Michael Andrew Carmack

Michael Andrew Carmack, 57 of Kenai passed away at his home on May 11, 2016.Services will be announced at a later date.… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Births Nikolas family grows Crystal and Alexx Nikolas of Kenai announce the birth of their daughter, Holly Lindley Nikolas, at 8:44 a.m. April 21, 2016.… Continue reading

Community News and Notes
Masonic Outstanding Students of the Year.

Masons honor top students, award schlarships

The 49th Annual Masonic Outstanding Student Awards Program was held April 29 at the Kenai Central High School Auditorium. Students representing 33 schools from across… Continue reading

Masonic Outstanding Students of the Year.

Here’s the thing: With summer comes a new chapter

The school year is basically over, but instead of shutting down, I’m trying to savor this annual hustle. My son will only graduate from kindergarten… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Decide how to give, and be a cheerful giver

Jesus says it is better to give than to receive. So how would you respond to these situations? It’s 8:00 p.m. You’ve just finished supper.… Continue reading

Church News

Special speaker Randy Neal, representing Christians United for Israel, will be presenting at Kenai New Life Assembly of God, 209 Princess Street in Kenai on… Continue reading

Around the District

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

Preston Harley Self

News and Notes

Tackett, Self welcome son Anecia Tackett and Richard Self of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Preston Harley Self at 9:41 a.m. on April… Continue reading

Preston Harley Self

TV dinners too heavy on carbs, fine print

We don’t eat a lot of frozen meals in our house, but lately we’ve been having pot pies on nights when we’re pushed for time… Continue reading

Cristiana, Kimberly, Avlynne, and Madee pose with their awards. (Submitted photo)

Northwind Riders qualify for nationals

The Northwind Rider 4-H Horse Club is an upper Peninsula club for youth ages 3rd-12th grade. Their leader is Geri Litzen. The club is an… Continue reading

Cristiana, Kimberly, Avlynne, and Madee pose with their awards. (Submitted photo)

Unhinged Alaska: Nature’s great stage

Everyone has their opinion of when spring finally announced its royal presence.Anxious gardeners started scraping aside indolent wisps of minuscule snow berms dawdling beneath the… Continue reading

Just Kidding: Activities for kids abound on Kenai Peninsula

School is almost out and the thought of long summer days stretched out doing nothing lurk in the backs of many kids’ minds. However, the… Continue reading

Just Kidding: Plenty of parks on central peninsula

As daylight lengthens, so does the chance to spend more time outdoors. The lands developed around the Kenai Peninsula Borough provide space and services for… Continue reading

Free meals for kids

Free meals for kids

Even when school is out there are still mouths to feed. When parents head to work in the summer months, they shouldn’t have to wonder… Continue reading

Free meals for kids

Church News

Speaker to address issues facing Israel Special speaker Randy Neal, representing Christians United for Israel, will be presenting at Kenai New Life Assembly of God,… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Mothers and memories

Mother’s Day moves most of us into long range memory mode. Childhood events come to mind, racing then through the years with stops at pleasant… Continue reading

Just Kidding: Activities for kids abound on Kenai Peninsula

School is almost out and the thought of long summer days stretched out doing nothing lurk in the backs of many kids’ minds. However, the… Continue reading

Babies survive

How has the human race lasted this long? Without modern medical training and facilities, for example, how did babies get born all those thousands of… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrain Lane: The road goes on forever …

When I was a kid I thought a lot about traveling. My Mom was a frustrated tourist, having been born a generation or two too… Continue reading

Church news

Christ Lutheran to celebrate pastor's retirement A retirement celebration for Pastor Randy Parshall is planned for May 22 at Christ Lutheran Church, Mile 1/4 Kenai… Continue reading