Sterling judo athletes win US Jr. Olympics medals

Sterling judo athletes win US Jr. Olympics medals

Five Kenai Peninsula athletes representing the Sterling Judo Club load up on the medal at the prestigious U. S. Judo Junior Olympics competition. The competition… Continue reading

Sterling judo athletes win US Jr. Olympics medals
Sterling judo athletes win US Jr. Olympics medals

Sterling judo athletes win US Jr. Olympics medals

Five Kenai Peninsula athletes representing the Sterling Judo Club load up on the medal at the prestigious U. S. Judo Junior Olympics competition. The competition… Continue reading

Sterling judo athletes win US Jr. Olympics medals

The Eeyore Syndrome

I’ve been thinking a lot about “focus” of late. Focus affects every area of our lives. It controls what we do, who we get along… Continue reading

The Bobber Boys strike out

Well, Mother Nature certainly has been bouncing through a few schizoid moods lately. One week she came in styling, all gussied up in a fleecy-clouds… Continue reading

The Bobber Boys strike out

Well, Mother Nature certainly has been bouncing through a few schizoid moods lately. One week she came in styling, all gussied up in a fleecy-clouds… Continue reading

Life in the pedestrian lane: Going south

We just recently returned from our annual “duty call” to Idaho. You know, a couple of years ago I’d have referred to that trip as… Continue reading

Life in the pedestrian lane: Going south

We just recently returned from our annual “duty call” to Idaho. You know, a couple of years ago I’d have referred to that trip as… Continue reading

2 peninsula students earn Safari Club scholarships

Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Safari Club International wishes to recognize the accomplished young people who earned $4,000 scholarships this year, presented at the May… Continue reading

Anglers try their luck for sockeye salmon on the Kenai River near the Russian River confluence in this June 2016 photo on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. As anglers head for the Kenai Peninsula, they’ll see Stream Watch volunteers on the banks, educating the public on ways to preserve the river bank and prevent bear encounters. (Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Stream Watch expands to Anchor River

Stream Watch, a volunteer river-stewardship program on the Kenai Peninsula, is expanding its program to the Anchor River this year. The expansion is funded by… Continue reading

Anglers try their luck for sockeye salmon on the Kenai River near the Russian River confluence in this June 2016 photo on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. As anglers head for the Kenai Peninsula, they’ll see Stream Watch volunteers on the banks, educating the public on ways to preserve the river bank and prevent bear encounters. (Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

The northern horde descends

My wife and I never travel on Memorial Day weekend for three reasons. The first being that we would be heading into a mass of… Continue reading

Police get a new ride

Police get a new ride

The Kenai Police Department has added two bicycles to its patrol fleet ahead of the tourist season. The department invested $3,000 in the bikes, which… Continue reading

Police get a new ride

Who’s that woman?

I am going to brag a little this time! We traveled to Fairbanks at the first of the month to attend the ceremony where our… Continue reading

The Rotary Club of Kenai honored Students of the Month from Nikiski Middle-High School and Kenai Central High School at one of its recent lunch meetings. Students from Nikiski recognized include Luck Broussard, Jamie Yerkes, Melanie Sexton, Donovan Smith, Ashlee Tiner, Ian Johnson and Rylee Jackson. Students recognized from Kenai include John Grossl, Doreena Doyle, Jian Hayes, Lauren Hall, Savannah Jones, Ithaca Bergholtz, Devynn Heath and Zada Slone. (Clarion staff photo)

Kenai Rotary honors Students of the Month

The Rotary Club of Kenai honored Students of the Month from Nikiski Middle-High School and Kenai Central High School at one of its recent lunch… Continue reading

The Rotary Club of Kenai honored Students of the Month from Nikiski Middle-High School and Kenai Central High School at one of its recent lunch meetings. Students from Nikiski recognized include Luck Broussard, Jamie Yerkes, Melanie Sexton, Donovan Smith, Ashlee Tiner, Ian Johnson and Rylee Jackson. Students recognized from Kenai include John Grossl, Doreena Doyle, Jian Hayes, Lauren Hall, Savannah Jones, Ithaca Bergholtz, Devynn Heath and Zada Slone. (Clarion staff photo)

It is what it is: A stroll down memory lane

This past Tuesday was my last day as editor at the Peninsula Clarion. I’ve moved on to another job, but cleaning out my office had… Continue reading

“Can you see the Time?”

I sat with some friends as we waited to officially start a meeting, when one glanced at the other’s watch and said, “Wow! I really… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Remember your mother’s advice

The Bible gives this advice to children: “Obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.” (Proverbs 6:20 NLT). Mothers give more than instruction;… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: The strange saga of the Roundup Man

I’m starting to think that spring may be finally getting off its ample duff to roll up its sleeves and warm things up around here.… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Big Duke and the hawks of spring

I have recently rebooted my attempt to meditate and have achieved a personal level of bliss of just under thirty seconds before something goes sideways… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: What day is this?

Well, March came through like a champ. Snow storms, a new Iditarod winner, even an icicle and slush pits. If nothing else, we can always… Continue reading

It Is What It Is: In a cabin, in the woods

I think we’re starting to get this cabin camping thing down. A few years back, we made our first trip to one of the many… Continue reading