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Ned, Kristen and Anna Rozell are photographed at the UAF Gold Ceremony on May 1, where Ned was awarded Science Writer Emeritus.

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This one’s for you, Ned!

It’s been a big spring for now-former Alaska Science Forum author Ned Rozell.

Ralph Soberg, who spent decades working for the Alaska Road Commission, published Bridging Alaska in 1991. In his book, he describes many of the accomplishments of Hawley Winchell Sterling.

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Life-changing moments in the Hawley Sterling story — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: On Oct. 4, 1918, a young mother named Margaret Sterling left her Nenana home to ride…

These lemon bars are a bright, sweet and straightforward dessert. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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5 years of recipes shared

This dessert celebrates the fifth anniversary of this column.

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Minister’s Message: How to be humble

Fishing season is nearly upon us. With it comes early mornings and busy streets and long lines at…

This whimsical quiche is a dish to cure the spring blahs. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A few simple ingredients for a lovely dish

The beauty of this zucchini spiral quiche comes from your care and attention to its creation.

Joseph Sterling, the only child of highway-building pioneer Hawley Sterling, visited Alaska with his wife, Pat, in the summer of 2000 and was interviewed by Homer News reporter Carey Restino, who took this image in Homer.

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Life-changing moments in the Hawley Sterling story — Part 3

AUTHOR’S NOTE: On Oct. 4, 1918, a young mother named Margaret Sterling left her Nenana home to ride…

Paul Salopek, a writer who has been walking around the world for more than a decade, strides along the bear-footed beachfront near Malaspina Glacier in August 2025. Photo courtesy Ned Rozell

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Meeting deadlines and interesting people

The deadline has been my quietly relentless muse for the last 30 years. She used to give me…

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Minister’s Message: Resurrection and life

It is great to see warmer temperatures and longer days here again. Anticipation of green leaves sprouting out…

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Death notice: Hattie “Elaine” Pate

Hattie “Elaine” Pate, 67, of Soldotna, Alaska, passed away April 21, 2026, in Harrison, Arkansas. She was born…

Kyle Schneider instructs community members during a February 2023 community chorus at the Mariner Theatre. (Photo by Christina Whiting/Homer News file)

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200 performers bring Mozart to the Kenai stage

May 2 concert at Renee C. Henderson Auditorium also offers audience a chance to honor lost loved ones

Forest Wagner rides his fat bike near Bishop Rock, right, a pinch point on the flow of the Yukon River, on April 5, 2026. (Photo by Ned Rozell)

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Bishop Rock’s oversized effect on breakup

A few weeks ago, as my friend Forest and I rode our bikes on the vast white sheet…

Courtesy of Nikiski High School
Nikiski Bulldog Theatre will stage Anything Goes at the Nikiski Middle/High School Auditorium May 1, 2, 8 and 9.

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Students bring musical romp on the high seas to the Nikiski stage

Anything Goes comes to Nikiski Middle/High School Auditorium May 1 to 9

Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Add some beef base, cornstarch, and cream for a delicious brown gravy for this meatloaf.

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A meatloaf to please even the pickiest of eaters

This classic, sweet meatloaf is perfect with some mashed potatoes and buttery green beans

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Minister’s Message: Peace in the storm: When faith overcomes fear

Recently, I visited Washington D.C. to see sites celebrating the U.S.A.’s 250th birthday, and explored the Museum of…

Hawley Winchell Sterling, in his Class of 1912 senior portrait at the University of Denver. He was about 23 years at this time and had already spent a summer or two in Alaska, honing his skills in surveying and engineering.

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Life-changing moments in the Hawley Sterling story — Part 1

Single moments alter lives. A man leaves for work five minutes late and fails to avoid a serious…

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Minister’s Message: A Lesson from Artemis II

How a person is perceived by others often depends upon his or her vocabulary. Our perceived vocabulary can…

Courtesy of Alaska Afterschool Network 
Lucas Thoning and Michele Hayman are among five Alaskans to be named a 2026 Alaska Afterschool Superhero.

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Kenai home to pair of Alaska Afterschool Superheroes

Michele Hayman and Lucas Thoning recognized for work on afterschool programs

Forest Wagner rides his fat bike on the Yukon River between the villages of Nulato and Kaltag on April 7, 2026. Photo courtesy Ned Rozell

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Up a ramp, finally off the big river

KALTAG — A few hours ago, Forest Wagner and I shoved our loaded bikes up a ramp of…

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Minister’s Message: Ask one more question

My son is turning eight years old this Saturday, and he’s been asking more questions about faith. Not…

Forest Wagner melts snow to hydrate meals at a campsite on the Yukon River between the villages of Ruby and Tanana on April 2, 2026. Photo courtesy Ned Rozell

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Rolling through a blank spot on the map

RUBY — Beneath a bulbous waxing moon, we roll along on a ribbon of packed snow. The clear…