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City mulls purchase of two new police vehicles The Soldotna City Council is considering the purchase of two new police cars.

The city council will consider a resolution Thursday on whether or not to purchase two 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors, which are estimated to cost in total $76,242.

Funds were appropriated in the FY 2020 operating budget for the purchase of the vehicles.

“It is in the best interest of the City of Soldotna to approve this purchase,” the resolution said.

The vehicles’ price quote was found using the state’s Equipment Fleet procurement website, which displays current pricing on vehicles.

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House votes to ‘decouple’ PFD from bill

By Peter Segall Juneau Empire

The House passed two amendments Wednesday morning, one to remove language concerning the Alaska Permanent Fund dividend from House Bill 2001 and another to add $5 million toward the Alaska Marine Highway System.

With 11 legislators excused, 29 members of the House met to debate two amendments to the funding bill that has been working its way through the Legislature for the past two weeks.

In an attempt to “bifurcate” the PFD from the capital funding, Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, introduced an amendment removing the language concerning the dividend from the bill.

Despite some objection from Republican minority members including Reps. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, and Sara Vance, R-Homer, the amendment was passed 19-10.

Dissenting lawmakers accused supporters of the amendment of “kicking the can down the road,” in the words of Rep. Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla.

Those lawmakers said that the special

session was meant to debate the PFD and that not doing so was violating the terms of the session.

Eastman also objected on the grounds that this was the first time he had heard this legislation read out across the floor, a necessary procedure for consideration of a law. The constitution says that a bill must be read out three separate times on three separate days in order to be legitimately considered.

Other legislators contended that because the bill’s language was identical to previous bills read out across the

floor, that condition had been fufilled and the bill had already gone through due process.

An amendment only requires a simple majority of legislators present, lowering the threshold for passage significantly.

A second amendment, sponsored

by Reps. Dan Ortiz, I-Ketchikan, and Louis Stutes, R-Kodiak, was introduced adding $5 million to the AMHS. Several representatives from Southeast spoke in favor of the amendment See budget, Page A3

Kenai man charged in double homicide

By Brian Mazurek

Campfire ban lifted

Due to the recent rain and reduction in fire danger on the Kenai Peninsula, the U.S. Forest Service announced that the campfire bans and all fire restrictions have been lifted for the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Fjords National Park and Chugach National Forest lands on the Kenai Peninsula as of Wednesday. Although fire danger has decreased over much of the Kenai Peninsula, the Forest Service urges residents and visitors to continue to use caution with campfires. For statewide fire information, visit https://fire.ak.blm.gov/ or www.akfireinfo.com.

Questions regarding the lifting of the campfire ban should be directed to the Kenai Fjords National Park at 907-422-0500, Chugach National Forest at 907-7439500 or the Refuge at 907-262-7021.

According to a Wednesday update from the Eastern Area Incident Management Team, the Swan Lake Fire has experienced minimal spread due to recent precipitation, and fire crews are working to remove miles of hose lines from non-active areas, as well as structure protection hose from the Moose Research Center.

Crews continue to monitor the fire by air, and heavy equipment and woodchoppers are being used to repair secondary containment lines. The fire is approximately 102,229 acres in size and the 306 personnel assigned to the fire have completed 72% of their containment objectives. For the latest information on the fire, call 208-391-3488.

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He condemned Trump’s praise of WikiLeaks, which released Democratic emails stolen by Russia.

And he said of the interference

by Russians and others: “They are doing it while we sit here. And they expect to do it during the next campaign.”

His report, he said, should live on after him and his team.

“We spent substantial time assuring the integrity of the report, understanding that it would be our living message to those who come after us,” Mueller said. “But it also is a signal, a flag to those of us who have some responsibility in this area to exercise those responsibilities swiftly and don’t let this problem continue to linger as it has over so many years.

A Kenai man has been arrested for murder after allegedly shooting and killing two people, according to a police affidavit filed at the Kenai Courthouse on Tuesday.

Masonn Byrd, 25, was arrested Tuesday night as part of an investigation into the killing of Rachelle Armstrong, 60, and Lisa Rutzebeck, 39. Kenai police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment on California Avenue in Kenai early Sunday morning and found the two women deceased in the living room. According to the affidavit, a witness told police that they saw a man in the apartment and heard two gunshots.

While reviewing Armstrong’s cellphone, police allegedly found multiple conversations about dealing drugs, including one conversation between Armstrong and Byrd suggesting that Armstrong owed Byrd money for a drug debt. According to the affidavit, the text conversation between Byrd and Armstrong ended approximately 20 minutes before the shooting took place.

On July 22, Byrd’s cellphone records were sent to the Department of Public Safety for analysis. Police reported that initial results showed that Byrd’s phone was within range of the cellphone tower sector that covers California Avenue at 3:05 a.m. on July 21, three minutes before the time that the killings were reported.

Byrd was interviewed Tuesday by police, who reported Byrd denied involvement in the killings. Another witness was interviewed and told police that Byrd had admitted to shooting the two women the morning after and that Byrd planned to throw the gun in the river, the affidavit said.

Byrd is charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

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Former special counsel Robert Mueller arrives Wednesday on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee hearing on his report on Russian election interference.

Mueller: No Russia exoneration for Trump, despite his claims

By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick and Michael Balsamo Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Robert Mueller, the taciturn lawman at the center of a polarizing American drama, bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of “total exoneration” Wednesday in the federal probe of Russia’s 2016 election interference. In a long day of congressional testimony, Mueller warned that Moscow’s actions represented — and still represent — a great threat to American democracy.

Mueller’s back-to-back Capitol Hill appearances, his first since wrapping his two-year Russia probe, carried the prospect of a historic climax to a rare criminal

investigation into a sitting American president. But his testimony was more likely to reinforce rather than reshape hardened public opinions on impeachment and the future of Trump’s presidency.

With his terse, one-word answers, and a sometimes stilted and halting manner, Mueller made clear his desire to avoid the partisan fray and the deep political divisions roiling Congress and the country.

He delivered neither crisp TV sound bites to fuel a Democratic impeachment push nor comfort to Republicans striving to undermine his investigation’s credibility. But his comments grew more animated by the afternoon, when he sounded the alarm on future Russian election interference. He said he feared a new normal of American campaigns accepting foreign help.

Local research showcased in center’s new exhibit

By Victoria Petersen Peninsula Clarion

A new exhibit at the Alaska SeaLife Center offers an interactive way for guests to learn how the organization’s researchers study Alaska’s oceans.

The science exhibit begins by informing guests how their exhibit tickets directly support scientific discovery at the center, according to a Tuesday press release.

“This summer we are highlighting the newest horizons of science that our research team is exploring–specifically the ones related to using technology to understand animals in their natural habitats,” Dr. Amy Bishop, assistant science department head, said.

The displays will be updated regularly, but this summer, the exhibit highlights research projects investigating habitat use and the survival of

Steller sea lions and Pacific sleeper sharks.

The exhibit is interactive and provides hands-on opportunities to better understand sensors, telemetry tags and processes that help local researchers know where animals are and where they’re going. The exhibit also includes a thermal imaging camera, and visitors can see a thermal image of their body on the large screen. The same sensor is also used to study animal health and monitoring ocean temperatures, the release said.

The exhibit will be updated regularly to reflect the most recent science occurring at the center.

Visitors to the exhibit are encouraged to write questions to the center’s researchers, which will be answered later on the center’s blog or Facebook page. The center is open until 9 p.m. daily in Seward.

Photo courtesy of the Alaska SeaLife Center

The new exhibit at the Alaska SeaLife Center focuses on the center’s ongoing research.

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Mueller Trump, claiming vindication despite the renewal of serious allegations, focused on his own political fortunes rather than such broader issues.

“This was a devastating day for the Democrats,” he said. “The Democrats had nothing and now they have less than nothing.”

Mueller was reluctant to stray beyond his lengthy written report, but that didn’t stop Republicans and Democrats from laboring to extract new details.

Trump’s GOP allies tried to cast the former special counsel and his prosecutors as politically motivated. They referred repeatedly to what they consider the improper opening of the investigation.

Democrats, meanwhile, sought to emphasize the most incendiary findings of Mueller’s 448-page report and weaken Trump’s reelection prospects in ways Mueller’s book-length report did not.

They hoped that even if his testimony did not inspire impeachment demands — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made clear she will not pursue impeachment, for now — Mueller could nonetheless unambiguously spell out questionable, normshattering actions by the president.

The prosecutor who endured nearly seven hours of hearings was a less forceful public presence than the man who steered the FBI through the Sept. 11 attacks and the 12 years after that.

But Mueller, 74, was nonetheless skilled enough in the ways of Washington to avoid being goaded into leading questions he didn’t want to answer.

Mueller frequently gave single-word answers to questions, even when given opportunities to crystallize allegations of obstruction of justice against the president.

He referred time and again to the wording in his report.

Was the president lying when he said he had no business ties to Russia? “I’m not going to go into the details of the report along those lines,”

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Mueller said.

Did you develop any sort of conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia? “Again,” Mueller said, “I pass on answering.”

But he was unflinching on the most-critical matters, showing flashes of personality and emotion.

In the opening minutes of the Judiciary Committee hearing, Chairman Jerrold Nadler, a New York Democrat, asked about Trump’s multiple claims of vindication by the investigation.

“Did you actually totally exonerate the president?”

Nadler asked.

“No,” Mueller replied.

When Rep. Adam Schiff, the Democratic chairman of the House intelligence committee, asked, “Your investigation is not a witch hunt, is it?”

“It is not a witch hunt,” Mueller flatly replied.

He gave Democrats a flicker of hope when he told Rep. Ted Lieu of California that he did not charge Trump because of a Justice Department legal opinion that says sitting presidents cannot be indicted. That statement cheered Democrats who understood him to be suggesting he might otherwise have recommended prosecution on the strength of the evidence.

But Mueller later walked back that statement, saying:

“We did not reach a determination as to whether the president committed a crime.” His team, he said, “never started the process” of evaluating whether to charge Trump.

Though Mueller described Russian election interference as among the most serious challenges to democracy he had encountered in his decades-long career, Republicans focused on his conclusion that there was insufficient evidence to establish a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia.

“Those are the facts of the Mueller report. Russia meddled in the 2016 election. The president did not conspire with Russians.

Nothing we hear today will change those facts,” said Rep. Doug Collins, the Judiciary Committee’s top Republican.

Mueller, pressed as to why he hadn’t investigated a “dossier” of claims that the Republicans insist helped lead to the start of the probe, said that was not his charge. That was “outside my purview,” he said repeatedly.

Mueller mostly brushed aside Republican allegations of bias, but in a moment of apparent agitation, he said he didn’t think lawmakers had ever “reviewed a report that is as thorough, as fair, as consistent as the report that we have in front of us.”

And when he was pressed on the fact that multiple members of his team had made contributions to Democratic candidates, Mueller bristled at the implication his prosecutors were compromised.

“I have been in this business for almost 25 years, and in those 25 years I have not had the occasion to ask somebody about their political affiliation,” Mueller said.

“It is not done. What I care about is the capability of the individual to do the job and do the job quickly and seriously and with integrity.”

Wednesday’s first hearing before the Judiciary Committee focused on whether Trump obstructed justice by attempting to seize control of Mueller’s investigation.

The special counsel examined nearly a dozen episodes, including Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey and his efforts to have Mueller himself removed.

The afternoon hearing before the House intelligence committee dove into ties between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin.

On that question, Mueller’s report documented a trail of contacts between Russians and Trump associates, including a Trump Tower meeting at which the president’s eldest son expected to receive dirt on Democrat Hillary Clinton.

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Donna Jeanne Pederson March 19, 1967 - July 20, 2019

Longtime Alaskan and Soldotna Donna Jeanne Pederson, 52, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna after a 5-year battle with cancer.

A viewing will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Peninsula Memorial Chapel, 5839 Kenai Spur Hwy. A memorial service will be Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Sterling Senior Center.

Donna was born Mar. 19, 1967 in Rochester, New York. She moved to Alaska with her parents in 1981 and resided in Sterling. She worked in many interesting employment opportunities and she was really a great chef.

Donna was a Christian and enjoyed gardening and canning pickles. She also loved camping, fishing and traveling.

Her family wrote, “Our beloved wife, mother and sister went to Heaven this last Saturday. Donna Jeanne Pederson had a warm glow that surrounded her heart.

She reached out to all of us with her zest for life and that beautiful smile that touched our hearts.

Donna loved her sons with all her heart. Dakota, Dustyn, Devin and Joseph are the shining successes in her life. She will always be there for you.

Our daughter Paris and her family loved her, especially our granddaughter “Mimi” Naomi. They were inseparable.

Donna and her sister, Lisa, have a lifetime of great moments to remember. Greg can tell you about the laughter and happy times with our adventures.

Donna loved all her brothers, Will, Ray, Chris and Danny. She will be there for you when you say a prayer.

David Woodard, known as “Wooley,” was another loved family member.

Sister-in-law, Roberta and her family, Paul and Sandy, Jerry and Shauna, Bill and Rose, Paul and Cris, and Mr. H, all keep Donna in their hearts.

Donna would also say to Art to keep on hanging on in life. She wants you to settle down.

There are so friends like Heather, Coco and countless others she cherished with all of her heart. She has crossed paths with quite a few people, and they all fell in love with her.

Donna took care of all of us. She truly has a great extended family. We love you and miss you. Jesus has you in his care. We’ll meet up again. Love you Donna Jeanne.”

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Raymond White and Janice Claire (Toepper) White.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Ray King of Soldotna; sons, Dakota Pederson of Anchorage, Dustyn Pederson of Soldotna, Devin Fena of Sterling and Joseph Denison of Kenai; daughter and son-in-law, Paris and David Alvey; grandkids, Naomi, Noelani, David, Michael and Joey, all of Watford City, N. Dakota; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Greg Curtis of Norfolk, Va.; brothers and sister-in-law, Will and Ray White, both of Soldotna, Chris White of the Lower 48, and Danny and Jessica White of Sterling, AK.

Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.

Settlement in Equifax suit sees $1M payout to state

By Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion

Alaskans could be due for financial restitution after a coalition of 50 attorneys general reached a major settlement with consumer reporting agency Equifax regarding a 2017 data breach at the company. According to a July 22 press release from the Alaska Department of Law, Equifax’s failure to maintain a reasonable security system enabled hackers to expose the data of 56% of American adults. The settlement includes a $1 million payout to the state of Alaska, which is part of a $175 million payment to all the states involved in the lawsuit.

“We continue to use all enforcement tools necessary and available to protect consumers from future security risks,” Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson said in the release.

“The settlement to Alaska in the amount of $1 million is a step in the right direction.”

On Sept. 7, 2017, Equifax announced a data breach affecting more than 147 million consumers. Breached information included social security numbers, names, dates of birth, addresses, credit card numbers and, in some cases, drivers license numbers.

Consumers who are eligible for redress will be required to submit claims online, by mail or by phone.

For information on the terms of the settlement, as well as to file a claim, potential victims should go to https://www. equifaxbreachsettlement.com.

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around the peninsula ‘Panta Rhei’ by Joel Isaak Kenai Fine Art Center August Art Show is “Panta Rhei” by Joel Isaak.

Opening reception will take place Thursday, Aug. 1, 5-7 p.m. See the artwork, meet Joel Isaak and hear what he has to say about this experiential installation that uses waxed paper and embedded quills and the idea of a funeral potlatch to move us collectively through the various losses experienced in Alaska. Joel speaks to the effects on Alaskans, both Alaska Native and nonindigenous, of the educational programs started in 1885 by Sheldon Jackson. Locally, Joel’s impressive bronze, life-size sculptures, are featured on the installed sand dunes near the entrance of the Dena’ina Wellness Center in Old Town Kenai. The 1st Thursday Reception includes refreshments, music and is free and open to the public. This is a “Don’t Miss Show” by one of Alaska’s leading young artists.

Location: across from Oiler’s Bingo Hall, next to the Historic Cabins. 283-7040.

Summer hours 12-5 p.m. www. kenaifineart.com.

Big Latch On carnival

Join us at Soldotna Creek Park on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the 2019 Big Latch On, a global event designed to show community support for nursing mothers. The official count for nursing mothers is at 10:30 a.m. Join us for carnival-themed games and activities, cupcake walk, gunny sack races, vendors, door prizes, free hot dogs and cotton candy, drinks and more.

Ninilchik Senior Citizens membership meeting Ninilchik Senior Citizens, Inc. annual membership meeting will take place Thursday, July 25 at 1 p.m. There will be elections for the board of directors.

Please join us for Turkey Lunch and stay for the meeting. To vote at Thursday’s meeting your membership must be current.

North Peninsula Recreation Service Area events — Log Rolling is being offered at the Nikiski Pool on Tuesdays from 7:45-8:45 p.m. throughout the summer. This is free family fun class. Registration is not required. Pool admission rates apply.

For more information, contact Nigel at 776-8800.

— Pre-School Aquatic Play Classes will be offered in July and August. This class is for little ones 3-6 years of age.

Parent are not required to be in the water. Students will have fun exploring the water through games with Mr. Nigel.

For more information, call 776-8800.

— Youth Coed Flag Football

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saying that communities of coastal Alaska depended on the ferry system for their livlihood.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, said that the marine highway was the same as any other highway system in the state and that cutting service to coastal communities for months at a time, which Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget would do, would be akin to not plowing large stretches of highway elsewherer in the state during winter.

Again, Eastman objected to amendment saying that this amendment basically asks his constituents, “Would you be willing to give $68 dollars of your dividend to support these coastal communities?”

Eastman said he thought the answer would be “no.” Dividend money is better spent by individuals deciding for themselves how to spend it, Eastman said, rather than the

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According to documents obtained at the Kenai courthouse, Byrd was charged with attempted murder, trespassing and felony assault with a weapon in February

Registration for 4th-8th grade boys and girls is being offered. Deadline to register is August 9th. The season starts August 12. For more information, contact Jackie at 776-8800.

— Nikiski Pool’s Annual Cardboard & Duct Tape Boat Challenge will be offered on Monday Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. Teams must register in advance and will build a boat from duct tape and cardboard, and see if the boat can survive the pool obstacle course. Two age categories and teams of 3-5 people. For more information or to register please call Nigel at 776-8800.

— An American Red Cross Lifeguard Class will be offered August 26-30 at the Nikiski Pool, 5-10pm. Participants must be at lease 16 years of age and able to pass a swim test. This class can be free….

Ask for Details. For more information or to register contact Nigel at 776-8800.

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‘Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch’ Kenai Performers present “Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch” — a melodrama — Friday-Sunday, Aug. 16-18 and Friday-Sunday, Aug 23-25 at their 44045 B-Beach location (backside of Subway). Friday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 each and available online at www.kenaiperformers.org, or at the door. Price includes pie a la mode served during intermission. Come see this hilarious, interactive show where you are encouraged to “boo” the villain and “cheer” the hero! For more information call Terri at 252-6808.

