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RECIPES:APPLESAUCE CAKEThis is a requested repeat from the a friend at the Kenai Veterinary Clinic.Cream in a mixer bowl:1/2 cup butter at room temp1 cup… Continue reading

Eat broccoli and love it

Eat broccoli and love it

On a recent visit to Charleston, my hubby and I enjoyed a delightful dinner at Virginia’s on King, a restaurant that specializes in “upscale lowcountry… Continue reading

Eat broccoli and love it

Miners overwhelm Oilers

The Matsu Miners churned out 14 hits to cruise to a 11-4 win over the Peninsula Oilers Tuesday night at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer.With… Continue reading

Kenai Golf Course report

On a cool, rainy day on the Kenai Golf Course, Gilbert Arellano shot one of the lowest scores in recent Kenai Golf Course history. On… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Robert Mitchell, of Sterling, fishes for red salmon at the mouth of the Moose River on Tuesday July 15, 2015 in the Izaak Walton Campground in Sterling, Alaska. Mitchell joked that he was a hungry hippie seeking dinner.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Robert Mitchell, of Sterling, fishes for red salmon at the mouth of the Moose River on Tuesday July 15, 2015 in the Izaak Walton Campground in Sterling, Alaska. Mitchell joked that he was a hungry hippie seeking dinner.

Setnet opening planned for Kasilof

Set gillnetters in the Kasilof Section of the east side setnet fishery will try a new way of fishing Wednesday as Alaska Department of Fish… Continue reading

School district budget cycle has begun

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is starting the budget process four months early for the 2016-2017 school year. Assistant Superintendent Dave Jones is asking… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, JULY 12 AND THEREAFTER - In this undated photo provided by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, debris litters the shore on Montague Island, Alaska. A massive cleanup effort is getting underway in Alaska, with tons of marine debris, some likely sent to sea by the 2011 tsunami in Japan, set to be airlifted from rocky beaches and taken by barge for recycling and disposal in the Pacific Northwest. (Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)

Massive debris removal project to get underway

JUNEAU — A massive cleanup effort is getting underway in Alaska, with tons of marine debris — some likely sent to sea by the 2011… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, JULY 12 AND THEREAFTER - In this undated photo provided by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, debris litters the shore on Montague Island, Alaska. A massive cleanup effort is getting underway in Alaska, with tons of marine debris, some likely sent to sea by the 2011 tsunami in Japan, set to be airlifted from rocky beaches and taken by barge for recycling and disposal in the Pacific Northwest. (Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)

Work allowed to progress on 3 large-scale projects

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker’s administration is allowing work to progress on three large-scale infrastructure projects, but he has not yet given a final blessing.Recent… Continue reading

Identity of Soldotna shooting victim released

Update: Alaska State Troopers have identified the victim of Monday's shooting as Russell J. Camp, 24, of Soldotna. Troopers say investigation into the circumstances surrounding… Continue reading

Broccoli corn bread

Broccoli corn bread

This recipe has been scaled down from the bulk version Chef Eddie uses at Virginia’s on King, in Charleston. Baked in a half sheet pan,… Continue reading

Broccoli corn bread

Voices of Alaska: State’s financial dialogue must continue

July marks the beginning of fiscal year 2016; a chance for a new beginning and a fresh start for addressing Alaska’s economic future.On June 29th,… Continue reading

Op-ed: Promises, Promises, unkept promises

It’s easy to decide to ignore the eurozone crisis pitting Athens against everyone else over there. It’s too far away to worry about, and too… Continue reading

What others say: Processing disaster

When tragedy strikes, as it did June 25 in Ketchikan, the community feels it deeply.Nine people died in a floatplane crash that day while returning… Continue reading

Basil Cream

Basil Cream

½ cup heavy cream, scalded¼ cup fresh basil leaves, tornPlace basil leaves in the bottom of a 1-cup glass measuring cup or pitcher. With a… Continue reading

Basil Cream
cream of Broccoli Suoup

cream of Broccoli Suoup

2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped3 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth1 bunch broccoli (about 1½ pounds), cut into florets, stems peeled and… Continue reading

cream of Broccoli Suoup
Aquaculture donates fresh salmon to Food Bank

Aquaculture donates fresh salmon to Food Bank

At a time when donations are down to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank and needs are high, the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Assoc. (CIAA) donated two… Continue reading

Aquaculture donates fresh salmon to Food Bank
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Frank Roach buries his face in his hands on Wednesday April 1, 2015  after a jury found him guilty on nine counts of scheming to defraud and theft while running his nonprofit organization Alaska Veterans Outreach Boxes for Heroes in Kenai, Alaska.

“Boxes for Heroes” founder gets 7 years for fraud, theft

Barring relief on appeal or any unforeseen circumstances for at least four of the next seven years, Boxes for Heroes founder Frank Roach will be… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Frank Roach buries his face in his hands on Wednesday April 1, 2015  after a jury found him guilty on nine counts of scheming to defraud and theft while running his nonprofit organization Alaska Veterans Outreach Boxes for Heroes in Kenai, Alaska.

Fish and Game lowers limits on Russian River sockeye

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has reduced the bag and possession limits for sockeye salmon at the Russian River. According to a Monday… Continue reading

Kenai man arraigned on assault charges

A Kenai resident was arrested for assault over the weekend, according to an Alaska State Trooper dispatch.Joshua Freel, 25, was arrested on Saturday after troopers… Continue reading