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KPBSD Superintendent Clayton Holland

Reflecting on a year of growth and resilience

A message from the superintendent

KPBSD Superintendent Clayton Holland
Kenai Central's Lola McEwen delivers to Homer on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tuesday softball: Kenai comes back to topple Homer

The Kenai Central softball team defeated Homer 14-8 on Tuesday in Northern Lights Conference play at Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Field in Kenai. The Kardinals… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Lola McEwen delivers to Homer on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna catcher Ari Miller tags out Wasilla's Whalen Halverson at the plate Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Saturday baseball: Wasilla tops SoHi; Palmer beats Kenai

The Wasilla baseball team defeated Soldotna 4-2 in Saturday nonconference action at the Soldotna Little League fields. The Warriors move to 15-3 overall, while the… Continue reading

Soldotna catcher Ari Miller tags out Wasilla's Whalen Halverson at the plate Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The date is Oct. 19, 1957. The place is an airport in Kokomo, Indiana. The occasion is her departure from the Midwest. Her ultimate destination is Whittier, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Fair Family Collection)

Jane’s Story

I imagine my mother’s inability at this moment to truly understand the change her life is about to undergo.

The date is Oct. 19, 1957. The place is an airport in Kokomo, Indiana. The occasion is her departure from the Midwest. Her ultimate destination is Whittier, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Fair Family Collection)
Promotional image courtesy Marvel Studios Rocket, an entirely computer generated character is performed onset by Sean Gunn and voiced by Bradley Cooper in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Despite appearances, he’s the emotional center of the film.

On the Screen: 3rd ‘Guardians’ outing delivers emotional finale for space-faring family of misfits

I don’t like endings. I’m scared of the simple fact that everything must eventually conclude

Promotional image courtesy Marvel Studios Rocket, an entirely computer generated character is performed onset by Sean Gunn and voiced by Bradley Cooper in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Despite appearances, he’s the emotional center of the film.
A ballet class practices at Diamond Dance Project in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Diamond Dance Project brings ‘Aloha Vibes’ to Soldotna

The end-of-year showcase will include a vendor fair with a “block party” feel

A ballet class practices at Diamond Dance Project in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire impairs visibility on the Sterling Highway on Aug. 20, 2019.

Don’t let the abundance of snow fool you; Alaskans should prepare for wildfire season

Last summer’s 590 wildfires burned more than 3.1 million acres in Alaska, about 41% of the total acreage burned in the U.S.

  • May 12, 2023
  • By Norm McDonald, Tyler Anderson and Kent Slaughter
Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire impairs visibility on the Sterling Highway on Aug. 20, 2019.
Braydon Niebuhr at the Anchor River on Tuesday May 9. Emilie Springer/ Homer News

Out of the Office: The river no map can show

On Tuesday morning, May 9, sixth grade students in Carly Garay’s Fireweed Academy class are impatiently waiting to begin their end of the year trip… Continue reading

Braydon Niebuhr at the Anchor River on Tuesday May 9. Emilie Springer/ Homer News
This poached pear frangipane tart takes a little planning and skill, but with patience and vision, you too can create a sweet, almond scented masterpiece. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Masterpiece into the fire

Poached pear frangipane tart takes artistry and patience

This poached pear frangipane tart takes a little planning and skill, but with patience and vision, you too can create a sweet, almond scented masterpiece. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central's Enrique Mercado and Soldotna's Johnny Wardas battle for the ball Monday, May 8, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Monday soccer: Kenai girls, Soldotna boys topple rivals

The Kenai Central girls defeated Soldotna 2-0 and the Stars boys topped the Kardinals 2-1 on Monday in Peninsula Conference action at Justin Maile Field… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Enrique Mercado and Soldotna's Johnny Wardas battle for the ball Monday, May 8, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Allie Ostrander is presented her award by Stacia Rustad at the Alaska High School Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 induction ceremony on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at The Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. (Screenshot)

Ostrander, Gemmell inducted into Alaska High School Hall of Fame

Two Kenai Peninsula athletes were inducted into the Alaska High School Hall of Fame on Sunday during an induction ceremony held at The Lakefront Hotel… Continue reading

Allie Ostrander is presented her award by Stacia Rustad at the Alaska High School Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 induction ceremony on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at The Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. (Screenshot)
Photo courtesy Lionsgate Abby Ryder Fortson appears as Margaret in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” in this promotional image.

On the Screen: A timeless ‘Margaret’ comes of age in insightful adaptation

I went into “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” on Sunday effectively blind

Photo courtesy Lionsgate Abby Ryder Fortson appears as Margaret in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” in this promotional image.
”Alstroemeria,” by Melinda Hershberger, hangs as part of “Thursday Art Group” at the Kenai Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Thursday Art Group’ takes over Kenai Art Center Rear Gallery

The Thursday Art Group has been meeting in a variety of venues to “paint for pleasure”

”Alstroemeria,” by Melinda Hershberger, hangs as part of “Thursday Art Group” at the Kenai Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A vibrant painting of a macaw by artist Nathan Perry hangs as part of “Elaborate Expressions” at the Kenai Art Center in Kenai, Alaska on May 3, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Black and white to bold

Vibrant color and detailed grays make up new show at Kenai Art Center

A vibrant painting of a macaw by artist Nathan Perry hangs as part of “Elaborate Expressions” at the Kenai Art Center in Kenai, Alaska on May 3, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A copy of Olga Ravn’s “The Employees” sits on a desk in the Peninsula Clarion building on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Off the Shelf: Surreal, subversive, succinct

“The Employees” explores more than space in science fiction novella

A copy of Olga Ravn’s “The Employees” sits on a desk in the Peninsula Clarion building on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Springtime baby moose. (Tim Bowman/ADF&G)

Refuge Notebook: Wildlife facts and safety tips for summer

Spring officially began March 20, despite the weather. Wildlife unseen for months will return with the sun, bears emerge from dens, and young of every… Continue reading

Springtime baby moose. (Tim Bowman/ADF&G)
The Nikiski boys soccer team celebrates the goal of Niles Broussard (30) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna soccer sweeps Nikiski

The Soldotna girls and boys soccer teams swept Nikiski on Wednesday in Peninsula Conference action at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School. The girls… Continue reading

The Nikiski boys soccer team celebrates the goal of Niles Broussard (30) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Sage Cruz tags out Kenai Central's Owen Whicker on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Kenai Little League Fields in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tuesday: Kenai baseball uses late rally to topple Soldotna

The Kenai Central baseball team scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to topple Soldotna 11-10 on Tuesday in Southcentral Conference action… Continue reading

Soldotna's Sage Cruz tags out Kenai Central's Owen Whicker on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Kenai Little League Fields in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Lemon juice and powder sugar make the sweet topping for this luscious lemon cake. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

Sun shines through summertime lemon cake

I can see green summer just ahead

Lemon juice and powder sugar make the sweet topping for this luscious lemon cake. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
“The Creation,” by Elias S., is a massive structure composed of bright colors seen on Friday, April 28, 2023, part of Brick by Brick at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

A bunch of bricks

Kenai Community Library hosts second annual Lego contest

“The Creation,” by Elias S., is a massive structure composed of bright colors seen on Friday, April 28, 2023, part of Brick by Brick at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)