This July 6 photo, taken at the Biltmore Estate near Asheville, N.C., shows a Three Sisters Garden which is a traditional grouping of corn, squash and beans that thrive when planted together. (Dean Fosdick via AP)

For easy meals, plant ‘menu gardens’ of favorite foods

If you’re looking for fresh meal ideas, consider planting “menu gardens.” Grow a few of your favorite foods together in pots or raised beds, following… Continue reading

This July 6 photo, taken at the Biltmore Estate near Asheville, N.C., shows a Three Sisters Garden which is a traditional grouping of corn, squash and beans that thrive when planted together. (Dean Fosdick via AP)

Church News

Heritage Place looking for piano players Heritage Place is looking for Old Church Hymn piano players for our weekly Hymn Sing on Thursdays 10:15-11:15 a.m.… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Spiritual people know how to celebrate

Quick! Think of a list of the top ten characteristics of a spiritual person. No doubt your list included love and humility. Perhaps you thought… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Flavored vinegars from wild berries and garden herbs

Flavored vinegars from wild berries and garden herbs Flavored vinegars add variety to your meals and they are simple to make. The only ingredients you… Continue reading

Community News and Notes for July 9

News and Notes ^ Hitchcock a doctor in physical therapy Rebecca A. (Ford) Hitchcock received her Doctor of Physical Therapy on May 12, 2017 from… Continue reading

It is what it is: iPod, therefore I am

Author’s note: This column was originally published on Jan. 21, 2007. Will Morrow still has the same iPod, though with a few more songs. “You… Continue reading

June Searcy-Josten, of Happy Valley, gears up for a day of beachcombing in the cold wind with a large bag for driftwood and smaller bags for miscellaneous shells and rocks. (Photo courtesy/June Searcy-Josten)

Combing the peninsula — tips for beachcombing

The beaches of the Kenai Peninsula are a treasure trove to those who are willing to keep their head down. Beachcombing in the area doesn’t… Continue reading

June Searcy-Josten, of Happy Valley, gears up for a day of beachcombing in the cold wind with a large bag for driftwood and smaller bags for miscellaneous shells and rocks. (Photo courtesy/June Searcy-Josten)

Out of the Office: Bear encounters bring the noise

The woods are getting a bit louder these days. With the uptick in bear encounters this summer in Alaska, the trails and backcountry wonderlands are… Continue reading

A pellet dropped by a snowshoe hare. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: The story behind snowshoe hare pellets

Few people are aware of a unique tradition that happens annually here at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. For the past thirty years only the… Continue reading

A pellet dropped by a snowshoe hare. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
Survivalist Kellie Nightlinger lays out seaweed to dry during a walk in early June. Nightlinger has been voted the top female survival expert in the world, and has chosen Alaska as her home for the past five years. (Photo by Alex McCarthy/Juneau Empire)

‘Wild Woman’ finds home in Juneau

There’s a fine line between a plant causing a blood infection and a plant making a healthy snack, and Kellie Nightlinger knows the difference. As… Continue reading

Survivalist Kellie Nightlinger lays out seaweed to dry during a walk in early June. Nightlinger has been voted the top female survival expert in the world, and has chosen Alaska as her home for the past five years. (Photo by Alex McCarthy/Juneau Empire)

Church News

Star of the North welcomes new pastor Star of the North Lutheran Church in Kenai is excited to announce the installation of its new pastor,… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Truman sought understanding in daily prayer

Many admire the strength of character of Harry S. Truman. Yes, the Harry Truman, who was President of the United States. It was Harry Truman… Continue reading

4-H’er of the Month seeks to improve world around him

4-H’er of the Month seeks to improve world around him

4-H’er of the Month seeks to improve world around him Cody Fortin-Wright is this month’s 4 H’er of the month. Over the last year, Cody… Continue reading

4-H’er of the Month seeks to improve world around him

Unhinged Alaska: Rusty skills and a petulant pup

The cabin was steeped in an early morn nippiness spawned by a canopy of dank clouds weeping tiresome showers when our dog Howard decided to… Continue reading

Kenai Senior Center Activities

Kenai Senior Center Activities July 4, noon-4 p.m. — Homemade Pie &Hot Dog Booth at Kenai’s July 4 Festivities, Fundraiser for Kenai Senior Connection, Inc.… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

News and Notes Page receives masters from DePaul University Esther Page (Hamilton), a former Kenai Peninsula resident and 2011 Kenai Central High School graduate, received… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Learning for Life: Rhubarb recipes

Rhubarb recipes When the calendar turns to July Alaskans can be sure rhubarb is available, in mass quantities! It’s time to enjoy a dish that… Continue reading

Monthly Musings: July a month of celebrations

July is the seventh month, and is called the “dog days” because it’s the warmest month in the Northern Hemisphere. Astrological signs for July: Cancer… Continue reading

Robert Range of Kenai donated a decorated stool to be auctioned off at the Kenai Fine Art Center’s Annual Harvest Auction, to be held September 30, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. The stool was created using permanent markers. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Behind blue doors: What’s happening at the Kenai Fine Art Center

There is a lot in the works behind the blue doors of the Kenai Fine Arts Center over the next three months, including individual shows,… Continue reading

Robert Range of Kenai donated a decorated stool to be auctioned off at the Kenai Fine Art Center’s Annual Harvest Auction, to be held September 30, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. The stool was created using permanent markers. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Poet’s Corner: Larry

Larry By Gaye LaRane, Kenai Larry sits on the rocks shapeless in green hooded jacket and sweat pants. His white socked and black flip-flopped feet… Continue reading