Kenai man finds way with help of religion

updated 8:53am

It's like refining gold. "The more you put it through the fire, the shinier and shinier it gets," said James Triplett, an ex-prison inmate and newly dedicated Christian. "I looked at it as ... Read More

Soldotna receives funds for 'Safe Routes'

05/15/12

Soldotna elementary and middle school students recently were given surveys for their parents to fill out. The parents were asked to write the safety concerns they had about allowing their children ...

Church group brings youth to elderly at Heritage Place

05/15/12

At first, the conversation was not going so well. Jordynne Audette, 7, stared shyly at the floor, biting the tip of her index finger and fiddling with the long blue sleeves of her gown. Fern Elam ...

Tesoro cited for incident at Nikiski oil loading dock

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An incident described as a "near miss" involving an oil tanker loading cargo during winter ice conditions and heavy tidal currents has warranted a violation notice from the state and corrective ...

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