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It’s Kenai girls vs. SoHi; SoHi boys vs. Juneau for Division II state soccer titles

The Kenai Central and Soldotna girls will play for the Division II state soccer title today at 11:30 a.m. at West in Anchorage, while the… Continue reading

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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

Honoring the fallen on Memorial Day

As we honor the men and women who fell in service to our nation, we must keep their memories alive through their stories

  • May 28, 2023
  • By Sen. Lisa Murkowski
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
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Dr. John Baughman’s wife, Mina (left), poses in this circa 1905-10 photo with Mrs. E.E. Hale on a Seward city sidewalk near the Alaska Central Railroad and Seward’s first school.

Dr. Baughman’s Unusual Second Job, Part 2

Dr. John A. Baughman also filed a lot of paperwork.

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Dr. John Baughman’s wife, Mina (left), poses in this circa 1905-10 photo with Mrs. E.E. Hale on a Seward city sidewalk near the Alaska Central Railroad and Seward’s first school.
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Minister’s Message: Being the real you

When we are in Christ, we have an authentic identity

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Halle Bailey portrays Ariel, alongside Flounder, voiced by Jacob Tremblay, in “The Little Mermaid.”

‘Little Mermaid’ sings (mostly) the same tunes in remake

“The Little Mermaid” is in many ways indistinguishable from the version that debuted in 1989

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Halle Bailey portrays Ariel, alongside Flounder, voiced by Jacob Tremblay, in “The Little Mermaid.”
Encore Dance Academy students practice ahead of the 2023 Spring Recital at Encore Dance Academy in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Encore Dance Academy year-end show recognizes ‘legacy’ of local dance

The recital will feature ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz and contemporary

Encore Dance Academy students practice ahead of the 2023 Spring Recital at Encore Dance Academy in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Promotional image of Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra. (Photo courtesy Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra)

Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra returns to Peninsula for 9th tour

They will perform at the Kenai Senior Center, Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m.

Promotional image of Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra. (Photo courtesy Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra)
The simple yet versatile crepe can be served savory or sweet, such as this banana, powdered sugar and chocolate creation. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Savory, sweet and everything in between

Simple yet versatile crepes can be outfitted for every taste

The simple yet versatile crepe can be served savory or sweet, such as this banana, powdered sugar and chocolate creation. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Kendra Pisa prepares a shot at Northern Light Espresso on Monday, May 15, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Coffee stand expands to ‘modern hangout’

Northern Lights Espresso opens its second location

Kendra Pisa prepares a shot at Northern Light Espresso on Monday, May 15, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
The Orca Theater is seen on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Orca kicks off kids summer movie series this month

This is the seventh year of “Kids Summer Fun”

The Orca Theater is seen on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Promotional image for "Nourishing the Kenai." (Photo courtesy Kenai Local Food Connection)

Local food doc to debut next week

Kenai Local Food Connection will next week host the first public screening of a new documentary, “Nourishing the Kenai.” The free showing will be held… Continue reading

Promotional image for "Nourishing the Kenai." (Photo courtesy Kenai Local Food Connection)
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Off the Shelf: A glimpse inside ‘One Man’s Wilderness’

Richard Proenneke first visited Twin Lakes, located in the park on the west side of Cook Inlet, in 1962

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(Photo from a lantern slide courtesy of Gary Titus
This 1904 Baughman Collection photo shows two hunters—Dr. John Baughman (left, holding girl) and W.H. Case—with four mountain goats they killed near the summit of White Pass and brought back to their home in Skagway later by train.

Dr. Baughman’s Unusual Second Job, Part One

In the late 1990s, Michael Hankins and two of his pals were treasure hunting near Old Knik when they unearthed a surprise — an intact… Continue reading

(Photo from a lantern slide courtesy of Gary Titus
This 1904 Baughman Collection photo shows two hunters—Dr. John Baughman (left, holding girl) and W.H. Case—with four mountain goats they killed near the summit of White Pass and brought back to their home in Skagway later by train.
Coach Dan Gensel (left) prepares to get his ear pierced to celebrate Soldotna High School’s first team-sport state championship on Friday, Febr. 12, 1993 in Soldotna, Alaska. Gensel, who led the Soldotna High School girls basketball team to victory, had promised his team earlier in the season that he would get his ear pierced if they won the state title. (Rusty Swan/Peninsula Clarion)

Remembering my friend, Dan Gensel

It’s a friendship that’s both fixed in time and eternal

  • May 20, 2023
  • By Craig Lancaster
Coach Dan Gensel (left) prepares to get his ear pierced to celebrate Soldotna High School’s first team-sport state championship on Friday, Febr. 12, 1993 in Soldotna, Alaska. Gensel, who led the Soldotna High School girls basketball team to victory, had promised his team earlier in the season that he would get his ear pierced if they won the state title. (Rusty Swan/Peninsula Clarion)
Will Morrow (courtesy)

Too much fun

Whether it’s pickleball or youth soccer, we adults sometimes forget about the joy

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Homer goalie Felicia Weisser saves a penalty kick Friday, May 19, 2023, in the semifinals of the Peninsula Conference tournament at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Peninsula Conference soccer finals set: Kenai girls vs. Homer; SoHi boys vs. Kenai

The finals of the Peninsula Conference soccer tournament today at Soldotna High School will feature the Kenai girls vs. Homer at 2 p.m. and the… Continue reading

Homer goalie Felicia Weisser saves a penalty kick Friday, May 19, 2023, in the semifinals of the Peninsula Conference tournament at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central catcher Maggie Grenier gets ready to tag Soldotna's Miah Mead to end a rundown Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Thursday softball: Kenai comes back to defeat SoHi

The Kenai Central softball team came back from an 8-0 deficit after the first inning to defeat Soldotna 16-13 on Thursday in Northern Lights Conference… Continue reading

Kenai Central catcher Maggie Grenier gets ready to tag Soldotna's Miah Mead to end a rundown Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
An adult male mountain goat with GPS radio collar shortly after release. (Photo by Dom Watts/FWS)

Refuge Notebook: Studies investigate mountain goat movements, habitats

Earlier this winter, when looking out the window of the SuperCub at ridgelines covered in 4 feet of snow, it was difficult to imagine how… Continue reading

An adult male mountain goat with GPS radio collar shortly after release. (Photo by Dom Watts/FWS)
Kenai Central's Owen Whicker runs away from Soldotna second baseman Trenton Ohnemus on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tuesday baseball: Walks prove costly as SoHi tops Kenai

The Soldotna baseball team defeated Kenai Central 8-4 on Tuesday in Northern Lights Conference action at the Soldotna Little League fields. By avenging an 11-10… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Owen Whicker runs away from Soldotna second baseman Trenton Ohnemus on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
This meaty sauce is savory and herbaceous and is well worth the four hours of simmer time. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Mom’s spaghetti

Hearty pasta brings back memories of youth

This meaty sauce is savory and herbaceous and is well worth the four hours of simmer time. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)