Classic Pizza Dough/No-cook pizza

Makes 1 poundThis recipe can be easily doubled.2 cups (11 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons bread flour1 1/8 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast¾ teaspoon salt1 tablespoons… Continue reading

Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip

To bring pizza party flavor to a fun, easy appetizer, we turned classic pepperoni pie into a rich, cheesy dip that we could bake and… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Central Emergency Services Volunteer Megan Nathe inspects the lights and functions of one of CES's vehicles on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at the CES Station 6 in Kasilof, Alaska. Nathe, a member of the volunteer program's inaugural class, is also part of the department's resident program, and lives at Station 6 full-time.

Strength in numbers

Though she describes herself as “organized chaos,” Megan Nathe’s bedroom looks ready to pass the most thorough of inspections, with not a pen out of… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Central Emergency Services Volunteer Megan Nathe inspects the lights and functions of one of CES's vehicles on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at the CES Station 6 in Kasilof, Alaska. Nathe, a member of the volunteer program's inaugural class, is also part of the department's resident program, and lives at Station 6 full-time.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Burnt debris litters the ground where a house used to stand on Lilac Lane on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Gas explosions and fires took out four homes on the block following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the Lower Cook Inlet early Sunday morning.

Heat, power, residents return after quake

Nearly all residents evacuated from the Lilac Lane area after Sunday’s earthquake have returned home. The 7.1 magnitude tremor caused two gas explosions that burnt… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Burnt debris litters the ground where a house used to stand on Lilac Lane on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Gas explosions and fires took out four homes on the block following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the Lower Cook Inlet early Sunday morning.

Woman killed in Soldotna crash identified

Troopers have identified the woman who died in a two-vehicle car crash Monday morning as 19-year-old Raquelle Reynolds of Soldotna.She was the driver and sole… Continue reading

Here’s the thing: Just keep moving

January. I’m stuck in between how to make it feel less like a long Monday and that “new year, new me” garbage. My plan is… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Seeding and growing transplants

The snow and ice are still here, but it is never to early to start planning for next year’s crop. Now is a good time… Continue reading

News and Notes

Ali Dusek of Soldotna has been named to the Dean’s Honor List for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year in the College of… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club members earned medals at a recent compeittion. (Submitted photo)

Sterling Judo Club wins medals

A confident group of mostly Sterling area teens and juniors have represented the Kenai Peninsula in judo competition and continue the Club’s winning tradition. On… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club members earned medals at a recent compeittion. (Submitted photo)

Ides

I thought I was prepared for last Friday, its being Friday the 15th and all. It was close enough to Friday the 13th to give… Continue reading

Church News

Our Lady of Perpetual Help sets place at the table A Place at the Table is a new ministry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Abraham Anasogak throws a plant offering into the flames of a Raven Fire Circle during a healing gathering called "You and Me" on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at the Dena'ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska. The gatherings are held periodically to support those affected by suicide or death, and have lavender, sage and sweetgrass available for participants to burn in the healing process.

Comfort in company

One by one, area residents tossed handfuls of lavender, sweetgrass and sage onto crackling flames outside the Dena’ina Wellness Center as they remembered their loved… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Abraham Anasogak throws a plant offering into the flames of a Raven Fire Circle during a healing gathering called "You and Me" on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at the Dena'ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska. The gatherings are held periodically to support those affected by suicide or death, and have lavender, sage and sweetgrass available for participants to burn in the healing process.

Voices of Faith: When you fall …

“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” — 2 Corinthians… Continue reading

2016 is the 75th birthday of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. For fun or as a challenge, complete the checklist of 75 things to do on the refuge this year.

Refuge Notebook: Celebrate the Kenai Refuge’s 75th birthday in 75 ways

I’ve started a new tradition in our home for 2016. Every Friday night we write down something special that happened to us during the week… Continue reading

2016 is the 75th birthday of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. For fun or as a challenge, complete the checklist of 75 things to do on the refuge this year.

An Outdoor View: Curiosity

I have an irrepressible urge that goes back to my childhood. Whenever I go past water of any description, I look at it and wonder… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Greg Hicks (in plaid) examines an image at the opening reception of the Rarified Light photography exhibit on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Kenai Fine Arts Center.

Rarefied Light photography exhibit showing at Kenai Fine Arts Center

Alaska is infested with photographers — for good reason, according to Kenai Peninsula College art professor Cam Choy. “Obviously the state lends itself to the… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Greg Hicks (in plaid) examines an image at the opening reception of the Rarified Light photography exhibit on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Kenai Fine Arts Center.

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Performing Arts Society proudly presents Borealis Guitar Quartet, a guitar ensemble dedicated to performing guitar chamber music from Bach to… Continue reading

In this photo provided by Paramount Pictures shows Pablo Schreiber, from left, as Kris "Tanto" Paronto, John Krasinski as Jack Silva, David Denman as Dave "Boon" Benton and Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen, in the film, "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" from Paramount Pictures and 3 Arts Entertainment/Bay Films. The movie releases in U.S. theaters Jan. 15, 2016. (Christian Black/Paramount Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: ’13 Hours’ tells a war story, not a political one

“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” Paramount Pictures 2 hours, 24 minutes   A Michael Bay movie about the tragedy surrounding the attack on… Continue reading

In this photo provided by Paramount Pictures shows Pablo Schreiber, from left, as Kris "Tanto" Paronto, John Krasinski as Jack Silva, David Denman as Dave "Boon" Benton and Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen, in the film, "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" from Paramount Pictures and 3 Arts Entertainment/Bay Films. The movie releases in U.S. theaters Jan. 15, 2016. (Christian Black/Paramount Pictures via AP)
If you're taking a photo, have the camera ready and keep the fish in the water or just above it. (Photo courtesy Dave Atcheson)

Tight Lines: In defense of catch-and-release

Les Palmer’s recent article, and scathing condemnation of catch-and-release fishing, certainly stirred a great deal of debate and controversy. So, I will open this Tight… Continue reading

If you're taking a photo, have the camera ready and keep the fish in the water or just above it. (Photo courtesy Dave Atcheson)

Poet’s Corner: Time to Head for the Homestead

Time to Head for the HomesteadBy Brent Johnson, Clam GulchIf the noise is crazy loudmixing with the maddening crowd,then try a tasteof a quiet place—for… Continue reading