Voices of Faith: ‘Is it alive?’

As a young boy, my friends and I would love to share about different discoveries we made in nature. Whether it was an insect or… Continue reading

Just Kidding 2015: Church activities

First Baptist Church of Kenai will hold Vacation Bible School with the theme “Camp Kilimanjaro” June 1-5, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. The church… Continue reading

Just Kidding 2015: Summer pool schedules

Lap swim — 6:30-8 a.m. Monday-FridayPiranha Swim Team — 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday-FridayGroup swim lessons — 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Monday-FridayPrivate swim lessons — 3 p.m.-4… Continue reading

In this August 2013 photo provided by Sanborn Western Camps, a Junior camper holds his stuffed animal "friend" at camp in Florissant, Colo. Overcoming homesickness and spending time away from parents helps children gain self-assurance and independence, experts say.  (AP Photo/Sanborn Western Camps, Jeff Krueger)

Just Kidding: Kids going to camp for the first time? Don’t overtalk it

NEW YORK — Audra Friis has already decided on a Long Island day camp for her 7-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son. She’s confident her oldest… Continue reading

In this August 2013 photo provided by Sanborn Western Camps, a Junior camper holds his stuffed animal "friend" at camp in Florissant, Colo. Overcoming homesickness and spending time away from parents helps children gain self-assurance and independence, experts say.  (AP Photo/Sanborn Western Camps, Jeff Krueger)
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Todd Eskelin, wildlife biologist, holds an eagle's wings open for Felix Lybarger compares himself to its wingspan and Jessica Croom looks on Saturday May 3, 2014 during a Youth Game Warden camp at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge headwarters in Soldotna, Alaska.

Just Kidding 2015: Camps

Kenai Watershed Forum is happy to offer Fur, Fins, Feathers, Flowers, and Fun at Soldotna Creek Park. What better way for your child to spend… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Todd Eskelin, wildlife biologist, holds an eagle's wings open for Felix Lybarger compares himself to its wingspan and Jessica Croom looks on Saturday May 3, 2014 during a Youth Game Warden camp at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge headwarters in Soldotna, Alaska.

Golf is not a walk in the park for this amateur

Many of you are taking your golfing excitement home with you, but I will stay behind as my annual flirtation with the game sputters.The rest… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: When does spring really arrive?

Everyone seems to have their personal definition of when spring officially arrives.Some stick with the “official” March equinox designation that claims it occurs when the… Continue reading

News and Notes

ConocoPhillips Alaska is pleased to announce that 28 Alaskans have been awarded ConocoPhillips scholarships totaling $150,000. Twenty scholarships are going to 2015 Alaska high school… Continue reading

Masonic Outstanding Students and scholarship recipients were honored at a presentation May 1 in Kenai. (Submitted photo)

Moasons honor top students, award scholarships

The 48th Annual Masonic Outstanding Student Awards event was held May 1 in the Renee Henderson Auditorium at Kenai Central High School. Students representing 33… Continue reading

Masonic Outstanding Students and scholarship recipients were honored at a presentation May 1 in Kenai. (Submitted photo)

Learning for Life: Planning your tree planting

As winter recedes into spring it is a great time to look at our yards and plan for the future. The badly damaged trees that… Continue reading

Change may be only a prayer away

Here’s how to be perfectly miserable: focus on everything negative in your marriage, your church, your job or business and conclude there’s no way of… Continue reading

Church news

Bake sale supports Kenai Animal Shelter There will be a bake sale at St. Francis by The Sea Episcopal Church on South Spruce Street in… Continue reading

Business news

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will host a Member Appreciation Breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m. on May 12 at the Soldotna Regional… Continue reading

Business news

Observing Civil War finally ends after 150 years.

Looking at the calendar, I see that today is the sesquicentennial of the end of the Civil War. Thank goodness, too, or the upcoming golf… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Kickstart your day with breakfast

Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day. Research shows that individuals who eat breakfast have higher cognitive performance, improved… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Where’s winter?

I’ve been thinking a lot about photosynthesis lately. Well, not really. Actually, I’ve been thinking a lot about sunshine lately, but I heard someone on… Continue reading

Kenai Senior Center events

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of May 2015 call for 283-8211 for additional information. (All activities are held at the… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Risen Remember

Memory is an amazing facet of the human brain.Names, faces, sounds, smells, textures, languages, songs, etc.; all are part of the memories a person retains.… Continue reading

Business News

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. Central Peninsula Hospital CEO Rick Davis… Continue reading

It is what it is: Old dog learning a new trick

As a parent, I try to do my best to inspire my children. I want them to try new things, branch out, and find something… Continue reading