Alaska Department of Fish Game looks to boost Kenai Peninsula deer population
<p>19 black-tailed deer were translocated from Sitkinak Island to the south end of the Kenai Peninsula </p>
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Trump administration threatens to gut Head Start rules
Preschool children line up to go outside at the Ralph Hawley Head Start Center in Emeryville, Calif., in December. The Trump administration has proposed major changes to the Head Start program. (Photo by Florence Middleton for CalMatters)The Trump administration appears poised to gut the central policies that shape Head Start, a popular and long-established early childhood education program that serves the country’s neediest children.The Department of Health and Human Services announced the chan
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt for declining to answer COVID questions
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is shown on a monitor as Dr. Anthony Fauci, left, testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 29, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — Republicans on a U.S. Senate panel voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer any questions at a hearing last week about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental
Gubernatorial candidate Meda DeWitt and running mate make campaign stop in Nome
By Ariana Crockett O’Harra Candidate for governor Meda DeWitt and running mate Chris Steere visited Nome August 2 and 3. DeWitt, originally from Wrangell and Yakutat, is running as an independent candidate in a crowded field of 17 vying for the governor’s office. Steere is from Unalakleet. Both currently live in Anchorage. DeWitt is a Lingít traditional healer, community and political organizer, president and board chair of Yakutat’s village corporation and was the chair of the Recall Dunleav
Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates
Six candidates for Alaska governor and lieutenant governor participated in a debate on education hosted by the Alaska Superintendents Association in Juneau on July 30, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith)Six candidates for Alaska governor from across the political spectrum appeared side-by-side in a room full of superintendents and school officials in Juneau and promised that boosting education funding would be a priority of their administration, if elected.Six candidates participated in the debate, o
Fruit tarts help celebrate life’s sweet victories
<p>This is a great recipe for a not-too-sweet tart shell </p>
South Peninsula Hospital brings ear, nose and throat clinic to Homer, Kenai
<p>Dr. James Zirul, Dr. Fredrick Freeman, and Teresa Thompson are joining SPH full time </p>
Homer Pet of the Week: Itty Bitty Kitty Committee
<p>Homer Animal Shelter has oodles of kittens available for adoption </p>
Brick by Brick: Kenai’s Russian Kiln — Part 3
<p><em>AUTHOR’S NOTE: Other than some raw numbers, the history of brick making in colonial Alaska is poorly understood. Nevertheless, the Russian government in Alaska considered the manufacture of bricks highly important. During the 19th century, the Russian-American Company had kilns in at least nine different locations, including Kenai from 1841 to 1866.</em></p>
Letters to the editor
<p>Family let down by hospital care</p>
OPINION: State maintenance work making a mess of Homer roadsides
<p>Brute force approach is outmoded for an Alaska that depends on its beauty to bolster the economy </p>
Artwork brings Homer’s summer to life for First Friday
<p>A summer stroll through Homer’s downtown is a perfect way to spend a Friday night. And a collection of Homer art galleries and public art spaces will make sure there’s plenty to pique your interest during First Friday.</p>
LIV Golf secures new lead investor to provide funding to keep league alive
LIV Golf has secured a new lead investor, providing a financial lifeline that will allow the circuit to continue beyond the 2026 season after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) decided to end its financial backing.CEO Scott O’Neil announced the agreement during the league’s event at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, saying the deal has been approved by LIV’s board and is expected to close in September. While the investor has not been identified,
Pittsburgh Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna after difficult season at the plate
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, ending a disappointing tenure less than six months after signing the veteran slugger to a one-year, $12 million contract intended to strengthen the club’s offense. The move comes as Pittsburgh continues to push for a National League postseason berth while seeking greater production from its lineup.Ozuna, 35, struggled throughout the season, batting .203 with eight home runs, 29 RBIs and 80 strikeouts across 70 games. Sig
Morgan Wallen officially releases “Been By Now” following live tour debut
Morgan Wallen has officially released his new single, “Been By Now,” marking his first solo release of 2026 after previewing the track during his sold-out Still the Problem Tour at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.Co-written by Wallen with Charlie Handsome, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Rocky Block and Taylor Phillips, and produced by Joey Moi, the midtempo ballad centers on a relationship that continues to struggle despite repeated attempts to make it work. The chorus features the lines, “If
Dolly Parton to receive ACM Poet’s Award was star-studded lineup is announced for 2026 ACM Honors
The Academy of Country Music has shared that country music icon Dolly Parton will receive the ACM Poet’s Award during the 19th ACM Honors, adding another milestone to her legendary career as one of the genre’s most influential songwriters. Parton, who will accept the honor through a special video message, is being recognized for a songwriting catalog that includes enduring classics such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You.”The organi
Papa Roach expands 2026 “Rise Of The Roach” world tour
Papa Roach announced an extensive series of arena dates across Europe for its 2026 “Rise Of The Roach” World Tour.The additional dates will take the band to prominent venues throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, and mainland Europe during November and December. The new leg begins on November 1 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, and includes major stops at London’s The O2, Munich’s Olympiahalle, and Prague’s O2 Universum. The tour is slated to conclude on Decem
Ozzy Osbourne haunted house experience coming to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights
A new haunted attraction inspired by the late metal icon Ozzy Osbourne is coming to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, marking one of the event’s most anticipated music-themed experiences. The attraction will immerse guests in a nightmarish world influenced by Osbourne’s solo career and signature imagery, blending elaborate sets, special effects and music into an original walkthrough experience. See the announcement video: HERE.The haunted house will be featured at bot
Alex Warren sets August 28 release for sophomore album “WILDCHILD”
Alex Warren announced his second studio album, Wildchild, will be released on August 28 through Atlantic Records.“WILDCHILD” is set to contain 13 songs, including previously released tracks “Fever Dream” and “Fine Place to Die,” as well as “Passenger.” Warren unveiled the album through a promotional video shared on Instagram that featured actor Kevin James and culminated in the reveal of the album’s title, artwork and release date.According to Warren, the album title comes from a nickname given
KATSEYE bringing ‘Wild Hearts’ documentary to theaters worldwide this month
KATSEYE are heading to movie theaters worldwide this month with the release of its first feature-length documentary, ‘KATSEYE: Wild Hearts,’ offering fans an inside look at the group’s rapid rise and the making of its upcoming EP, WILD.Directed by Nadia Hallgren, the documentary combines “never-before-seen footage,” fan-submitted videos from the group’s EYEKONS community and intimate interviews with the members as it chronicles KATSEYE’s evolution from t