Erin Thompson
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Out of the office: Painted blue
I went to Homer a few weeks ago to find blue. → Read More
The waves, or places I belong
On my days off I drive. → Read More
Meth, heroin and marijuana top peninsula illicit drug seizures
Peninsula police departments confiscated about $150,000 in illegal drugs — the majority heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana — in 2017, according to a new Alaska State Troopers report. → Read More
Volunteers bring a smile and support to Central Peninsula Hospital
Whether patient or visitor, those walking through the doors of Central Peninsula Hospital can count on one thing — a smile from someone seated at a greeting desk. → Read More
Paws and circumstance: Dogs graduate off-leash training
They didn’t throw their caps into the air — in fact, a few wiggled out of them — and instead of walking a podium to get their diplomas, the graduates sat. Or rather, stayed. → Read More
Surgeon general tours Dena’ina Wellness Center as part of statewide tour
The federal official tasked with providing health advice to the nation last week lauded the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s holistic approach to health care. → Read More
Alaska opioid deaths increased by 77 percent in last decade, report says
The rate of Alaskans who died from opioid overdoses increased 77 percent over the last decade, with the highest overall rate of deaths reported in the last year, according to a report issued this week by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. → Read More
Eight attorneys apply for Kenai Superior Court
Sitting judges, a public defender, assistant district attorneys and a private practice lawyer are among the eight applicants vying to become the next Kenai Superior Court judge. → Read More
Prisoners get a new leash on life: Inmates and dogs forge friendships through SPOT program
They may be in prison, but some of Wildwood Correctional Complex inmates aren’t exactly doing hard time. For the approximately 85 dogs that have been taken in through the facility’s dog rehabilitation program, prison means a warm place to sleep, lots of treats and a really big yard. → Read More
Public health campaign promotes importance of adolescent vaccinations
Alaska youth will be getting a friendly health reminder in the mail this summer. → Read More
Walking to remember: Heritage Place residents raise awareness about Alzheimer’s
A drizzle may have shortened a scheduled mile-and-a-half trek through the streets of Soldotna Thursday, but participants in the Longest Day Walk ’n’ Roll event didn’t let the weather rain on their parade. → Read More
Nikiski man accused of threatening woman with axe
A Nikiski man was arrested for assault after the alleged victim sent a plea for help to the Alaska State Troopers Facebook page. Tao L. Yancey, 39, allegedly smashed a woman’s phone with an axe, punched her and threatened to “cut off her head and bury her” during an altercation Monday, according to an Alaska State Trooper affidavit filed with the court. Soldotna troopers were notified by the… → Read More
New cards, new scams: Seniors targeted as Medicare rolls out new IDs
A law aimed at reducing fraud and identity theft among Medicare beneficiaries is opening the door to new scams. → Read More
Putt with a purpose: Golf tournament to raise money for Alzheimer’s
During his last years of life, Sue Mann’s father spent his days in a fog — sometimes unable to even remember his daughter’s name. He required constant supervision and care from family members, and became confused and frightened by anything out of the ordinary. Occasionally, he would remember events from the past, other times even those memories faded. → Read More
Driving to succeed: New CDL training schools open career options
For those looking to get into one of Alaska’s heavy industries — from oil and gas to construction to trucking — a commercial driver’s license is often a must-have. → Read More
Swimming the Russian River
I went to the Russian River last week. → Read More
Onward and upward: Kenai Central students pursue new paths
Their aspirations are diverse, and their paths may soon diverge, but Kenai Central High Schools graduates had one last opportunity to share a moment together Monday night. → Read More
A Keen Eye for detail: Birders turn out to take annual tally
University of Alaska Anchorage student Julie Polasik peers over the Kenai flats through a birding scope during the 24-Hour Midnight Sun Big Sit on Saturday, May 19. Dozens of volunteer bird watchers turned out to the Kenai Wildlife Viewing Platform for the sit, which aimed to tally the dozens of species of birds coming and going from the estuary. Data gathered by bird watchers will be posted to… → Read More
Wildfires sweep southern peninsula
Back-to-back wildfires kept emergency response teams busy on the southern peninsula Monday. → Read More
Mother, son face armed robbery charges
Nikiski mother and son face charges of armed robbery → Read More