Learning for Life: Keep an eye out for invasive plants

Did you know that invasive species negatively impact Alaskan Wildlife Habitat, Fisheries, Food Production and more in an economic way? That’s why June 20-25 was… Continue reading

Church briefs

Star of the North welcomes new minister Star of the North Lutheran Church welcomes new minister Noel Koss. Services are Sunday at 10 a.m. Star… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: How do we respond when people let us down?

It happens to all of us sooner or later. Someone asks us for help and we feel that we should respond. We risk, we reach… Continue reading

Photo: Gotta wear sheads
Photo: Gotta wear sheads

Business News

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets today at noon at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation by Bryan Zak of the Kenai Peninsula Small… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: D-Day, continued

Last time I said I’d tell you about Normandy today. Spring is a beautiful time of the year to visit just about any place in… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Callie Kant and Kelsey Tachick, both of Soldotna, have been named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. To qualify for… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Add kale for a nutritious boost

Kale is one of the most nutritious vegetables you can grow in your garden or container garden. Kale contains vitamins A, C, K and B-6… Continue reading

Church News

Our Lady of Perpetual Help sets a place at the table A Place at the Table, a new outreach ministry at Our Lady of Perpetual… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: The furious love of God

Question: Why did Jesus die?Answer: To show us the furious love of God. In the Ragamuffin Gospel Brennen Manning explains, “God is not moody or… Continue reading

News and Notes

Wagoner, Litchfield named to Dean's List at George Fox Brandi Wagoner, a senior nursing major from Kenai, and Julie Litchfield, a junior biology major from… Continue reading

It is what it is: Still trying to spot a lynx

Well, we still haven’t spotted a lynx, but we did enjoy our most recent trip to Denali National Park.On one of our past trips to… Continue reading

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2016) - Seaman Zachary Hale, from Soldotna, Alaska, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 receives the Sailor of the Day award from Capt. Greg Huffman, USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) commanding officer, and Command Master Chief Trenton Schmidt. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class DeAndrae McDaniel/ Released)
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2016) - Seaman Zachary Hale, from Soldotna, Alaska, assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 receives the Sailor of the Day award from Capt. Greg Huffman, USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) commanding officer, and Command Master Chief Trenton Schmidt. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class DeAndrae McDaniel/ Released)

Learning for Life: Root maggots, the gardener’s bane

Root maggots — even the name makes vegetable gardeners scowl! But how to combat these garden pests? Cooperative Extension’s free publication Root Maggots in Alaska… Continue reading

A volunteer crew works on a trail project in Kachemak Bay State Park.

Celebrating Trails Day on Kachemak Bay

Many thanks to the Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park and our hard-working volunteers for making Trails Day a success!On June 4, 36 volunteers —… Continue reading

A volunteer crew works on a trail project in Kachemak Bay State Park.

waste not

As Father’s Day approaches, I have no dreams of being named Father of the Year. Not even in my own house.You see, at our house… Continue reading

Church news

Unity Prayer meeting in Ninilchik All Christians are invited to an ecumenical prayer meeting at 1 p.m. today at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds. Those gathered and… Continue reading

Business Briefs

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. Deedie McKenzie, publisher of the Peninsula Clarion, will offer marketing tips for… Continue reading

Pet photo: Best friends
Pet photo: Best friends

Community News and Notes

Mackie makes President's Honor Roll at WSU Rachel Leann Mackie of Soldotna has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Washington State University in… Continue reading