Megan Neill of Soldotna was recently inducted into Harding University’s chapter of Alpha Chi Honor Society this semester. Neill, communication sciences and disorders major, was… Continue reading
Winter in Alaska provides us many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, or to spend some quality time indoors too. Staying warm while it’s cold outside… Continue reading
Herbs are among the most useful plants in nature. They deliver flowers, flavors, fragrances and cures. They’re also good for repelling deer, attracting pollinators, clearing… Continue reading
We humans have changed a bit since the 17th century, when for entertainment we suspended cats in a sling over a fire and shrieked with… Continue reading
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — When the snow starts falling, people think of tuning up their skis or snowboard. You might check out your boots… Continue reading
Last February through March as our snow melted away, some of early spring’s most precocious invertebrates pranced in the sunshine, warming themselves on south-facing wood… Continue reading
NEW YORK — It’s the last five minutes of my 45-minute run. I’m panting. Sweating. Tuning out the occasional twinge of pain from a knee,… Continue reading
Best Bets ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce presents Christmas in the Park from 4-5 p.m. Saturday at Soldotna Creek Park. The event includes a… Continue reading
In front of a solemn audience at Kenai Peninsula College, actress Louise Leonard turned her back on a young man as he was struck repeatedly… Continue reading
The Melody of Nature JubilantBy Kasey Kaiser, KenaiAs the glistening rays of the sun’s appearance, float into the unlit sky, nature starts her symphony once… Continue reading
One Christmas, I sent a loved one a box of Italian Egg Biscuits, made from an old recipe that belonged to a long-departed friend of… Continue reading
North Nikiski 1989 to 2015 As I start this article I am “pondering” at the fact that the past 30 years have been the most delightful… Continue reading
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Chattanooga’s McKamey Animal Center offers a different kind of Black Friday special — name-your-price pet adoptions.Jamie McAloon is executive director of… Continue reading
Aloha!Coming back from vacation is like snapping out of a dream. Ever since we landed back in Alaska, my tan lines have been hidden under… Continue reading
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, full of joyous celebrations and time with loved ones. However, many people find that holiday cheer comes… Continue reading
Like many of you, I have long railed against our gradual decline into an ungrateful people, especially late each November when the calendar indicates we… Continue reading
Something I’m very thankful for is that I wasn’t present for what’s now called the “first Thanksgiving.” In September of 1620, the Mayflower left Plymouth,… Continue reading
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”You’ve heard this well known quote many times but haven’t allowed it to make a difference in… Continue reading