Trunk show by Pam Ventgen The Kenai Peninsula Quilting Guild is sponsoring a Trunk Show by Pam Ventgen at Christ Lutheran Church, 128 Soldotna Ave. in Soldotna on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m. Pam has been sewing since fourth grade and quilting for nearly 30 years. She enjoys all aspects of quilting, including machine piecing, foundation paper piecing, applique and hand stitching. Pam lives in Anchorage but has taught all across the state, including in Dillingham, Kodiak, Valdez, Haines, Palmer and the Kenai Peninsula. Pam is a recently retired professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage and in her spare time enjoys travelling as much as she can.

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Legislature making that decision for them.

In response, Stutes replied in closing remarks that “just because the ferry doesn’t land in your district,” doesn’t mean your community doesn’t get the economic benefits the ferry system provides.

Despite objections from Republican minority members, the funding amendment for the ferry system was added 22-7.

Later in the day the House reconvened and Republican minority members introduced their own amendment that would add a full $3,000 PFD. The amendment’s sponsor Vance said that a full PFD was dictated by the state constitution and that it was one of the largest drivers of the state’s economy. She found it ironic that opponents to the amendment were using language about economic devastation and ruin while they were taking money out of the hands of Alaskans.

It was widely agreed by those on both sides of the argument that there was a

of 2016. Byrd was ultimately convicted of third-degree assault with a weapon, firing a gun at a dwelling and providing false information to law enforcement after a guilty plea. Byrd was sentenced to a total of seven years in prison with three years suspended followed by five years of probation.

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Soldotna High Class of 1989

Soldotna High School Class of 1989 will be holding their 30th Class Reunion this weekend, July 26, 27 and 28. Friday night will be an informal gathering at The Duck Inn (which is now non-smoking) on K-Beach Road from 7 p.m. to ?

Saturdday night will be at The Cannery Lodge located at the end of Cannery Road off K-Beach. It starts at 6 p.m. and will go until 10 p.m. We will have catered food, a cash bar, bonfire and music.

Sunday afternoon will be a family BBQ at the beach house of Scott & Lela Rosin on Chinulna off of Cannery Road from 1-4 p.m. Please bring a side dish or dessert, camp chairs or a beach blanket to sit on & your favorite drink. Beer, water & sodas will be provided. The cost is $50 per person — so $100 for graduate and spouse or friend. All information and the link to pay is shared on the Facebook ~SOHI Class of 1989 30th Class Reunion~. If you’re not on Face Book, you can email Kelly (Keating) Griebel at KellyG@Century21.com or text her at 907-398-7293.

Sterling Community Center dinner and dedication The Sterling Community Center is installing a memorial plaque and hosting a dinner and dedication ceremony in remembrance of those that helped establish the Sterling community on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Sterling Community Center. Doors and bar open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner, prepared by Moose River BBQ, will be served at 6:15 p.m. Famous Pie Auction to follow. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children 12 and under. Call 907-2627224 for more information.

KCHS 1969 reunion

The KCHS 1969 50th High School Reunion will take place on July 26 at 6 p.m. at Pizza Paradisos. Dorothy Lou Hermansen, Maryam Gray House and Sheryl House Martin are serving as the event’s planning committee. Visit the Facebook page “KCHS 1969 50th Reunion” for more information. Graduates may register through that page, or by emailing Dorothy Hermansen at hootowl@chugach.net.

VFW Progress Days event

Come and join us at the VFW On Saturday, July 27 starting at 12 p.m. There will be food, fun, games, raffles, split the pot, silent auction, VFW fish pins, VFW cookbooks. Open to the Public. Member RV parking for a small fee. All on Birch Street, Soldotna. Info call 262-2722.

desperate need to re-examine the PFD formula, and to debate the intention of the permanent fund and the dividend.

But, the amendment’s supporters argued, now was not that time. Vance said that “we’re going to get along a whole lot better if we just pay the full dividend,” and debate the formula and intent of the permanent fund at another time.

Many legislators made reference to the film “Groundhog Day,” in which the protagonist is forced to re-live the same day over and over again. Indeed, many of the same arguments were repeated on both sides, similar statements were made both for and against. At one point House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, said that the topics under discussion had be talked about “ad nauseam.”

After several speeches both for and against the amendment, the House voted against it, 11-20.

The House then voted on an amended bill which did not

determine a PFD, added $5 million to the AMHS, and in the words of Foster, “reverses 75 percent of the governor’s vetoes.”

The bill’s supporters noted that this bill was a compromise and that there were still massive cuts being made, particularly to the University of Alaska.

Detractors said that this bill was still insufficient, and that it was surely to be vetoed

by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and that by not including a PFD, it was doing a disservice to Alaskans.

The House voted for the bill 21-10.

After the vote, Representative Johnston asked for the rule which says that a meeting must be announced by 4 p.m. to be waived so that House Finance could meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Several members objected on the grounds that the public needed more notification for such a big issue. However, the House did vote to waive the rule but the House will not meet again until 10 a.m.

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resident Trump and congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal on a two-year federal spending plan, and while all the details are not clear, three big takeaways are.

First, a deal beats no deal. Before the agreement, the government was on its way to running out of legal borrowing authority, and, therefore, cash, by September. The agreement avoids the debt default that might have resulted, by extending the federal debt limit through mid-2021. Setting spending caps for all defense and nondefense discretionary programs, totaling roughly $1.35 trillion per year through fiscal 2021, the agreement banishes the specter of mandatory across-theboard cuts known as sequestration, as well as the prospect of another government shutdown. In tumultuous political times, these truces provide a welcome measure of stability and predictability. To that minimal extent, the system worked.

The second, far less optimistic point is that compromise proved possible only on the basis of the lowest common denominator: Both parties get to spend more on pet priorities, without offsetting spending cuts or tax increases. The Democrats, in control of the House and of enough Senate seats to mount a filibuster, leveraged a $27 billion increase for next year in nondefense discretionary programs; the Republicans got $22 billion more in defense spending and, of course, no new revenue. Those elevated levels would then apply the year after as well. The White House dropped its earlier demands for $150 billion in lower spending over 10 years, in return for a Democratic promise not to attach policy conditions to appropriations bills, plus a handful of promised savings that don’t take effect until 2027.

To govern is to choose; both political parties basically chose not to. The deal could increase projected deficits by $1.7 trillion over the next decade, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget — on top of the $1.5 trillion debt increase already wrought by the GOP’s 2017 tax cuts. With a historic political struggle looming next year, Mr. Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) proved unwilling to spend a nickel’s worth of political capital on debt control. This may have been the pragmatic course, but historians will still record that, under Mr. Trump’s leadership, the budget deficit increased by double-digit percentages each year — despite robust economic growth — while the Republican Party abandoned even the pretense of fiscal responsibility. Now, the GOP will campaign in 2020 as the party of debt-financed military spending, and Democrats as the party of debt-financed domestic spending, reinforcing the unhealthy notion that certain functions of the national government belong to this or that party, not everyone.

Which brings us to the deal’s third implication: While postponing a budget reckoning, the deal also changes the terms under which the next battle will take place. When this agreement expires on Sept. 30, 2021, there will be no more budget caps. The 2011 law that created the sequestration threat will be a thing of the past, too. The winners in the 2020 election will be that much less inhibited to borrow and spend than they are now.

— The Washington Post, July 23

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Trump sues House panel, NY to protect state tax returns

By Jonathan Lemire Associated Press

NEW YORK — Opening up another legal front against the Democrats investigating him, President Donald Trump on Tuesday sued the House Ways and Means Committee and New York state officials to prevent his state tax returns from being turned over to the congressional committee.

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to block the application of a new New York state law that could allow the Democraticcontrolled House and Ways Means Committee to obtain the returns. The lawsuit, filed in Washington, comes amid a furious White House attempt to prevent the president’s tax returns to wind up in Democratic hands.

“We have filed a lawsuit today in our ongoing efforts to end presidential harassment,” said Jay Sekulow, one of the president’s lawyers. “The targeting of the president by the House Ways and Means Committee, the New York Attorney General, and a New York tax official violates article 1 of the U.S. Constitution. The harassment tactics lack a legitimate legislative purpose. The actions taken by the House and New York officials are nothing more than political retribution.”

The state’s attorney general, Letitia James, said the act “will shine a light on the president’s finances and finally offer transparency to millions of Americans yearning to know the truth.”

“President Trump has spent his career hiding behind lawsuits,” James said in a statement, “but, as New York’s chief law enforcement officer, I can assure him that no one is above the law — not even the president of the United States.”

Trump’s tax returns have been a source of mystery — and contention — ever since the celebrity businessman broke with tradition and did not release his returns during his 2016 presidential campaign.

The House Ways and Means Committee sued the Treasury Department and IRS officials this month in an attempt to enforce a law that allows its chairman to obtain any taxpayer’s returns. Its chairman, Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., hasn’t indicated whether he would use the New York law, focusing instead on the federal lawsuit.

The lawsuit echoes what has become the White House consistent argument: that the committee’s pursuit of the president’s tax returns, as well as most of the Democrats’ investigative efforts, lack a legitimate legislative purpose and thus is outside Congress’s authority.

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Our rights are in jeopardy

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ur rights to privacy, health care, and reproductive autonomy are in serious jeopardy. The attempts to undermine Roe v. Wade have turned into overt attacks on the fundamental rights of women from federal and state governments, and our vigilance has turned to sounding the alarm to the grim future we may soon find ourselves.

We have seen 26 abortion bans enacted in 12 states — that’s just in 2019.

Alaska isn’t exempt from this trend, with state legislators like Rep. David Eastman drawing inspiration from these cruel attacks. We all know that these bans will hit people struggling to make ends meet the hardest — women who can’t afford to take unpaid time off work, secure child care, and cross state lines to access safe and legal abortion.

The public health crisis in our state isn’t just about abortion access, Alaska continues to be a national leader in STI rates (namely gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis), domestic violence is still at a concerning high (especially among Alaska Native communities), and rape occurs on average 2.5 times more here than nationally.

And, for some reason, politicians keep making decisions that make these crises worse.

No decision so clearly demonstrates the divide between the health care needs of the people and the ambition of politicians as does Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of $77 million in Medicaid funding on June 28. On the same day, emergency regulations were put in place to slash the Medicaid reimbursement rate to providers. The Alaska State Hospital

Whether you live in a rural area or a large city, everyone needs access to lifesaving, comprehensive health care, and a politician’s personally held beliefs shouldn’t be part of the equation. and Nursing Home Association doesn’t believe implementing emergency regulations simply to cut the reimbursement rates is warranted without public review and consultation, and has filed a lawsuit against Dunleavy’s administration. These cuts will have a detrimental impact on providers, large and small, and sets a dangerous precedent.

Not only did he veto crucial Medicaid funding, he had the gall to veto funds from the appellate court to reflect the amount of money Dunleavy claims was spent on elective abortions last year. Why? Because he opposes access to reproductive health care and doesn’t agree with the Alaska Supreme Court’s ruling that the state Medicaid program must pay for elective abortions. In other words, he is punishing the judicial branch for a decision made by the Alaska Supreme Court that upholds the constitutional right of women to have an abortion.

It seems the administration will be spending a lot of time in court defending the indefensible. Meanwhile, the cost to the quality of life and health of thousands of Alaskans will be real and devastating. The vetoes may have the appearance of saving the state

some money while the headlines from Dunleavy’s press conference are fresh.

Soon, millions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid will quickly be shifted to the wallets of citizens while this administration works to destroy the state’s health care network, and Alaskans will be forced to pay higher costs out of pocket for their medical care. Many small physician’s practices and medical clinics may close due to these cuts.

Those who cannot afford to pay will turn up in droves to our already overburdened emergency rooms.

Is this really what we want to see happen in Alaska?

We need to make health care — including abortion care — available for every person so they can make the best decision for themselves and their family without shame or stigma.

Whether you live in a rural area or a large city, everyone needs access to lifesaving, comprehensive health care, and a politician’s personally held beliefs shouldn’t be part of the equation.

Michele Vasquez is a legislative research consultant, community activist and a longtime Alaska resident who lives in Soldotna.

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Biden says he’s not relying on Obama as ‘crutch’ in 2020 bid

By Errin Haines Whack and Steve Sloan Associated Press

DETROIT — Joe Biden rarely lets a public event pass without reminding voters of his work alongside President Barack Obama. But the former vice president insisted on Wednesday that he’s not overly relying on that relationship to fuel his 2020 White House bid.

“It’s not a crutch,” Biden said during a forum in Detroit sponsored by the NAACP. “You can ask President Obama. I don’t need any crutch.”

The comment reflects the challenge facing Biden as he tries to protect his fragile status as the early Democratic front-runner. His frequent invocation of the Obama years could appeal to Democrats, particularly African Americans, who hold the former president in high regard. But presidential candidates aren’t often successful if they’re viewed as simply the next chapter of a prior administration.

The 37-year-old Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has made generational change a centerpiece of his presidential candidacy. Without naming Biden, he called on the audience to embrace change and resist the urge to return to the days before President Donald Trump.

“We will not and cannot win if our message as a Democratic Party is ‘We’re just going to go back to normal,’” Buttigieg said.

Biden, 76, insisted his candidacy is not a “continuation of Barack and our administration,” noting “new problems” must be addressed today.

“But the fact of the matter is he’s a close friend,” Biden said of Obama.

“I’m proud to have served with him.”

Biden is at the top of most polls in no small part because of support from black voters who are crucial to winning the Democratic primary.

The audience applauded Biden as he walked onto the stage at the NAACP event, but his past handling of racial issues has come under scrutiny in recent weeks.

He sparked a firestorm with comments last month touting his work alongside segregationist lawmakers when he was first elected to the Senate in the 1970s.

During the first presidential debate, California Sen. Kamala Harris slammed Biden’s remarks and highlighted in personal terms his previous opposition to busing.

She and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, who also criticized Biden’s segregationist comment, will share the stage with the former vice president at next week’s Democratic debate and could revive their line of attack.

Booker previewed the possible clash ahead by hitting Biden on Wednesday as “an architect of mass incarceration” because of his role as a senator in crafting the 1994 crime bill. Biden said that characterization wasn’t accurate and struck back at Booker’s tenure as mayor of Newark,

New Jersey.

“His police department was stopping and frisking people, mostly African American men,” Biden said.

Biden defended the crime bill as needed at the time and noted that it was supported by mayors and black leaders.

“We had a gigantic epidemic in America of violence, particularly in African American communities,” he said, blaming the Republican takeover of Congress during the 1990s for blocking later reforms to the law.

“We have now a systemic problem in too many African Americans in jail right now,” Biden said. “So I think we should shift the whole focus from what we’re doing in terms of incarceration to rehabilitation.”

Biden released a criminal justice proposal on Tuesday that would reverse several key provisions of the 1994 law. Among other things, he called for an end to the disparity that placed stricter sentencing terms on offenses involving crack versus powder cocaine as well as an end to the federal death penalty, which the legislation authorized as a potential punishment for an increasing number of crimes.

Even as Biden said he wasn’t using Obama as a “crutch,” he returned to the former president to defend himself against arguments that he has a problem on race.

“I doubt he would have picked me” as vice president “if these accusations about being wrong on civil rights are correct,” Biden said.

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Trump’s asylum restrictions at border blocked

By Amy Taxin and Ashraf Kahalil A federal judge Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing new asylum restrictions for immigrants at the U.S.Mexico border, marking the latest defeat for a president waging an allout battle in the courts to stop the flow of migrants into the country.

The ruling by U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar in San Francisco came hours after a judge in Washington decided to let the rules stand. The California ruling halts the policy across the border as lawsuits play out in court.

The new asylum rules would prevent most migrants at the southern border from seeking asylum in the U.S. if they passed through another country first. Most of the immigrants crossing the border are from Central America, making most of them ineligible for asylum because they passed through Mexico.

It also would affect asylum seekers from Africa, Asia and South America who arrive regularly at the southern border.

The restrictions went into effect last week, though there were conflicting reports on whether U.S. immigration agencies were actually enforcing it.

Top U.S. officials say their plan would discourage migrants from leaving their countries, which they say is necessary to reduce the numbers of people that border

agents are detaining.

Tigar, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, has already barred less restrictive asylum policies from taking effect and could permanently block the new asylum policy.

The judge said the new policy could expose migrants to violence and abuse, deny their rights under international law and return them to countries they were fleeing.

He acknowledged that the country’s immigration system is overwhelmed by the surge in migrants from Central America over the last year.

“But shortcutting the law, or weakening the boundary between Congress and the Executive, are not the solutions to these problems,” Tigar said.

The Justice and Homeland Security Departments did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

President Donald Trump told reporters before his departure for a fundraiser in West Virginia that the Washington decision was a “tremendous ruling.” He added: “We appreciate it. We respect the courts very much. That helps us very much at the border.”

The policy has exceptions that would still allow a migrant to apply for U.S. asylum: If someone has been trafficked, if an asylum seeker sought protection in a country but was denied or if the country the migrant passed through did not sign one of the major international treaties that govern how refugees are managed

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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer checks the documents of migrants before being taken to apply for asylum in the United States on International Bridge 1 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, on July.

— though most Western countries have signed them.

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people are waiting in Mexico on official and unofficial lists formed after U.S. agents started turning away

many asylum seekers, citing lack of space and delays in immigration courts.

Federal courts have prevented other Trump administration plans from taking effect, including a

ban on asylum for anyone who crosses the southern border illegally. A federal court also stopped the administration from detaining asylum seekers without giving them a chance to be released on bond.

Fire close to nuke facilities in Idaho shifts away in wind

By Rebecca Boone and Felicia Fonseca Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho — The largest wildfire at the nation’s primary nuclear research facility in recent history had been burning close to buildings containing nuclear fuel and other radioactive material but a change in wind direction Wednesday was pushing the flames into open range at the sprawling site in Idaho, officials said.

The lightning-caused fire at the Idaho National Laboratory is one of several across the U.S. West.

Before the wind shifted, the Idaho blaze got close to several lab facilities, including one where high-level radioactive materials are studied and another holding a nuclear reactor, spokeswoman Kerry Martin said.

She said she didn’t know how close the flames got to those buildings.

The lab has several safety measures for wildfires that often ignite in southeastern Idaho’s desert rangeland, including clearing ground around each building and having several specially trained fire crews stationed around the site that’s nearly the size of Rhode Island.

“It’s not our first rodeo,” Martin said. “We have fire stations, a lot of fire equipment, we have trained firefighters and equipment to cut barriers.”

The wildfire that ignited Monday is estimated to have burned about 172 square miles. Non-essential laboratory employees have been evacuated.

The nuclear research site includes reactors and research materials, as well as facilities for processing highlevel nuclear waste and other radioactive waste.

Wildfires are not uncommon on the sprawling nuclear sites scattered

across the arid West. A blaze burned more than 62 square miles last weekend near the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state, where most of the plutonium for the nation’s nuclear weapons was created. That fire didn’t threaten any buildings.

Timothy Judson, director of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service watchdog group in Takoma Park, Maryland, said there were concerns that fires near nuclear sites in California and Colorado could release radioactive material.

