Life
Refuge Notebook: Revisiting Aldo Leopold’s ‘A Sand County Almanac’
As part of the 75th birthday celebration for the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, I watched Jim Pfitzer’s portrayal…
Life
An Outdoor View: On keeping motivated
Author’s note: Earlier this week, my doctor said I should lose 15 pounds and get more exercise. This…
Life
Stalking the wild fungi
SKYKOMISH, Wash. (AP) — The rain is falling without mercy. It’s midmorning, but a gray blanket of low…
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Vegetable gardening can be moved indoors for winter harvest
There’s no reason to stop growing vegetables just because cold weather has arrived. Sun-loving edibles can be cultivated…
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A shift in culture as more women take up hunting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The sound of a gunshot crackled through miles of soon-to-be combined land, bringing one…
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Voices of Faith: Winning the hidden battle
As you read this, our nation will be voting on a new leader for all of us. It’s…
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Church News
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League members are hosting a Christmas Bazaar to help fund mission projects locally, nationally and…
Arts & Entertainment
Peninsula Artists in Motion return to stage
This weekend’s performance by the dance troupe Peninsula Artists in Motion mark both the group’s 15th year of…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling It In: ‘Inferno’ never really heats up
“Inferno” Columbia Pictures 2 hours, 1 minute Last week on the radio show that I co-host we talked…
Arts & Entertainment
The Bookworm Sez: The syory of a pioneer on two wheels
It’s a great big world out there. So many things to see, so many places to visit. You…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
Best Bets ■ The Peninsula Artists in Motion 15th anniversary dance concert is at 7 p.m. Friday and…
Arts & Entertainment
Poet’s Corner: Tenderness from the Top
Tenderness from the Top By Brent Johnson, Clam Gulch Into the lips of the Apocalypse falls Devious Don.…
Life
Low sugar + naturally sweet = ‘groundbaking’ book
In late August, just seven months after the United States Department of Agriculture released new guidelines aimed at…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About Bob rescuing our black cat named Frack and me calling 911
North Nikiski, Alaska 1990 I certainly hope everyone had a Happy Halloween. The following story is about our…
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Business news
Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna and Kenai Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon…
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Notes from the Recycling Bin
— Recycling benefits the economy as it saves money. A strong economy is one that is efficient. —…
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Community News and Notes
April and Darren Finley of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Snow Finley, at 1:59 p.m.…
Life
Here’s the Thing: Finding balance
Don’t you hate it when you feel relaxed during a stressful situation, but everyone else is losing it?…
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Learning for Life: An Alaska gardener’s fall and winter to-do list
After a prolific growing season with harvest complete a gardener’s list is not quite done. To help keep…
Life
Refuge Notebook: Reflecting on the conservation legacy of Ding Darling
This month marks the 140th birthday of J.N. “Ding” Darling. Ding was a political cartoonist and a key…