Word clouds are a fun way to show words, where the most important ones are bigger than the others. This cloud shows the responses that participants at a recent workshop on climate change gave when asked what they value about living on the Kenai Peninsula.

Refuge Notebook: What do you value about living on the Kenai Peninsula?

The League of Women Voters recently hosted a “Climate Change in our Backyard” workshop. Over 100 people gathered to learn about climate change impacts on… Continue reading

Word clouds are a fun way to show words, where the most important ones are bigger than the others. This cloud shows the responses that participants at a recent workshop on climate change gave when asked what they value about living on the Kenai Peninsula.

An Outdoor View: That got me thinking

My dentist loves to fish. Like me, he also likes to talk about fishing, which he often does while he has me in a position… Continue reading

This 2006 photo provided by ArcticCycles.com shows Arctic Cycles guiding a fat-tire biking trip in the summer in south central, A.K. Fat bikes are the ultimate year-round adventure bikes. (AP Photo/ArcticCycles.com, Erica Koitzsch)

Stability, extra grip make fat-tire biking a hit

There’s a new trend in mountain biking: Fat is in.Not the riders. The tires.Big, puffy tires that look like something NASA developed in case someone… Continue reading

This 2006 photo provided by ArcticCycles.com shows Arctic Cycles guiding a fat-tire biking trip in the summer in south central, A.K. Fat bikes are the ultimate year-round adventure bikes. (AP Photo/ArcticCycles.com, Erica Koitzsch)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra presents “An Evening at the Pops: Mostly Movie Music,” featuring music from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings,… Continue reading

By Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion Sculptures from the high school division are displayed at the Kenai Arts Guild on Thursday, April 2 in Kenai.

Local students have a “Visual Feast”

This April, people can feast their eyes on student artwork. “Visual Feast,” the 26th annual Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Student Art Show is currently… Continue reading

By Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion Sculptures from the high school division are displayed at the Kenai Arts Guild on Thursday, April 2 in Kenai.
This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Paul Walker as Brian, in a scene from "Furious 7."  (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)

Reeling it in: Amped-up action, heavy moments in ‘Furious 7’

“Furious 7” Universal Pictures 2 hours, 17 minutes   The “Fast and Furious” epic saga (and it’s definitely that, as opposed to a hit movie… Continue reading

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Paul Walker as Brian, in a scene from "Furious 7."  (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)
The Bookworm Sez: A few curve balls in 'Cuba Straits'

The Bookworm Sez: A few curve balls in ‘Cuba Straits’

It was not where you put it last.How many hours — days? — of your life are wasted looking for something you can’t find? You… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: A few curve balls in 'Cuba Straits'

Poem: The Passing of the Rain

The Passing Of The RainBy Brett Van Sickle, KenaiEach time that I’m away from you, a storm brews in my heart.The clouds get ever darker,… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About big bodies of water and whales

Year 1967 North Kenai, now Nikiski, Alaska   Since the Beluga’s are showing up I thought this would be an appropriate story.. I arrived in… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Explore the mysterious and the exotic, with curry-flavored Country Captain

A cut-up whole chicken, simmered in an herb and spice-laden tomato-based curry sauce containing onions, green peppers and garlic, topped with currants and toasted almonds,… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
This March 16, 2015 photo shows spinach salad with roasted oranges and shallots in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Remember the warm spinach salad

Remember the warm spinach salad? That hot bacon dressing, crumbles of blue cheese, crunchy nuts and those canned orange slices, all mounded over a bed… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2015
  • By MELISSA D'ARABIAN
  • Food
This March 16, 2015 photo shows spinach salad with roasted oranges and shallots in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Personalize Curry Powder

2 teaspoon ground fenugreek or 1 tablespoon toasted and ground fenugreek seeds* (see note following recipe regarding sources)2 teaspoons ground fennel or 1 tablespoon toasted… Continue reading

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation on the Soldotna Downtown… Continue reading

Joseph Ross shared this photo of "Mimi taking a break while hiking Vista Trail recently." Mimi hikes with Shawn Haskin and Joseph Ross.
Joseph Ross shared this photo of "Mimi taking a break while hiking Vista Trail recently." Mimi hikes with Shawn Haskin and Joseph Ross.

Sterling Senior Center Regularly Scheduled Activities:

Sterling Senior Center Regularly Scheduled Activities:Mondays Exercise 10am Thursdays SASCI Crafts 10amWednesday Exercise 10amBlood Pressure checks 2nd Wednesday Thursdays Cards with potluck 6pm Friday Exercise… Continue reading

Soldotna Senior Center Activities

Soldotna Senior Center197 W. Park Ave Phone: 262-2322APRIL 2015Weekly Activities:Mondays: Art class 10-3, line dancing 10:30-11:30, clogging 11:30-noonTuesdays: Board games 1pmWednesdays: Music at noon, craft… Continue reading

Special activities Kenai Senior Center

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of April 2015 call for 283-8211 for additional information. (All activities are held at the… Continue reading

Brayden Taylor, a fourth-grade student at Soldotna Elementary, placed first in the district Elks "Hoop Shoot" free throw contest for his age group, 8-9 year-olds. The finalists went to a state competition where Brayden placed second. Evan Hatfield, district representative for the Elks Hoop Shoot, presented Brayden with his trophy recently at an assembly at Soldotna Elementary.
Brayden Taylor, a fourth-grade student at Soldotna Elementary, placed first in the district Elks "Hoop Shoot" free throw contest for his age group, 8-9 year-olds. The finalists went to a state competition where Brayden placed second. Evan Hatfield, district representative for the Elks Hoop Shoot, presented Brayden with his trophy recently at an assembly at Soldotna Elementary.

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: By any other name …

“In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.” Does that conjure up memories of… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Learn how to spend less

It takes skill and practice to find the best ways to stretch your dollars. We have a free publication, “Learn How to Spend Less,” available… Continue reading