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Voices of the Peninsula: Don’t take medical advice from politicians, athletes or social media

Evidence leads to consensus among medical doctors: Vaccines are the best way to prevent infection.

Alaskans for Fair Redistricting proposes a House District 6-C centered around the southern and eastern Kenai Peninsula that includes Homer, Anchor Point, Seldoiva and Seward in one district. It also puts the Russian Old Believer communities of Nikolaevsk, Razdolna, Voznesenka and Kachemak Selo in the same district. (Map courtesy of Alaskans for Fair Redistricting)

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Point of View: AFFR Plan is the antidote to peninsula gerrymandering

Alaskans for Fair Redistricting proposal would keep Fritz Creek in with Homer area.

Ronnie Leach. (Photo provided)

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Point of View: For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, #weareresilient

At the onset of COVID-19, we expanded our services in a way to ensure COVID-19 consciousness.

Peter Zuyus

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Voices of the Peninsula: Seniors appreciate vaccination efforts

To those who have worked to encourage vaccination we say: Be proud, you are, in fact, saving lives.

Bill Walker, left, candidate for governor, and Heidi Drygas, right, candidate for lieutenant governor. (Photo provided, Bill Walker and Heidi Drygas)

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Alaska Voices: In a time of crisis, Alaskans deserve true leadership

By Bill Walker and Heidi Drygas

Ryan Smith, South Peninsula Hospital CEO. (Photo courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital)

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Voices of the Peninsula: This Labor Day, give thanks to health care workers

The return to normal is not in sight at this moment.

Hannah Gustafson. (Photo provided)

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Point of View: Get vaccinated and mask up for student safety

Follow expert advice on how to return to in-school teaching safely and responsibly.

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Point of View: Pandemic lock-down offered Christian Scientists time to reflect

In this year often defined by uncertainty, I have been blessed by the continued support of the Christian…

Xochitl Lopez-Ayala (Photo courtesy of Xochitl Lopez-Ayala)

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Point of View: Employer accountability for racial justice

Business owners, ask yourselves: How are you helping your BIPoC employees?

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Point of View: There’s no more need for the SAT

The test says very little about what really matters to colleges, the effort and ability of the students…

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Point of View: Help and conversation

At the hospice office we see the value in conversation, and we make an effort with everyone.

McKibben Jackinsky. (Photo courtesy of McKibben Jackinsky)

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Point of View: Caregivers Support Group shows others willing to help

Caregiving is a 24-hour job and can be overwhelming at times.

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. (logo provided)

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Point of View: What’s your Green Dot?

Interpersonal violence might be a new term for you.

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Point of View: Pay it Forward — It matters only that you care

The caring nature of Homer has sustained and nurtured my gratefulness throughout the past year.

Nina Faust

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Point of View: Celebrate Citizen Science Month with Crane Watch

April is Citizen Science Month, an opportunity for people to get involved in citizen science projects all over…

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Voices of the Peninsula: Take it for Team Alaska

COVID-19 has a vaccination — yours for the taking.

Ariel Silverman (Photo courtesy of Ariel Silverman)

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Voices of the Peninsula: The costs of climate change on the Pebble Mine

Climate change should be thoroughly factored into mine planning and regulation.

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Voices of the Peninsula: One year later

We rose up in a multitude of ways to show our compassion for each other.

Kim McNett in a photo taken in March 2014 on one of her Arctic adventures. (Photo by Bjørn Olson)

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Voices of the Peninsula: Peatlands can help draw down and sequester carbon

Though peatlands cover only 3% of the Earth’s surface, they store twice the amount of carbon as all…

Larry Smith

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Voices of the Peninsula: Instant gratification, or double your permanent fund marshmallows?

It’s the two marshmallow solution.