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Alaska Science Forum: Our large army of little green shield bugs comes and goes
16+ min ago (803+ words) Published 7: 30 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 More than 500 birch shield bug specimens collected over several decades fill one drawer in the collections area of the University of Alaska Museum of the North. A birch shield bug sits on a leaf in Anchorage…...
Retired teacher to embark on 50th anniversary ascent of Graduation Peak
19+ hour, 15+ min ago (338+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Retired educator Hal Neace will be attempting a 50-year reunion ascent of Graduation Peak alongside his children and grandchildren on July 6. He began the tradition with his senior students at Susan B. English School while teaching an…...
OPINION: America celebrates Black athletes while undermining Black rights
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (558+ words) Published 4: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 America roared for Black excellence in the arena while Trumpism quietly tightened its grip on the ballot box. The 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs commanded the nation's attention. Millions…...
OPINION: All coupons have an expiration date, even for a gas pipeline
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (498+ words) Published 6: 30 am Monday, June 29, 2026 Businesses routinely offer discounts and coupons as enticements to get people to spend money or to buy something they wouldn't normally purchase if they had to pay full price. It's the same for the proposed Alaska…...
LETTER: Candidate fighting for future of fishing
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (299+ words) Peninsula Clarion LETTER: Candidate fighting for future of fishing Published 11: 30 am Saturday, June 27, 2026 Alaska is a special place I get to call home. I've fished from Cross Sound to Sitka for nine years and spent the last five of those…...
Central Peninsula Hospital brings back crucial health services to Kenai
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (384+ words) Published 11: 30 am Saturday, June 27, 2026 The Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation presents a donation check for $100, 000 to the Central Peninsula Health Foundation for the purchase of a new mammography machine during the annual "Evening by the River" fundraiser on Feb. 27, 2026, in Soldotna,…...
Nikiski murder leaves deep and painful scars for family
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (688+ words) Published 4: 30 am Friday, June 26, 2026 By Peninsula Clarion Staff Courtesy of Kylie Aspelund Kylie Aspelund understands the heartbreak of losing a loved one. She has felt its sting twice as the result of her mother's September 2022 murder in her Nikiski home....
Kenai Peninsula Back Country Horsemen to develop 900 acres for equestrian trails
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (218+ words) Published 1: 30 am Friday, June 26, 2026 The Kenai Peninsula Back Country Horsemen A conservation service organization committed to safeguarding Alaska's local and backcountry lands is set to significantly expand public lands for recreational use, giving horse riders greater access to pristine trails…...
Minister's Message: Building a successful spiritual life
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (430+ words) Published 2: 30 am Friday, June 26, 2026 The summer season means many things are going on. The long daylight hours and warm temperatures make for a lot of outdoor activity. Aside from the construction projects, different kinds of building goes on with education,…...
4th annual Family Fun Day at Soldotna Creek Park set for this weekend
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (269+ words) Published 3: 30 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 The Kenai River flows near Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska, on April 10, 2024. Faith communities and local agencies are set to partner for an annual gathering for families across the Kenai Peninsula. South Central Parenting (SCP)…...