Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules n The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will hold a joint luncheon at noon Wednesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Hitchcock would be embarrassed

There is something seriously askew in our little piece of paradise when it comes to the bird population hanging in the ‘hood this time of… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Today 600 million (yes million) shipping containers are moving around the world, carrying masses of merchandise. The average American creates 1,600… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Well done, good and faithful servant!

How will your life end? Not many of us choose to spend lots of our waking hours fixated on such thoughts unless you are at… Continue reading

Life int he Pedestrian Lane: It’s time

First the bad news: the fall crocuses are blooming. I say “bad news” because they are a couple of weeks ahead of time. I have… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Cradle to cradle design is a holistic economic, industrial, and social framework modeling human industry on the natural processes of sustainability.… Continue reading

Learning for Life: How to cut down a tree: Safe and effective tree felling, limbing and bucking

How to cut down a tree: Safe, effective tree felling, limbing and bucking Felling trees, bucking logs, and cutting firewood are popular autumn activities. However,… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Births Demaris, Mullican welcome son Sheena Demaris and Shane Mullican of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Jaxson Cruz Mullican, at 11:24 a.m. on… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

It is what it is: Enjoying the ride

I didn’t think I was that into bicycles, but I think I might have a problem. Sure, I know, compared to most people, I do… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Following that long and winding road

Homer is the end of the road south on the Kenai Peninsula and is sometimes called the westernmost point you can reach on the continent… Continue reading

Church News

Moms in Prayer event upcoming A “Rise Up and Pray with Courageous Faith Gathering” will take place Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at College Heights Baptist… Continue reading

4H-er of the Month shares love of fiber arts

4H-er of the Month shares love of fiber arts

4H-er of the Month shares love of fiber arts Matthea Boatright has been a member of the Fuzzy Wuzzies since the 2010 to 2011 4H… Continue reading

4H-er of the Month shares love of fiber arts

Unhinged Alaska: When the cranes split, chaos ensues

Last Sunday morning while I was deeply engrossed in a Don Wilson’s novel called “The Cartel,” my bride suddenly burst through the front door and… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Denali National Park is one of three iconic national parks (Grand Teton and Yosemite are the other two) which have begun… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Gooseberries, pro and con

Three or four years ago, we bought a goose berry bush. We went to one of the spring markets where they were selling plants and… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … More than 300 million tons (yes, tons) of plastic is produced every year and half of this plastic is designed for… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club members swept a division at the 2017 state championships: Axel Coxwell, 2nd; Peyton Williams, 1st; and Liam Way, 3rd.

Sterling Judo Club resumes training

Mark your calendars for September 12, the startup date for Sterling Judo Club’s resumption of instruction and practice for new and returning students. Classes take… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club members swept a division at the 2017 state championships: Axel Coxwell, 2nd; Peyton Williams, 1st; and Liam Way, 3rd.

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Beer is over 90 percent water. Great beer begins with clean water. Two-thirds of Oregon’s tap water comes from rivers and… Continue reading

It is what it is: From the press box to the cheap seats

For the first time since I was in high school, I’ve been attending high school sporting events as a fan, and I have to be… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: The Sine Wave of Life

A sine wave is a mathematical curve that, when graphed, has a smooth repetitive oscillation. Basically it is a series of peaks and troughs. The… Continue reading