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Bob Franken: Lame-duck mucking

OK, I get it. After an election, when the incumbent is about to be transformed into the former, we need a transition period. All in… Continue reading

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is shown at a news conference Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press)                                Gov. Mike Dunleavy is shown at a news conference Dec. 5 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press)

Dunleavy to examine LNG project before weighing in

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is learning more about the $43 billion liquefied natural gas project before he sets a course, his administration… Continue reading

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is shown at a news conference Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press)                                Gov. Mike Dunleavy is shown at a news conference Dec. 5 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press)

Minister’s Message: The Light has come

Today is the day — December 21st — the longest day of darkness. Throughout the ages and the world’s vast geography the presence of light… Continue reading

Cal Thomas: And Now the Boy Scouts

The erosion of what many Americans once believed were the foundations of our country continues apace. They include, but are not limited to, overspending and… Continue reading

The Kuukpik 5 rig is seen at sunset while drilling the ConocoPhillips’ Putu well south of Nuiqsut in mid-February 2018. (Photo/Judy Patrick/ConocoPhillips)

Groups sue to block oil production in Alaska’s Beaufort Sea

ANCHORAGE — Five conservation groups filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block oil production from a proposed artificial gravel island in federal Arctic waters. The… Continue reading

The Kuukpik 5 rig is seen at sunset while drilling the ConocoPhillips’ Putu well south of Nuiqsut in mid-February 2018. (Photo/Judy Patrick/ConocoPhillips)
Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, center, talks with supporters in Anchorage on Nov. 6. Meyer is calling or an audit of Alaska’s election system. (Photo/Michael Dinneen/AP)

Alaska lieutenant governor wants audit of election system

JUNEAU — Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer said Monday that he wants an audit of Alaska’s election system following irregularities in the last two primaries. Meyer,… Continue reading

Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, center, talks with supporters in Anchorage on Nov. 6. Meyer is calling or an audit of Alaska’s election system. (Photo/Michael Dinneen/AP)
Pioneer Potluck: About Christmas Past — On the farm

Pioneer Potluck: About Christmas Past — On the farm

NORTHERN COLORADO 1940s and 50s It was always Dad’s job to go get the tree. We lived on a farm with cottonwood trees so that… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About Christmas Past — On the farm
Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus in the snow, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Around Campus: Spring semester registration underway

Spring semester registration underway A palpable sense of relief washed over the campus as the fall semester wrapped up last week with final exams and… Continue reading

Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus in the snow, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
The intersection of Bridge Access Road and Kalifornsky Beach Road is covered with blowing snow on Friday in Kenai. A winter storm that brought more than a foot of snow to some areas of the peninsula made for hazardous driving conditions over the weekend. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Snow finally arrives, brings poor driving conditions

The Kenai Peninsula saw the first big snowfall of the season this past weekend, with snow totaling over a foot in some areas, leaving drivers… Continue reading

The intersection of Bridge Access Road and Kalifornsky Beach Road is covered with blowing snow on Friday in Kenai. A winter storm that brought more than a foot of snow to some areas of the peninsula made for hazardous driving conditions over the weekend. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Bob Franken: The slam sham

I’m not ready to say that President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders are in cahoots. I don’t know that. I can’t conclusively prove that, ahead… Continue reading

Rich Lowry: If there’s no collusion, there’s always Stormy Daniels

The most legally fraught part of the Russia probe now revolves around payments to an American porn star. As of yet, instead of a dastardly… Continue reading

Community to celebrate winter solstice

Community to celebrate winter solstice

Friday marks the winter equinox — the shortest day and longest night of the year. The sun will rise at 10:12 a.m. and set at… Continue reading

Community to celebrate winter solstice
Schools briefs for the week of Dec. 17-23

Schools briefs for the week of Dec. 17-23

Kenai Middle School Today is Hat day! Congratulations to KMS students and staff for meeting the Canned Food Drive HAT day goal. Wear your favorite… Continue reading

Schools briefs for the week of Dec. 17-23
Recycling Bin: Walk green

Recycling Bin: Walk green

Walk green Allbirds aims to pioneer greener ways to make shoes with high-quality and minimalist design. As a certified B Corporation, the environment is a… Continue reading

Recycling Bin: Walk green
This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen in September 2018 shows a deep dish apple pie in Brookline, Mass. (Carl Tremblay/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

Healthier Holidays

Healthier Holidays The holidays are a wonderful time of year, full of joyous celebrations and time with loved ones. However, many people find that holiday… Continue reading

This undated photo provided by America’s Test Kitchen in September 2018 shows a deep dish apple pie in Brookline, Mass. (Carl Tremblay/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)
USCG takes over F/V Nordic Viking clean up in Seward

USCG takes over F/V Nordic Viking clean up in Seward

The United States Coast Guard is taking charge of cleaning up fuel released in the Seward Harbor after the F/V Nordic Viking sank last Sunday.… Continue reading

USCG takes over F/V Nordic Viking clean up in Seward
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his wife, Rose, welcome Juneau residents at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy budget draft includes full dividend, not back pay

JUNEAU — Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s initial budget draft includes a full payout from Alaska’s oil-wealth fund for residents next year, but not money Alaskans missed… Continue reading

Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his wife, Rose, welcome Juneau residents at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Marijuana Board should not allow onsite marijuana consumption

The Alaska Marijuana Control Board is considering proposed regulations to allow retail marijuana establishments to add “marijuana consumption areas” where customers could smoke, vape, eat… Continue reading

A rendering of the proposed Soldotna Regional Sports Complex field house. The Soldotna City Council will introduce legislation Wednesday to ask the voters if the city should borrow $10 million in the form of a bond to build the field house. (City of Soldotna)

Soldotna to vote on bond proposal for field house

Correction: This article has been edited to reflect the correct date of the special election, March 5, 2019. The Clarion regrets the error. Soldotna will… Continue reading

A rendering of the proposed Soldotna Regional Sports Complex field house. The Soldotna City Council will introduce legislation Wednesday to ask the voters if the city should borrow $10 million in the form of a bond to build the field house. (City of Soldotna)
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, participates in a discussion with Governors-Elect on Thursday in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo | Joyce N. Boghosian)
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, participates in a discussion with Governors-Elect on Thursday in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo | Joyce N. Boghosian)