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Minister’s Message: Expiration date — made for eternity

Minister’s Message: Expiration date — made for eternity

Remember when you never needed to look at the expiration date on milk to know that it was bad? Opening it up and taking one… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2019
  • By PASTOR FRANK ALIOTO, For the Peninsula Clarion
Minister’s Message: Expiration date — made for eternity
A photo submitted to iNaturalist showing a female Lycia rachelae on April 7, 2016. This is one of only a few species of moths where the female is flightless. (Photo by Matt Bowser/USFWS).

Refuge notebook: Connecting the dots on your next hike

As experts continue to learn more about our environment and flood the world with facts, figures, predictions and management directions, it can be a little… Continue reading

A photo submitted to iNaturalist showing a female Lycia rachelae on April 7, 2016. This is one of only a few species of moths where the female is flightless. (Photo by Matt Bowser/USFWS).
Skis and poles, ready for crust skiing, sit at the Dale Clemens Cabin above Resurrection Bay and Seward on April 12, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Out of the office: Winter to summer

In January, it took allusions to neuroscience, the Green Bay Packers and Metallica for me to explain in this space how the Culture of the… Continue reading

Skis and poles, ready for crust skiing, sit at the Dale Clemens Cabin above Resurrection Bay and Seward on April 12, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Bill Smith stands by a John Fenske painting, top, that his children bought for him. Fenske’s retrospective show opened on First Friday, April 5, 2019, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

‘Knocking on Heaven’s Door’ exhibit honors art and life of John Fenske

“Knocking on Heaven’s Door” opened April 5 in the Pioneer Hall Commons gallery at Kachemak Bay Campus.

Bill Smith stands by a John Fenske painting, top, that his children bought for him. Fenske’s retrospective show opened on First Friday, April 5, 2019, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Public safety briefs for April 25, 2019
Public safety briefs for April 25, 2019
Court reports for April 25, 2019
Court reports for April 25, 2019
Pioneer Potluck: The continued story about Ben’s boat and clam digging

Pioneer Potluck: The continued story about Ben’s boat and clam digging

This week’s recipes: green chili chicken noodle soup, chicken Kiev, cinnamon rolls

  • Apr 23, 2019
  • By ANN “GRANNIE ANNIE” BERG Pioneer Potluck
Pioneer Potluck: The continued story about Ben’s boat and clam digging
Larry Persily gives a presentation at the Kenai/Soldotna Joint Chamber Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

The wishful thinking of ballot measures

Let’s look back at a similar path that led nowhere.

  • Apr 23, 2019
  • By Larry Persily
Larry Persily gives a presentation at the Kenai/Soldotna Joint Chamber Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Opinion: Creative solutions to Gov. Dunleavy’s bold vision for Alaska

Opinion: Creative solutions to Gov. Dunleavy’s bold vision for Alaska

Get on the bandwagon before it’s too late.

  • Apr 22, 2019
  • By DAVID JO PARISH
Opinion: Creative solutions to Gov. Dunleavy’s bold vision for Alaska
Public safety briefs for April 23, 2019
Public safety briefs for April 23, 2019
Sen. Murkowski: An opportunity for nuclear energy in Alaska

Sen. Murkowski: An opportunity for nuclear energy in Alaska

Alaska stands to benefit as much as any other state.

  • Apr 20, 2019
  • By SEN. LISA MURKOWSKI
Sen. Murkowski: An opportunity for nuclear energy in Alaska
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Unhinged Alaska: The annoyances of spring

Certain testosterone-infused feral critters strut around our acreage like Wild Bill Hickok

  • Apr 20, 2019
  • By NICK VARNEY
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Meet Clarion sports editor Jeff Helminiak

Meet Clarion sports editor Jeff Helminiak

Helminiak is the longest standing employee at the Peninsula Clarion

Meet Clarion sports editor Jeff Helminiak
Public safety briefs for April 17, 2019
Public safety briefs for April 17, 2019
Court reports for April 17, 2019
Court reports for April 17, 2019
Public safety briefs for April 18, 2019

Public safety briefs for April 18, 2019

Information for this report was taken from publicly available law enforcement records and includes arrest and citation information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed… Continue reading

Public safety briefs for April 18, 2019
Tutka Backdoor Trail project gaining momentum

Tutka Backdoor Trail project gaining momentum

The rugged backcountry on the south side of Kachemak Bay is getting a fresh look from hikers with an eye on connecting two coasts. As… Continue reading

Tutka Backdoor Trail project gaining momentum
In this Aug. 29, 2011 file photo, the Holland America Westerdam, is shown in Juneau, Alaska. A federal judge in Miami threatened on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States as punishment for a possible probation violation. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Opinion: Update, don’t eliminate, Alaska’s Ocean Ranger Program

How much does this program cost the typical Alaskan? The answer is nothing.

  • Apr 18, 2019
  • Alaska House Rep. Zack Fields, D-Anchorage
In this Aug. 29, 2011 file photo, the Holland America Westerdam, is shown in Juneau, Alaska. A federal judge in Miami threatened on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States as punishment for a possible probation violation. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)
Opinion: Defend education funding

Opinion: Defend education funding

K-12 and early childhood education cannot continue without sufficient, sustainable state funds.

  • Apr 18, 2019
Opinion: Defend education funding
Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the resurrection

Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the resurrection

Two men walked slowly along the dusty road to Emmaus. Heavy hearts matched heavy feet as they plodded on. Jerusalem faded in the distance but… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2019
  • By MITCH GLOVER
Minister’s Message: Rejoice in the resurrection