Daffodils and tulips are almost certain to bloom when another spring rolls around, but even they can have an occasional bad season. Perennial bulbs need… Continue reading
If you’re a Kenai Peninsula resident, here are some important events that I’m guessing you don’t know. Do you know that management of public lands… Continue reading
One foot in front of the other. That’s best for moving forward: one foot, then the next, baby steps or great big strides, slow and… Continue reading
Serenity Is Gone By Bonnie Marie Playle, Soldotna Going to a meeting on a July Friday night, both of us happy, not a care in… Continue reading
“Logan” Twentieth Century Fox 2 hours, 17 minutes There’s no question that this week’s “Logan” sets a new high standard for super-hero movies in general… Continue reading
Rick’s Ranch, North Nikiski Late 1980s Bob is known for his bonfires for the past 30 years. We have had a bonfire of some sort… Continue reading
On Thursday night, Mountain View Elementary’s gymnasium was transformed into an art gallery with watercolors, pastels, origami and music compositions adorning the walls. At “An… Continue reading
School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading
The United States did not exist when Russians first claimed Alaska’s coast. But by the time British Captain James Cook entered the inlet now bearing… Continue reading
World Day of Prayer today As people of faith in God, we turn to God in prayer not only for ourselves, but also for the… Continue reading
With this year’s influx of snow and traditional winter weather, Kenai Peninsula residents may be planning more outdoor excursions than in winters past. There are… Continue reading
“Manchester by the Sea” Roadside Attractions 2 hours, 17 minutes To absolutely no one’s surprise, Casey Affleck won Best Actor at last weekend’s Oscar ceremony,… Continue reading
It’s only a piece of metal. Star-shaped, circular, oval, or shield-like, it’s so small, it could fit in your hand or your pocket. It’s made… Continue reading
One of the great challenges of living in our beautiful state is living almost half a continent away from our extended families. Parents, siblings, cousins,… Continue reading
In the world of wildlife and fisheries management, the death of an animal does not always directly equate to one less animal in the population.… Continue reading
On TV news earlier this week, the Californians who were wading through their flooded houses and boating down their flooded streets got me to thinking… Continue reading
By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press Want to add instant color and texture to your deck, balcony, entryway, or other small space around your yard? Consider… Continue reading
I am not the kind of person who likes to run on empty. When my fuel gage tells me the tank of my car is… Continue reading
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is often described as “Alaska in miniature” because of the variety of habitats that occur here. On the Kenai Peninsula,… Continue reading
By RICH LANDERS The (Spokane) Spokesman-Review SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Early Sunday morning while reading the newspaper, I contemplated several options for making the best… Continue reading
