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Minister’s Message: Seasons Change — From Death to Life

Minister’s Message: Seasons Change — From Death to Life

Seasons change. Our glorious fall on the Kenai Peninsula was highlighted with amazing colors and warm weather. Now the daylight hours are getting shorter and… Continue reading

Minister’s Message: Seasons Change — From Death to Life
Where two cottonwood mix

Where two cottonwood mix

By DAWN ROBIN MAGNESS The natural landscapes of the Kenai Peninsula host about 60 percent of Alaska tree species, but when it comes to Populus,… Continue reading

Where two cottonwood mix

Rich Lowry: The left’s foolhardy attack on the Senate

Democrats suffered a stinging loss in the fight over Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, and have concluded that the constitutional system is to blame. You see, if… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: Buddy Benches

Buddy Benches by Hedy Huss Lately, I heard of Virginia installing “buddy benches” on school playgrounds. on school playgrounds. do exist here in Soldotna! They’re… Continue reading

‘A Star is Born’ — Less sappy than the original, with better music

‘A Star is Born’ — Less sappy than the original, with better music

I must confess — I’ve never seen the 1976 “A Star is Born,” starring Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. That’s not particularly shocking to my… Continue reading

‘A Star is Born’ — Less sappy than the original, with better music

Letter to the editor: Seaton right on taxes

Nobody likes paying taxes. Alaskans have been blessed with oil wealth that has allowed us to repeal the income tax we had 40 years ago.… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: Micciche right on crime

As a person who is deeply active in my community and concerned about crime, I know where Peter Micciche stands. As the head of Crime… Continue reading

Bob Franken: The country’s road ruts

”Country roads, take me home, To the place I belong, West Virginia, mountain mama, Take me home, country roads.” If John Denver were to write… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: Reading up on Prop 1

When I spoke to the person at the ‘No on 1’ table at the State Fair, he gave me a copy of Proposition 1. I… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: Memories of Costco

Pioneer Potluck: Memories of Costco

The State Of Alaska sends residents who have lived here for one year a check that was at one time an overflow of money from… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: Memories of Costco

Cal Thomas: Susan Collins’ finest hour

In a speech announcing her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) reminded me of some of the great… Continue reading

Rich Lowry: Atticus Finch was on the wrong side

Rich Lowry: Atticus Finch was on the wrong side

By RICH LOWRY It’s time for “To Kill a Mockingbird” to give up its treasured place in American culture. The 1960 novel by Harper Lee… Continue reading

Rich Lowry: Atticus Finch was on the wrong side

Kavanaugh steals the spotlight from Mueller … for now

By BOB FRANKEN Let’s test our memories: How many recall Robert Mueller? I’ll give you a hint: Second only to President Donald Trump, he has… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: In support of Mark Begich

In support of Mark Begich Mark Begich has two opponents for governor. When I look at all three, Begich leads out in all the ways… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: Err on the side of the environment

There are many misconceptions regarding the Stand for Salmon initiative, Proposition 1. I hope to resolve some of the confusion. I retired from the Alaska… Continue reading

No, Kavanaugh didn’t lie

By RICH LOWRY Brett Kavanaugh gave high-profile testimony that very few people seem to have paid attention to in any detail. The media is now… Continue reading

Lori Landstrom, left, and Tara Riemer, right, of Sustainable Seward create reusable shopping bags out of donated shirts during the Seward Music and Arts Festival on Sunday. Sustainable Seward is a grassroots organization working to raise awareness and implement solutions for waste reduction and recycling in the Seward area. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Festival brings music, art to Seward

The Seward Music and Arts Festival celebrated the end of a busy summer season with a Rockwell Kent-inspired weekend of live music and performances After… Continue reading

Lori Landstrom, left, and Tara Riemer, right, of Sustainable Seward create reusable shopping bags out of donated shirts during the Seward Music and Arts Festival on Sunday. Sustainable Seward is a grassroots organization working to raise awareness and implement solutions for waste reduction and recycling in the Seward area. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
Will Jenks, Christa Kennedy and Scott Johnson on fire assignment at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge last month. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: A tale of two refuges

By SCOTT JOHNSON Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Sept. 14, 2018, edition of the Clarion. This past August,… Continue reading

Will Jenks, Christa Kennedy and Scott Johnson on fire assignment at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge last month. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
Secondhand Smoke — Time to Take It Outside

Secondhand Smoke — Time to Take It Outside

Americans have known for decades about the wide variety of health problems caused by smoking cigarettes. But breathing other people’s cigarette smoke, sometimes called “secondhand… Continue reading

Secondhand Smoke — Time to Take It Outside
Learning for Life: Safe and Effective Tree Felling, Limbing and Bucking

Learning for Life: Safe and Effective Tree Felling, Limbing and Bucking

Felling trees, bucking logs, and cutting firewood are popular autumn activities. However, not everyone necessarily knows all of the safety precautions that should be used… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Safe and Effective Tree Felling, Limbing and Bucking