue reading

Kenai Central High School is photographed on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Grant funding helps buoy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District learning programs

Throughout the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, several programs and activities are offered through the use of grant money. According to board documents, in the… Continue reading

Kenai Central High School is photographed on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Travelers check baggage with airline Ravn Alaska at the Kenai Muncipal Airport on May 31. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion file)

Kenai starts airport remodel

The Kenai Municipal Airport remodel is underway. Construction began in mid-October, according to Kenai City Manager Paul Ostrander, and will modernize the terminal building, which… Continue reading

Travelers check baggage with airline Ravn Alaska at the Kenai Muncipal Airport on May 31. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion file)