Good Cops

It’s been 30½ years since sheriff’s Deputy Tony Wil­der set out on a cold January Friday to serve a committal warrant on a south Georgia… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Johnson makes Dean's List at Greenville Lincoln Johnson of Kenai has been named to the Dean’s List at Greenville College in Greenville, Ill. for the… Continue reading

Weddings

Weddings

Lockwood, Widder tie the not Gail (Hepner) Lockwood and Kirk Widder were married on July 14, 2016 in Kenai. The bride is the daughter of… Continue reading

Weddings
Bird observations recorded in an online database (www.ebird.org) for the Kenai Peninsula have increased dramatically in recent years. (Graph by D. Magness)

Refuge Notebook: Early birds: How flexible is migration timing on the Kenai Peninsula?

Our early spring, sunny days, and warm temperatures this summer changed my behavior. I considered planting my garden early, but my fear of frost over-rode… Continue reading

Bird observations recorded in an online database (www.ebird.org) for the Kenai Peninsula have increased dramatically in recent years. (Graph by D. Magness)

Learning for Life: Déjà Vu or Déjà Food?

Let’s face it, leftover foods get a bad rap. What if those leftovers were re-imagined and turned into something different; would they be more appealing?… Continue reading

Tri the Kenai triathlon race director Tony Oliver, center, presents a donation of $1,000 raised during the triathlon in June to Tsalteshi Trails Association treasurer Lauri Lingafelt, left, and president John Pothast.
Tri the Kenai triathlon race director Tony Oliver, center, presents a donation of $1,000 raised during the triathlon in June to Tsalteshi Trails Association treasurer Lauri Lingafelt, left, and president John Pothast.

Unhinged Alaska: Little Bear Peep

Things have been a bit gloomy and wet as of late but that’s just fine because no one wants some brain stem mishandling a slash… Continue reading

Church news

Vacation Bible School, gospel meeting at Soldotna Church of Christ The Soldotna Church of Christ, Mile 91.7 of the Sterling Highway, will host a Vacation… Continue reading

An Outdoor View: On safety

While listening to the two presidential candidates the other day, I got to wondering about whether electing either him or her would make the U.S.… Continue reading

This undated photo provided by Dale Sievert shows moss growing in a pot in Sievert's garden in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Moss is a versatile plant to use in the garden, providing year-round green in everything from containers to a full lawn. (Dale Sievert via AP)

Moss can be a versatile and beautiful addition to any garden

J. Paul Moore, who owned a garden center in Tennessee for over 30 years, can’t count the number of times people asked him how to… Continue reading

This undated photo provided by Dale Sievert shows moss growing in a pot in Sievert's garden in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Moss is a versatile plant to use in the garden, providing year-round green in everything from containers to a full lawn. (Dale Sievert via AP)

Voices of Faith: We can all be superheroes

Here’s a quote: “Morning by morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land.” It’s a wonderful quote. Doesn’t it resonate with the part… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra will present the 2016 Summer Music Festival, 2 weeks of music culminating in our Gala Concerts, “Russian Scenes,”… Continue reading

If I believed

If I believedMarilyn Wheeless, KenaiIf I believed I would have to live the rest of my lifeCrouching behind windows peeping out at my worldIn fear.If… Continue reading

The man who made things out of trees

Shade feels good right about now.Just sitting in it seems to lower your temperature by ten degrees. It calms you, too, and makes you feel… Continue reading

Hundreds of Salmonfest attendees became part of the art in the rodeo arena in August 2015. Homer artist Mavis Muller will return again this year to lead the 6th annual aerial group photo on Sat. Aug. 6 at 3 p.m.

Salmonfest 2016: Summer weekend of environmental consciousness, music, art

As the sun begins to set before 11 p.m. and an end to summer seems just around the corner, Salmonfest appears a reminder not to… Continue reading

Hundreds of Salmonfest attendees became part of the art in the rodeo arena in August 2015. Homer artist Mavis Muller will return again this year to lead the 6th annual aerial group photo on Sat. Aug. 6 at 3 p.m.
In this image released by Paramount Pictures, from left, Anton Yelchin, Chris Pine and John Cho appear in a scene from, "Star Trek Beyond." (Kimberley French/Paramount Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Star Trek Beyond’ energizes series

“Star Trek Beyond”Paramount Pictures2 hours, 2 minutesI think a lot of people out there are getting superhero fatigue, or franchise fatigue, or are simply tired… Continue reading

In this image released by Paramount Pictures, from left, Anton Yelchin, Chris Pine and John Cho appear in a scene from, "Star Trek Beyond." (Kimberley French/Paramount Pictures via AP)

Raspberries are flavorful and nutritional

Sweet and slightly tart, fresh raspberries, available from June until mid-September, are plentiful right now and priced attractively. Not only are they full of health-promoting… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2016
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food

About being afraid of big bodies of water and boats

Year 1969 North Kenai, Alaska, now Nikiski, Alaska Arness Dock Growing up in Northern Colorado and coming to Alaska in my 29th year, with 3… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2016
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Raspberry vinegar

Yield: 2 cups2½ cups (10 ounces) fresh raspberries2 cups (16 ounces) white balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons sugar, optionalCheesecloth for straining vinegarPlace raspberries in a large glass… Continue reading

Chicken in raspberries

Servings: 44 boneless skinless chicken breasts (If chicken breasts are very thick, pound them slightly) All-purpose flourSalt and fresh ground pepper4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter,… Continue reading