Meanwhile, rain in a forested Arizona city helped firefighters battle a wildfire that has raged for days in a scenic mountain pass but was raising the risk of flooding, officials said.

Up to 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of rain allowed crews to directly attack the fire, extinguish flames and build containment lines in an area where nearly 3 square miles have burned

Hundreds of Alaska ferry workers on strike

By Becky Bohrer Associated Press

JUNEAU — Hundreds of ferry workers went on strike Wednesday after failing to reach agreement on a contract, a move that state officials called unlawful and disruptive during the busy summer travel season.

Robb Arnold, a spokesman for Alaska’s Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific, said the strike began Wednesday afternoon after a meeting with state personnel officials did not yield an agreement. He said the union remains open to a deal.

“Unfortunately, we had to take this action,” he said, noting earlier that 86% of the union’s membership had authorized a strike.

Areas of disagreement include pay increases and health care benefits. The union said service cuts are a key issue.

The state budget includes cuts to the system and Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration has said it wants a consultant to identify possible ways to reduce the state’s financial responsibility to the system, which is seen as an important transportation link for many coastal communities.

Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka told reporters the strike is unlawful and said the state was doing all it can to end it, “short of capitulating” to demands she called unreasonable and expensive.

She said the union is striking to force Alaska to agree to terms that would violate the state Public Employment Relations Act. If the strike is in support of unlawful contract proposals, which she said the state believes is the case, then the strike is not lawful or proper and can leave striking workers open to discipline, she said.

Tshibaka said she has to be intentionally vague with what she discloses publicly but said the state is sharing specific issues with the union.

John MacKinnon, commissioner of the

state transportation department, said ships will be maintained at port. He said that could be complicated if the other two unions representing ferry workers refuse to cross picket lines.

MacKinnon said the department, which oversees the ferry system, was refunding passenger tickets, helping passengers with other travel arrangements and looking at ways to get passenger vehicles to their final destinations.

He said the timing of the strike is unfortunate, noting the Southeast Alaska State Fair is happening this weekend in Haines.

“We’re disappointed that they chose this time to do it,” he said. “I think there was probably some calculation behind that.”

The Department of Administration said late Tuesday the sides were at an impasse following the rejection of “numerous fair and fiscally responsible contract offers.”

The union represents about 430 workers, the department said. Talks between the state and union have gone on for over 2 1/2 years, Tshibaka said.

The union said the state proposed mandatory overtime instead of hiring more workers and a one-year contract instead of “more efficient” three-year agreements.

It also cited what it says has been poor treatment by management.

According to the department, the state, under the prior administration, offered a 5% pay increase over three years. The union proposed a 9% pay increase over three years and allowing workers to choose which ships they work on. That would have limited the state’s ability to manage the ferries as effectively as possible, the department said.

Tshibaka said the state had asked the union to meet with a federal mediator Thursday. “But they declined and instead you see what they’re doing,” she said, adding that the state thinks it has “new and creative solutions” to the dispute.

since Sunday, said fire management team spokesman Steve Kliest.

Forecasters warned of possible flooding in Flagstaff neighborhoods with aging drainage systems below the fire. Thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday were expected to drench fire-scarred areas of the Coconino National Forest surrounding the city, a popular mountain getaway in the largest ponderosa pine forest in the U.S. The area had not received any significant moisture in weeks and had no previous wildfires on record.

It is dense forest with lots of pine needles and grass that will burn more intensely, creating a hard clay surface that quickly sheds water.

A team that will analyze the soil and look at ways to stabilize it was expected to arrive this week.

“It’s not an easy task, but we’re going to give it our best shot,” Coconino National Forest supervisor

Laura Jo West said at a community meeting Tuesday. “I can’t guarantee results.”

Residents ordered to evacuate more than two dozen homes this week were being allowed to return.

Ladd Vagen, his wife and two daughters were staying at a hotel.

He said he’s curious to scope out the landscape when they go home Wednesday but believes the community “is in just fine shape.”

Still, the family will be on notice they may have to flee again.

“I don’t think we’re going to unload our cars,” Vagen said. “We may unload minimally and do a better job of organizing what we’re going to take if we go back to ‘go’ status.”

Arizona has declared an emergency, freeing up funding to battle the blaze. The firefighting cost to date is $2.1 million, incident commander Rich Nieto said.

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Trump vetoes effort to block Saudi arms sales

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed a trio of congressional resolutions aimed at blocking his administration from bypassing Congress and selling billions of dollars in weapons and maintenance support to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last month cited threats from Iran as a reason to approve the $8.1 billion arms sale to the two U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, which are enemies of Tehran.

But Trump’s decision in May to sell the weapons in a way intended to bypass congressional review infuriated lawmakers. Democrats and Republicans in the Senate banded together to introduce resolutions to block the weapons sale in what was viewed as a bipartisan pushback to Trump’s foreign policy. The White House had argued that stopping the sale would send a signal that the United States doesn’t stand by its partners and allies, particularly at a time when threats against them are increasing. The arms package included thousands of precisionguided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support.

Puerto Rico governor preparing to address island, spokesman says SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Gov. Ricardo Rossello is preparing a message to the people of Puerto Rico and will address them directly Wednesday night, his spokesman said.

Public Affairs Secretary Anthony Maceira offered no further details to dozens of reporters gathered outside the governor’s residence for word of his political future.

“Today Gov. Ricardo Rossello will be addressing the people of Puerto Rico directly, in a message that he’s working on right now,” Maceira said.

Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters gathered around the governor’s mansion in a renewed push to oust Rossello, and the president of Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives issued the embattled governor an ultimatum: Either take the best decision for a U.S. territory demanding his resignation or face an

impeachment process.

Rep. Carlos Mendez spoke shortly after he received a recommendation for legislators to proceed with the impeachment process in report by a special committee given the task of investigating whether legislators could do so.

Gulf state U.S. reps back fisheries disaster request NEW ORLEANS — U.S. House members from three Gulf Coast states are backing their governors’ request for a fisheries disaster declaration, saying freshwater flooding into saltwater ecosystems has killed oysters, hurt fish catches and damaged livelihoods.

The letter released Wednesday asked Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for the disaster declaration being sought by the governors of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. A news release said seafood and recreational fisheries have been disrupted by the deluge of freshwater from the Bonnet Carré Spillway west of New Orleans, diluting normally brackish and salty waters. The letter sent Monday was signed by four U.S. representatives from Louisiana and one each from Mississippi and Alabama.

“The livelihoods of many in our coastal communities are dependent on a healthy marine environment, and disruptions to these ecosystems have heavy impacts on both the commercial and recreational fishing industries,” the letter said.

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant asked Ross for such a declaration May 31. Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana followed suit June 17 and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on July 10.

If Ross declares a fisheries disaster it would make federal grants, loans and other aid available to affected people and open the way for Congress to appropriate money to help fishermen and businesses that rely on them.

Fed by rains and melting snows in the Midwest, the Mississippi River has been high since fall, so even more fresh water than usual is pouring into the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, the Army Corps of Engineers has twice had to open the spillway, which protects New Orleans’ levees by diverting river water into normally brackish Lake Pontchartrain, a huge tidal basin which feeds into the Mississippi Sound.

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Sweltering heat hits Europe

By Kirsten Grieshaber and Seth Borenstein Associated Press

BERLIN — Europeans cooled off in public fountains Wednesday as a new heat wave spread across parts of the continent and was already breaking records.

Belgium and Germany registered their highest-ever temperatures, while the Netherlands saw its hottest day in 75 years.

And the mercury is expected to rise even further.

Paris and other parts of France could see temperatures exceeding 104 F on Thursday along with Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

The heat is putting pressure on authorities to help protect the elderly and the sick. Air conditioning is not common at homes, offices, schools or hospitals in European cities.

The weather is also aggravating droughts since it hasn’t rained much in many parts of Europe this summer. The combination of heat, wind and possible lightning from thunderstorms also increases the risk of wildfires.

Why is it so hot?

The second likely-to-berecord-breaking heat wave in two months in Europe includes some of the same ingredients of the first — hot dry air coming from northern Africa. That hot air is trapped between cold stormy systems in the Atlantic and eastern Europe and forms “a little heat dome,” said Ryan Maue, a private meteorologist in the U.S. This heat wave is a relatively short event where the heat comes with a southerly wind — and dust — from Africa’s Sahara Desert, in contrast to the big European heat waves of 2003 and 2010 which lasted much longer and were sustained by a stationary high pressure system with little wind, experts say.

At the end of June, several countries reported record temperatures, and France hit its all-time heat record: 114.8 F in the small southern town of Verargues.

Is climate change causing this?

Heat waves are happening more frequently in large parts of Europe, Asia and Australia, experts say. As the world warms, scientists say there will be more and hotter heat waves, but attributing single events to climate change involves precise computer modeling and calculations.

A team of European climate scientists did a quick, non-peer reviewed analysis of Europe’s June heat wave and found man-made warming made it at least five times more likely.

“Either of the two European heat waves this summer would have been remarkable

Iran’s president hints at quid pro quo for seized UK ship TEHRAN, Iran — President Hassan Rouhani suggested on Wednesday that Iran might release a U.K.-flagged ship if Britain takes similar steps to release an Iranian oil tanker seized by the British Royal Navy off Gibraltar earlier this month.

His remarks could create an opening to reduce tensions as Boris Johnson becomes prime minister. It’s unclear how the new government will respond to Rouhani’s suggestion or the impasse with Iran. “We do not seek the continuation of tension with some European countries,” Rouhani said in comments carried on his website. “Should they be committed to international frameworks and give up their wrong actions, including what they did in Gibraltar, they will receive a proportional response from Iran.”

Britain this week announced plans to develop and deploy a Europe-led “maritime protection mission” to safeguard shipping in the area after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.

Rouhani said that while Iran does not seek a military conflict, it will not allow threats to its security in the important waterway. He described the Iranian seizure of the ship as “professional and brave.”

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Father: nationwide Canada manhunt will end in son’s death

unusual precaution — with trucks scattering salt on the roads like they usually do in the winter.

The salt spreaders are usually used to prevent ice forming on Dutch roads in the cold, but Arnhem municipality started using them to cool off asphalt that is baking in the heat wave.

The city says in a statement that the salt “attracts moisture from the air and cools the asphalt.” It also prevents the asphalt from becoming sticky.

Across London, authorities started handing out water and sunscreen to homeless people and opened day centers for them to rest and shower. In the Lewisham district of the British capital, garbage collectors will start working as early as 5 a.m. in the morning to beat the heat.

London police warned people not to swim in the city’s River Thames after a young man died there Tuesday night.

“Whilst at times, the Thames may look appealing, especially in this hot weather, it remains very dangerous all year round,” police said in a statement. “On initial entry the water can seem warm on the surface, but further in it can be freezing cold and there are often very strong undercurrents.”

TORONTO — The father of one of the suspects in the murders of an American woman and her Australian boyfriend as well as the death of another man said Wednesday he expects a nationwide manhunt to end in the death of his son, who is on “a suicide mission.”

The grim prediction came as Canadian police said they were setting up roadblocks around the remote Manitoba town of Gillam, where the two young suspects, 19-year-old Kam McLeod and 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky, recently left a burnt-out vehicle they had been traveling in.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Cpl. Julie Courchaine said police “are coming from all over” to Gillam, which is more than 2,000 miles away from a region in northern British Columbia where an initial burnt-out vehicle was found last Friday and the three people were apparently killed.

Police initially called the search for McLeod and Schmegelsky a missing persons case. But on Tuesday police announced the young men were suspects in the murders of 24-year-old American Chynna Deese and 23-year-old Australian Lucas Fowler, and in the death of another unidentified man.

People cool off next to the fountains Wednesday at Louvre Museum in Paris. Temperatures in Paris are forecast to reach 86 Farenheit.

in isolation. But now we are seeing multiple episodes of record heat in a given summer. By mid-century, we will simply call these episodes ‘summer’ — if we continue on this trajectory,” said Pennsylvania State University climate scientist Michael Mann, who wasn’t part of the European group.

The heat waves aren’t just because the world is 1 degree Celsius warmer than before the industrial era, but also because climate change and the melting of Arctic sea ice has slowed down the jet stream, which is the river of air that moves weather along, Mann said. The slow jet stream is “a big part of the story when it comes to these very persistent heat extremes we have seen in recent summers,” Mann said in an email.

How hot could it get this week and where?

Temperatures in France especially are likely to be 27 F higher than normal, with Paris likely to break its alltime hottest record mark of 104.7 Fahrenheit. Surrounding areas around Paris may hit 41 or 42 C (106 to 108 Fahrenheit), weather experts said.

The Dutch meteorological institute tweeted that Wednesday’s heat wave broke a record that stood for nearly 75 years of the hottest temperature ever recorded in the Netherlands. The Dutch weather service Weerplaza said that the southern city of Eindhoven reported a temperature of 102.7 F Wednesday afternoon.

Belgium measured its highest temperature since records were first kept in 1833. In sun-baked Kleine Brogel in northeastern Belgium, temperatures rose to 102.3 F, and the weather forecaster of the Royal Meteorological Institute said that it was “the highest ever Belgian temperature.”

Also, temperatures won’t

cool down much at night, and maybe stay around 75 F or higher.

The German Weather Service said a probable record high of 104.9 F for the country was recorded in Geilenkirchen and put the entire country on heat alert.

The previous record of 104.5 F was set in 2015.

What are people and authorities doing to stay cool?

France in particular is haunted by the 2003 heat wave that killed an estimated 15,000 people there, most of them isolated elderly people whose families in many cases were on vacation. The country has since taken measures to try to ensure such a catastrophe isn’t repeated.

Those measures include a color-coded heat alert system to warn people when temperatures are expected to rise to dangerous levels in their area.

The alert system went to its maximum level of red for the first time during last month’s heat wave, when France saw its highest-ever recorded temperature.

There are also public service announcements on television, radio and in public transportation systems about risks of high temperatures, telling people to drink water and watch out for isolated elderly people.

Millions of euros in extra funding for emergency services, including more staff members in hospitals and nursing homes overwhelmed in 2003. A government report at the time blamed the death toll on lack of coordination among government agencies, nursing homes that lacked air conditioning and overnight staff, lack of a public alert system, and other problems.

Still, few homes in France or Germany have air conditioning, and many public buildings also lack air conditioning, including hospitals and schools.

In the Netherlands, local authorities have taken an

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South Korea says North Korea fires 2 unidentified projectiles into sea SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into the sea on Thursday, South Korea’s military said, the first launches in more than two months as North Korean and U.S. officials work to restart nuclear diplomacy.

The South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectiles were fired from the eastern coastal town of Wonsan and flew 267 miles. It wasn’t immediately known what type of projectiles North Korea fired. But in the past, such launches have involved missiles or artillery.

Some observers say the North could intend to show the U.S. and others what would happen if diplomacy fails.

Recently, North Korea was ramping up pressure on the U.S. ahead of the possible resumption of nuclear talks.

North Korea is desperate to win sanctions relief, but U.S. officials have maintained North Korea must first take significant steps toward nuclear disarmament.

A senior U.S. official said the Trump administration was aware of the reports of a “short-range projectile launched from North Korea.” The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to provide a response, said the administration had no further comment at this time.

It was the first such launches since Seoul said North Korea fired three short-range missiles off its east coast in early May. Many experts said at the time that those missiles bore a strong resemblance to the Russian-designed Iskander, a short-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile that has been in the Russian arsenal for more than a decade.

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Today in History Today is Thursday, July 25, the 206th day of 2019. There are 159 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On July 25, 1960, a Woolworth’s store in Greensboro, North Carolina, that had been the scene of a sit-in protest against its whites-only lunch counter dropped its segregation policy.

On this date: In 1866, Ulysses S. Grant was named General of the Army of the United States, the first officer to hold the rank.

In 1946, the United States detonated an atomic bomb near Bikini Atoll in the Pacific in the first underwater test of the device.

In 1952, Puerto Rico became a self-governing commonwealth of the United States.

In 1956, the Italian liner SS Andrea Doria collided with the Swedish passenger ship Stockholm off the New England coast late at night and began sinking; 51 people -- 46 from the Andrea Doria, five from the Stockholm -- were killed. (The Andrea Doria capsized and sank the following morning.)

In 1972, the notorious Tuskegee syphilis experiment came to light as The Associated Press reported that for the previous four decades, the U.S. Public Health Service, in conjunction with the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, had been allowing poor, rural black male patients with syphilis to go without treatment, even allowing them to die, as a Curious? way of studying the disease.

In 1978, Louise Joy Brown, the harbor’s first “test tube baby,” was born in Oldham, England; she’d been conceived through Learn about your local the technique of in-vitro fertilization. efforts you can help at In 1984,and Soviethow cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya (sah-VEETS’-kah-yah) became the first woman to walk in space as shealaskacleanharbors.org carried out more than three hours of experiments outside the orbiting space station Salyut 7.

In 1985, a spokeswoman for Rock Hudson confirmed that the actor, hospitalized in Paris, was suffering from AIDS. (Hudson died in October 1985.)

In 1986, movie director Vincente Minnelli, known for such musicals as “Gigi,” ‘’An American in Paris” and “Meet Me in St. Louis,” died in Los Angeles at age 83.

Put Inwaste in Prime its place 1994, Israeli Minister Yitzhak Rabin (YIT’-sahk rah-BEEN’) and Jordan’s King Hussein (hoo-SAYN’) signed a declaration at the White House ending their countries’ 46-year-old formal state of war.

In 2000, a New York-bound Air France Concorde crashed outside Paris shortly after takeoff, killing all 109 people on board and four people on the ground; it was the first-ever crash of the supersonic jet.

Pump, don’t dump In 2002, Zacarias Moussaoui (zak-uh-REE’-uhs moo-SOW’-ee) declared he was guilty of conspiracy in the September 11 attacks, then dramatically withdrew his plea at his arraignment in Alexandria, Va. Ten years ago: President Barack Obama continued his full-court press to pass health care reform legislation, citing a new White House study indicating that small businesses were paying far more per employee for health insurScoop the poop ance than big companies, a disparity the president said was “unsustainable” as well as “unacceptable.” Protesters across the world called on Iran to end its clampdown on opposition activists.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama met at the White House with the presidents of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador; afterward, he urged the leaders and congressional Republicans to help ease the influx of minors and migrant families crossing the southwest border of the United States.

One year ago: After a White House meeting, President Donald Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (zhahn-KLOHD’ YUN’-kur) announced they had agreed to work toward “zero tariffs” and “zero subsidies” on non-automobile goods, dialing down tensions that had been rising. Sergio Marchionne (SEHR’-jee-oh mar-kee-OH’-nay), the founding CEO of Fiat Chrysler who saved two carmakers from near-certain failure, died at the age of 66 after complications from surgery in Switzerland. A study published in the journal Science revealed This project fundedlake in part by Department of Interior, United Statesto Fishbe and Wildlife thathasabeen huge ofthesalty water appears buried deep in Mars, raising the possibility of finding life on the planet.

