As the Kenai National Moose Range approached its fourth decade, Congress passed two laws which profoundly affected its management. The 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement… Continue reading
When I was a small child, I was taught that to kill or injure any living thing for no reason is wrong. I’ve since learned… Continue reading
Landscape designers in cities are creating quieter living spaces by using trees to mute loud noises like sirens and air brakes. It’s called “soundscaping,” and… Continue reading
MCCALL, Idaho — Janell Carr first met Mr. Cinnamon when the black bear cub was eating out of her bird feeder in Cascade. She and… Continue reading
Isn’t life full of “What if’s?” I think there are considerable “What if’s” from the past we can all think of IF we all attest… Continue reading
Best Bets ■ The Redoubt Chamber Orchestra and the Kenai Peninsula Singers present “An Evening of Christmas” on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Kenai… Continue reading
“Office Christmas Party” Paramount Pictures 1 hour, 45 minutes The movie I watched this week was terrible, and it should have come as no… Continue reading
With the holidays upon us and winter setting in, now might be the perfect time to look at some reading material for the fisher in… Continue reading
Ride the RidgesBy Bonnie Marie Playle, SoldotnaRide the ridges,stay out of the ruts.God makes bridges,when life gets tough.Life can be meannot always serene.Sometimes my plans… Continue reading
Sometimes, your parents have to leave.Mostly, they just go to the grocery store or to work or to give somebody a ride. They’re gone for… Continue reading
From the Colorado farm to the Alaskan way of life We have had various types of Christmas trees through the years. Colorado trees are full… Continue reading
There’s a remedy for folks who find shopping for Christmas gifts stressful, especially at this late date. Even if you like hunting for holiday presents,… Continue reading
Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon today at noon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.… Continue reading
The thing I miss most about Christmas is the anticipation. I remember as a small kid waiting eagerly for THE DAY, and not being disappointed,… Continue reading
— Eco-friendly gift suggestions: birdfeeders and seeds, a worm composting bin; ‘coupons’ for washing dishes or shoveling the driveway or babysitting, etc.; fill a mason… Continue reading
From now until Jan. 6, “Using Alaska’s Wild Berries” and “An Alaska Herb Garden” are on sale! Normally priced at $15, each of these fascinating… Continue reading
If you are in the mood to bake and know you shouldn’t eat it all yourself, the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank can help save you… Continue reading
Buttery and rich, shortbread and sugar cookies are among the most popular of all the holiday cookies of the season. Straightforward and clean, the taste… Continue reading
Christmas 1979 Anchorage, Alaska Reminiscence of Christmases Past Christmas 1979 was looking very bleak and lonely. Being the youngest child, I was the only one… Continue reading
Best Bets ■ The 12th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show in Soldotna on Saturday at River City Wellness Center. This screening… Continue reading
