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

Community News and Notes

News and Notes Beck named to President’s List at Montana State David Beck, a freshman Mechanical Engineering major from Kenai, was named to the Spring… Continue reading

Pastor Dustin Atkinson, pictured with his wife, Ashley, and son, Louis Carl, will be installed as pastor at Star of the North Lutheran Church in Kenai on July 9. The public is invited to attend.

Star of the North to install new pastor

Star of the North to install new pastor Star of the North Lutheran Church, located at 216 North Forest Drive in Kenai, will install its… Continue reading

Pastor Dustin Atkinson, pictured with his wife, Ashley, and son, Louis Carl, will be installed as pastor at Star of the North Lutheran Church in Kenai on July 9. The public is invited to attend.

Learning for Life: Extension service offers free pressure canner dial gauge testing

Extension service offers free pressure canner dial gauge testing The Cooperative Extension Service is offering free testing of pressure canner dial gauges on weekdays from… Continue reading

KPC students earn honors

KPC students earn honors Kenai Peninsula College recently announced its Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List for the Spring 2017 semester. Students must earn a GPA… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: No news

I just spent a week in Idaho with family. As always, they introduced me to a couple of habits I don’t indulge in when I… Continue reading

Walk ‘n’ Roll for Alzheimer’s Awareness  On the Longest Day of the Year, 31 Heritage Place residents in wheelchairs and 137 participants including strolling singing guitarists, a unicyclist with a video drone and Lexi our therapy dog ,walked parade-style for 1.6 miles to promote Alzheimer’s awareness. A silent auction and change for memory jar raised over $1,800 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Walk ‘n’ Roll for Alzheimer’s awareness

Walk ‘n’ Roll for Alzheimer’s awareness On the Longest Day of the Year, 31 Heritage Place residents in wheelchairs and 137 participants including strolling singing… Continue reading

Walk ‘n’ Roll for Alzheimer’s Awareness  On the Longest Day of the Year, 31 Heritage Place residents in wheelchairs and 137 participants including strolling singing guitarists, a unicyclist with a video drone and Lexi our therapy dog ,walked parade-style for 1.6 miles to promote Alzheimer’s awareness. A silent auction and change for memory jar raised over $1,800 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Voices of Faith: On the road again

It has been a special privilege of mine in recent years to be able to take the Memorial Day weekend to ride my motorcycle on… Continue reading

Church News

Soldotna Bible Chapel hosts free event There will be a free, family-friendly outdoor event from 6-8 p.m. today at Soldotna Bible Chapel, in the lower… Continue reading

It is what it is: Frayed around the edges

Who knew I was so stylish? Here I’ve been thinking that my shirts and pants with the frayed cuffs and collars were just wearing out.… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Food preservation resources

Food preservation resources It is 8 p.m., you are ready to start canning fish but can’t find your Cooperative Extension Service publication, “Canning the Catch.”… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

News and Notes Area students make University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor’s, Dean’s lists Students from the central Kenai Peninsula have earned academic honors at the… Continue reading

Here’s The Thing: Decisions, decisions

I’ve thought about this article for years. I want to write about my personal favorite little food spots in the twins cities area, solely for… Continue reading

Church News

Catholic Parishes gather Sunday The Catholic Parishes of the Kenai Peninsula are hosting a gathering: Family of Faith, at the Kenai Peninsula Fair Grounds, Ninilchik… Continue reading