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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…
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Minister’s Message: Search me and know me
I have a brilliant friend who was a former archaeologist. She recalled the meticulous and painstakingly slow process…
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Ben Swesey: More to the story — Part 3
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Danger was inherent in the job. Although his fellow hunting guide, William Weaver, had narrowly escaped…
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A taste of Americana
Like all great things familiar and traditional, these sesame seed buns were born of a woman’s labor.
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Ben Swesey: More to the story — Part 2
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Michigan’s hard-luck Swesey clan sprang into existence because of the misfortunes of the Basom clan. All…
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Ben Swesey: More to the story — Part 1
More than a hundred years after Ben Swesey and Bill Weaver steered an outboard-powered dory out of Resurrection…
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Full of mother’s love
This one-pot dish is creamy, rich and comforting, and can be ready in 30 minutes.
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The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 8
Over the past 50 years or more, the City of Kenai has attempted on several occasions to capitalize…
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Minister’s Message: So your life story can be better
Last month the Christmas story was displayed in nativity scenes, read about from the Bible and acted out…
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A new addition to the menu
Tofu gyros with homemade lentil wraps are so surprisingly satisfying and add extra fiber and protein to a…
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Death notice: Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith
Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith passed on Dec. 27, 2025 in his home. There will be a celebration of…
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The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 7
AUTHOR’S NOTE: After the agricultural experiment station in Kenai closed May 1, 1908, Alaska station supervisor C.C. Georgeson…