Julianne Koerber of Kenai writes, "My Ursa  loves to have her picture taken. ... She is the princess of the house." (Submitted photo)
Julianne Koerber of Kenai writes, "My Ursa  loves to have her picture taken. ... She is the princess of the house." (Submitted photo)

Business briefs

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant. A Healthcare Spotlight with Patrick Morgan of Advanced Physical Therapy is planned.… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Births Hudson family welcomes daughter Christopher and Chelsey (Howard) Hudson, of Arlington, Texas elcomed their daughter Adalynn Kay Hudson at 3:26 p.m. on Dec. 27,… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Residents weigh in on Sterling Highway safety corridor options

Area residents weighed in on a proposed alternative to a stretch of the Sterling Highway between Soldotna and Sterling during a Thursday open house. The… Continue reading

It is what it is: Throwing caution to the wind – or not

My mother likes to tell a story about me and my twin sister from when we were toddlers. Actually, she there are a lot of… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Volunteer hairdresser Joy Conner (left) curls the hair of Alison Alley during Project Homeless Connect, an event at which local individuals and organizations provided information and services to the Kenai Peninsula's homeless population on Thursday, Jan. 28. Haircuts, massages, food, and veterinary care were among the services offered.

Local homeless treated to services for a day

Editor's note: This article has been changed to correct the title of Lisa Roberts, the chairperson of Project Homeless Connect. More than 130 homeless or… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Volunteer hairdresser Joy Conner (left) curls the hair of Alison Alley during Project Homeless Connect, an event at which local individuals and organizations provided information and services to the Kenai Peninsula's homeless population on Thursday, Jan. 28. Haircuts, massages, food, and veterinary care were among the services offered.

Church News

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper There will be a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church,… Continue reading

With a basic pair of snowshoes, just about any hike on the Kenai Peninsula is accessible in the winter. (Clarion file photo)

Peninsula has plenty of places for snowshoes – or ice spikes

Kenai Peninsula Outdoor Club member Julie Williams, of Kenai, will tell you some of her favorite trails for snowshoeing on the Kenai Peninsula, with one… Continue reading

With a basic pair of snowshoes, just about any hike on the Kenai Peninsula is accessible in the winter. (Clarion file photo)
Potential landscape linkages between National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges in northern Alaska identified using an analysis of geodiversity. (Graphic by Dawn Magnesss, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Conserving nature’s stage in Alaska

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1980 with passage of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). Prior to ANILCA, refuge lands… Continue reading

Potential landscape linkages between National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges in northern Alaska identified using an analysis of geodiversity. (Graphic by Dawn Magnesss, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: Sea stories

On Monday, a team of four women arrived at Cairn, Australia, in a 29-foot boat, having rowed from San Francisco, a distance of about 8,500… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Our true stability

If there was anything unusual about Saturday night for us, it was that I was actually in bed on time. I tend to be a… Continue reading

From shaken to sheltered

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct discrepencies between eyewitness accounts of events at 1213 Lilac Lane after an earthquake on Sunday, Jan.… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bet ■ The Performing Arts Society proudly presents Borealis Guitar Quartet, a guitar ensemble dedicated to performing guitar chamber music from Bach to modern American… Continue reading

Reeling it in: Thrilling and emotional, ‘The 100’ worth watching

“The 100” The CW (available on Netflix) 45 episodes   This week was one of those bleak January ones where there was next to nothing… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion *waiting*

An unconventional evening

It’s common to hear a song featuring a guitar or two. But four guitars? That makes for an uncommon evening of music.Formed in 2014, the… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion *waiting*
COCONUT COWBOY

COCONUT COWBOY

You’ve sunk a lot of money into your humble abode.The kitchen is perfect for gourmet meals and light snacks alike. The carpet’s new, the furniture… Continue reading

COCONUT COWBOY

Poet’s Corner: Fishing Boat

Fishing BoatBy Cheyenne Juliussen, KenaiMaybe this is fun, letting the boat let the waves rock us back and forth, back and forth.… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About pets in my life

Pioneer Potluck: About pets in my life

On the farm Northern Colorado 1937 Animals have been a big part of my life. Dogs, cats, cattle, horses, pigs, chickens and a couple of… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About pets in my life

Adaptable, dependable, durable: Cast-iron skillets made to do it all

Along with a collection of over 120 brilliantly photographed mouthwatering recipes, readers of Cook’s Country “Cook It In Cast Iron: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2016
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food

Baked Ziti

Baked ziti, a hearty combination of pasta, tomato sauce and gooey cheese, can be time-consuming and fussy, between making the sauce, boiling the pasta and… Continue reading