Jennipher and Kendall Dorman announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia JoLee Dorman at 6:40 p.m. March 1, 2016. She weighed 6.6 pounds and measured… Continue reading
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? Nearly half of all Americans make a resolution each year; with weight loss and improved health being among… Continue reading
The KPHA Ice Hawks PeeWee TIII, took second place in the Alaska State Hockey Championship game on March 21. The team played an excellent game… Continue reading
Recently I came across the word myriad in a news story, and it was one of the myriad times the word gets misused.It said something… Continue reading
Death seemed so final. It usually is, but the awful events that preceded his passing made it all the more traumatic. To add to the… Continue reading
Soldotna Food Pantry open weekly The Soldotna Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents in the community who… Continue reading
You never know who will walk through the door at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. I had the pleasure in late January of… Continue reading
“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe when the Legislature is in session.”— Lawyer, politician and newspaper editor Gideon J. Tucker, 1866As I write… Continue reading
Events and Exhibitions ■ The Soldotna Public Library will host Special Guest Story Time with Alaskan author Erin McKittrick at 6 p.m. today, who will… Continue reading
Someday, you might have your very own stone. Everyone will know it’s yours because your name will be on it, along with a couple of… Continue reading
Violinist Linda Rosenthal, based in Juneau, has performed all over the state as well as in Europe and Asia. However, she said there is something… Continue reading
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”Warner Bros.2 hours, 31 minutesLeaving “Batman v Superman” is kind of like walking away from a car wreck. You’re sore.… Continue reading
Some days, we are short on time. And, on others, we could use a little help coming up with a fresh idea for dinner. On… Continue reading
About 1991 or ‘92 North Nikiski, Alaska The summer of the rain and more rain. This is a request for a repeat. Gladly! We had… Continue reading
■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation by Jessica Crump with Kenai Peninsula CASA is… Continue reading
Every now and then, I do something that reminds me why I live in Alaska. Over our recent spring break, we dragged the kids out… Continue reading
Ever wonder how to make birch syrup from our native birch trees? Cooperative Extension Service has the publication “Backyard Birch Tapping Basics” that is available… Continue reading
It was a warm March evening and I was minding my business, shopping for a few groceries before going home from work. Bananas. Check, said… Continue reading
Apostolic Assembly celebrates Resurrection The Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ is celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection beginning with its annual three day purification fast to be broken… Continue reading
The 2016 Winter King Salmon Tournament champion, Eric Holland, only told the crowd during the Saturday evening awards ceremony that he caught the winning fish… Continue reading
