Kathryn Knackstedt and Austin Daly, both of Kenai, and Alex Weeks, of Soldotna, have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 Semester… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A basic rule on what to do when encountering a bear in the wilderness is so common, it’s long been a mantra: “If… Continue reading
My wife bought me a big bottle of multivitamins the other day. I didn’t take that as an insult, but simply as an early warning.… Continue reading
Church begins Perpetual Garage Sales Our Lady of Perpetual Help will begin Perpetual Garage Sales through July/August for various ministry outreaches: Prison Ministry, Haiti Housing… Continue reading
Mosses and lichens are among the most abundant plants on the Kenai Peninsula, both of which contribute to the ecosystem on a large scale. But… Continue reading
Unless you’ve been in a coma for the past several years, you’ve heard that the so-called early run of Kenai River king salmon is in… Continue reading
The last of the “hounds of spring” is in its glory. Dogwood.The flamboyant show began back in late winter when cornelian cherry (Cornus mas), a… Continue reading
Early one morning, I found myself thanking the Lord that I live in a land that is filled with churches. Then I thought of the… Continue reading
“The Big Friendly Giant” Walt Disney Motion Pictures 1 hour, 57 minutes I’m at a bit of a loss at how to approach Steven… Continue reading
To you, your dog is a hero.Nobody else protects you from spiders and shadows. Nobody does a better job of warning you about summer storms… Continue reading
Silent WoundedBy Bonnie Playle, SoldotnaThose innocent, soft souls,full of guilt, shame and heartaches untold.They can be both young and old,but fall victim to lives that… Continue reading
Near where I live, I find excellent tomatoes at our local farmers markets and at nearby Dempsey Farms on St. Helena Island. (To see “What’s… Continue reading
Our 10,000 mile trip Heading for Torrington, Wyoming On to Sturgis, South Dakota October 16, 2000 We sadly said goodbye to Regina and Rex,… Continue reading
■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on Wednesday at the Kenai Visitors Center. A legislative session… Continue reading
Soldotna Senior Center197 W. Park Ave Phone: 262-2322JULY 2016Weekly Activities: Mondays: Art class 10-3:00, line dancing 10:30-11:30, clogging 11:30-12:00Tuesdays: Board games 1:00Wednesdays: Sewing, quilting ,… Continue reading
The last few weeks have been amazing for numerous fishing buffs pursuing fins on the lower peninsula. Especially if they were able to drag their… Continue reading
Kristopher Smalley of Kenai was among the students graduating from Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, Washington on June 22. Smalley graduated from the Electrical Technology… Continue reading
Did you know that invasive species negatively impact Alaskan Wildlife Habitat, Fisheries, Food Production and more in an economic way? That’s why June 20-25 was… Continue reading
There is a subtle little path leading into the woods off of a quiet dirt road deep in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. It whispers… Continue reading
Star of the North welcomes new minister Star of the North Lutheran Church welcomes new minister Noel Koss. Services are Sunday at 10 a.m. Star… Continue reading