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Erosion increases on the Homer Spit
A series of storms and high tides last week sucked tons of sand and gravel out into Kachemak…
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Election in District O, District 29 too close to call
Though the primary polls are closed, some of the races are too close to call until every last…
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Sockeye reopen on Kenai with late run
Evening on the Kenai River these days takes the sun down earlier but brings the salmon up to…
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Industry rep: Demand for oil and gas still strong, despite production decline
Wednesday’s joint Chamber Luncheon hosted CEO and president of Alaska Oil and Gas Association Kara Moriarty, who offered…
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Fish people: Upriver during a record year at Bristol Bay
As fishermen leave Dillingham and canneries shut down, the Wood River system in the Bristol Bay watershed brims…
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Kenai River to reopen to sockeye salmon fishing
Sockeye anglers can again hit the Kenai River this week.
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Bubbles, buses and backpacks: Students return to Kenai Peninsula schools
Tuesday brought more than just ballot boxes to the Kenai Peninsula — it was also the first day…
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Dunleavy, Begich, Walker move on to general
Editor’s note: This story has been updated on Wednesday morning with 98 percent of precincts reporting.
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About our visitors to Alaska
Fishing, camping, traveling, visitors and mosquitos — you are truly an Alaskan if you smell like mosquito repellent…
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On the edge: Learning to overcome fears and swallow swords
The swords of various length and width glitter from atop the black tablecloth on the back of the…
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Shop Talk: Alaska Berries
Alaska Berries is exactly what it sounds like. Owners Laurie and Brian Olson cultivate a large variety of…
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US-China trade war escalates, with more taxes on seafood
The trade war between the U.S. and China is amping up for Alaska’s commercial fishermen.
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For livestock carers, the Kenai Peninsula Fair is a time to shine
Though a Ferris wheel towers over the Ninilchik Fairground and the smell of kettle corn permeates the air,…
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Solar power growing on peninsula
Stephen Trimble wants everyone to know that the business of solar power is growing. His company, Arctic Solar…
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Borough and district seek to provide more info on K-Selo bonds
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will be providing information to voters…
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Crime increased in Alaska in 2017; most in central Kenai low-level or property offenses
The upswing in crime across Alaska continued in 2017, with the increase mostly in low-level and property crimes…
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State seeks geothermal energy land nominations
The state is looking for takers to explore new energy — specifically, geothermal energy.
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Telecom companies expand on central Kenai
Three of the Kenai Peninsula’s major telecommunications providers have been busy expanding and improving their networks this summer.
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State making progress in fight against opioid addiction
As statewide public safety officials unveiled crime statistics Wednesday, they expressed optimism in one main category: the state’s…
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Kenai Peninsula State Fair celebrates 67 years this weekend
Now in its 67th year, the Kenai Peninsula Fair is slated to bring three days of classic carnival…