Celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday in the digital age

Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday in the digital age

Making reading and books fun to a digital generation is a challenge that Redoubt Elementary School and the nationwide Read Across America program do every… Continue reading

Celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday in the digital age
Connecting your car with the pros at Auto Knechtion

Connecting your car with the pros at Auto Knechtion

AK may mean Alaska to the post office but to anyone in need of auto repairs or maintenance on the Peninsula it means Auto Knechtion… Continue reading

Connecting your car with the pros at Auto Knechtion
Gotta' have sweet dreams come true at iconic Kenai location

Gotta’ have sweet dreams come true at iconic Kenai location

With the help of 4-year-old Isabella Havrilla of Soldotna, Kenai Mayor Pat Porter cut the ribbon to officially open Bobbi and Steve England’s new “Gotta’… Continue reading

Gotta' have sweet dreams come true at iconic Kenai location
Texan takes two at Taste of the Kenai

Texan takes two at Taste of the Kenai

The Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council (KPTMC) held its 5th Annual Taste of the Kenai Food and Spirit Tasting Event Saturday, February 28th at the… Continue reading

Texan takes two at Taste of the Kenai
Extreme XC skier Aurora Agee of Soldotna finishes 2nd at Susitna 100 mile

Extreme XC skier Aurora Agee of Soldotna finishes 2nd at Susitna 100 mile

Even with the lack of snow in Alaska this year the Susitna 100 mile challenge for XC skiers, bikers & hikers was completed. For the… Continue reading

Extreme XC skier Aurora Agee of Soldotna finishes 2nd at Susitna 100 mile
"Walkin' the Dog" at new Blue Moose Doggie Day Care Bed & Biscuit

“Walkin’ the Dog” at new Blue Moose Doggie Day Care Bed & Biscuit

Ellen & Mike Adlam opened the Blue Moose Lakeside Lodge many years ago and as their interests in health care and canines evolved they opened… Continue reading

"Walkin' the Dog" at new Blue Moose Doggie Day Care Bed & Biscuit
Kenai's Annika Oren chosen as Alaska's Youth of the Year

Kenai’s Annika Oren chosen as Alaska’s Youth of the Year

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula was the host this year for the annual statewide Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of… Continue reading

Kenai's Annika Oren chosen as Alaska's Youth of the Year
PCHS earns national award for being a Patient Centered Medical Home

PCHS earns national award for being a Patient Centered Medical Home

While updating the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce last week on Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS), CEO Monica Adams announced a recognition that they have been… Continue reading

PCHS earns national award for being a Patient Centered Medical Home
Annual Hospice Wine tasting event sets new records

Annual Hospice Wine tasting event sets new records

Cupid had his bow aimed at a lot of big hearts this year as it just happened that St. Valentine’s Day, February 14th fell on… Continue reading

Annual Hospice Wine tasting event sets new records
Giana opens new Enchanted Crystals & Antiques at Red Diamond Center

Giana opens new Enchanted Crystals & Antiques at Red Diamond Center

Reminiscent of the quaint antique shops of Europe and New England Alaskan collectors now have a new antiquing experience awaiting them at Giana Pitsilionis’s Enchanted… Continue reading

Giana opens new Enchanted Crystals & Antiques at Red Diamond Center
24th Career Day at KPC's Kenai River Campus offers in depth look at work

24th Career Day at KPC’s Kenai River Campus offers in depth look at work

As the first month of the New Year was passing away KPC’s Kenai River Campus held their 24th Career Day specifically designed to provide attendees… Continue reading

24th Career Day at KPC's Kenai River Campus offers in depth look at work
Soldotna Chamber taps Tami Murray for executive director position

Soldotna Chamber taps Tami Murray for executive director position

Former event and visitor center coordinator for the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Tami Murray has moved into a new office, that of executive director for… Continue reading

Soldotna Chamber taps Tami Murray for executive director position
Good food to share, such as Dutch oven-baked brownies, adds to the ice fishing experience. (Photo by Dave Atcheson)

Tight Lines: Ice fishing can be cool winter fun

The water dripping off the eaves has thickened into crystal stalactites, and outside my window snowflakes swirl before settling into a fine dust on the… Continue reading

Good food to share, such as Dutch oven-baked brownies, adds to the ice fishing experience. (Photo by Dave Atcheson)
Dena'ina Heyi celebrates host culture

Dena’ina Heyi celebrates host culture

A winter celebration known in the Dena’ina language as a Heyi retuned to Kenai on the first Friday in February at the Kenai Visitor &… Continue reading

Dena'ina Heyi celebrates host culture
Oiler baseball supported by Saturday night Gusher

Dena’ina Heyi celebrates host culture

Following the Frozen River Festival many baseball fans went over to the Soldotna Regional Sports Center for a prime rib dinner at the Lucky 7… Continue reading

Oiler baseball supported by Saturday night Gusher
Frozen River Festival brings family fun in the season of little sun

Frozen River Festival brings family fun in the season of little sun

There were skeptics who wondered just how many people would turn out on cold blustery afternoon to taste a cold beer and play around outdoor… Continue reading

Frozen River Festival brings family fun in the season of little sun
Stanley Ford brings on two new certified diesel mechanics

Stanley Ford brings on two new certified diesel mechanics

“Diesel Dans” will be happy to learn that Stanley Ford in Kenai now has two new certified diesel mechanic specialists with over 30 years of… Continue reading

Stanley Ford brings on two new certified diesel mechanics
From health products to handmade baby clothes all at the Cabin Fever Gift Shop.

Cabin Fever Gift shop offers locally made crafts in Sterling

There’s another new business in Sterling where the Napetown restaurant once was, it’s the new Cabin Fever Gift Shop inside the new Porterhouse Grill. The… Continue reading

From health products to handmade baby clothes all at the Cabin Fever Gift Shop.
Breakfast, your favorite latte and relativity all for you at Steve Drolet's Porterhouse Grill.

New Steak House opens in Sterling “Here’s the Meat!”

The Central Peninsula has a new steak house! It’s Chef Steve Drolet’s Porterhouse Grill and his goal is to serve the highest quality custom cut… Continue reading

Breakfast, your favorite latte and relativity all for you at Steve Drolet's Porterhouse Grill.
Governor Bill Walker & First Lady Donna arrive at Peninsula Inaugural Ball.

Governor’s Ball underscores unity theme

The old Carr’s Mall was transformed to a starlit, gossamer fairyland of elegance to honor Alaska’s new chief executives. Governor Bill Walker and First Lady… Continue reading

Governor Bill Walker & First Lady Donna arrive at Peninsula Inaugural Ball.