Pioneer Potluck: About our 10,000-mile trip

Laird Hot Springs, 10-hour drives and Hell’s Gate Sept. 10, 2000   We gassed up at Swift River at 1:30 and started seeing wildlife, bears,… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2016
  • By Ann 'Grannie Annie' Berg
  • Food
This April 11, 2016 photo shows pasta salad with chicken, green olives and ramp vinaigrette in Concord, N.H. Ramps, wild leeks that are unable to be cultivated, are one of the first vegetables to appear in farmers markets and on chefs' menus after a winter of tubers and citrus. (AP Photo/J.M. Hirsch)

This amazing pasta salad will turn ramp haters into lovers

On the surface, ramps are a lovely harbinger of spring, wild leeks that are unable to be cultivated, hence part of their mystique (think truffles).They… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2016
  • By KATIE WORKMAN
  • Food
This April 11, 2016 photo shows pasta salad with chicken, green olives and ramp vinaigrette in Concord, N.H. Ramps, wild leeks that are unable to be cultivated, are one of the first vegetables to appear in farmers markets and on chefs' menus after a winter of tubers and citrus. (AP Photo/J.M. Hirsch)

Around the District

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

Preston Harley Self

News and Notes

Tackett, Self welcome son Anecia Tackett and Richard Self of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Preston Harley Self at 9:41 a.m. on April… Continue reading

Preston Harley Self

TV dinners too heavy on carbs, fine print

We don’t eat a lot of frozen meals in our house, but lately we’ve been having pot pies on nights when we’re pushed for time… Continue reading

Cristiana, Kimberly, Avlynne, and Madee pose with their awards. (Submitted photo)

Northwind Riders qualify for nationals

The Northwind Rider 4-H Horse Club is an upper Peninsula club for youth ages 3rd-12th grade. Their leader is Geri Litzen. The club is an… Continue reading

Cristiana, Kimberly, Avlynne, and Madee pose with their awards. (Submitted photo)

Unhinged Alaska: Nature’s great stage

Everyone has their opinion of when spring finally announced its royal presence.Anxious gardeners started scraping aside indolent wisps of minuscule snow berms dawdling beneath the… Continue reading

Just Kidding: Activities for kids abound on Kenai Peninsula

School is almost out and the thought of long summer days stretched out doing nothing lurk in the backs of many kids’ minds. However, the… Continue reading

Just Kidding: Plenty of parks on central peninsula

As daylight lengthens, so does the chance to spend more time outdoors. The lands developed around the Kenai Peninsula Borough provide space and services for… Continue reading

Free meals for kids

Free meals for kids

Even when school is out there are still mouths to feed. When parents head to work in the summer months, they shouldn’t have to wonder… Continue reading

Free meals for kids

An Outdoor View: Salmon skin

On “Chopped,” the Food Network TV show where four chefs battle to see who is best, salmon often plays a part. At least one of… Continue reading

Church News

Speaker to address issues facing Israel Special speaker Randy Neal, representing Christians United for Israel, will be presenting at Kenai New Life Assembly of God,… Continue reading

The Kenai Conservation Society, whose conservation activities helped establish Kenai Wilderness, on an outing to Surprise Creek Trail in 1967. (Photo by Will Troyer)

Refuge Notebook: Marge Mullen – cherished friend of the refuge for 69 years

Marge Mullen, a delightful 95-year-old homesteader still going strong in Soldotna, has a very unique relationship with the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. She alone has… Continue reading

The Kenai Conservation Society, whose conservation activities helped establish Kenai Wilderness, on an outing to Surprise Creek Trail in 1967. (Photo by Will Troyer)

Voices of Faith: Mothers and memories

Mother’s Day moves most of us into long range memory mode. Childhood events come to mind, racing then through the years with stops at pleasant… Continue reading

Just Kidding: Activities for kids abound on Kenai Peninsula

School is almost out and the thought of long summer days stretched out doing nothing lurk in the backs of many kids’ minds. However, the… Continue reading

What’s Happening

First Thursday ■ A First Thursday opening of a show of illustrations and drawings by Will Harper will take place today from 6-8 p.m. at… Continue reading

Homer woman goes ‘Alone’ into the wilderness

With the airing of the second season of the History Channel’s survival show “Alone” on April 21, Mary Kate Green joins the cast of Homerites… Continue reading

In this image released by Universal Pictures, Amy Poehler, left, and Tina Fey appear in a scene from the film, "Sisters." (K. C. Bailey/Universal Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: Hard to play along with ‘Sisters’

“Sisters”Universal Pictures1 hour, 58 minutesThis week I was discussing with some friends about why it is that sometimes the movie theater doesn’t get the movie… Continue reading

In this image released by Universal Pictures, Amy Poehler, left, and Tina Fey appear in a scene from the film, "Sisters." (K. C. Bailey/Universal Pictures via AP)
The Bookworm Sez: A lighthearted look at political scandals

The Bookworm Sez: A lighthearted look at political scandals

Who will you vote for, come November?No doubt, you probably know who you’re not voting for, but at least one candidate on your party’s ticket… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: A lighthearted look at political scandals

Poet’s Corner: My Protocol

My ProtocolBy Bill Lowe, Sterling Each year in May,our military we observe.Thank you for giving;your willingness to serve.The rewards you receiveare far less than you… Continue reading