Racers get ready at the starting gate with race director Scott Hamann during the Kenai Rotary Club's Soap Box Derby, held on Spruce Street in Kenai on May 10.

Soap Box Derby rolls into Kenai

The Kenai Rotary Club hosted its annual Soap Box Derby competition May 10 on Spruce Street in Kenai. Superstock participants ages 9-18 built their own… Continue reading

Racers get ready at the starting gate with race director Scott Hamann during the Kenai Rotary Club's Soap Box Derby, held on Spruce Street in Kenai on May 10.

Here’s the Thing: Have an A+ summer

Honestly, I have no idea what the hot topics are right now. My mind is fully occupied with plowing through the next couple weeks until… Continue reading

Submitted photo The Arby's team won the Anchorage Invitational softball tournament on May 10. Pictured are back row, Lucas Mese, Seth Nelson, Mike Navarre, Lane Backstrom, Tommy Brown, Zayan Aberkane, Steven Taylor; front row, Nate Jester, Eric Trevino, James Clark and Kirby Houchin.
Submitted photo The Arby's team won the Anchorage Invitational softball tournament on May 10. Pictured are back row, Lucas Mese, Seth Nelson, Mike Navarre, Lane Backstrom, Tommy Brown, Zayan Aberkane, Steven Taylor; front row, Nate Jester, Eric Trevino, James Clark and Kirby Houchin.

News and notes

Brandy Martinez of Kenai graduated from the University of Jamestown, in Jamestown, N.D., during the school’s 108th Commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Jamestown… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Recycling waste into garden fertilizer

In addition to reducing materials headed for our landfill, composting organic materials from our homes, lawns, and landscapes turns them into wonderful organic matter additions.… Continue reading

Church news

Church of Christ hosts gospel meeting The Church of Christ on mile 1/4 Funny River Road in Soldotna will be hosting a gospel meeting with… Continue reading

Easter is over, but Jesus is alive

Easter was celebrated about a month ago; the eggs are eaten or tossed, the bunny is back on the shelf, but Jesus is alive!The Bible… Continue reading

Democrats gear up for party convention in Nome

JUNEAU — Don’t expect fireworks when the state Democratic Party convention gets underway in Nome on Thursday — there will be no real drama among… Continue reading

Business News

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon Tuesday at Froso’s Restaurant. A presentation from Dr. Keith J. Hamilton, president of Alaska Christian College,… Continue reading

Submitted photo Mary Wulf of Kenai says her cats cats Mikie and Sophie like to get their picture taken.
Submitted photo Mary Wulf of Kenai says her cats cats Mikie and Sophie like to get their picture taken.

Alaska Unhinged: The three true signs of spring

It really wasn’t much of a winter around here. In fact, it was more like putting up with a sickly spring with a cold since… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Air Force Reserve Airman Thomas M. Champion graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Tree sale fundraiser on tap

The sun is shining, the snow has melted and it’s time once again to announce the Annual Spring 4-H Tree Sale. Each year approximately 400-500… Continue reading

Church news

Church of Christ hosts gospel meeting The Church of Christ on mile 1/4 Funny River Road in Soldotna will be hosting a gospel meeting with… Continue reading

Just Kidding 2014: Summer pool schedules

Lap swim — 6:30-8:30 a.m. Monday-FridayPiranha Swim Team — 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday-FridayGroup swim lessons — 10 a.m.-noon Monday-FridayPrivate swim lessons — Noon-12:30 p.m. Monday-FridayCPHS… Continue reading

Just Kidding 2014: Bible camps, church activities

Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Sunday School is hosting a free end of the summer Carnival 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. August 24 where kids… Continue reading

Just Kidding 2014: Summer 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

Just Kidding 2014: Activities

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

Grace for mothers and others

One of the most unforgettable calls I have ever received came from a woman I had never met. This mother had endured such severe parental… Continue reading

Business news

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce next meets May 20 at Froso’s Restaurant. RSVP to 262-9814 required. ■ The Kenai Chamber of Commerce next meets… Continue reading