A tale of two gardens and love restored

Spring is in the air! It is a time when our thoughts turn to gardens and new growth. Gardens have always been a place where… Continue reading

Church news

Star of the North observes Holy Week Star of the North Lutheran Church in Kenai will be celebrating Holy week and invites you to join… Continue reading

Mosaic of high-resolution aerial photographs of 110,000 acres of the Funny River Fire was captured in less than eight hours of flying. The inset shows the clarity of one segment of the Kenai River. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: New aerial photography technology – little camera, big picture

There are myriads of ways to measure and describe an area, but as they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” At work I… Continue reading

Mosaic of high-resolution aerial photographs of 110,000 acres of the Funny River Fire was captured in less than eight hours of flying. The inset shows the clarity of one segment of the Kenai River. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: Proper care of dead fish

Author’s note: Second of a two-part series, this column was first published by the Clarion on Sept. 10, 2004. Last week in this column, I… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A rack of gear hangs at Redoubt Rock Climbing in Nic and Natalie Larson's home on Wednesday April 1, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. The Larsons offer climbing lessons and open gym periods in their Soldotna home.

Getting a grip: Soldotna couple share love of climbing

For one Soldotna couple, climbing is more than just a business.“It’s like an art form,” said Nic Larson, who along with his wife Natalie opened… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A rack of gear hangs at Redoubt Rock Climbing in Nic and Natalie Larson's home on Wednesday April 1, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. The Larsons offer climbing lessons and open gym periods in their Soldotna home.
In this image released by DreamWorks Animation, characters Oh, voiced by Jim Parsons, left, and Tip, voiced by Rihanna appear in a scene from the animated film "Home." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

Reeling it in: Who says you can’t enjoy ‘Home’?

“Home” DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 34 minutes   Whenever I go to see a kids’ movie, especially one that my own kids enjoy, I feel… Continue reading

In this image released by DreamWorks Animation, characters Oh, voiced by Jim Parsons, left, and Tip, voiced by Rihanna appear in a scene from the animated film "Home." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ An open house for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District art show takes place today from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Kenai Fine… Continue reading

This Tuesday, March 31, 2015 photo shows the Imax laser projector at the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Chinese Theatre, one of the largest Imax theaters in the world, is one of more than a dozen locations that Imax expects to outfit with laser projection this year. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

“Furious” debuts in brand-new laser format.

LOS ANGELES — Deeper blacks, brighter whites, even bigger screens and better sound. When the high-speed action sequel “Furious 7” debuts this weekend, audiences at… Continue reading

This Tuesday, March 31, 2015 photo shows the Imax laser projector at the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Chinese Theatre, one of the largest Imax theaters in the world, is one of more than a dozen locations that Imax expects to outfit with laser projection this year. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Poem: A Father’s Lament

A Father’s LamentBy Norm Olson, NikiskiDeep within a father’s heart there resideThose times long gone — the spent riches of youth,And proclaims as fathers have… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Endangered' proves hard to put down

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Endangered’ proves hard to put down

You have little-to-no control.Deny no more. You’ve finally come to accept it: the future really isn’t in your hands. You have no control over others,… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Endangered' proves hard to put down
In this image released by WGN America, Lucy Lawless portrays Countess Marburg, left, and Janet Montgomery portrays Mary Sibley, in WGN America's breakout hit series "Salem," premiering Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET. (AP Photo/WGN America, William Lothridge)

Lucy Lawless is bewitching.

NEW YORK — As if there weren’t enough upheaval in 17th-Century Salem, Massachusetts, this haunted village is about to welcome Lucy Lawless.Celebrated for such unflinching… Continue reading

In this image released by WGN America, Lucy Lawless portrays Countess Marburg, left, and Janet Montgomery portrays Mary Sibley, in WGN America's breakout hit series "Salem," premiering Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET. (AP Photo/WGN America, William Lothridge)
Make a happy cake

Make a happy cake

Whether you’ve been reading this column for years, or are relatively new to the food pages, you probably have already gathered that of all the… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Make a happy cake

Pioneer Potluck: About growing up on the McClure Farm

NORTHERN COLORADO 1937 TO 1955   Growing up on the farm was most exciting around Spring and Easter. Trees were leafing out, some of Mom’s… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Recipes requested

The Peninsula Clarion is seeking recipes that showcase our area’s traditional foods. Do you have a special way of preparing our local fish and game?… Continue reading

This Feb. 23, 2015 photo shows dunderi ricotta dumplings  in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Dumplings from Jenn, delicious

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — When Portland chef Jenn Louis set out to perfect pasta dumplings in Italy, she was occasionally met with such disdain from… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • By KELLI KENNEDY
  • Food
This Feb. 23, 2015 photo shows dunderi ricotta dumplings  in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Business briefs

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

Justeena Silas shared this photo of her daughter, Mya Brown, age 8. Justeena writes, "She could fit in the cage with her guinea pig named Sqeaks! Squeaks is about a 1 year old. They are like best buddies!"
Justeena Silas shared this photo of her daughter, Mya Brown, age 8. Justeena writes, "She could fit in the cage with her guinea pig named Sqeaks! Squeaks is about a 1 year old. They are like best buddies!"

It is what it is: A whole new ballgame

It may seem from my last couple of columns — and from conversations with people I meet, social media posts and every other interaction I… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club earns medals

Sterling Judo Club earns medals

Members of the Sterling Judo Club competed this past weekend in Anchorage. Seven juniors brought back eight medals in the March Madness Judo Tournament hosted… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club earns medals
Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Ryan Traxler and Desiree Carrico announce the birth of their daughter, Seraphina Lyn-Lorraine Traxler, at 2:57 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds,… Continue reading

Community News and Notes