Alaskan-made comedy and suspense flick comes to town

A Moosetaur terrorizes the fictional Alaskan town of Gangrene Gulch in a new feature-length film by Alaskan brothers Darin and Chad Carpenter. “Moose: The Movie”… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History"

The Bookworm Sez: “Rain: A Natural and Cultural History”

The kids were unbelievably disappointed.There isn’t much you could do, though, when a long-anticipated event gets rained out. You can rant and shake your fist… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History"

Poem: Tribute to Mom

Tribute to MomBy Dave Thompson, KenaiIn times gone by, as yesterdayMy thoughts recalling what they may.The times of plenty and of few,And the dearest soul… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About Mother’s Day

1940s to 1955 Northern Colorado   This story is a tribute to my Mom and all the things she did for her family day after… Continue reading

Breakfast and gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day.

On Mother’s Day, many moms will be treated to breakfast in bed. While there are many options for mom’s breakfast, not all of them segue… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
Business news

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will host a Member Appreciation Breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m. on May 12 at the Soldotna Regional… Continue reading

Business news

Observing Civil War finally ends after 150 years.

Looking at the calendar, I see that today is the sesquicentennial of the end of the Civil War. Thank goodness, too, or the upcoming golf… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Kickstart your day with breakfast

Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day. Research shows that individuals who eat breakfast have higher cognitive performance, improved… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Where’s winter?

I’ve been thinking a lot about photosynthesis lately. Well, not really. Actually, I’ve been thinking a lot about sunshine lately, but I heard someone on… Continue reading

Kenai Senior Center events

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of May 2015 call for 283-8211 for additional information. (All activities are held at the… Continue reading

An Outdoor View: Everything is about fishing

Author’s note: My favorite outdoor writer/humorist, Ed Zern (1910-1994), left a legacy of ridiculous and hilarious stories. His ghost sometimes visits me, causing me to… Continue reading

Joe Donohoe measures a wolf track found along the Continental Divide near Canyon Creek, Mont., in March, 2015.  Donohoe and other volunteers met in early March to run one of the transects and see what animals were using the Continental Divide as part of a project to recruit and train volunteers under the tutelage of wildlife researchers at Bozeman-based Wildthings Unlimited with data generated going to the Helena National Forest as it develops a new forest plan. (Tom Kuglin/The Independent Record via AP)

Researchers track elusive wolverines

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Much of the Continental Divide in winter remains a place seldom visited by people — a harsh environment, windblown and seemingly… Continue reading

Joe Donohoe measures a wolf track found along the Continental Divide near Canyon Creek, Mont., in March, 2015.  Donohoe and other volunteers met in early March to run one of the transects and see what animals were using the Continental Divide as part of a project to recruit and train volunteers under the tutelage of wildlife researchers at Bozeman-based Wildthings Unlimited with data generated going to the Helena National Forest as it develops a new forest plan. (Tom Kuglin/The Independent Record via AP)
Participants in the 2015 Youth Game Warden Camp learn to navigate in the woods with GPS units and compasses. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Learning to be a game warden

 This past weekend, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge hosted the 2015 Youth Game Warden Camp. This camp is a collaborative effort between natural resource agencies… Continue reading

Participants in the 2015 Youth Game Warden Camp learn to navigate in the woods with GPS units and compasses. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
In this Sunday, April 19, 2015 photo, in addition to being pest resistant, Chestnut is a crabapple variety good enough for you to enjoy it eating fresh, right off the tree in Geneva, New York. (Lee Reich via AP)

Crabapples come in many varieties (some aren’t even crabby)

Crabapple branches drenched in white, pink or red blossoms are a strong enticement to go out and buy one of these trees. First, however, put… Continue reading

In this Sunday, April 19, 2015 photo, in addition to being pest resistant, Chestnut is a crabapple variety good enough for you to enjoy it eating fresh, right off the tree in Geneva, New York. (Lee Reich via AP)

Voices of Faith: Risen Remember

Memory is an amazing facet of the human brain.Names, faces, sounds, smells, textures, languages, songs, etc.; all are part of the memories a person retains.… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Lee Gattenby (left) plays an electric guitar solo alongside vocalist and rhythm guitarist Eric Doucet during a show on Sunday, April 25 at Coffee Roasters in Kenai.

Troubadour North hopes to spread ‘Alaska Sound.’

Editor's note: This article has been changed to correct information about the structure of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands competition, and to… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Lee Gattenby (left) plays an electric guitar solo alongside vocalist and rhythm guitarist Eric Doucet during a show on Sunday, April 25 at Coffee Roasters in Kenai.

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ The Kenai Peninsula College annual Juried Student Exhibition runs through May 8 in the Gary Freeburg Gallery on the Kenai River… Continue reading

This image released by Lionsgate shows Michiel Huisman, right, and Blake Lively in a scene from "The Age of Adaline." (Diyah Pera/Lionsgate via AP)

Reeling it in: Narration can make or break a film

“The Age of Adaline” Lakeshore Entertainment 1 hour, 52 minutes   Narration in film has a long history, going all the way back to a… Continue reading

This image released by Lionsgate shows Michiel Huisman, right, and Blake Lively in a scene from "The Age of Adaline." (Diyah Pera/Lionsgate via AP)
Find the Good

Find the Good

The guy a couple streets over is a great big jerk. He’s one of those bad apples Mom always told you about: sour, rotten, and… Continue reading

Find the Good

Local chef, champion pie baker, share recipes that inspire

For those lamenting the closing of Roastfish and Cornbread, on Hilton Head Island, former owner, Chef David Vincent Young, shared good news. Sitting at the… Continue reading