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School board advances efforts for new Aurora high school
Parents and students wanting to expand Aurora Borealis Charter School into a high school are one step closer…
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Collapsed Anchorage highway ramp reopens days after quake
ANCHORAGE — A collapsed off-ramp in Alaska’s largest city that became an iconic image of the destructive force…
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Democrat who lost Alaska House race recount plans appeal
JUNEAU — The Democrat who lost a recount by one vote in a contested Alaska House race said…
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Mayor Charlie Pierce gives borough update
Wednesday, Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce gave an update at a Joint Kenai/Soldotna Chamber Luncheon, where he…
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Borough has openings for next year’s invocation providers
At Tuesday’s Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting, President Wayne Ogle announced there were eight openings to give invocations…
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New governor picks new attorney general, commissioners
He reiterated that public safety is his top priority.
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City worker named wastewater operator of the year
Homer’s lead water distribution and wastewater collection operator has earned a top honor for his work with the…
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The Moose is Loose brings back holiday confections
The holiday season has arrived and so have the spirited confections at The Moose Is Loose bakery in…
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Mueller recommends no prison for Flynn, citing cooperation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser provided so much information to the special counsel’s Russia…
Crime & Justice
Former hockey coach sentenced to 62 years in sex abuse case
On Monday, a Sterling resident and former Soldotna High School hockey coach was sentenced to more than 60…
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Alaska selfie-takers told to stay off quake-buckled road
ANCHORAGE — With sizable shockwaves still emanating from last week’s powerful earthquake, authorities in Alaska are urging the…
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Refuge fills December with fun, despite lack of snow
Despite the winter’s darkness and this year’s lack of snow, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has a host…
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Dunleavy sworn in as Alaska governor after location changes
JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy was sworn into office Monday, taking his oath in a school gym…
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Habits change month after plastic bag ban
A month after banning single-use plastic bags in Soldotna, consumers and retailers throughout the community have adjusted to…
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Peninsula faces minimal damage after Friday’s quake
The Kenai Peninsula sustained minor damage and no life-threatening injuries after Friday’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
Life
Local Jewish congregation celebrated Hanukkah with the tradition of latkes
Hanukkah, which began Sunday, is an eight-day event celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during…
News
Dunleavy sworn in as Alaska governor after location changes
JUNEAU — Republican Mike Dunleavy was sworn in Monday as Alaska’s new governor, taking his oath in a…
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Good golly, meet ‘Molly of Denali’
The show involves Alaska Native characters, voice actors and writers.
Elections
New Alaska governor takes office amid ongoing quake recovery
JUNEAU — Alaska Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy takes office Monday, days after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked heavily-populated south-central…