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Bird observations recorded in an online database (www.ebird.org) for the Kenai Peninsula have increased dramatically in recent years. (Graph by D. Magness)

Refuge Notebook: Early birds: How flexible is migration timing on the Kenai Peninsula?

Our early spring, sunny days, and warm temperatures this summer changed my behavior. I considered planting my garden early, but my fear of frost over-rode… Continue reading

Bird observations recorded in an online database (www.ebird.org) for the Kenai Peninsula have increased dramatically in recent years. (Graph by D. Magness)

Learning for Life: Déjà Vu or Déjà Food?

Let’s face it, leftover foods get a bad rap. What if those leftovers were re-imagined and turned into something different; would they be more appealing?… Continue reading

Oilers split doubleheader with Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers split an Alaska Baseball League doubleheader at the Chugiak Chinooks on Sunday, winning the first game 5-2 before losing the second game… Continue reading

Eroding Alaska village to vote on whether to move or stay

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A tiny island village on Alaska’s storm-battered western coast is entering a new chapter in its decades-long pursuit to move the entire… Continue reading

Voices of Alaska: We all play a role in stemming addiction crisis

I had an extremely moving meeting in Washington, D.C. last fall with a group of Alaskan women. They were in the capital to attend the… Continue reading

Op-ed: The rise of the ‘safe socialists’

The Democratic Party has perhaps never been so radical or so conventional.The Democrats are now to the left of President Barack Obama and are desperately… Continue reading

What others say: Democrats still have bridges to build

Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was an obvious choice for a convention striving to be one — and much more apropos than his “America,”… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers infielder Alex Seifert slides back into first, under the tag of Mat-Su infielder Jake Scudder during a 2-1 victory over the Miners Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer.

Oilers split doubleheader with Miners

PALMER — Mat-Su right-hander Justin Vernia didn’t allow an earned run for the fourth straight start Saturday afternoon. But Peninsula Oilers starter Justin Montgomery ensured… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers infielder Alex Seifert slides back into first, under the tag of Mat-Su infielder Jake Scudder during a 2-1 victory over the Miners Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer.

Crawford, Kiviat win at Soldotna Cycle Series

Mike Crawford and Leah Kiviat took home wins at the fifth Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails.The riders did two loops of a… Continue reading

Ninilchik subsistence gillnet is in the Kenai River

A year and half later, the Ninilchik Traditional Council may set its subsistence sockeye gillnet in the Kenai River in 2016.On July 27, the Federal… Continue reading

Op-ed: Email leaks out DNC

Thanks to WikiLeaks, which has released nearly 20,000 emails hacked from the Democratic National Committee — with promises of more to come — we have… Continue reading

Op-ed: Conspiracy theories

I am so confused: Was the hacking of the Democratic National Committee emails and subsequent public release by WikiLeaks right before the party convention part… Continue reading

Boundaries create barriers

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly eventually voted down an ordinance that would have moved the boundary between the Central Peninsula Hospital and South Peninsula Hospital… Continue reading

Tri the Kenai triathlon race director Tony Oliver, center, presents a donation of $1,000 raised during the triathlon in June to Tsalteshi Trails Association treasurer Lauri Lingafelt, left, and president John Pothast.
Tri the Kenai triathlon race director Tony Oliver, center, presents a donation of $1,000 raised during the triathlon in June to Tsalteshi Trails Association treasurer Lauri Lingafelt, left, and president John Pothast.

Church news

Vacation Bible School, gospel meeting at Soldotna Church of Christ The Soldotna Church of Christ, Mile 91.7 of the Sterling Highway, will host a Vacation… Continue reading

Summer events are still in full swing at Birch Ridge

We have some great events coming up at Birch Ridge that we would like to see you at.Thursday will be Thirsty Thursday, or Wine Tasting… Continue reading

Adams, Ostrander take Salmon Run Series No. 4

Matt Adams and Taylor Ostrander claimed victories at the fourth Salmon Run Series race of the summer Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails.Adams, who won the Class… Continue reading

Ostrander earns All-Academic honor

Soldotna’s Allie Ostrander earned All-Academic honors from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association this week.To be eligible, students need to… Continue reading

Twin City Raceway to host motocross Saturday

Twin City Raceway will host motocross racing Saturday, with the races starting at noon. The motocross track is located at Mile 6.5 of the Kenai… Continue reading

Kenai cross-country starts Monday

The Kenai Central High School cross-country running team will hold its first practice at 10 a.m. Monday at the school. Bring forms, cross-country fees and… Continue reading