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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…
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Time to hit the trail westward
Yup, it’s 30 below this morning, March 19. Just like it was last week. Back then, I wrote…
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‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part 4
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a multi-part series about Kenai Peninsula places and landmarks that once…
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Craving something sweet
Banana cream pie, while not recommended as post-workout fuel, is a delicate and smooth treat.
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Minister’s Message: Reading God’s mind
I wish I could read God’s mind. I want to know how he thinks of me, what he…
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Long after run to glory, Balto lives on
A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs…
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‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part 3
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a multi-part series about Kenai Peninsula places and landmarks that once…
Columnists
Minister’s Message: Bright and vivid reasons
Sunrises and sunsets are beautiful in the winter months. I say winter because I don’t usually see them…
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Alaska writer buckling under pressure
Thirty below again this morning. OK then. Time to reach for the baseball bat and fine-tune the weather…
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A taste of another culture
This soft and rich bread is more flavorful, more beautiful, and far more wholesome than plain white Wonder…
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Minister’s Message: Waiting for spring
Recently, the weather has been cold. What is common to hear in Alaska on a warmer winter day…
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A soup to ease your troubles
This comforting, lesser-known Korean stew was the most delicious meal I had this weekend.
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‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part 2
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Place names can be ephemeral and can fade for myriad reasons. Sometimes offensive names are replaced…
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Minister’s Message: Cleanin’ out my…
Through a series of events, an opportunity arose for me to do something that I have dreaded for…
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‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part 1
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a series of articles concerning places and landmarks on the Kenai…
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The taste of a happy childhood
My son pulled his shirt on for school this morning, and I was shocked to see exposed wrists…
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Death notice: Kathy Gardner
Kathy Gardner, 77, of Sterling, Alaska, passed away on Jan. 28, 2026. Born May 16, 1948, to August…
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Ben Swesey: More to the story — Part 4
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Seven years after his friend William Weaver nearly drowned in Kenai Lake while returning from guiding…
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A wholesome tradition
These cabbage rolls can be made with ground meat or extra-firm tofu as a vegan substitute.
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Minister’s Message: Who Jesus illuminates
In John 9, Jesus makes the astonishing claim, “I am the light of the world,” then backs it…