Young Women's Camp participants pose for a photo after cleaning up the area around the Seldovia Police Department building. (Submitted photo)

Community News and Notes

Larry Jorgensen of Kenai graduated from Bismarck State College in Bismarck, North Dakota, with an A.A.S. in Power Plant Technology during the college’s 75th Commencement… Continue reading

Young Women's Camp participants pose for a photo after cleaning up the area around the Seldovia Police Department building. (Submitted photo)

Church News

UA professor to speak at God and Country rally The Kenai Peninsula “Happy Birthday America” Committee is pleased to announce that the 24th annual “God… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: With faith focused, amazing sights may be seen

Flames leaping high above the treetops are quite a sight. The smoke from multiple fires in the area may reduce the distance we can see,… Continue reading

Wish I could wish Dad “Happy Father’s Day”.

When I fail as a father or grandfather (and it is often) I think back to Daddy and how he worked constantly to make sure… Continue reading

Gareth Gage Hack

Community News and Notes

Brian and Jennfier Hack of Nikiski announce the birth of their son, Gareth Gage Hack, at 5:09 a.m. on June 7, 2015. He weighed 7… Continue reading

Gareth Gage Hack

Here’s the thing: On some days, the chores can wait

I have a confession to make. I ate an entire pie. OK, no I didn’t, but if the opportunity came up, I might. The truth… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Extension Service offers pressure canner dial guage testing

The Cooperative Extension Service is offering free testing of pressure canner dial gauges on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Extension Office… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2015 AND THEREAFTER In this photo taken June 5, 2015, George Martinez, center, teaches the six step, a series of foundational moves for breakdancing, at his space in a mall in Anchorage, Alaska. Until recently, this mall space was empty, stacked up with old furniture and used as a haunted house at Halloween. This summer, Martinez wants to transform it into something Anchorage doesn't have: A center for urban arts education and hip-hop culture. (Erik Hill/Alaska Dispatch News via AP)

Hip Hop Culture

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The sign at the entrance to an old retail space, hidden behind shopping carts in an aging East Anchorage mall, declared: “Closed… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2015 AND THEREAFTER In this photo taken June 5, 2015, George Martinez, center, teaches the six step, a series of foundational moves for breakdancing, at his space in a mall in Anchorage, Alaska. Until recently, this mall space was empty, stacked up with old furniture and used as a haunted house at Halloween. This summer, Martinez wants to transform it into something Anchorage doesn't have: A center for urban arts education and hip-hop culture. (Erik Hill/Alaska Dispatch News via AP)

Church News

Sterling Lutheran welcomes Hilgendorfs Sterling Lutheran Church welcomes Bill and Roberta Hilgendorf. Bill is a lay minister/Deacon who is leading services during June and July.… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: All things are possible with God

Recently, a surprising news report about the future of United States military forces caught my attention. In a nutshell, the conclusion of these experts was… Continue reading

Business briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets Wednesday at noon at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna. An update from the City of… Continue reading

Kids and fish: a magic combination

Editor’s note: This column was originally published on July 7, 2011Kids and fish — that’s a magic combination, right? And if you can mortify your… Continue reading

Save money on summer driving

Cheaper gasoline prices this spring pretty much spoiled us – until school let out and people could drive off on their vacations and, of course,… Continue reading

Carlile drivers Justin Walunga, Kamuta Taomi, Brad HInkes, Randy Eyth, Donny Radcliff, Tasi Toala, Mike Steger, John McDonald, and John McCoy recently participated in the  Alaska Trucking Association Truck Driving Championships. (Submitted photo)

Carlile takes top honors at truck driving competition

Carlile demonstrated its on-the-road expertise at the Alaska Trucking Association’s 2015 Truck Driving Championships, with a Carlile driver winning the Grand Champion title for the… Continue reading

Carlile drivers Justin Walunga, Kamuta Taomi, Brad HInkes, Randy Eyth, Donny Radcliff, Tasi Toala, Mike Steger, John McDonald, and John McCoy recently participated in the  Alaska Trucking Association Truck Driving Championships. (Submitted photo)

Learning for Life: Elodea eradication project update scheduled

Interested in what is happening with the Elodea Eradication Project in Stormy, Daniels and Beck Lake? There will be a Community Meeting on Thursday at… Continue reading

Redford, McPhail engaged to be married

Redford, McPhail engaged to be married

Vince and Jan Redford of Soldotna are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Redford, to Ben McPhail, son of Don and Ruth… Continue reading

Redford, McPhail engaged to be married

Unhinged Alaska: Mungo bites it and a king’s revenge

Before I get rolling, I’d like to publicly admit that I’ve finally seen the light, especially after last year’s series of fishing safari debacles that… Continue reading

News and Notes

Carla Pherson, a Junior Piano Pedagogy major of Ninilchik, was named to the Dean’s List at for the spring semester at Bob Jones University in… Continue reading

Church News

Vacation Bible School — Sterling Pentecostal Church will present “Everest,” a Vacation Bible School program June 10-14 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The games,… Continue reading

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets today at noon at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation from Dave Casweel, state director… Continue reading