By any performing arts standards across the nation the new Forever Dance Studio is amazing. The dream of Darcy and Aaron Swanson, who a few… Continue reading
The floral printed dress with an empire waist and halter top looked great on Nikiski junior Diana Narimanidze, eliciting a chorus of “oohs” and “ahhs”… Continue reading
The 27th annual St. Patrick’s Parade, the longest continual running St. Patrick’s Day parade in Alaska, got off to a cloudy, slushy start Saturday but… Continue reading
All the actors in “Forrest Guppy” can turn accents on and off like kitchen faucets. During a rehearsal Tuesday, thick Alabama accents, bright “tourist” tones,… Continue reading
Editor's note: This article has been updated to clarify that the board of fisheries did not form a formal committe on hatcheries but rather agreed… Continue reading
The alto saxophone is just one of Raleigh Van Natta’s musical aptitudes — a versatile instrument for a versatile student. At the end of 2017,… Continue reading
No matter how long the journey, hikes must be taken one step at a time. Dave Thomas takes them ounce at time. An environmental engineer… Continue reading
Three years into the Legislature’s budget battles, a comprehensive fix to the state’s fiscal problems doesn’t seem likely to come down this year. Though oil… Continue reading
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Faris Khawdlden's last name. A handful of visitors have been walking the halls… Continue reading
Sportfishing groups are raising a hue and cry about Gov. Bill Walker’s proposed appointee to the Board of Fisheries. Current board member Al Cain of… Continue reading
Much of the western Kenai Peninsula is covered in peatlands, and some people want the chance to harvest and sell it. The Kenai Peninsula Borough’s… Continue reading
Editor's note: This article has been updated to show that Roland Maw is the former executive director of the United Cook Inlet Drift Association. The… Continue reading
It can be hard to say exactly what makes a group of people fun, but it’s easy to identify when you see it. Truman Krogel’s… Continue reading
The University of Alaska is diving into broad social issues tied to salmon, with the hope of finding solutions to longstanding conflicts and future challenges.… Continue reading
The nearly 24,000 members of Homer Electric Association will soon have their chance to extend their involvement in the utility beyond flicking their light switches… Continue reading
Frozen Portage Lake beneath me cracks and groans ominously. A bitter cold infects the skin between my wrist and glove where cloth edges don’t meet.… Continue reading
Joshua Diaz was thrown out of a window and excited about it. The Kenai Central High School senior is the smallest of 10 district students… Continue reading
On a lake somewhere in Alaska sometime before he became the avid fly tier he is today, Dave Atcheson had big excitement for catching a… Continue reading
Two prominent faces in Soldotna City Hall have to order some new business cards. Stephanie Queen, former director of economic development and planning, has stepped… Continue reading
Kenai Peninsula voters won’t have to consider a bed tax in the election this fall. In a narrow 5-4 vote, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly… Continue reading
