Enjoy the wilderness adventure film "Arctic Son - Fulfilling the Dream" on Nov. 7 with filmmakers Tom Irons and Jeannie Aspen from Homer.  (Photo courtesy of Tom Irons and Jeannie Aspen)

Refuge Notebook: Upcoming free fall events at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

October marks the 6-month anniversary of the new Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. To celebrate, we are hosting a series of three special free… Continue reading

Enjoy the wilderness adventure film "Arctic Son - Fulfilling the Dream" on Nov. 7 with filmmakers Tom Irons and Jeannie Aspen from Homer.  (Photo courtesy of Tom Irons and Jeannie Aspen)

An Outdoor View: Fish tacos

Fish tacos are a go-to meal at the Palmer house. As chief chef, I’ve made them with freshly cooked halibut, and I’ve made them with… Continue reading

In this photo taken Sept. 15, 2015 and provided by Art Ekerson, Ekerson center, sits on the summit of Mount McLoughlin for his 80th birthday near Butte Falls, Ore.,with his daughter, Cheryl Krieg, left, and son Kevin Ekerson, 45 years after the first time he led them to the summit.   During the previous 41 times climbing to the top of Mount McLoughlin, Art Ekerson would soak up the views of Southern Oregon and Northern California in a panorama like none other.  But trip No. 42 had a distinctly familial feel. (Art Ekerson via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

80-year-old climbs beloved peak one more time

BUTTE FALLS, Ore. (AP) — During the previous 41 times climbing to the top of Mount McLoughlin, Art Ekerson would soak up the views of… Continue reading

In this photo taken Sept. 15, 2015 and provided by Art Ekerson, Ekerson center, sits on the summit of Mount McLoughlin for his 80th birthday near Butte Falls, Ore.,with his daughter, Cheryl Krieg, left, and son Kevin Ekerson, 45 years after the first time he led them to the summit.   During the previous 41 times climbing to the top of Mount McLoughlin, Art Ekerson would soak up the views of Southern Oregon and Northern California in a panorama like none other.  But trip No. 42 had a distinctly familial feel. (Art Ekerson via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Voices of Faith: Will the dead rise – and will you be ready?

It seemed like an ordinary promotional email from an online outdoor gear store, but there was an eye catching question in the subject matter: “Will… Continue reading

'Prince of Darkness:' Your numbers weren't picked last night

‘Prince of Darkness:’ Your numbers weren’t picked last night

Your numbers weren’t picked last night. Ah, another worthless lottery ticket. No shopping spree or mortgage payoff for you. You’ll have to go to work… Continue reading

'Prince of Darkness:' Your numbers weren't picked last night

What’s Happening

Halloween and Harvest Happenings ■ Peninsula Grace Church’s annual Kid’s Harvest Carnival will be Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. The event is free to attend and… Continue reading

In this image released by Disney, Tom Hanks appears in a scene from "Bridge of Spies." (Jaap Buitendijk/DreamWorks Pictures/Fox 2000 PIctures via AP)

Reeling it in: Spielberg, Hanks deliver in ‘Bridge of Spies’

“Bridge of Spies”Walt Disney Studios2 hours, 21 minutesSuccessful collaborations, in any line of work, but particularly in the arts, come about because the people involved… Continue reading

In this image released by Disney, Tom Hanks appears in a scene from "Bridge of Spies." (Jaap Buitendijk/DreamWorks Pictures/Fox 2000 PIctures via AP)
Alaskapella, a Juneau a capella group, sings Three Dog Night's version of "Joy to the World." The group has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall next spring, and they're fundraising to help make it happen.

From Juneau to Carnegie Hall: Alaskapella hits the big time

A few months ago, local a capella group Alaskapella got some unexpected news: they’d been invited to Carnegie Hall to perform with singers from around… Continue reading

Alaskapella, a Juneau a capella group, sings Three Dog Night's version of "Joy to the World." The group has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall next spring, and they're fundraising to help make it happen.
Kitchen Ade: Celebrate Day of the Dead with bread, chocolate

Kitchen Ade: Celebrate Day of the Dead with bread, chocolate

Now popular in the United States, the Day of the Dead holiday, which originated in Mexico, is celebrated from October 31 through November 2, and… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Kitchen Ade: Celebrate Day of the Dead with bread, chocolate

Pioneer Potluck: More about Bob’s bonfires

1986 To 2015 North Nikiski, Alaska Bob built a big fire ring on the second level going down to the lake. Our cabin sat above… Continue reading

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will meet today at noon at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation from Michelle Tabler, Alaska… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Humpbacks and minke and orcas! Oh my!

Homer claims to be the “Halibut Capital of the World” but if things keep up it may add serious whale watching to the menu of… Continue reading

On Oct. 19, the Pink Ribbon Rally Committee presented a check in the amount of $26,000 to the Central Peninsula Health Foundation Breast Cancer Fund to be used for local breast cancer patients and to further awareness and prevention of this devastating disease. Funds were raised with the 10th Anniversary Pink Ribbon Rally Golf Event held on Aug. 2 at the Birch Ridge Golf Course. Pictured from left to right: Sharon Keating, Judy Imholte, Judy Keck-Walsh, Kathy Gensel (CPHF Director) and Sally Hoagland. Not pictured is committee member Barb Winker.
On Oct. 19, the Pink Ribbon Rally Committee presented a check in the amount of $26,000 to the Central Peninsula Health Foundation Breast Cancer Fund to be used for local breast cancer patients and to further awareness and prevention of this devastating disease. Funds were raised with the 10th Anniversary Pink Ribbon Rally Golf Event held on Aug. 2 at the Birch Ridge Golf Course. Pictured from left to right: Sharon Keating, Judy Imholte, Judy Keck-Walsh, Kathy Gensel (CPHF Director) and Sally Hoagland. Not pictured is committee member Barb Winker.

Community News and Notes

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans’ and chancellor’s lists for the spring and summer 2015 semesters. The lists… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Do you have a picky eater?

Many young children are picky eaters. This is a normal stage of development at a time when children cling to the familiar and new experiences,… Continue reading

Church News

Our Lady of Perpetual Help plans Halloween Carnival, Quilt Bingo The 10th Annual Halloween Carnival will be held at the Redemptorist Center at 222 West… Continue reading

A tiny seed clam (Pisidium sp.) from Headquarters Lake was identified using a LifeScanner DNA barcoding kit (http://bit.ly/1XiwOkA).

Refuge Notebook: Online citizen science: Making your interests count

Many of us who spend time on the Kenai Peninsula have to some extent been drawn by our love of nature.  Midsummer traffic slow-downs at… Continue reading

A tiny seed clam (Pisidium sp.) from Headquarters Lake was identified using a LifeScanner DNA barcoding kit (http://bit.ly/1XiwOkA).

An Outdoor View: What’s a fisherman to do?

It happened a couple of weeks ago on one of those foggy, fall days when the temperature likes to hover around the freezing mark. I… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Parable of the tigers (a true story)

Summer is when the tigers began to gather. It is a little known fact that when tigers start to group together they are very hard… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Emily Blunt appears in a scene from "Sicario." (Richard Foreman Jr./Lionsgate via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Sicario’ a beautiful yet bleak film

“Sicario” Lionsgate Films 2 hours, 1 minute   “Sicario,” the new border thriller starring Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro is often hard to watch.… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Emily Blunt appears in a scene from "Sicario." (Richard Foreman Jr./Lionsgate via AP)