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Today’s Birthdays: Folk-pop singer-musician Bruce Woodley (The Seekers) is 77. Rock musician Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds) is 76. Rock musician Verdine White (Earth, Wind & Fire) is 68. Singer-musician Jem Finer (The Pogues) is 64. Model-actress Iman is 64. Cartoonist Ray Billingsley (“Curtis”) is 62. Rock musician Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) is 61. Celebrity chef/TV personality Geoffrey Zakarian is 60. Actress-singer Bobbie Eakes is 58.

Actress Katherine Kelly Lang is 58. Actress Illeana Douglas is 54. Country singer Marty Brown is 54. Actor Matt LeBlanc is 52. Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson is 52. Rock musician Paavo Lotjonen (PAH’-woh LAHT’-joh-nehn) (Apocalyptica) is 51. Actor D.B. Woodside is 50. Actress Miriam Shor is 48. Actor David Denman is 46. Actor Jay R. Ferguson is 45. Actor James Lafferty is 34. Actress Shantel VanSanten is 34. Actor Michael Welch is 32. Actress Linsey (cq) Godfrey is 31. Classical singer Faryl Smith is 24. Actor Mason Cook is 19. Actress Meg Donnelly (TV: “American Housewife”) is 18. Actor Pierce Gagnon is 14.

Thought for Today: “Life is not a matter of milestones, but of moments.” — Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy (1890-1995).

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Ostrander nabs Scholar-Athlete of Year Staff Report Peninsula Clarion

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central, was named the Women’s Outdoor Track ScholarAthlete of the Year on Monday by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Ostrander picked up her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in May

with a 4.00 cumulative grade-point average. Although she had one year of athletic eligibility remaining at Boise State due to years missed to injury earlier in her career, Ostrander has elected to turn pro.

The Soldotna runner adds the award to a list of big accomplishments this season, including defending her 3,000-meter steeplechase title at the NCAA Outdoor

Track and Field Championships.

Ostrander is the first woman to win three straight titles in the steeplechase and the 15th woman to win three straight in the same event.

Ostrander also made the College Sports Information Directors of America Google Cloud Academic Track and Field/Cross Country First Team in June, and nabbed a NCAA Elite 90 Award at the

NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Ostrander will compete at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in the 3,000meter steeplechase in Des Moines, Iowa, with her first event coming Friday at 1:57 p.m. ADT when she competes in the first round. The event is scheduled to be broadcast on NBC Gold.

Ostrander comes into the event with the fifth-fastest seed time at 9 minutes, 31.44 seconds. Courtney Frerichs, a 2016 Olympian, has the fastest time at 9:00.85. Emma Coburn, the seven-time national champ and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, is right behind at 9:04.90.

If Ostrander makes it to the final, she will run Sunday at 3:09 p.m.

That’s scheduled to be on NBCSN.

Oilers’ comeback falls short against Bucs

Peninsula Oilers’ Bobby Goodloe dives back safely to first base against the Anchorage Bucs on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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A valiant comeback attempt came up short as the Peninsula Oilers fell to the Anchorage Bucs 8-6 on Wednesday in Alaska Baseball League action at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

The loss was a costly one for the Oilers in the chase for the final spot in the Top of the World Playoffs. The Oilers fall to 13-27 and are a game behind the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks (13-25) in the battle for that final spot.

The Bucs move to 27-12 and were four games ahead of the second-place Mat-Su Miners, pending the Miners game against the Anchorage Glacier Pilots late Wednesday night.

The Oilers have just four games left in their season — all at home. Peninsula

hosts the Bucs today, Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m., then Sunday at 2 p.m.

After falling behind 6-0 after four innings, the Oilers scored six runs in the final four innings and had the bases loaded when Bucs closer Colton Rendon struck out Calvin Farris to end the game.

Pitchers from both teams struggled with control on a cool, breezy evening, with the Oilers walking 10 and the Bucs walking nine.

Oilers starter Jake Adams walked five batters in just 2 1-3 innings and it ended up getting him the loss. Adams gave up just three hits but was charged with four runs — two earned — while striking out three.

Peninsula reliever Travis Roberts didn’t fare much better, walking three in 2 2-3 innings and giving up two

earned runs.

Meanwhile, Bucs starter Evan Taylor was cruising, pitching a perfect game until Skyler Messinger led off the bottom of the fifth with a single.

The Oilers finally got things going in the bottom of the sixth. Travis Bohall reached on an error with two outs, the Bobby Goodloe made the Bucs pay for the miscue by launching a home run to right field for a 6-2 game.

In the bottom of the seventh, Taylor ran out of gas after getting Messinger to start the inning. Taylor then walked the bases loaded, and Victor Carlino grounded out against reliever Kristjan Storrie to cut the gap to 6-3.

Storrie continued to struggle with control in the eighth, walking the bases loaded with one out. Spencer Long relieved Storrie and Farris

Peninsula Oilers reliever Jonah Henrickson delivers to the Anchorage Bucs on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

grounded out to trim the lead to 6-4.

Reliever Jonah Henrickson, straight out of high school, kept the Oilers in the game by working three scoreless innings.

But the Bucs got to reliever

Robbie Knowles for two key runs in the top of the ninth.

The Oilers then loaded the bases with one away in the ninth before Goodloe hit a sac fly to cut it to 8-5.

Connor McCord then singled in a run and Messinger

walked to load the bases with two outs. Rendon then came in for Long and struck out Farris.

Ryan Sullivan was 2 for 3 with three RBIs for the Bucs, while Chad Castillo was 2 for 4 with three runs.

Rays avoid 3-game sweep, but Red Sox launch protest ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Charlie Morton struck out 11 over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a threegame sweep by beating David Price and Boston 3-2 in a game that the Red Sox protested on Wednesday.

Confusion reigned in the top of the eighth when a series of defensive changes involving reliever Adam Kolarek prompted Boston manager Alex Cora to protest the game due to the placement of subs into the Rays lineup after the designated hitter was removed.

YANKEES 10, TWINS 7 MINNEAPOLIS — Didi Gregorius drove in three runs with two of New York’s nine extra-base hits in a win over Minnesota.

Aaron Hicks, Gleyber Torres and Edwin Encarnación each hit solo home runs for the Yankees, who outscored the Twins 30-27 to win this three-game series.

CUBS 4, GIANTS 1 SAN FRANCISCO — Javier Báez homered in the first inning, Kris Bryant and Albert Almora Jr. also went deep, and Chicago beat San Francisco after starter Jon Lester was scratched with an illness.

Báez hit his 25th homer and Bryant his 21st to help Chicago avoid a three-game sweep. The Cubs bounced back from a 5-4, 13-inning loss Tuesday night to give manager Joe Maddon his 442nd win with Chicago, tying Joe McCarthy for fifth in franchise history.

ASTROS 4, ATHLETICS 2 HOUSTON — Jose Altuve and

George Springer both hit two-run homers to back up another solid start

by Justin Verlander and give Houston a win over Oakland.

Houston bounced back after Tuesday’s 4-3 loss in 11 innings snapped a six-game winning streak and improved to 9-2 against the Athletics this season.

BREWERS 5, REDS 4 MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun and Keston Hiura homered, Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead single and Josh Hader made a lights-out relief appearance to lift Milwaukee over Cincinnati to avoid a three-game sweep and end a five-game skid against Cincinnati.

Josh VanMeter hit his second homer and Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett had RBI hits to help Cincinnati build a 4-2 lead against starter Jhoulys Chacin. Braun kept Milwaukee close with a two-run shot in the first, his 15th homer of the season, and the Brewers rallied with Grandal’s two-run hit in the fifth.

NATIONALS 3, ROCKIES 2; NATIONALS 2, ROCKIES 0 WASHINGTON — Patrick Corbin pitched six shutout innings for his first victory in nearly a month, and Washington Nationals completed a day-night doubleheader sweep of Colorado.

Washington won for the 23rd time in its last 32 home games and improved to 36-15 overall since May 24, the best record in the majors in that span.

PHILLIES 4, TIGERS 0

DETROIT — Vince Velasquez pitched impressively into the sixth inning and Philadelphia beat Detroit to finish a quick two-game sweep.

J.T. Realmuto and Nick Williams homered for Philadelphia, which has won five of six.

Bryce Harper had the day off for the Phillies, but they didn’t need much offense. Velasquez (3-5) allowed four hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out nine.

DIAMONDBACKS 5, ORIOLES 2 PHOENIX — Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, Taylor Clarke pitched six effective innings and Arizona beat Baltimore.

Arizona closed out the series win with Kelly’s homer off John Means (8-6) in the fourth inning, a bounceback performance by Clarke (3-3) and a little late-inning drama.

MARINERS 5, RANGERS 3 SEATTLE — Mike Leake outpitched Mike Minor in what could be the final start for each before the upcoming trade deadline, Daniel Vogelbach hit a pair of solo home runs, and Seattle beat Texas.

Leake and Minor (8-6) have both been the subject of trade rumors — Minor more than Leake — leading up to next week’s trade deadline. But it was Leake with the better performance in his first start since taking a perfect game into the ninth inning last Friday against the Angels. Leake (9-8) threw seven innings, his only mistake giving up a two-out, twostrike home run to Rougned Odor

in the sixth inning.

CARDINALS 14, PIRATES 8 PITTSBURGH — Paul DeJong hit a career-high three home runs, including one during a nine-run second inning, and St. Louis routed Pittsburgh.

DeJong, Andrew Knizner and Paul Goldschmidt each hit tworun homers in the second while the Cardinals batted around against starter Jordan Lyles (5-7). St. Louis also had five doubles for a total of eight extra-base hits in the inning, tying a major league record.

INDIANS 4, BLUE JAYS 0 TORONTO — Shane Bieber pitched a one-hitter, allowing only a double by Eric Sogard in the seventh inning, and Cleveland beat Toronto.

The Indians improved to 14-4 in July. They are 30-12 since June 4, the best record in the majors over that span.

Bieber (10-3) struck out 10 and walked one in his second career complete game.

ROYALS 2, BRAVES 0 ATLANTA — Brad Keller allowed four hits in seven innings and added a single for his first career RBI in his Georgia homecoming, and Kansas City beat Julio Teheran and Atlanta.

Keller (7-9) won his fourth straight decision as the Royals swept the twogame series.

MARLINS 2, WHITE SOX 0 CHICAGO — Rookie Zac Gallen

pitched seven innings of two-hit ball for his first major league win and César Puello hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as Miami won its second straight game, beating Chicago.

Puello launched his fourth homer deep to left on the first pitch from Reynaldo López, making a winner out of Gallen (1-2) in his sixth start since joining the Marlins rotation on June 20.

PADRES 7, METS 2 NEW YORK — Fernando Tatis Jr. got three hits and San Diego beat Noah Syndergaard and New York for its third win in 11 games since the All-Star break. San Diego took advantage of two errors by left fielder Dominic Smith and sent the Mets to their fourth loss in five games.

Dinelson Lamet made his fourth start since returning from Tommy John surgery, allowing two runs in four innings while striking out six.

ANGELS 3, DODGERS 2 LOS ANGELES — Kole Calhoun had a homer and two doubles while driving in two runs in his second straight big game at Dodger Stadium, and the Angels swept the Freeway Series for the first time in franchise history with a win over the Dodgers.

Mike Trout drove in a run and scored another in the fourth straight victory overall for the Angels, who took two from Dodgers in Anaheim last month and two more in Chavez Ravine to earn their first sweep of this local rivalry series since interleague play began in 1997.

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Next 3 Tour days could be thrilling GAP, France (AP) — Picture the final showdown in “High Noon.” But at more than a mile above sea level.

With an Alpine trilogy of stages including six climbs in rarefied air, forecasts of stormy weather and only 39 seconds separating five riders determined to topple yellow jersey holder Julian Alaphilippe, the next three days at cycling’s marquee race have all the ingredients for an explosive and suspenseful conclusion.

In the role of former marshal Will Kane, Alaphilippe. With his good looks and heart-on-thesleeve style of racing, he has become France’s national hero over the past two weeks, raising hopes that the host country will finally get its Tour champion after a 34-year wait.

After claiming the race lead by storm with a couple of well-time attacks followed up with a shock victory in the race’s individual time trial, Alaphilippe surprisingly hung onto the coveted tunic in the Pyrenees last week.

But the odds are firmly stacked against the Quick Step-Deceuninck rider in the Alps, a terrain with very long climbs that do not suit his punchy style. But like Marshal Kane, “AlaPanache” — the nickname he earned this summer — is ready for a final battle.

“I can take punches in the mountains,” Alaphilippe said on Wednesday after Matteo Trentin won Stage 17, making the most of a long breakaway that Tour favorites were happy to let go. “I’m looking forward to the Alps.”

Italy’s Pellegrini takes 200-meter freestyle GWANGJU, South Korea (AP) — Federica Pellegrini began the countdown to the end of her stellar career in style.

The Italian defeated a field of younger competitors, minus ailing Katie Ledecky, to win the 200-meter freestyle at the world swimming championships on Wednesday night.

Pellegrini, who turns 31 next month, is competing at her final worlds. She’s aiming to make a fifth Olympics in Tokyo next year before retiring.

She overtook 18-year-old Australian Ariarne Titmus down the stretch to earn her fourth career gold — and record eighth consecutive medal — in her signature

event. The Italian touched in 1 minute, 54.22 seconds.

“I’m not sad, I’m so happy,” Pellegrini said. “I’m so happy because it’s an amazing world championships, an amazing 200 and I hope next year, my last Olympic championship, and after that a new life.”

Sun Yang was back in the pool but with none of the rancor from the previous night when he was booed and shunned on the medals podium. The Chinese star with a history of doping failed to medal in the 800 free.

Pellegrini joined Katinka Hosszu of Hungary and Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden as the only women to win an event at least four times at worlds.

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scoreboard Baseball AL Standings East Division New York Tampa Bay Boston Toronto Baltimore Central Division Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Detroit West Division Houston Oakland Los Angeles Texas Seattle

W 66 58 56 39 32

L 35 47 47 65 69

Pct GB .653 — .552 10 .544 11 .375 28½ .317 34

61 40 59 42 45 54 39 64 30 67

.604 — .584 2 .455 15 .379 23 .309 29

66 58 54 51 42

.635 — .563 7½ .524 11½ .500 14 .400 24½

38 45 49 51 63

Wednesday’s Games Tampa Bay 3, Boston 2 Philadelphia 4, Detroit 0 Houston 4, Oakland 2 Arizona 5, Baltimore 2 Seattle 5, Texas 3 Cleveland 4, Toronto 0 Kansas City 2, Atlanta 0 Miami 2, Chicago White Sox 0 N.Y. Yankees 10, Minnesota 7 L.A. Angels 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 7-5) at Boston (Porcello 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Berrios 8-5) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 11-4), 4:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Plutko 3-2) at Kansas City (Montgomery 1-3), 4:15 p.m.

Baltimore (Yacabonis 1-2) at L.A. Angels (Suarez 2-1), 6:07 p.m.

Texas (Jurado 5-6) at Oakland (Anderson 9-5), 6:07 p.m.

Detroit (VerHagen 1-0) at Seattle (TBD), 6:10 p.m.

Bassitt, Trivino (7), Treinen (8) and Herrmann; Verlander, Harris (7), Pressly (8), R.Osuna (9) and Chirinos. W_Verlander 13-4. L_Bassitt 7-5. Sv_R. Osuna (23). HRs_Houston, Altuve (15), Springer (23).

Mariners 5, Rangers 3 Texas Seattle

Indians 4, Blue Jays 0 Cleveland Toronto

W L 60 43 55 46 54 48 46 55 38 62

Pct GB .583 — .545 4 .529 5½ .455 13 .380 20½

55 47 54 47 54 50 46 54 46 55

.539 — .535 ½ .519 2 .460 8 .455 8½

67 52 52 48 47

.644 — .505 14½ .505 14½ .475 17½ .461 19

37 51 51 53 55

Rays 3, Red Sox 2 002 000 000—2 5 0 000 120 00x—3 5 0

Price, Hembree (7), Brewer (7), Taylor (8) and Vazquez; Morton, Kolarek (8), Roe (8), Kolarek (8), Pagan (9) and Zunino, d’Arnaud. W_Morton 12-3.

L_Price 7-4. Sv_Pagan (7). HRs_Tampa Bay, Pham (16).

Astros 4, Athletics 2 Oakland Houston

000 010 012—4 9 0 000 000 000—0 1 0

Bieber and Plawecki; Stroman, Hudson (8), Font (9) and Jansen. W_Bieber 10-3. L_Stroman 6-11.

Yankees 10, Twins 7 New York Minnesota

042 300 001—10 15 0 210 310 000—7 9 0

Happ, Cortes Jr. (4), Kahnle (7), A.Chapman (9) and Romine; Odorizzi, Smeltzer (5) and Garver.

W_Cortes Jr. 4-0. L_Odorizzi 11-5. Sv_A.Chapman (26). HRs_New York, Hicks (12), Torres (20), Encarnacion (9). Minnesota, Cruz (22), Rosario (22), Gonzalez (12).

Phillies 4, Tigers 0 Philadelphia Detroit

000 130 000—4 10 0 000 000 000—0 5 1

Velasquez, R.Suarez (6), Morgan (8), Neris (9) and Knapp; Zimmermann, Cisnero (5), G.Soto (7) and Wilson. W_Velasquez 3-5. L_Zimmermann 0-8.

HRs_Philadelphia, Williams (2), Realmuto (12).

Diamondbacks 5, Orioles 2

Wednesday’s Games Washington 3, Colorado 2, 1st game Philadelphia 4, Detroit 0 Milwaukee 5, Cincinnati 4 Arizona 5, Baltimore 2 Chicago Cubs 4, San Francisco 1 St. Louis 14, Pittsburgh 8 Washington 2, Colorado 0, 2nd game San Diego 7, N.Y. Mets 2 Kansas City 2, Atlanta 0 Miami 2, Chicago White Sox 0 L.A. Angels 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Thursday’s Games San Diego (Lauer 5-7) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 5-7), 8:10 a.m.

St. Louis (Mikolas 6-10) at Pittsburgh (Musgrove 7-8), 8:35 a.m.

Colorado (Hoffman 1-3) at Washington (Scherzer 9-5), 12:05 p.m.

Boston Tampa Bay

000 003 000—3 9 1 000 041 00x—5 8 0

Minor, Chavez (7), Leclerc (8) and Mathis; Leake, Bass (8), Elias (9) and T.Murphy. W_Leake 9-8. L_Minor 8-6. Sv_Elias (13). HRs_Texas, Odor (18). Seattle, Vogelbach 2 (25).

NL Standings East Division Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami Central Division Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh West Division Los Angeles Arizona San Francisco San Diego Colorado

100 000 001—2 6 0 002 020 00x—4 6 2

Chatwood, Ryan (5), Wick (6), Strop (7), Kintzler (8), Kimbrel (9) and Contreras; Beede, Pomeranz (6), Gott (8), Coonrod (9) and Vogt. W_Ryan 3-1. L_Beede 3-4. Sv_Kimbrel (7). HRs_Chicago, Baez (25), Almora Jr. (10), Bryant (21).

