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Bear necessities: Fishing in bear country

Having just seen Dan Bigley’s recent presentation at Kenai Peninsula College and with the continual progression toward spring, the time seems ripe for talking about… Continue reading

Poet’s corner: Thanks for the memories

Thanks for the Memories Bill Lowe, Sterling   I’m happy for my childhood days, and the lessons my parents taught. “Pursue moral and ethical pathways;… Continue reading

This image released by DreamWorks Animation shows Sherman, voiced by Max Charles, from left, Penny, voiced by Ariel Winter, and Mr. Peabody, voiced by Ty Burell, in a scene from "Mr Peabody & Sherman." (AP Photo/ DreamWorks Animation)

Reviews of Mr. Peabody and Sherman/ Out of the Furnace

Mr. Peabody and Sherman 1hr 30min Rated PG Animation   Out of the Furnace 116 minutes Rated : R This week I saw two very… Continue reading

This image released by DreamWorks Animation shows Sherman, voiced by Max Charles, from left, Penny, voiced by Ariel Winter, and Mr. Peabody, voiced by Ty Burell, in a scene from "Mr Peabody & Sherman." (AP Photo/ DreamWorks Animation)

Plug it in

I feel that we are leaving a very bad impression with the merchants of our community who have been providing us those wonderful electric Carts… Continue reading

Ladies’ Night a success

A big thank you from the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank to Sportsman’s Warehouse for hosting the 2014 Ladies’ Night to benefit the Food Bank and… Continue reading

Gift store closes as owners look to future

Gifts and Gadgets, Soldotna’s source of exotic trinkets, is closing its doors for good on Friday after a brief but fruitful three-year run. “It was… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion  "I think this is the perfect color for me," said Nicole Kreider after choosing her favorite dress, Tuesday, March 18, at Cinderellas Closet in Soldotna Highschool.

Bursting at the seams

The final, excruciating choice between two prom dress options is a familiar predicament for high school girls every year in early spring. Thought and focus… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion  "I think this is the perfect color for me," said Nicole Kreider after choosing her favorite dress, Tuesday, March 18, at Cinderellas Closet in Soldotna Highschool.
University of Alaska President Patrick Gamble, right, speaks to Sen. John Coghill, R-Fairbanks, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, after public testimony on Senate Bill 176 at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Senate Bill 176, sponsored by Sen. Coghill, would prohibit the university from banning firearms or knifes on its campuses with the exception of restricted areas where visitors are screened. Gamble has spoken against the bill. (AP Photo/The Juneau Empire, Michael Penn  )

University president says gun bill unacceptable

JUNEAU — University of Alaska President Pat Gamble told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday a bill permitting concealed handguns on campus is unacceptable.Gamble said… Continue reading

University of Alaska President Patrick Gamble, right, speaks to Sen. John Coghill, R-Fairbanks, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, after public testimony on Senate Bill 176 at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Senate Bill 176, sponsored by Sen. Coghill, would prohibit the university from banning firearms or knifes on its campuses with the exception of restricted areas where visitors are screened. Gamble has spoken against the bill. (AP Photo/The Juneau Empire, Michael Penn  )

Assembly approves land sale to gun club, asks to reduce noise pollution

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly unanimously approved the sale of 77 acres of borough wetlands to the Snowshoe Gun Club at less than half of… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion New City of Kenai Fire Chief Jeff Tucker returns to the Kenai Peninsula after serving nine years as the chief for the North Star Fire Department outside of Fairbanks. Previously, he was the fire chief at CES in Soldotna for three years. Tucker replaced Mike Tilly who retired in Feburary.

New Kenai fire chief returns to peninsula

Although the City of Kenai has a new fire chief hired from outside the department, he is a familiar face on the Kenai Peninsula.Nine years… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion New City of Kenai Fire Chief Jeff Tucker returns to the Kenai Peninsula after serving nine years as the chief for the North Star Fire Department outside of Fairbanks. Previously, he was the fire chief at CES in Soldotna for three years. Tucker replaced Mike Tilly who retired in Feburary.

House Education considers delaying standards

JUNEAU — The House Education Committee began hearing testimony on a resolution Wednesday to delay implementing new English language and mathematics standards for Alaska.House Resolution… Continue reading

Job and Career Fair slated for March 26

The annual Peninsula Job Fair, billed as the biggest recruitment event on the Peninsula, will take place on Wednesday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to… Continue reading

Business News

■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will hold a joint luncheon at noon on Wednesday at the Kenai Visitor Center. A sneak peek… Continue reading

The foolish anti-vaccination crowd

In a feat that would have been unimaginable a few decades ago, the anti-vaccine movement has managed to breathe life into nearly vanquished childhood diseases.It… Continue reading

What others say: Local hire and honest boards

Dennis Mandell, appointed by Gov. Sean Parnell to the State Assessment Review Board, withdrew from consideration with an email late Wednesday afternoon.He should never have… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About living on the farm

Northern Colorado 1937 To 1955 As I said before - I owe my interest in cooking and sewing to my Mom. And my interest in… Continue reading

For Vegans (and others) Some More Quick-Fix Dishes

Fans of 2011’s “Quick-Fix Vegan: Healthy, Homestyle Meals in 30 Minutes or Less,” by best-selling author/chef Robin Robertson, will be delighted to know that Robertson’s… Continue reading

Scamming overtime

If it wasn’t before, it’s certainly clear now why the nation’s super-rich oligarchs work relentlessly to sabotage the Obama presidency. Take the new POTUS order… Continue reading

Iditarod officials must review decision that avoided safer route out of Fairbanks

The Iditarod Trail sled dog race officially wrapped up with the finishers banquet in Nome on Sunday, but it won’t be the end of the discussion… Continue reading

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