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Giving thanks together
By Victoria Petersen
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Borough chooses to not appeal court decision, updates invocation policy
Tuesday night, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly voted to not appeal a Superior Court decision that cited the…
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Christmas comes to Kenai Friday
In Kenai, the Friday after Thanksgiving means one thing — it’s time for Christmas.
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Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues
JUNEAU — The race for an Alaska House seat that will decide control of the chamber was tied…
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Anchorage Assistant District Attorney Jason Gist appointed to Kenai Superior Court
Anchorage Assistant District Attorney Jason Gist will be the next member of the Kenai Superior Court.
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Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner
JUNEAU (AP) — Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy has named the outgoing executive director of the Associated General Contractors of…
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Ash from Alaska volcano prompts aviation warning
ANCHORAGE — Residents of a tiny Alaska Native community woke up to a little pre-Thanksgiving excitement Wednesday, with…
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Quake reported across Inlet
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Kenai Peninsula Wednesday. The earthquake struck at 9:21 a.m. 65 kilometers —…
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Alaska lieutenant governor considers her political future
BETHEL (AP) — Alaska Lt. Gov. Valerie Davidson said she hasn’t ruled anything out about continuing her political…
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Alaska mine project launches postelection outreach campaign
ANCHORAGE (AP) — The company behind a proposed copper and gold mine near a major salmon fishery in…
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Freedom House receives anonymous $250,000 donation for men’s recovery home
Jennifer Waller said she was completely shocked when a local husband and wife came into her office at…
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Christmas tree cutting opens in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is open for Christmas tree cutting from Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22, through…
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Freezer Food Series trades darkness for daylight
The Freezer Food Series has come out of the darkness and into the light.
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Walker: Dunleavy resignation requests creating anxiety
JUNEAU (AP) — Gov. Bill Walker said Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy’s request for resignations from a swath of state…
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Denai Brewing releases special batch of whiskey only in Kenai
Talkeetna-based Denali Brewing Company will release its highly anticipated Denali Spirits Whiskey Batch #4 on the Kenai Peninsula…
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Students work with Heritage Place residents to spread Thanksgiving cheer
Elementary school students from Soldotna Montessori and residents from Heritage Place, a continual care facility for seniors and…
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Republicans pick Giessel as new Alaska Senate president
JUNEAU (AP) — Republicans have maintained control of the Alaska Senate and chose Sen. Cathy Giessel of Anchorage…
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Alaska’s governor-elect to be sworn in above Arctic Circle
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska’s newly elected governor will be sworn in above the Arctic Circle, marking a first…
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Kenai Food Bank ready for Turkey Day
With the Thanksgiving holiday just days ahead, the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank is gearing up for one of…
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Peninsula teachers looking for extra income, second jobs
Arin Bowen starts her morning at Soldotna Montessori where she works as an interventionist. In the afternoon, she…