News
Ninilchik residents consider creation of service area to fund pool
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Aug. 5 will consider an ordinance that would create the service area if it is approved by voters.
Peninsula radio reacts to loss of federal funding
Congress last week approved President Trump’s rescission request, zeroing out all federal funding for public broadcasting, effective Oct. 1.
Insurance authorization bill sponsored by Bjorkman, Ruffidge becomes law
Inletkeeper, partners file lawsuit against Cook Inlet gold mine
Kenai River dipnet fishery open 24 hours beginning Friday night
Opening arguments offered in Erfurth trial
Tsunami warning canceled following 7.3 earthquake near Sand Point
Sports
Flora wins Modified Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway
Martin Flora of Fairbanks won the Modified Dirty 30 on Saturday, July 19, in Twin City Raceway-Circle Track Division action… Continue reading
Janssen, Fallon win 1st 2 weeks of Salmon Run Series
The Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna drew 74 finishers on July 9 and 70 finishers… Continue reading
Opinion
Opinion: Big beautiful wins for Alaska in the Big Beautiful Bill
The legislation contains numerous provisions to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource economy.
Outdoors and Recreation
Volunteers revitalize Kenai scout park
Kenai’s Erik Hansen Scout Park overlooks the mouth of the Kenai River in Old Town.
Reeling ‘Em In: Kudos to anglers who adhere to fishing regulations
Line launchers mimicking the scofflaw’s method is one of the reasons fish get spooked and quit biting.
Life
Life in the Pedestrian Lane: AI or not?
AI is here to stay, for better or worse, and we have to recognize that there are limitations to its usefulness.
Goodness without gluten
These cakes are moist, sweet, and honestly the best gluten-free cake I have ever made.
Arts and Entertainment
On the Screen: ‘Superman’ a bold vision of hope, kindness
The film dares to say that kindness is “punk rock.”
Homer chamber hosts 6th annual Peony Celebration
The weeks-long festival features art exhibits, events, flower sales, guided farm tours and more.
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Seward resident arrested after Monday night police pursuit
Opening arguments offered in Erfurth trial
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Azzara, Moore win Birch Ridge Pro Am
Nikiski woman sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2023 drug death
Inletkeeper, partners file lawsuit against Cook Inlet gold mine