Baltimore Arizona

000 101 000—2 7 2 000 301 10x—5 11 0

Means, Ynoa (4), Bleier (6), M.Castro (7), Scott (7) and Severino; Clarke, Hirano (7), Bradley (8), Holland (9), Y.Lopez (9) and Kelly. W_Clarke 3-3. L_Means 8-6. Sv_Y.Lopez (1). HRs_Baltimore, Santander (8), Mancini (22). Arizona, Marte (22), Kelly (12).

Royals 2, Braves 0 Kansas City Atlanta

020 000 000—2 5 0 000 000 000—0 5 1

Keller, Diekman (8), Kennedy (9) and Viloria; Teheran, Newcomb (7), Jackson (9) and B.McCann.

W_Keller 7-9. L_Teheran 5-7. Sv_Kennedy (19).

Marlins 2, White Sox 0 Miami Chicago

000 000 020—2 5 0 000 000 000—0 5 0

Gallen, N.Anderson (8), Romo (9) and Alfaro; R.Lopez, Bummer (9) and J.McCann. W_Gallen 1-2.

L_R.Lopez 5-9. Sv_Romo (17). HRs_Miami, Puello (1).

Nationals 3, Rockies 2 Colorado Washington

000 101 000—2 9 0 000 110 10x—3 7 0

Gray, Bettis (5), Estevez (7) and Wolters; Fedde, Grace (5), Suero (7), Fernando Rodney (8), Sean Doolittle (9) and Suzuki. W_Suero 3-5. L_Estevez 1-1. Sv_Sean Doolittle (22). HRs_Washington, Eaton (7), Rendon (21).

Brewers 5, Reds 4 Cincinnati Milwaukee

211 000 000—4 9 1 200 030 00x—5 6 1

Sims, Garrett (5), Hughes (6), W.Peralta (7), Lorenzen (8) and Graterol, Lavarnway; Chacin, Claudio (4), Albers (5), Guerra (6), Hader (7), F.Peralta (9) and Grandal. W_Albers 5-3. L_Sims 1-1. Sv_F. Peralta (1). HRs_Cincinnati, VanMeter (2). Milwaukee, Hiura (10), Braun (15).

Cubs 4, Giants 1 Chicago San Francisco

102 100 000—4 11 0 001 000 000—1 7 1

Nationals 2, Rockies 0 Colorado Washington

000 000 000—0 5 1 000 100 10x—2 6 0

Freeland, McGee (7), Oberg (7) and Iannetta; Corbin, Rainey (7), Sipp (7), Fernando Rodney (8), Sean Doolittle (9) and Gomes. W_Corbin 8-5.

L_Freeland 2-8. Sv_Sean Doolittle (23). HRs_Washington, Gomes (4).

Cardinals 14, Pirates 8 St. Louis Pittsburgh

090 400 010—14 15 1 220 000 202—8 11 1

Wainwright, Mayers (6), Brebbia (8) and Knizner; Lyles, L.Escobar (2), Feliz (4), Kela (6), J.Osuna (7), Stallings (9) and Diaz. W_Wainwright 7-7. L_Lyles 5-7. HRs_St. Louis, Knizner (1), Goldschmidt (21), DeJong 3 (18).

Padres 7, Mets 2 San Diego New York

013 000 021—7 14 0 101 000 000—2 5 2

Lamet, Strahm (5), Stammen (7), A.Munoz (8), Perdomo (9) and Hedges; Syndergaard, Familia (8), Avilan (8), Bashlor (8), Nogosek (9) and Nido, Ramos. W_Strahm 4-7. L_Syndergaard 7-5.

Basketball WNBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE

W L Connecticut 13 6 Washington 12 6 Chicago 11 8 New York 8 11 Indiana 6 15 Atlanta 5 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE Las Vegas 13 6 Los Angeles 11 8 Seattle 12 9 Phoenix 10 8 Minnesota 10 10 Dallas 5 14

Pct GB .684 — .667 ½ .579 2 .421 5 .286 8 .250 8½ .684 — .579 2 .571 2 .556 2½ .500 3½ .263 8

Tuesday’s Games Los Angeles 78, Atlanta 66 Phoenix 95, Indiana 77 Las Vegas 79, Seattle 62 Wednesday’s Games Connecticut 70, New York 63 Washington 79, Minnesota 71 Thursday’s Games No games scheduled Friday’s Games No games scheduled

Transactions

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned INF Rio Ruiz to Norfolk (IL).

MINNESOTA TWINS — Designated RHP Blake Parker for assignment. Sent RHP Kohl Stewart to Rochester (IL). Called up LHP Devin Smeltzer and RHP Carlos Torres from Rochester.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHP Jonathan Holder to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Placed C Gary Sánchez on the 10-day IL. Recalled C Kyle Higashioka and LHP Nestor Cortes from Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre.

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Activated C Willson Contreras from the 10-day IL. Optioned INF Addison Russell to Iowa (PCL).

COLORADO ROCKIES — Recalled RHP Yency Almonte from Albuquerque (PCL) (26th man).

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed INF Brad Miller on the 10-day IL. Placed RHP Victor Alcántara on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 21. Activated INF-OF Sean Rodriguez from the IL. Recalled RHP José Cisnero from Toledo (IL).

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Announced RHP Keone Kela was reinstated from the suspended list.

Placed RHP Clay Holmes has been placed on the 10-day IL. Transferred C Francisco Cervelli to the 60-day IL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DENVER NUGGETS — Signed G Jamal Murray to the five-year contract extension, through the 2024-25 season.

FOOTBALL

National Football League NFL — Suspended Tennessee OT Taylor Lewan for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancers.

ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed LB Matt Longacre to a one-year contract.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed DE Brian Burns to a four-year contract with an option for a fifth season. Signed WR/KR Jaydon Mickens, G Norman Price and DL Bijhon Jackson. Waived RB Elijah Hood, G Ian Silberman and DT Elijah Qualls. Placed WR Torrey Smith and LB Jermaine Carter on the active physically unable to perform list.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Released WR Allen Hurns. Signed QB Taryn Christion.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released DL Mike Daniels.

HOUSTON TEXANS — Placed S Justin Reid on the active/NFI list.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed C Daniel Munyer and RB Aca’Cedric Ware. Waived DE Dadi Nicolas and G Nico Siragusa. Removed WR Daurice Fountain from the NFI list. Placed RB Spencer Ware on the PUP list.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Waived LB Jayrone Elliott.

Placed S T.J. McDonald on the PUP list.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Claimed RB De’Angelo Henderson off waivers from the New York Jets. Waived S Micah Abernathy.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed TE Lance Kendricks. Placed OL Brian Schwenke on reserveretired list.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Received a commissioner’s exemption for suspended DB Kamrin Moore.

Signed K Joey Slye. Claimed WR Da’Mari Scott from the Buffalo Bills. Terminated the contract of DB Tony Lippett. Signed TE Isaiah Searight. Waived TE Eric Dungey.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Placed RB Melvin Gordon on the reserve/did not report list. Placed LT Russell Okung on the non-football injury list and LB Jatavis Brown on the PUP list.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed DL Damontre Moore to a one-year contract.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Signed DT Earl Mitchell and WR Daniel Williams. Released RB Marcelias Sutton and CB Derrek Thomas. Placed S Lano Hill on the PUP list and WR Caleb Scott on the NFI list.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed TE Troy Niklas and CB Mazzi Wilkins. Placed LB Jason Pierre-Paul on the active/NFI list.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed S Kevin Byard to a five-year contract.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Placed LB Jordan Brailford, CB Danny Johnson and QB Alex Smith on the active/physically unable to perform list. Placed RB Bryce Love on the active/non-football injury list.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Released WR Alex Morrison and OL Jamar McGloster.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CALGARY FLAMES — Agreed to terms with F Sam Bennett on a two-year contract.

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Named Marc Savard assistant coach.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Signed D Christian Djoos to a one-year contract.

SOCCER Major League Soccer D.C. UNITED — Signed M Gordon Wild. Waived D Akeem Ward.

USL Championship USLC — Suspended Austin’s Edson Braafheid two games following his red card for serious foul play in a July 19 match against Phoenix. Suspended Orange County’s Jose da Silva one game following his red card for denial of a goalscoring opportunity in a July 20 match against San Antonio. Suspended Colorado Springs’s Abdul Rwutubyaye one game following his red card for two cautionable offenses in a July 20 match against OKC Energy. Suspended Hartford’s Sem de Wit, New York’s Jean-Kristof Koffi, Orange County’s Harry Forrester and Ottawa’s Chris Manella each for one game for caution accumulation after receiving their fifth yellow card of the season this past weekend.

COLLEGE BARTON — Named Keith Gorman baseball coach.

COLORADO — Named Darrin Chiaverini assistant head football coach.

DAYTON — Named Jay Minton part-time tight ends assistant coach.

DOANE — Named Sheronda Powell women’s basketball coach.

HOFSTRA — Named Ricky Kerins director of ticket sales and operations.

PROVIDENCE — Signed women’s soccer coach Sam Lopes to a contract extension. Promoted Kyle Bak to associate head women’s soccer coach.

Named Carlos Pinhancos women’s soccer recruiting coordinator and Katie Day women’s graduate assistant soccer coach.

SAINT JOSEPH’S — Named Reggie Cameron men’s basketball graduate manager.

TULANE — Named Ayoleka Sodade women’s graduate assistant basketball coach.

TUSCULUM — Named Jason Morris women’s assistant volleyball coach.

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salmonfest

Three days of fish, love, music in Ninilchik

By Sydney Leto For the Homer News

From Aug. 2 to 4, the town of Ninilchik will welcome about 8,000 people for the ninth annual Salmonfest at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds. The festival will spotlight more than 60 bands from Alaska and the Lower 48, 19 different advocacy groups, as well as a variety of food and craft vendors in what many consider to be the cultural highlight of the summer.

Since 2015, Salmonfest has donated more than $100,000 in proceeds to Alaska’s top salmon and environmental conservation agencies, according to its website. This year, the festival will be operating under a new 501(c)3 nonprofit which will enable it to expand the breadth of those it benefits even more.

“Though conservation efforts receive the lion’s share,” said Salmonfest Director Jim Stearns. “(Salmonfest is) now able to carve out 10% of proceeds for some worthy smaller organizations.”

One new beneficiary this year is ARCHES, which stands for Arts Recreation Humanities Education and Science, a collaboration which will also bring in a new 40-acre lease of land that will quadruple the festival’s former 9 acres and support the vision for a new amphitheater. This year, the space will offer improved camping facilities for attendees.

“The festival has become crowded in recent years,” Stearns said. “This new land is not to grow the festival any bigger per se, only to make those in attendance as comfortable as possible.”

Ani De Franco will headline Salmonfest this year, becoming the seventh consecutive female artist to do so. The decision to build a lineup filled with women has been a priority for the planning team after learning that most festivals around the country are made up of about 75% male artists.

Salmonfest aims to balance

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Members of the Kenai Watershed Forum sing an educational tune promoting the Stream Watch program during a break between bands on the Ocean Stage at Salmonfest in 2018 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.

out that number, which is why this year those in attendance will find three all-female trios — The Sweet Lillies, T Sisters and Rainbow Girls — Alaska bands with leading ladies like Hope Social Club’s singer Melissa Mitchell and Black Water Railroad Company’s fiddle player Nicole Campanale, stand-alone acts Lily Fangz and Christina Holmz, and classically trained harpist Christina Elise, who will join hip-hop artist Kuf Knotz.

“We were honored to be asked to play, and are stoked to headline,” said Caitlyn Gowdey from the Rainbow Girls, whose performance at Salmonfest will mark the trio’s first time in Alaska. “We’re looking forward to being in the Arctic Circle. Also, something called salmonberries. I can only imagine what part of the fish those

More info For more information about Salmonfest entertainment and activities, go tosalmonfestalaska. org are from!”

Other musical acts includes WookieFoot, who will take the Ocean Stage following De Franco on Friday night, a Saturday night performance from popular American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, and returning acts by Keller Williams, Tim Easton, Diggin Dirt, and The California Honeydrops to name a few. There will be latenight performances by Kitchen Dwellers & Rumpke Mountain Boys and DeadPhish Orchestra, DJ sets into the early morning and

music from a number of Alaskan artists gathered from all corners of the State like Chase Christie with the Quick and Easy Boys, Matt Hopper and The Roman Candles, Alaska’s Blues Core, and the Jangle Bees.

Salmonfest first came into being as Salmonstock in 2011 when the Renewable Resources Foundation sought to raise money in early battles against Pebble Mine. In its ninth year, Salmonfest continues to push its original mission under a new name and partnership, educating festivalgoers about the efforts local groups are making to protect and preserve Alaska’s wild, fish-filled waters.

With the support of Stearn, Homer-based nonprofit Cook InletKeeper became a primary partner in the festival four years ago and has since worked to grow

the Salmon Causeway.

In this area near the Inlet Stage, attendees can engage with 19 different advocacy groups and learn more about the issues facing Alaska’s waterways and more.

“Most of our staff really enjoys music festivals and has experience going to (them), but we wanted to make sure that the education and advocacy component were interactive and fun instead of just a sheet full of facts,” said Carly Weir, executive director of the Cook InletKeeper.

This year the Salmon Causeway will host various workshops in salmon-centered topics like how to prepare salmon poke with Homer chef Evan Vogl from the Little Mermaid, “Utilizing the Whole Salmon” with KBBI’s “Check the Pantry” host Jeff Lockwood and Gyotaku Fish Printing in which you can make an ink print of your fresh caught fish before you fillet it.

There will also be two interactive discussions and mural workshops titled “Dena’ina Place Name in our Salmon Landscape.”

New additions to Salmonfest in 2019 will include a costume contest, and a Smoked Salmon Super Bowl whose winner will be determined at the festival. And, as has become tradition, the festival’s success will largely rely on the help of volunteers. According to Weir, about 70 people will be posted around the fairgrounds helping with workshops and making sure that the festival gets as close to its zero waste goal as possible.

“Our lineup is stronger than ever, and we have what we call three days of fish, love and music prepared for this experiential extravaganza,” Stearns said.

Salmonfest offers different options for buying into the experience. Camping and ticket information, as well as the complete line up and schedule can be found online at www.salmonfestalaska. org.

Sydney Leto is a farmer and freelance writer living in Homer.

In Tarantino’s latest, a radiant Hollywood fable

By Jake Coyle Associated Press

Quentin Tarantino has, for a while now, been reminding us what’s so great about movies — or at least, what he thinks is so great about them.

He’s made an old-fashioned double-feature (“Death Proof,” of “Grindhouse”), resurrected the wide-screen format of 70mm Ultra Panavision (“The Hateful Eight”) and generally presided as the preeminent B-movie evangelist for a generation. The power and thrill of exploitation movies, he has earnestly espoused, can conquer all evils — or at least slavery (“Django Unchained”) and the Nazis (“Inglorious Basterds”).

But “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” set in 1969 Los Angeles, is Tarantino’s most affectionate and poignant ode yet to the movie business. It’s a breezy, woozy Hollywood fable that luxuriates in the simple pleasures of the movies and the colorful swirl of the Dream Factory’s backlot. Some pleasures are nostalgic, and some — like driving down Sunset Boulevard or martinis at Musso & Frank — are everlasting.

Here, movie love feels contagious, like something in the air. In one of the film’s best scenes, Margot Robbie’s Sharon Tate explains at a theatre’s ticket office that she’s in the movie, the newly released caper “The Wrecking Crew,” (“I’m the klutz!” she says cheerfully). Inside, she giggles with delight at seeing herself on the big screen, giddily mimicking her character’s martialarts moves and watching to see if the audience laughs at one of her

lines. (They do.)

The pleasures in “Once Upon a Time” are also ours. Tarantino, has lowered his typically feverish temperature to a warming simmer, bathing us in the golden California light and the movie-star glow of his leading men, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. They spend copious amounts of time driving through the Hollywood Hills in a creamy Coup de Ville, riding along like Butch and Sundance and just as nice to look at.

DiCaprio is Rick Dalton, a Burt Reynolds-type actor of TV Westerns (his claim to fame is the ’50s hit “Bounty Law”) whose career is stalling. Pitt is Cliff Booth, his stunt double and best friend, a war veteran with a bad reputation but a friendly, relaxed manner. They have a natural, easy rapport, with Booth doubling as a drinking buddy and support system for Dalton, who’s increasingly anxious about his typecast future. (Al Pacino, as his agent, urges him to head to Italy for a spaghetti Western.)

In DiCaprio’s finest sequence, he chats between takes on a Western called “Lancer” with a frightfully serious Method Acting 8-year-old co-star (Julia Butters) before forgetting his lines. After a bout of selfloathing in his trailer, he returns and nails the scene. DiCaprio, a preternaturally self-possessed actor himself, captures the whole arc beautifully.

When word got out that Tarantino’s latest film would take place around the Manson murders, it was easy to wonder what genre mayhem the director would bring to this epochal moment. We know

“Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” HHH½ Rating: R, for language throughout, some strong graphic violence, drug use, and sexual references.

what carnage resulted when Zed was dead, so what did Tarantino have in store for the demise of the ’60s?

It’s not that “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” doesn’t revolve around that grisly tragedy. It looms always in the background, and eventually in the foreground, too, after Booth picks up a hitchhiker (Margaret Qualley) who leads him to the Manson compound at Spahn Ranch, the former production site of TV and film Westerns where Manson’s mostly female acolytes emerge and Booth goes to check on the owner, an old friend, George Spahn (Bruce Dern). Dalton and Booth are fictional concoctions surrounded by real people, including their neighbours: Tate and her husband, Roman Polanski (Rafal Zawierucha).

By the film’s climax, blood will spill and movie-made historical revisionism will have its day. But I suspect a lot of Tarantino fans will be taken by surprise at the film’s leisurely pace, set more to a (and this a good thing) “Jackie Brown” speed. As in that film, Tarantino isn’t purely living in an over-the-top

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Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

movie fantasy world, but one teetering intriguingly between dream and reality. The dialogue and action has slowed down enough to allow a little wistfulness and melancholy to creep in.

At times, his path is a little wayward and prone to digressions. Tarantino feels perilously close to simply turning his movie into several of Dalton’s, so eager is he (like the Coens were in “Hail, Caesar!”) to lovingly adopt those period styles. But usually, the detours are hard to resist. In one, Booth ends up in a fight with Bruce Lee (Mike Moh) on the set of “The Green Hornet.”

And if you’re going to make a movie that celebrates what’s grand about Hollywood, it helps to have Brad Pitt in it. The chemistry between him and DiCaprio, together for the first time, is a

delight I would gladly watch them drive around lacquered, goldenhour Los Angeles, with cinematographer Robert Richardson trailing them, for longer than the already lengthy running time of “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.”

