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In this October 2017 file photo, volunteers at the Alaska SeaLife Center feed beluga calf Tyonek, who was rescued on Sept. 30, 2017, after he was stranded in Trading Bay. The first Cook Inlet beluga under human care, Tyonek now lives at SeaWorld San Antonio in Texas. (Photo courtesy of Alaska SeaLife Center).

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One year after rescue, stranded beluga calf continues recovery

By KAT SORENSEN

When Herring gull nestlings peck at the red dot on their parentճ bill, the parents regurgitate food. Is this an instinctive or learned behavior? (Photo credit by Todd Eskelin/Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Sports

Refuge notebook: Why seagulls have a red dot on their bill

By JOHN MORTON

Firefighters respond to a controlled fire in a group of conexes off of Arc Loop Road in Soldotna. The area was set up to resemble a home and a fire was set in different sections of the building to test the firefighters. The training on Thursday was part of the Alaska Fire Conference which is being held in Kenai this week. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Conference brings Alaska firefighters to Kenai

By KAT SORENSEN

Life

People valuing people is what makes our country good

How would you define a model citizen of the United States? How would such a person live? What…

News

Fall festivities fill community calendars

By KAT SORENSEN

Life

Pioneer Potluck: Eggless, milkless, butterless cake

Eggless, milkless, butterless cake

Opinion

Alaska voices: Finish the Ballot!

One of the best-kept secrets of this — or any — Alaska election season is the incredible amount…

Jack Black and Cate Blanchett star in ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls.’ (Universal Pictures)

Arts & Entertainment

‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’ never lives up to its potential

There are many things to like about this week’s amusing and affable horror-lite kids movie, “The House with…

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Better go vote

Opinion

The ballot ballgame

By BOB FRANKEN

Life

Pioneer Potluck: A reflection of the memories of the Hunger Hut Bar

Year — 1967

A sign supporting the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative lies on the grass near the intersection of Bridge Access Road and Kenai Spur Highway on Tuesday in Kenai. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Government

Soldotna introduces resolution opposing “Stand for Salmon”

The Soldotna City Council will introduce a resolution at tonight’s meeting that would express the council’s opposition to…

Opinion

Republican Party off the mark for criticizing Seaton

Republican Party off the mark for criticizing Seaton

Opinion

First Lady Donna Walker: Alaskans must work together to support recovery

When we talk about the behavioral health challenges facing our state — whether it’s alcohol addition, opioids, or…

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Stop playing games with the Kavanaugh nomination

Stop playing games with the Kavanaugh nomination

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Don’t Be Fooled on Ballot Measure 1

Don’t Be Fooled on Ballot Measure 1

Opinion

Letter to the editor: No on Prop #1

No on Prop #1

Karen Porter, a member of the Fireweed Fiber Guild, prepares some fibers while spinning yarn with other guild members Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 at the 2017 Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, Alaska. The guild will host the Fireweed FiberFest on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30, 2018 at the Soldotna Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Fireweed Guild weaves together festival

Local fiber enthusiasts are getting their shears and crafting tools ready for this weekend’s Fireweed FiberFest at the…

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Say no to Prop 1

Say no to Prop 1

Arts & Entertainment

Poet’s Corner: The Last Rose of Summer

The Last Rose of Summer