Tim Lohmer shared this photo of Jolie, a long-haired Chihuahua. He writes, "She loves sunning herself in this beautiful Kenai spring weather."
Tim Lohmer shared this photo of Jolie, a long-haired Chihuahua. He writes, "She loves sunning herself in this beautiful Kenai spring weather."

‘No offense’

I am about to weigh in on a topic I would not normally comment on here. I might gnash my teeth a little and yell… Continue reading

Masonic Lodges recognize Outstanding Students

Masonic Lodges recognize Outstanding Students

The 47th Annual Outstanding Student Awards event was held April 25 at Kenai Central High School in the Renee Henderson Auditorium. This event is sponsored… Continue reading

Masonic Lodges recognize Outstanding Students
Devynn Heath, Brittany Gilman, Raleigh Van Natta, Mayzie Potton, Maria Salzetti.  In front, seated: Cynthia Romberg

Problem Solvers win state title

On April 14 and 15, elementary, middle and high school students from around Alaska met in Soldotna to compete in the Future Problem Solving State… Continue reading

Devynn Heath, Brittany Gilman, Raleigh Van Natta, Mayzie Potton, Maria Salzetti.  In front, seated: Cynthia Romberg

Learning for Life: Backyard birch tapping

Ever wonder how to make Birch Syrup from our native birch trees? Cooperative Extension Service has a new publication out “Backyard Birch Tapping Basics” that… Continue reading

Helth tip of the week

Pursue yoga and tai chi: These gentle mind-body practices combine five important types of exercise — aerobic, strength training, core stability, flexibility and balance. Research… Continue reading

Church news

Join Apostolic Assembly for Sundae Social The Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Sunday School invites you to a Sundae Ice Cream Social on Sunday from… Continue reading

Praise pays

A retired businessman once told me how damaging negative comments could be to a committee evaluating people for different levels of employment. He said the… Continue reading

Business news

■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. A wrap-up of… Continue reading

School Briefs

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

I’ll take the Lycra

While web-surfing recently, I came across an acronym I hadn’t seen before: MAMIL, which stands for Middle Aged Man In Lycra.My wife managed not to… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Rodney A . and Mishell L. French of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Elijah Deion French, at 2:27 p.m. March 7, 2014. He… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Learning for Life: Bee keeping in Alaska

While it is early spring many beekeepers in Alaska have already placed their “bee” order and are getting hives ready for their arrival. If you… Continue reading

Kenai Senior Center May activities

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of May 2014 (all activities are held at the Kenai Senior Center unless otherwise stated):… Continue reading

Church news

Join Apostolic Assembly for Sundae Social The Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Sunday School invites you to a Sundae Ice Cream Social on May 4… Continue reading

Living life one day at a time

The letter I received from a man in Southwest Africa brightened my day. In spite of the violence in his homeland and serious financial problems,… Continue reading

Business news

The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon on Tuesday at noon at Mykel’s Rstaurnat in Soldotna. A presentation from Nicole… Continue reading

Olivia Genevieve Urban

News and Notes

Jarod and Sarah Urban of Anchorage announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Genevieve Urban, at 6:25 a.m. Feb. 26, 2014. She weighed 7 pounds,… Continue reading

Olivia Genevieve Urban

Oh, the places moms go

“Mom, you wouldn’t understand. I’m actually working a real job. I don’t get to just sit at home.” Those were the words of a newly-working,… Continue reading

What’s so good about Good Friday?

For some of us, we don’t fully understand what is so good about Good Friday. The fact that Jesus Christ, the proclaimed Son of God,… Continue reading