Pitt, in particular, appears so utterly self-possessed. It’s a swaggering grade-A movie star performance in a movie that celebrates all that movie stars can accomplish — which, for Tarantino, is anything.

That the youthful, exuberant Tate was robbed of that potential is one of the wrongs Tarantino is righting here. But his fairy tale also swells with an even larger and optimistic vision. For today’s doomsayers of movies, which are seen by some as a less potent art form, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” imagines an apocalypse denied. Tate, and the movies, will live forever.

will be classes for adults and free children’s activities, fiber vendor booths along with a fiber animal exhibit and sheep shearing demo.

Local food trucks will be present outside the venue for a tasty lunch or snack. Bring your spinning wheel or your knitting/crochet project and join the Fiber Friends Circle and socialize with other fiber enthusiasts! The entrance is free and there will be a raffle to win some beautiful hand-made fiber products. Come meet local artists

and show your appreciation for Alaska’s fiber industry. For inquiries, contact Nancy at 252-4863.

■■ Kenai Performers present “Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch” — a melodrama — Friday-Sunday, Aug. 16-18 and Friday-Sunday, Aug 23-25 at their 44045 B-Beach location (backside of Subway). Friday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 each and available online

Arts calendar Events and exhibitions ■■ Kenai Fine Art Center August Art Show, “Panta Rhei” by Joel Isaak. Opening reception will take place Thursday, Aug. 1, 5-7 p.m., the 1st Thursday Opening. See the artwork, meet Joel Isaak and hear what he has to say about this experiential installation that uses waxed paper and embedded quills and the idea of a funeral potlatch to move us collectively through the various losses experienced in Alaska. Joel speaks to the effects

on Alaskans, both Alaska Native and nonindigenous, of the educational programs started in 1885 by Sheldon Jackson. Locally, Joel’s impressive bronze, life-size sculptures, are featured on the installed sand dunes near the entrance of the Dena’ina Wellness Center in Old Town Kenai. The 1st Thursday Reception includes refreshments, music and is free and open to the public. This is a “Don’t Miss Show” by one of Alaska’s leading young artists. Location: across

from Oiler’s Bingo Hall, next to the Historic Cabins. 283-7040. Summer hours 12-5 p.m. www.kenaifineart. com.

■■ The Annual Fireweed Guild FiberFest will be held on Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 28-29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Soldotna Sports Center. Join us to celebrate natural fibers — from sheep, alpacas, llamas, rabbits, musk ox, goats and even dogs! See the many products produced from these fibers by talented Alaska artists. There

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Marvel’s next films will bring diversity, onscreen and off Ryan Pearson and Katie Campione Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Marvel’s push for more women and people of color in its immensely popular film franchise is extending to behind the camera as it launches its next round of films after the massive success of “Avengers: Endgame.” Of the five films the superhero studio announced at Comic-Con on Saturday, only one is set to be directed by a white man.

“It’s about fresh voices and new voices and great filmmakers who can continue to steer the (Marvel Cinematic Universe) into new places,” Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said in an interview after the studio’s explosive Hall H panel. “And I am as proud of that lineup of directors as you saw today as any.”

In addition to a slew of women and people of color at the helm of the upcoming Marvel films, the weekend’s announcements promised more diversity on screen.

First up for release is the longawaited solo film starring Scarlett Johansson as the Black Widow, the lethal assassin she has played for nearly a decade. The film is set for release in May 2020.

Johansson said the search for “Black Widow” director Cate Shortland wasn’t easy.

“It’s really interesting because when we were looking for a director, you start to see some of the systemic problems,” Johansson said. “Even looking for a female director who has had enough experience — who has had the opportunity to have the experience to sit at the helm of something huge like this, you know, choices are limited because of that. And it sucks.”

The actress added that she was proud to see the diversity on stage during Marvel’s Hall H panel.

“Looking out on that stage tonight, it was incredible. It was really moving, also just to see how incredibly diverse the universe is — and reflects what we see all around us. It’s incredible,” she said.

In terms of more diversity, “Black Widow” is just the beginning.

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Jesse Eisenberg is shown in a scene from “The Art of Self-Defense.” The film is currently in just over 500 theaters nationwide, where it is finding a healthy audience amid all the flashier blockbusters and superhero films in the multiplex.

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Mahershala Ali wears a hat July 20 to promote his new movie “Blade” at the Marvel Studios panel on day three of Comic-Con International in San Diego.

“The Eternals” will feature a cast full of actors of color, including Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, and Salma Hayek. Simu Liu will become Marvel’s first big screen Asian American superhero when “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is released in February 2021. Natalie Portman will play a female Thor in the new “Thor: Love and Thunder,” which will also feature Tessa Thompson’s character, Valkyrie, as the MCU’s first LGBTQ superhero.

“First of all, as new King (of Asgard), she needs to find her queen, so that will be her first order of business. She has some ideas. Keep you posted,” Thompson said during the panel. Feige later confirmed the news in an interview with the website io9.

The studio is also reviving one of Marvel’s most iconic black characters, Blade (previously played by Wesley Snipes), with the help of Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali. Feige told The Associated Press that right after winning his second Academy Award for “Green Book” earlier this year, Ali set up a meeting.

“Within 10 minutes, he basically was like, ‘What’s happening

with ‘Blade’? I want to do it.’ And we went, that’s what happening with ‘Blade.’ Let’s do it,” Feige said.

“Captain Marvel,” released in March, was the first of Marvel Studios film to be centered entirely on a female character. It earned $427 million domestically, and along with the DC Comics film “Wonder Woman” has created momentum for more films with female heroes leading the way.

“Marvel is really focused on having very strong female characters at the forefront of their stories,” said actress Rachel Weisz, who also stars in “Black Widow.” ”And I think that’s great. This film has got three. It’s Scarlett, Florence Pugh, myself. So I think yeah, they are doing wonderful work to represent women, people of color, and tell different kinds of stories.”

The sliver of Hollywood still on the outside of the Marvel’s cinematic empire was paying close attention to the news.

Actress, writer and director Lena Waithe tweeted Sunday: “Captain America is black. Thor is a woman. the new Blade got two Oscars. 007 is a black woman. And The Little Mermaid bout to have locs. (Expletive). Just. Got. Real.”

Baldacci’s latest novel doesn’t disappoint

By Jeff Ayers Associated Press

“One Good Deed” (Grand Central Publishing), by David Baldacci Aloysius Archer fought in Europe for the Allies, and shortly after making his way back home, he found himself imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. He’s released early for good behaviour and makes his way to the small town of Poca City, where he’s required to routinely check in with his parole officer.

Archer meets Hank Pittleman,

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at www.kenaiperformers.org, or at the door. Price includes pie a la mode served during intermission.

Come see this hilarious, interactive show where you are encouraged to “boo” the villain and “cheer” the hero! For more information call Terri at 252-6808.

■■ Trunk show by Pam Ventgen The Kenai Peninsula Quilting Guild is sponsoring a Trunk Show by Pam Ventgen at Christ Lutheran Church, 128 Soldotna Ave. in Soldotna on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m. Pam has been sewing since fourth grade and quilting for nearly 30 years.

She enjoys all aspects of quilting, including machine piecing, foundation paper piecing, applique and hand stitching. Pam lives in Anchorage but has taught all across the state, including in Dillingham, Kodiak, Valdez, Haines, Palmer and the Kenai Peninsula. Pam is a recently retired professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage and in her spare time enjoys travelling as much as she can.

■■ 25th Funny River Festival will take place Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4 at Funny River Community Center, 35850 Pioneer Access Road, 12 Mile Funny River Road. An 18-hole golf tournament to support the Funny River Community Center will take place Saturday, July 27 at

who offers him a chance to earn some money. Lucas Tuttle borrowed a substantial amount of money from Pittleman, and Archer is asked to take possession of Tuttle’s Cadillac, which was used for collateral. After verifying the loan by seeing the paperwork, Archer goes to meet Tuttle to ask why he hasn’t paid Pittleman back. The answer Archer receives surprises him — and puts the offer in an entirely new light.

Archer wants to do the right thing, and stay away from violating the rules he needs to follow as a man recently incarcerated. His parole officer is stern and a stickler

the Bird Homestead Golf course.

■■ Join the Soldotna Historical Society for its free community event to kick off Soldotna Progress Days with their Community BBQ and Pioneer Meet & Greet on Friday, July 26, from 4-6 p.m. at the Soldotna Homestead Museum, located on Centennial Park Road.

Visit with local pioneers and enjoy a free community BBQ. A special presentation to honor our Pioneer Grand Marshall, Al Hershberger, begins at 4:15 p.m. Bring the whole family, sign up for door prizes, complete a scavenger hunt, receive a free activity booklet, tour historical cabins, and more! Become part of Soldotna’s continuing history!

For more information, call Sara at 262-9814 ext. 15 or soldotnahistoricalmuseum@gmail.com.

■■ The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra presents the annual Summer Concert Series Aug. 4-10. Chamber music concerts featuring the AKamerata Quartet, under the direction of Dr. Oleg Proskurnya from Anchorage, will take place Sunday, Aug. 4 at Faith Lutheran Church in Homer, and Monday, Aug. 5 at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. The Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra under the direction on Kyle Lindsey will perform at the Kenai Senior Center on August 7 at 2:00 pm.

This concert is free and open to the public.Gala concerts take place Aug. 9 at the Mariner Theater in Homer, and Aug. 10 at the Renee C.

for making sure everything he does is on the straight and narrow.

When he gets entangled in a mess with what seems like a simple loan, chaos and mystery will have him once again trying to prove his innocence.

Author David Baldacci is a master storyteller, and he invokes the classic feel of the post-war 1940s evident in the timeless literature and film of that time.

A sympathetic hero and a cast of mysterious citizens in a small town summon familiar themes one expects in a Baldacci novel, and he once again doesn’t disappoint.

Henderson Auditorium in Kenai.

This summer, KPO performs music

by British composers. The concert opens with Overture to The Wasps,

by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Movements from The Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar will close out the first half of the program.

After intermission, The Planets by Gustav Holst will be performed in its entirety. This colossal piece features an extended orchestra and an offstage treble choir. Gala concerts begin at 7:30 p.m, with a preconcert conversation at 6:45 pm. Tickets for the chamber and Gala are $20 general admission, $15 Crescendo Club members.

Youth 18 and younger are free!

■■ “Ferrous and Fiber” is featured at the Kenai Fine Art Center through July. The Kenai Fine Art Center is located across from the Oiler’s Bingo Hall and next to the Historic Cabins. 283-7040, www. kenaifineart.com. “Ferrous and Fiber” will hang until July 27.

■■ Soldotna Parks & Recreation and The Yoga Yurt are excited to offer free yoga in the park in June and July. This is a gentle flow yoga for all skill levels on Fridays from 6-7:15 p.m. at Farnsworth Park in Soldotna. Farnsworth park is located at 148 S Birch Street and yoga will happen rain or shine so dress accordingly. For more information call 262-3151.

■■ The Sterling Community Center invites you to our Summer community event, Sterling Friday Flea Market. On Friday, July 26

‘Art of Self-Defense’ examines, satirizes toxic masculinity

By Lindsay Bahr Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Director Riley Stearns says he didn’t realize he was making a perfect movie for 2019 when he started writing “The Art of Self-Defense ” four years ago.

But his darkly comedic riff on toxic masculinity starring Jesse Eisenberg as a timid and “weak” man who takes up karate just kept becoming more relevant.

The Harvey Weinstein allegations broke during the shoot in 2017 and the #MeToo movement became a phenomenon.

“It was kind of weird that this idea that I had been feeling was very personal to me was really starting to spread into a direct discussion,” Stearns said. “More and more people are relating to the film in ways that I originally wouldn’t have intended, which is hugely humbling and very interesting to see.”

“The Art of Self-Defense” is currently in 540 theaters nationwide, where it’s finding a healthy audience amid all the flashier blockbusters and superhero films in the multiplex.

Eisenberg’s character Casey Davies is mocked even for his “feminine” sounding name. After getting brutally beaten one night by horde of masked motorcyclists, he stumbles on a local dojo run by an over-the-top alpha played

by Alessandro Nivola and signs up for classes. And things take an unexpectedly dark turn.

“There’s an absurdity to him because he’s timid in such an extreme way and aggressive in such an extreme way,” Eisenberg said. “Casey is a product of this very unusual world. As much as I loved the character I also loved the world he exists in which is a world where people speak in this very unusual, blunt, earnest way.”

Imogen Poots plays the film’s sole main female character,

and Aug. 9 and 16. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The market is for Crafters, fruit/vegetable Vendors, Merchandise Vendors, and Second Hand booths. 10-feet wide by 20-feet deep spaces for rent in parking lot for $10. Bring your own tents and tables or we have Rentals: 6ft table and one chair $10. Get a space at the Sterling Friday Flea Market anytime during the summer. If the weather is not cooperating vendors can come inside. All vendors and customers will have access to Sterling Community Center facilities and vending machines. Call for registration and information 262-7224 or email scc@acsalaska. net.

■■ Join us in the Fireweed Diner at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m., beginning June 11 through Sept.

10 for a meal and a time of learning about food and nutrition. June 11: What’s for Dinner? with Shelby Dykstra, dietetic intern; June 18: “What I have on Hand” Meal Planning with Amorette Payment, SNAP-ED nutrition educator; June 25:Bring the Kids! with Shelby Dykstra, dietetic intern. RSVP to Greg Meyer, executive director, 907-262-3111 or gmeyer@kpfoodbank.org.

Entertainment ■■ The Que’ana bar and gifts is hosting a Big Game Feed on Saturday, July 27 beginning around 5 p.m. And Karaoke with Nita at 7 p.m. at Mile 122.5 Sterling

an instructor at the dojo who despite all her skills has not been promoted to black belt. Sterns did this knowingly, but also made a concerted effort to make sure his below the line team was predominantly women.

“It’s a film about men, starring men, written by a man. Everything about it was so overtly masculine, which I knew, I was making fun of it, but still at the end of the day was not going to be on the side of films passing the Bechdel Test,” Stearns said. “My intent then was to say, let’s find the best people for the job to take on these department head jobs but also really try to focus on finding the best women for the jobs as well, to really try to counteract that. I just knew I didn’t want it to be a set full of men. It was really important for me to have that female perspective.”

Both Stearns and Eisenberg see some of the changes happening in the industry as many wake up to the injustices women have been subject to for too long. Soon after filming “The Art of Self-Defense,” Eisenberg found himself on the set of “The Hummingbird Project,” with Salma Hayek and Erika Rosenbaum, who both allege Weinstein sexually harassed them.

He remembers that the day that Hayek was writing her New York Times op-ed on set about the alleged harassment , something else happened in another department.

“This guy on set made some misogynistic comment in the wardrobe department and was fired on the spot,” Eisenberg set.

“And I remember thinking, ‘This is amazing. This day fully crystalizes the changes that are possible: Two women bravely telling their stories about a person with outsized power in our field and another guy having to be held accountable for something he did that was awful on set… I just thought, if this is sustainable this is great.”

Highway. Everyone is welcome.

■■ Acapulco, 43543 Sterling Highway in Soldotna, has live music at 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

■■ A bluegrass jam takes place on the first Sunday of the month at from 1-4 p.m. at the Mount Redoubt Baptist Church on South Lovers Loop in Nikiski.

■■ Veronica’s in Old Town Kenai has Open Mic from 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Call Veronica’s at 283-2725.

■■ The Alaska Roadhouse Bar and Grill hosts open horseshoe tournaments Thursday nights at the bar on Golddust Drive. For more information, call 262-9887.

■■ An all acoustic jam takes place every Thursday. The jam takes place at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on the first Thursday of the month, and at the Kenai Senior Center during the rest of the month. Jam starts at 6:30 p.m.

■■ Odie’s Deli in Soldotna has live music Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Pub Quiz night every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

■■ AmVets Post 4 has reopened in its brand new building on Kalifornsky Beach across from Jumpin’ Junction. Eligible veterans and their families are invited to stop by to find out more about AmVets and their involvement in the Veteran community. For members and invited guests, Friday night dance to “Running with Scissors,” and Saturday Burn your own steak and karaoke with Cowboy Don. ■ ■ The Bow bar in Kenai has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays.

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Alaska Steel Company is looking for an inside sales rep with some sales and customer service experience. We have been in business for over 35 years and are Alaska’s largest distributor of metal goods. Hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, 40 hours p/wk, full time position.

Great benefits, health, dental, vacation, paid holidays and weekends off. Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Salary DOE. Work Skills -Computer Skills -Organized -Task oriented -Thirst for product and industry knowledge

CITY OF SOLDOTNA 177 NORTH BIRCH STREET SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669 Phone 907•262•9107 The City of Soldotna hereby invites qualified firms to submit a firm price for acceptance by the City for the Soldotna Municipal Airport 2019 Central Apron Seal Coat Project. The project includes the following scope of work: Asphalt Crack Sealing 4,690 Pounds Asphalt Seal Coat 51,290 Square Yards Asphalt Markings 1 Lump Sum A pre-bid conference will be held at City Hall, 177 N Birch Soldotna, Alaska on July 31, 2019 at 10:00 AM local time. Attendance at the pre-bid is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

Apply in person at Alaska Steel Co. 205 Trading Bay Rd. Kenai AK, 99611. You can also get a copy of our Application on our website. www.alaskasteel.com No Phone Calls Please.

This contract is subject to the provision of State of Alaska, Title 36, Minimum Wage Rates. The subsequent contract will require certificates of insurance and may require performance and payment bonds.

The City of Soldotna has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Par 26.

The City of Soldotna has received federal assistance from the Department of Transportation, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, the City of Soldotna has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.

One (1) complete set of the bid package is to be submitted to the City of Soldotna at 177 North Birch Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. These forms must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the bidder’s name on the outside and clearly marked: BID:

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Tullos Funny Farm Barn Stored Quality Timothy Hay $10/bale 262-4939 252-0937

Birds

Ring-neck doves for Sale $50 a pair 262-8376

Soldotna Municipal Airport – 2019 Central Apron Seal Coat Project SOLB 19-11

DUE DATE: August 13, 2019 at 2:30 PM Local Time at Soldotna City Hall The project documents may be obtained from the City of Soldotna beginning July 24, 2019 for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 (tax included).

An additional non-refundable fee of $15.00 will be required if mailing is requested. Project documents may be downloaded from the City of Soldotna web site at www.ci.soldotna.ak.us. To receive project addendums, you must be on the planholders list. To be placed on the planholders list, please contact Suzanne Lagasse either by phone (714-1234) or email (slagasse@soldotna.org). Downloading projects from the City web site does not automatically put you on the planholders list.

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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND SALE NAMING TRUSTEE: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY TRUSTOR: SELDOVIA LODGE, INC. BENEFICIARIES: LLOYD LITTLE and PATRICIA LITTLE OWNER OF RECORD: SELDOVIA LODGE, INC. Said Deed of Trust was executed on the 13th day of September, 2018, and recorded on the 17th day of October, 2018, Serial No. 2018009460-0. Said Deed of Trust has not been assigned by the Beneficiary.

