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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…

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

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

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

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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…

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

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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…

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…

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Death notice: Richard Freese

Longtime Alaskan and Sterling resident Richard J. Freese, 79, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Central Peninsula…

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Minister’s Message: Coming together for our community

Christ is risen! Alleluia!

These drumsticks baked in a tangy sauce makes a simple meal with depth. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A plate of devotion

A tangy sauce makes these baked chicken drumsticks balanced and complex, a perfect match.

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James “Little Jim” Dunmire and James “Big Jim” O’Brien are the namesakes of Jim’s Landing on the middle Kenai River.

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‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part 6

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in a multi-part series about Kenai Peninsula places and landmarks that once…

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Minister’s Message: Addicted to distraction

Most of us don’t reach for our phones because we love technology. We reach for them because we…

Forest Wagner, left, and Ned Rozell pause in front of the tripod on the ice of the Tanana River at the town of Nenana. When river ice breaks up, whoever guesses the exact time the tripod falls and pulls a cable will be the winner of the Nenana Ice Classic. Photo courtesy Ned Rozell

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Alaska bike journey rolls along

MANLEY HOT SPRINGS — It’s so quiet in these spruce hills and tamarack swamps that 27 hours and…

The middle portion of this section of the 1910 map created by Dr. David H. Sleem shows Lost Lake and Lost Creek. Today, these features are known as Crescent Lake and Crescent Creek. The lake in this map also curves in the wrong direction.

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‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a multi-part series about Kenai Peninsula places and landmarks that once…

These pickled red onions have more sugar than burn and make a great addition to the sandwich of your choice. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Some sweet after the bitter

These pickled red onions are a delicious sandwich addition.

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Celebration of life: Nadine Gabbett

Please join us for a celebration of life for Nadine Gabbett on April 4 at 1 p.m. at…