Life
What to do: Hope
The former gold-mining village of Hope is found nestled against the Chugach National Forest, and although it may…
Life
Here’s the thing: My journey with Bang Muay Thai
My journey with Bang Muay Thai kickboxing began right after Christmas. My friends and I went to the…
Life
Voices of Faith: Learn to find that quiet frequency
Years ago I when I gleefully swapped out the cassette player in my car for a fancy in-dash…
Life
Unhinged Alaska: The fish assassin
When the fish are running, I have two friends who come close to losing their collective minds. Turk’s…
Life
An Outdoor View: Grandkids
Earlier this month, Brady Allred, 14, a grandson from Everett, Wash., came for a two-week stay with my…
Life
Canning your catch
If the fishing is good, it’s important to keep in mind how to preserve salmon for when the…
Life
Couple completes first fat bike journey from Point Hope to Utqiagvik
In the past 10 years since fat bikes have become popular for riding on beaches and snow in…
Life
Refuge Notebook: What’s up with the black squirrels?
A black squirrel is hanging around this summer. I became aware of this strange little creature when a…
Life
Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Safety first?
A lot has been said lately about “Safe Spaces.” Apparently these are areas where a person can go…
Life
Refuge Notebook: The bad biter par excellence
On a glorious, sunny day years ago after biking up the Resurrection Pass Trail to Juneau Lake, my…
Life
Paddlers’ paradise: Canoeing the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Lakes, portage trails and small rivers join together to make the Kenai Refuge Canoe System, which offers nearly…
Life
Here’s the Thing: Summer daze
As a young adult my favorite Alaskan summer was working nights on the Kenai City Docks with R…
Life
Learning for Life: Slimy slugs, your plant eaters
Slimy slugs, your
plant eaters It’s summer and your garden is looking great, except what is eating holes…
Life
Community News and Notes for July 16
News and Notes Jones makes Honor List at Minnesota State Mankato Connor Jones of Kenai, a sophomore majoring…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: The Webslinger comes home
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” Columbia Pictures 2 hours, 13 minutes I can remember a time not too long ago when…
Arts & Entertainment
Can big-screen comedy survive the superhero era?
NEW YORK — Days before the opening of the Will Ferrell-Amy Poehler comedy “The House,” producer Adam McKay…
Arts & Entertainment
The Bookworm Sez: A lot of appeal in ‘The Boss’
Somebody needs to call the shots. Leading by committee may seem equal, right? Everybody should have a voice,…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
First Thursday • KDLL’s fifth annual BBQ, Burgers and Blues fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. to…
Life
The Lake Iliamna cryptid saga
Many people do not realize that there has been thoughtful consideration taken of the presence of a creature(s)…
Life
An Outdoor View: On variety in fishing
Author’s note: Not much has changed about fishing on the Kenai Peninsula in the 18 years since I…