Said documents having been recorded in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, describing: LOT SIX (6), BLOCK THREE (3), SNOWLAND ESTATES PART TWO, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 81-94, Records of the Kenai Recording District, third Judicial District, State of Alaska.

The physical address of the real property described above is 50605 Littmitz Ave., Nikiski, Alaska, 99635.

The undersigned, being the original, or properly substituted Trustee hereby gives notice that a breach of the obligations under the Deed of Trust has occurred in that the Trustor failed to satisfy the indebtedness secured thereby: ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100th DOLLARS ($100,000.00), plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney fees and other foreclosure costs actually incurred, and any future advances thereunder. Said default may be cured and the sale terminated upon payment of the sum of default plus interest, late charges, costs, attorney fees and other foreclosure costs actually incurred, and any future advances thereunder, prior to the sale date. If Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously and default has been cured, the trustee may elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. Upon demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee elects to sell the above-described property, with proceeds to be applied to the total indebtedness secured thereby.

Said sale shall be held at public auction at the ALASKA COURT SYSTEM BUILDING, 125 TRADING BAY DR., #100, KENAI, ALASKA, on the 4th day of September, 2019, said sale shall commence at 11:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in conjunction with such other sales that the Trustee or its attorney may conduct.

DATED this 31st day of May, 2019.

First American Title Insurance Company By: Kristi A. Larson Title: Authorized Signer 302 Kenai Recording May 31, 2019 Serial No. 2019-0044403 Pub: July 18, 25, Aug 1 & 8, 2019 865933

A female salmon is called a ‘hen’.

INVITATION TO BID CITY OF SOLDOTNA 177 NORTH BIRCH STREET SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669 Phone 907•262•9107 The City of Soldotna hereby invites qualified firms to submit a firm price for acceptance by the City for the Soldotna Municipal Airport 2019 Snow Removal Equipment/Sand Storage Building Project. The project includes the construction of an approximately 6,100 s.f. pre-engineered metal building on a 2.2 acre site at the Soldotna Municipal Airport.

The City of Soldotna has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Par 26.

The City of Soldotna has received federal assistance from the Department of Transportation, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, the City of Soldotna has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.

One (1) complete set of the bid package is to be submitted to the City of Soldotna at 177 North Birch Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. These forms must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the bidder’s name on the outside and clearly marked: BID:

Soldotna Municipal Airport – 2019 Snow Removal Equipment/Sand Storage Building Project SOLB 19-12

DUE DATE: August 13, 2019 at 3:00 PM Local Time at Soldotna City Hall The project documents may be obtained from the City of Soldotna beginning July 24, 2019 for a non-refundable fee of $150.00 (tax included).

An additional non-refundable fee of $15.00 will be required if mailing is requested. Project documents may be downloaded from the City of Soldotna web site at www.ci.soldotna.ak.us. To receive project addendums, you must be on the planholders list. To be placed on the planholders list, please contact Suzanne Lagasse either by phone (714-1234) or email (slagasse@soldotna.org). Downloading projects from the City web site does not automatically put you on the planholders list.

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A pre-bid conference will be held at City Hall, 177 N Birch Soldotna, Alaska on July 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM local time. Attendance at the pre-bid is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

This contract is subject to the provision of State of Alaska, Title 36, Minimum Wage Rates. The subsequent contract will require certificates of insurance and may require performance and payment bonds.

AKC Champion Bloodline Siberian Husky Pups.

Dad is black & gray, mom is red/brown. Pups born June 18 in Homer and will be available August 6. Asking 1,200. 200 deposit to hold. Vaccines, deworming, general health checks all included. 907-299-9622

A SUMMER MASSAGE Thai oil massage Open every day Call Darika 907-252-3985 MEDICAL ASSITANT/RECEPTIONST

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Assist in scheduling and coordination of patient care. Full time, must have strong clinical background, knowledge of medical terminology, computer experience and good typing skills.

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EMPLOYMENT Alaska Steel Company is looking for a Class B delivery driver/warehouse man. You will work at our Kenai location. You will be responsible for daily steel deliveries within Kenai/Soldotna/Sterling areas. Applicant will be also required to work in the warehouse as needed on a daily basis.

This is a minimum 40 hour per week position.

Weekend Overtime is required Applicants must be able to demonstrate an outstanding attitude and great work ethic along with strong customer service skills.

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Applicants must undergo an extensive Background check.

Benefits: Vacation pay after one year of full time employment.

Health, dental and life insurance after 60 days from date of hire.

401k plan with generous matching available after 180 days of employment for eligible employees.

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8 AM

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CABLE STATIONS

(20) QVC

137 317

(23) LIFE

108 252

(28) USA

105 242

(30) TBS

139 247

(31) TNT

138 245

(34) ESPN 140 206

(35) ESPN2 144 209

(36) ROOT 426 687 (38) PARMT 241 241

M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F M T W Th F

M T (43) AMC 131 254 W Th F M T (46) TOON 176 296 W Th F

(47) ANPL 184 282 (49) DISN

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M T 173 291 W Th F M T 171 300 W Th F

(51) FREE 180 311 (55) TLC

9 AM

M T 183 280 W Th F

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Chicago P.D. “Different Mis- How I Met takes” Olinsky takes Ruzek Your Mother down a peg. ‘14’ ‘PG’ The Ellen DeGeneres KTVA 5 p.m.

Show ‘G’ First Take Two and a Entertainment Funny You Half Men ‘14’ Tonight Should Ask ‘PG’ Judge Judy Judge Judy Channel 2 ‘PG’ ‘PG’ News 5:00 Report (N) NOVA “The Planets: Inner BBC World Worlds” Mercury, Venus, Earth News and Mars. ‘PG’

CABLE STATIONS

108 252

(28) USA

105 242

(30) TBS

139 247

(31) TNT

138 245

(34) ESPN 140 206 (35) ESPN2 144 209 (36) ROOT 426 687 (38) PARMT 241 241 (43) AMC

131 254

(46) TOON 176 296 (47) ANPL 184 282 (49) DISN

173 291

(50) NICK

171 300

(51) FREE 180 311 (55) TLC

183 280

(56) DISC

182 278

(57) TRAV 196 277 (58) HIST

120 269

(59) A&E

118 265

(82) SYFY

12

3:30

5:30 How I Met Your Mother ‘14’ CBS Evening News Funny You Should Ask ‘PG’ NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt Nightly Business Report ‘G’

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

Jeopardy!

(N) ‘G’

8 PM

8:30

Wheel of For- Holey Moley Windmills claim Family Food Fight Families tune ‘G’ a new victim. (N) ‘PG’ create meals out of leftovers.

(N) ‘PG’ Last Man Last Man The Good Wife “Silly Season” The Good Wife “Real Deal” Standing ‘PG’ Standing ‘PG’ Alicia’s client confesses to The firm discovers it has a murder. ‘14’ mole. ‘14’ KTVA 6 p.m. Evening News Love Island (N) ‘PG’ Big Brother A houseguest is evicted. ‘PG’ The Big Bang The Big Bang MasterChef “Someone’s Spin the Wheel “Villarreal Theory ‘14’ Theory ‘PG’ Toast” Two unique dishes Family” Mariana Villarreal must be created. (N) ‘14’ tests her knowledge. ‘PG’ Channel 2 Newshour (N) The Wall “Steve and Nick” Hollywood Game Night Steve and Nick vie for the Two teams compete at party prize. ‘PG’ games. (N) ‘14’ PBS NewsHour (N) Father Brown “The Eve of St Death in Paradise BackJohn” Father Brown struggles. packer is shot inside a sealed ‘PG’ room. ‘PG’

9 PM

9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30

Reef Break “The Green Tide” ABC News at (:35) Jimmy Kimmel Live ‘14’ Refinery explosion on the reef. 10 (N) (N) ‘14’ Dateline ‘PG’ DailyMailTV DailyMailTV Impractical Jokers ‘14’

(:37) Nightline (N) ‘G’ Pawn Stars ‘PG’

Elementary “The Latest Model” (N) ‘14’ Fox 4 News at 9 (N)

KTVA Night- (:35) The Late Show With James Corcast Stephen Colbert (N) ‘PG’ den TMZ (N) ‘PG’ TMZ ‘PG’ Entertainment Two and a Tonight Half Men ‘14’

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit SVU investigates a prostitute’s death. ‘14’ Doc Martin “All My Trials” Martin has been advised not to practice. ‘PG’

Channel 2 (:34) The Tonight Show Star- (:37) Late News: Late ring Jimmy Fallon (N) ‘14’ Night With Edition (N) Seth Meyers Midsomer Murders Henry Amanpour and Company (N) Hogson’s discovered masterpiece. ‘PG’

Island Hunt- Island Hunters ‘G’ ers ‘G’ Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Flay ‘G’ Flay ‘G’ Shark Tank A new recreational sport. ‘PG’ Hannity (N)

Last Man Last Man Last Man Standing Standing Standing Christmas in July Sale (N) (Live) ‘G’

Last Man Standing

Island Hunt- Island Hunters ‘G’ ers ‘G’ Chopped Toasted lager in the appetizer round. ‘G’ Shark Tank ‘PG’

House Hunt- House Hunters ‘G’ ers ‘G’ Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Flay ‘G’ Flay ‘G’ Paid Program Paid Program ‘G’ ‘G’ The Ingraham Angle

Christina on the Coast “My Perfect Paradise” ‘G’ Chopped Everything in the baskets are grilled. ‘G’ Paid Program Paid Program ‘G’ ‘G’ Fox News at Night With Shannon Bream The Daily (:36) South (:06) South (:37) South Show Park ‘MA’ Park ‘MA’ Park ‘MA’ Krypton General Zod pushes “The Boy” (2016) Lauren for control. ‘14’ Cohan, Rupert Evans.

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(3:50) Behind Closed Doors (:08) Behind Closed Doors “Part 2” ‘14’ 303 504 “Part 1” ‘14’

311 516

5 SHOW 319 546 8 TMC

3 PM

Jeopardy Inside Ed. Live PD Live PD Dr. Phil ‘14’ Wendy Williams Show The Dr. Oz Show ‘PG’ Varied Programs

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Beachfront Beachfront Christina on the Coast “My House Hunt- Hunters Int’l Bargain Bargain Perfect Paradise” ‘G’ ers (N) ‘G’ Chopped An epic hot dog Chopped Everything in the Beat Bobby Beat Bobby battle. ‘G’ baskets are grilled. (N) ‘G’ Flay (N) ‘G’ Flay ‘G’ Shark Tank A cure for cellCash Pad Empty-nesters want The Profit “Grafton Furniture” phone addiction. ‘PG’ to convert a cottage.

‘PG’ The Ingraham Angle (N) Fox News at Night With Tucker Carlson Tonight Hannity Shannon Bream (N) (:10) The Of- (:45) The Of- (:15) The Office “Scott’s (5:50) The Of- (:25) The Of- The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office 107 249 fice ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ Tots” ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ fice ‘PG’ ‘PG’ ‘14’ ‘14’ ‘PG’ ‘PG’ ‘PG’ (3:30) “Resident Evil: Retribution” (2012, “The Boy” (2016) Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans. A young “Constantine” (2005, Fantasy) Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz. A man who 122 244 Horror) Milla Jovovich. nanny believes that a life-size doll is alive. sees demons helps a policewoman probe her sister’s death.

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How I Met How I Met Elementary A vigilante is With With With With Your Mother Your Mother killed. ‘14’ IT Cosmetics “All Easy Pay Susan Graver Style (N) (Live) ‘G’ IT Cosmetics “All Easy Pay Offers” (N) (Live) ‘G’ Offers” (N) (Live) ‘G’ Little Women: LA “Chili Dog Little Women: LA Male Little Women: LA Jasmine Little Women: LA A very Little Women: LA “Meddling (:03) Little Women: LA A ski (:15) Little Women: LA Jas- (:01) Little Women: LA A Dreams” Jasmine acts like a entertainment perks up a hen and Chris renew their vows. unique intervention for Tonya. Queen” Terra co-hosts a fund- trip takes an explosive turn. mine and Chris renew their very unique intervention for Bridezilla. ‘14’ party. ‘14’ ‘14’ (N) ‘14’ raiser. (N) ‘14’ (N) ‘14’ vows. ‘14’ Tonya. ‘14’ Law & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicLaw & Order: Special VicQueen of the South “Secre- (:01) Pearson “The Superin- (:01) Queen of the South tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit “Runaway” ‘14’ tims Unit “Intent” ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ tims Unit ‘14’ tos y Mentiras” (N) ‘14’ tendent” ‘14’ “Amores Perros” ‘14’ American American Family Guy Family Guy Seinfeld “The Seinfeld ‘PG’ The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Conan AcSeinfeld ‘PG’ Seinfeld ‘PG’ Conan AcDad ‘14’ Dad ‘14’ “Episode 420” “Stew-Roids” Understudy” Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘PG’ Theory ‘14’ tress Sophie tress Sophie ‘14’ ‘14’ ‘PG’ Turner. ‘14’ Turner. ‘14’ (2:00) “Jack (:45) “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” (2016, Action) Tom Cruise. Jack “Law Abiding Citizen” (2009, Suspense) Jamie Foxx, Ge- “Four Brothers” (2005) Mark Wahlberg. Siblings seek re“Four Brothers” (2005) Mark Reacher” Reacher goes on the lam to investigate a conspiracy. rard Butler, Colm Meaney. venge for their adoptive mother’s murder.

Wahlberg.

The Basketball Tournament The Basketball Tournament Aftershocks vs Iowa United.

SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter From Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kan. (N) (3:00) NFL Welcome/NFL Professional Fighters League Featherweights/Lightweights. Karate ISKA World Champi- NBA: The Jump UFC Countdown ‘14’ Now or Never UFC Main UFC Main Event (N) Live (N) (Live) onships.

(N) Event ‘14’ Tennis Invesco Series: ADT Mariners Mariners Pre- MLB Baseball Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners. From T-Mobile Park in Seattle. (N) (Live) Mariners MLB Baseball Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners. From T-Mobile Park in Champions Classic.

Spotlight (N) game (N) Postgame Seattle.

Mom ‘14’ Mom ‘14’ “Tombstone” (1993, Western) Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn. Doc Holliday joins The Last Cowboy “The Cow- “Tombstone” (1993, Western) Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn. Doc Holliday joins Wyatt Earp for the OK Corral showdown. boy Way” (N) Wyatt Earp for the OK Corral showdown.

(3:30) “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992, Children’s) “Home Alone” (1990, Children’s) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern. “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci.

“Home Alone” (1990) MacauMacaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern.

A left-behind boy battles two burglars in the house.

Kevin ends up in New York when he boards the wrong plane. lay Culkin, Joe Pesci.

American American Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- Family Guy Family Guy Rick and Robot Chick- Lazor Wulf Eric’s Awe- Bob’s Burg- Bob’s Burg- American American Family Guy Family Guy Dad ‘14’ Dad ‘14’ ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ ‘14’ ‘14’ Morty ‘14’ en ‘14’ ‘14’ some Show ers ‘PG’ ers ‘PG’ Dad ‘14’ Dad ‘14’ ‘14’ ‘14’ Whale Wars “Counterstrike” Whale Wars “Target AcWhale Wars “Whale Wars: A Commander Rises” The armada Whale Wars “The Devil’s Whale Wars “Fight to the Whale Wars “The Darkest Whale Wars “The Devil’s ‘14’ quired” ‘14’ appoints four new captains. ‘14’ Den” ‘14’ Death” ‘14’ Hour” ‘14’ Den” ‘14’ Raven’s Andi Mack ‘G’ Raven’s Sydney to the Just Roll With Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d (N) ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Coop & Cami Sydney to the Amphibia ‘Y7’ Big City Bunk’d ‘G’ Andi Mack ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘G’ Bunk’d ‘Y7’ Home ‘G’ Home ‘G’ Max ‘G’ It ‘Y7’ Max ‘G’ Greens ‘Y7’ (:06) The (:27) The (4:58) The (:29) Henry Henry Dan- Hunter Street “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie” (2004, Children’s) Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Loud House Loud House Loud House Danger ‘G’ ger ‘G’ ‘G’ Voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke.

The Middle “Ratatouille” (2007) Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm. Animated. A French Siren “Sacrifice” (N) ‘14’ (:01) “Toy Story” (1995) Voices of Tom Hanks. Animated.

The 700 Club “Toy Story 2” (1999) Voices ‘PG’ rat enjoys good food and longs to become a chef.

Toys come to life when people are absent. of Tom Hanks.

Say Yes to Say Yes to 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Colt and Larissa pre- Dr. Pimple Popper ‘14’ Dr. Pimple Popper “Hips Untold Stories of the E.R. My Crazy Birth Story “Home Dr. Pimple Popper ‘14’ the Dress the Dress pare for trial. ‘PG’ Don’t Lie” (N) ‘14’ “Gunshot Affair” (N) ‘PG’ Alone Baby” ‘14’ Naked and Afraid “Hangry” Naked and Afraid “Washed Naked and Afraid “Ashes to Naked and Afraid “Loaded for Naked and Afraid: Uncensored “Stalked on the Savannah” Naked and Afraid “Island of Naked and Afraid “Love at ‘14’ Out” ‘14’ Ashes” ‘14’ Bear” ‘14’ Survivalists fight the heat in Brazil. (N) ‘14’ Tears” ‘14’ First Fight” ‘14’ The Dead Files ‘PG’ The Dead Files ‘PG’ The Dead Files “The Darken- The Dead Files “Surrounded by Evil and the Dumping The Dead Files “The Watch- The Dead Files ‘PG’ The Dead Files “The Watching: Wausau, WI” ‘PG’ Ground” A family is engulfed by activity. (N) ‘PG’ ers” (N) ‘PG’ ers” ‘PG’ Pawn Stars James Dean’s ID Mountain Men “Final FareMountain Men “The Long Mountain Men Kidd and Ax Men “Uphill Battle” (N) (:03) Alone Predators look to (:05) Alone A contestant risks (:03) Mountain Men Kidd and bracelet. ‘PG’ well” ‘PG’ Haul” ‘PG’ Harry battle time. (N) ‘PG’ ‘PG’ steal food stores. ‘14’ losing shelter. ‘14’ Harry battle time. ‘PG’ (3:00) Live Rescue “Live Res- Live Rescue: Rewind “Live Live Rescue: Rewind “Live Live Rescue: Rewind “Live Live Rescue “Live Rescue -- 07.25.19” (N) (Live) Live Rescue: Rewind “Live Live Rescue: Rewind “Live cue -- 06.03.19” ‘14’ Rescue: Rewind 6” ‘14’ Rescue: Rewind 5” ‘14’ Rescue: Rewind 9” (N) ‘14’ Rescue: Rewind 3” ‘14’ Rescue: Rewind 9” ‘14’

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2 PM

General Hospital ‘14’ Judge Judy Judge Judy Face Truth Face Truth Dish Nation Dish Nation Pickler & Ben ‘PG’ Nature Cat Wild Kratts

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Island Hunt- Island Hunt (60) HGTV 112 229 ers ‘G’ ers ‘G’ Beat Bobby Beat Bobby (61) FOOD 110 231 Flay ‘G’ Flay ‘G’ Shark Tank New way to (65) CNBC 208 355 check a pet’s health. ‘PG’ Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (67) FNC 205 360 (81) COM

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Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man (8) WGN-A 239 307 Standing Standing Standing Standing David’s Down-Home Christmas (N) (Live) ‘G’ (20) QVC 137 317 (23) LIFE

Hot Bench Millionaire Bold Paternity

In the Heat of the Night Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ JAG ‘PG’ JAG ‘14’ JAG “Body Talk” ‘PG’ “Godzilla” (2014) In the Heat of the Night Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ JAG ‘PG’ JAG “Legacy” ‘14’ JAG “Legacy” ‘14’ Cops ‘PG’ Cops ‘PG’ In the Heat of the Night Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ JAG “Florida Straits” ‘PG’ JAG “Flight Risk” ‘PG’ JAG “JAG TV” ‘PG’ JAG ‘PG’ In the Heat of the Night Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘PG’ Blue Bloods ‘PG’ JAG ‘PG’ JAG ‘PG’ JAG “Miracles” ‘14’ Last Man Last Man In the Heat of the Night Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ Blue Bloods ‘14’ JAG “Killer Instinct” ‘PG’ JAG “Iron Coffin” ‘PG’ JAG “Retreat, Hell” ‘14’ Last Man Last Man Let’s Accessorize (N) ‘G’ Skechers (N) (Live) ‘G’ Jayne’s Closet (N) (Live) ‘G’ Women With Control ‘G’ AnyBody Loungewear ‘G’ Skechers (N) (Live) ‘G’ PM Style With Amy Stran Home Made Easy With Mary (N) (Live) ‘G’ philosophy - beauty (N) (Live) ‘G’ Home Reflections Linens Quacker Factory Authentic Living with Sandra (N) (Live) ‘G’ Ninja Kitchen (N) ‘G’ Susan Graver Style (N) (Live) ‘G’ Ninja Kitchen (N) ‘G’ Gourmet Holiday (N) ‘G’ Westmore Beauty Ninja Kitchen (N) ‘G’ Seasonal Lighting Martha Stewart - Holiday Decor (N) (Live) ‘G’ Seasonal Lighting Flameless Candles Gourmet Holiday - Christmas in July (N) (Live) ‘G’ Heartwood Creek A Host of Beauty Isaac Mizrahi Live! (N) (Live) ‘G’ IT Cosmetics “All Easy Pay Offers” (N) (Live) ‘G’ Clever Creations IT Cosmetics (N) (Live) ‘G’ Down Home with David The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Little Women: LA ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ The Closer ‘14’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Wife Swap ‘PG’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘PG’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ Chicago P.D. ‘14’ NCIS “Recoil” ‘14’ NCIS “About Face” ‘14’ NCIS ‘14’ NCIS ‘14’ NCIS ‘14’ NCIS “Agent Afloat” ‘14’ NCIS ‘PG’ NCIS “Heartland” ‘PG’ Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU (9:54) Suits ‘14’ Pearson ‘14’ Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘14’ Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Burgers Burgers Burgers Burgers Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Seinfeld ‘G’ Seinfeld Seinfeld Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Seinfeld Seinfeld Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Seinfeld Seinfeld Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘14’ Friends ‘PG’ Friends ‘PG’ Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Charmed ‘PG’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ “Disturbia” (2007) Shia LaBeouf, David Morse.

Charmed ‘PG’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ Supernatural ‘14’ (:01) Supernatural ‘14’ (:02) “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) Charmed ‘PG’ Supernatural ‘14’ (:01) Supernatural ‘14’ (:02) “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) Felicity Jones, Diego Luna.

“Taken 2” (2012) Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace.

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A career in law enforcement is likely to upset former cop DEAR ABBY: How heart and do something should I tell my father I know I would have sucthat I have chosen a cess with. Should I go career he never wanted through with the testing me to consider? I plan and, if I am selected, tell to become a police him then? Please help, officer. Abby, all my life because this is keeping I have felt the call to me up at night. help people. I know a — FOLLOWING MY career in law enforceHEART ment brings with it the Dear Abby possibility of danger, DEAR FOLLOWING: especially in today’s cliJeanne Phillips Your father loves you, mate. But I have always but he cannot — and known I would be the person runshould not — dictate how you live ning toward danger while everyone your life. A career in law enforceelse is running away from it. I am ment is not for everyone for the reapassionate about this, and my wife son you mentioned. It would have fully supports it. been helpful if you had explained The issue is, my father was a exactly what it was about policing police officer. He hated every that made him hate it, assuming minute of it. He has always said he that he told you. never wanted me to take that path.

When he finds out, expect him I understand all he wants is to keep to be very upset and possibly angry me safe. At the same time, I don’t about your choice. But I see no want to miss out on this career. I reason why you should upset him don’t want to spend the rest of my before finding out if you qualify for life regretting that I didn’t follow my a job in law enforcement. If you do

pass the exams, give him the news then.

DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law recently asked me for parenting advice. Our kids are about the same age, and she has been having issues with her preschooler’s behavior that I don’t have with my son.

Abby, the reason her kid is out of control is she and her husband don’t give him any limits. They don’t believe in saying “no” and try instead to “guide him to positive choices.” They never discipline him, even when he hits or screams at them, and as a result, he’s mean and disrespectful. Little kids are uncomfortable with that much freedom.

Even though she asked, I don’t think my sister-in-law really wants my advice, at least not the advice I would like to give her. So what do I say when she asks? It’s clear they need help, but I’m judgmental and probably not a good messenger. I tried loaning her a parenting book I’ve used, but it didn’t take.

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— PARENTING ADVICE IN CANADA DEAR P.A.: Your sister-in-law may simply be venting her frustration when she dumps on you. When she asks for advice again, tell her that because you haven’t faced the problems she’s encountering, you don’t feel “qualified” to advise her.

Then suggest she ask her pediatrician for guidance.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable — and most frequently requested — poems and essays, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby -- Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You might sense an innate tension in the air. Once you get a whiff, you could become extremely pressured. Many of you will choose to downplay the circumstances that surround you and call your own shots. Tonight: Throw a spontaneous get-together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You certainly feel more energized than you have in a while.

You naturally move through your to-

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Normally, you do not hesitate to reach out for what you want. At the moment, you could hold yourself back. You might not understand why. Perhaps the reason might not be important. This self-imposed restriction is temporary. Tonight: Chat with a dear friend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might want to be out more than at home, which is normally your favorite spot. Visit with friends and enjoy the moment.

You might decide to plan a spontaneous get-together in your backyard.

Tonight: Be aware of your budget.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH No one can begrudge your desire to go out and about.

Your birthday tends to demand celebration for weeks! At work, you command attention, and your effectiveness mixed with creativity makes you a boss favorite. Do not forget an older relative or friend. Make time to call this person. Tonight: Up to the wee hours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Dear Heloise: Now is a good time to look for sales in the brick-and-mortar stores, but did you know that stores keep the sales racks in the back of the store?

There’s a reason for this: You must walk past the brand-new merchandise, all pretty and fresh, to get to the discount bin, which is usually picked over.

If you’re not shopping for current, in-season clothes and styles, parade past the new stuff and go find a bargain.

— Ellie R. in Pennsylvania

TIP TAKER? Dear Heloise: My husband and I paid for our meal at a restaurant with a gift card. The waiter told us the card only had a penny remaining on it! We believe the waiter took a nice tip with the balance that was on the card.

Advise your readers to know the balance on

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HHHHH You might not be able to hold yourself back. You cannot help but delight in another person’s company. You might decide to break your pattern. Do not regret this change.

Let go and enjoy life. Tonight: Let your hair down.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH You love to relate, and you will naturally create situations where you have quality one-on-one time with key people in your life. You also might take the opportunity to understand a close associate better.

Tonight: Be with a favorite person or people!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Another person chooses to assume the reins of power. Your focus might be on other matters involving a domestic issue that you need to ponder. Be grateful for a little less pressure. Tonight: Make it easy — order in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

HHHH You need only respond to those who seek you out. When you do not reach out for others, you might not reveal as much of yourself, adding to that aura of mystery that defines you. Tonight: Forget being alone.

HHHHH Be more forthright in discussing a problem. You might not want to share everything all at once. Reveal more when others seem ready to engage in this conversation.

You could be surprised by another person’s take on a situation. Tonight: Be open to different ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21) HHHH You cannot let a personal matter go. You might want to discuss an incident on a higher, less emotional plane. Do not count on the other party being in the same place, which could cause some friction. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise first.

hints from heloise ALL HAIL A SALE

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

HHHH Sometimes, you hesitate to mentally reach out. You will break past a self-imposed restriction that you might not be aware of at first.

Your vision of what is happening could change, creating empathy and understanding. Tonight: Let your mind drift.

their card before they use it. Call the customer service number on the back. We learned too late.

— A Reader, via email

CUBIST Dear Heloise: I freeze coffee and soft drinks in my ice cube trays; my drinks never get watered down.

— Ann V.P., Lubbock, Texas

BY ANY OTHER NAME ...

Dear Heloise: I heard a story on the news about a homeless person; the reporter referred to the man as a “transient.” Is there a better term?

— Fred W. in New York Fred, how about “a person experiencing homelessness” or “someone who is addressless”?

We want to focus on the person and not a label or situation.

— Heloise

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This year, you demonstrate that your solid values cannot be compromised. You might be in the limelight far more than you anticipate. You are a role model to many people.

If single, you could have many potential sweeties. It is your choice to make, but do not commit until you are absolutely sure. If attached, the two of you might require and love more time alone as a couple. Schedule several retreats. Your bond will be strengthened. TAURUS can be stern yet caring at the same time.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

do list and complete what you must.

If you can take advantage of the summer, take off early to go swimming or visit a friend. Tonight: Talk and plan the weekend.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, July 25, 2019:

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Kenai River fishing slowly, but surely, improving

Weekend Almanac

By Kat Sorensen

kings less than 36 inches may be retained from that marker upstream to a second fish and game marker near the outlet of Skilak Lake.

The Kasilof River is seeing similar fishing, with slow king fishing and fair Alaska residents have been manning their sockeye salmon sport fishing. Dipnetting on dipnets along the shores of the Kenai and Kasithe Kasilof has been fair to good according to lof Rivers this month, bringing in fish to fill Fish and Game. their freezers. According to the Alaska DepartStarting Wednesday, Fish and Game ment of Fish and Game, though, the best fishexpanded the personal use dipnetting area ing is just starting. from the markers on Cook Inlet beaches, Kenai River dipnet fishing has been good upstream to the Sterling Highway bridge. so far, with the sockeye run reaching its peak Dipnetters can also fish by boat from the right about now. markers to a second set of markers about 3 High water conditions, turbidity and water miles upstream. clarity have been impacting salmon fishFish and Game also increased the bag ing on the Kenai, but, although the water and possession limits for sockeye from six remains high, it has cleared and fishing is per day to 12 fish in possession. Only two of improving. those fish per day and two in possession can King fishing on the Kenai River is still be coho salmon, though. slow, with the prized game fish trickling in.

As of July 21, over 230,000 sockeye have Because of slow returns this year, dipnetters passed through the Kasilof River sonar site, are reminded that any king salmon accidenwell within the 2019 escapement goal of tally caught in a net must be released immedi160,000 to 340,000 sockeye. ately and returned to the water.

“Increasing the limits for sockeye salmon Fish and Game has prohibited the use of bait allows anglers an opportunity to harvest in king fishing on the Kenai River. additional fish to fill their freezer,” Lipka said.

“The paired restrictions were included in the The Russian River area is still seeing good king salmon plan to help share the burden of fishing. Anglers are reporting success, but a conservation among the user groups - sport, slow down from the excellent fishing earlier Photo courtesy of Christy Jordan this season. commercial, and personal use,” stated Area The Jordan family of Seward hit the beaches of Kenai Management Biologist Colton Lipka in a On the other side of the peninsula, Resurrecrelease. “We started the July king salmon sport for some dipnetting last week. tion Bay is in salmon limbo. fishery with no bait but we may be able to relax Sockeye salmon and king fishing have those restrictions as we start seeing kings inriver.” slowed way down, but the coho salmon are moving in.

King salmon of any size can be kept from the mouth of the Kenai to Fish have been reported near Pony Cove, but most fish are still further the Fish and Game marker 300 yards downstream of Slikok Creek. Only out.

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Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin‘ Hole

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received an unusual amount of mail last week bemoaning the fact that even more silvers are rolling into the Nick Dudiak Lagoon, but they are rude and seem to enjoy giving awaiting fisherhumanoids (p.c. term of the day) the shiny fin as they fire out of the water ignoring the gourmet offerings floating beneath bobbers and flashy overpriced spinners.

The gripes are especially vehement when they describe the times when the tide’s out and the trapped coho motor about the lagoon in small packs seemingly scoffing at lures around them. There’s nothing more embarrassing to a piscatorian than having their presentation summarily ignored leaving them standing on the bank looking like an incompetent twit.

The key to get into the winner’s bracket is to remember a few simple facts.

Silver abhor bright sunlight and are easily spooked, so you if you insist on fishing when the sun is rockin’ the pond, you probably have a much better chance of landing a fission-fired sunburn than potential fillets.

If the tide isn’t rolling in or out, you’ll have much better luck just after the darkled side of dawn or during the bedding down of the western sun.

Stubborn diurnal stalkers need cool and cloud-shrouded skies to increase their chances of getting strikes throughout the day. Factor in some light rain to further dampen the water’s heat and things could get hotter than the latest debate over our state budget.

No promises, of course; I’ve seen bait flingers out there that couldn’t land a plastic smolt tied to a string at a preschool carnival’s fishing booth.

As for tactics, this week we’ll look at approaches for bobber believers who usually hit The Hole geared up with standard butt-plant folding chairs featuring beverage holders, optional bait bags and fish whackers that can double as drunk dissuaders. This description does not include the lagoon’s mayor’s custom keister throne of fine white plastic

One last suggestion: When you see schools headed your way, cast just ahead of the horde and, as they pass, slightly twitch your line. This will make your herring flash and/or draw attention to your eggs.

Now it’s time to take a look at the fishing report for the week of July 23 - July 29.

Unhinged alaska Nick Varney found only at premium garage sales in the “We’ll pay you to take it away” section.

If you prefer using cured eggs, chill out on burying your hook in a mutant mass of roe so huge it could knock out a seal when it hits the salty. You want them to be able to devour the offering, not bounce off it.

Also, lay off bobber/floats that could double as a butt-bouncing Pilate ball.

A 2-inch, torpedo-shaped, foam bobber offers little resistance when the fish makes a take-down; thus they are less likely to spit the bait out. I prefer the small steelhead, black on bottom, red on top, float.

Note: I found the following clip on the Alaska Fish and Game web site. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=rX1UCQx9bJE It reflects a setup and technique that I have used for years and has proven to be very successful whether I’m chasing salmon in streams or lagoons.

This next suggestion is very important. Don’t flip into ditz mode when the bobber goes under and take a rip like you’re trying to land the head and leave the body for bottom feeders. Let the fish run with it.

When the float dives, do a five second count and, if the bobber is still in submarine mode, slowly bring in the line until it tightens and set the hook.

The delay gives you a much better chance of solidly nailing your prey.

If you chucking herring (plug cut, of course), utilize the smaller ones so that the silvers can get their chops around it.

Freshwater Fishing Coho are just starting to show up in the Anchor River, Ninilchik River and Deep Creek, but it’s still early for consistently good fishing.

Try angling for them just after high tide in the early morning hours.

Salmon roe under a slip bobber and spinners are standard ways to get them snap happy. Check out the slip bobber technique mentioned earlier in this report.

Dolly Varden and pinks are still bumping fins with each other in all three of these streams. Smaller spinners, spoons, beads, or single salmon eggs can all work very well to target these fish. Pinks are especially stupid when it comes to shiny things.

Saltwater Fishing Salmon Additional Info: Fishing for coho in the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon has been the best during early morning hours (3 to 6 a.m.) and on the incoming tide as the current flows into the lagoon. The outside beach has been especially hot at times during the tide change outs.

Silvers have also been caught from Point Pogibshi to Flat Island, Silver Ridge, and around the Chugach Islands. Trolling for coho near the Homer Spit could be fun too.

All five species of salmon are available in Kachemak Bay and lower Cook Inlet right now. It’s possible to pick up all five species of salmon while trolling, particularly while fishing in outer Kachemak Bay near Point Pogibshi. Talk about an angler’s paradise.

King fishing has picked up over the last week in Kachemak Bay,

although they’re mixed in with plenty of pesky pinks. Some 30 pounders have been nailed in the Bear Cove area, and we received a picture of a couple of beauties tickling the underbelly of 50 pounds slammed Monday in the bay by clients on the charter boat Yoda. It looks like some Kenai River-bound blackmouths took an ill-fated side trip into the bay. Thanks, Capt.

Mark.

Nearshore chinook fishing north of Anchor Point has been very slow this year. Anglers have picked up coho, sockeye, and pink salmon near the beach in the past few weeks.

Halibut Halibut continue to be found frolicking throughout Kachemak Bay, with more consistent catches towards the outer bay. There are some mighty fine beasts being landed out there.

Using a chum bag of cut herring or fish carcasses when anchored can be an exceptionally cool way to lure in the flats. Try giving a shot at drifting to find a fecund (most bestest) spot to drop anchor.

Other Saltwater Fishing Anglers still did well dipnetting and snagging sockeye salmon in China Poot during some of the tides last week, but those dip$#@* humpies were also sticking their pointy heads into fray.

Fishing for lingcod and nonpelagic rockfish along the outer coast remains good and steady.

Emergency Orders •Emergency Order 2-RCL-7-0119 and 2-RCL-7-02-19 closed all eastside Cook Inlet beaches to clamming for all species from the mouth of the Kenai River to the southernmost tip of the Homer Spit for 2019.

For additional information, please contact the ADF&G Homer office at (907) 235-8191.

Nick can be reached at ncvarney@ gmail.com if you have any tips, tales or suggestions on how to genetically engineer a brain for the vacuous pinks.

Saturday

62/48

High tides: 12:13 a.m. 17.78 ft 1:35 p.m. 15.31 ft Low tides: 7:33 a.m. 3.47 ft 7:31 p.m. 6.47 ft (Tide information for Kenai River Entrance)

Sunday

65/49

High tides: 1:15 a.m. 18.53 ft 2:42 p.m. 16.53 ft Low tides: 8:36 a.m. 1.90 ft 8:37 p.m. 5.89 ft (Tide information for Kenai River Entrance)

Fish Counts Kenai River late-run sockeye count cumulative as of July 23 — 562,043 July 23 — 36,107 July 22 — 75,140 July 21 — 76,650 Kenai River late-run king count cumulative as of July 23 — 6,849 July 23 — 376 July 22 — 503 July 21 — 546

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