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“Frozen” in the park

Soldotna residents will have to brave the cold to get frozen. This Friday, the city of Soldotna and the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will present… Continue reading

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Despite stunning visuals, "Chappie" disappoints

Despite stunning visuals, “Chappie” disappoints

“Chappie”Sony Pictures Entertainment2 hoursMy wife and I have been going around cracking each other up lately by repeating a line from this week’s artificial intelligence… Continue reading

Despite stunning visuals, "Chappie" disappoints
Larson's "Dead Wake" a scary glimpse into a tragedy

Larson’s “Dead Wake” a scary glimpse into a tragedy

It almost scared you to death.That’s what it seemed like: heart pounding, palms sweaty, legs weak - but still in one piece, breathing again, thankful… Continue reading

Larson's "Dead Wake" a scary glimpse into a tragedy

Pioneer Potluck: About the American and Alaskan Flag

1989 to now North Nikiski, Alaska   Bob has seen to it that we have a large United State of America flag and the Alaskan… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food
I love it, I hate it, I love it...

I love it, I hate it, I love it…

Recently, my hubby surprised me with a new commercial quality compressor-style ice cream and gelato maker. Lest you think an ice cream maker is not… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
I love it, I hate it, I love it...

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon on March 17 at Froso’s restaurant, 35433 Kenai Spur… Continue reading

Pet photo: Santa Paws?
Pet photo: Santa Paws?

Activities for the whole family

Go-cart racing The Go-Kart Race Track, 4487 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, 907-262-1562.   Disc Golf Course The Kenai Eagle 18-hole disc golf course is on Tinker… Continue reading

A group enjoys the sunny weather at Cunningham Park in Kenai.

Park Listings

Anchor Point Anchor River State Rec. Area (907) 522-8368 bit.ly/AnchorRec Camping: $10 / night, $5 daily parking fee, handicap access   Stariski State Rec. Site… Continue reading

A group enjoys the sunny weather at Cunningham Park in Kenai.
Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

JD and Nicole Hall of Nikiski announce the birth of their son, Russell James Hall, at 8:54 a.m. Feb. 17, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds,… Continue reading

Community News and Notes
Sterling Judo Club celebrates three years

Sterling Judo Club celebrates three years

With help from former Sterling Elementary School PTA President Maryann Rogers and encouragement from then Sterling Elementary Principal Christine Ermold, the Sterling-Soldotna area witnessed the… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2015
  • By Jacob and Nick McConnell
  • Community
Sterling Judo Club celebrates three years

Life in the Pededstrian Lane: To sleep, perchance

Many years ago, when I was much more impressionable than I am now, I read a book about the Far North. I can’t remember if… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Beekeeping in Alaska

While it is early spring many beekeepers in Alaska have already placed their “bee” order and are getting hives and equipment ready for their arrival.… Continue reading

Features and Comics – March 6, 2015

Due to an error, the March 6, 2015 Peninsula Clarion print edition included a reprint of a previous edition's Features & Comics page. Here is… Continue reading

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Festival returns with new identity

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the festival's website. It is www.salmonfestalaska.org. This summer, a familiar music festival will be held on the… Continue reading

Clarion file photo

Finish the race, keep the faith

Racing has been a sport for a long time, whether foot races, animals, or vehicles drawn by animals, motorized vehicles, or aircraft. Distance and speed… Continue reading

Handmade fish decoys are displayed Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, in Belgrade, Minn. Dennis Bertram uses glass eyes for his decoys and has been carving them for 35 years. (AP Photo/St. Cloud Times, Jason Wachter) NO SALES

Carver finds niche with handmade fish decoys

BELGRADE, Minn. (AP) — Dennis Bertram worked the curved blade in an unhurried rhythm, releasing thin curls of redwood. The emerging decoy lost its band-saw… Continue reading

Handmade fish decoys are displayed Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, in Belgrade, Minn. Dennis Bertram uses glass eyes for his decoys and has been carving them for 35 years. (AP Photo/St. Cloud Times, Jason Wachter) NO SALES
An angler enjoys a day of fishing on the banks of the upper Kenai River within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: Permitting Kenai National Wildlife Refuge commercial guides and outfitters

It’s a slow Tuesday morning in February, when suddenly the phone rings for the first time all day. It’s Betty Lou from Arlington, Texas, and… Continue reading

An angler enjoys a day of fishing on the banks of the upper Kenai River within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

An Outdoor View: Shooting around the house

Author’s note: This column first appeared in the Clarion on Sept. 23, 1993. It has been edited slightly for brevity. — LPOne advantage of living… Continue reading

This undated photo provided by the Olympic Regional Development Authority shows  a person taking a skeleton ride at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, N.Y.  For $75, visitors on winter Saturdays can take a sled ride belly down, head first on a sled the size of a throw rug. While racers take running jumps onto their sleds and can exceed 80 mph, visitors are pushed off about halfway down the run and can hit 30 to 40 mph.  (AP Photo/Olympic Regional Development Authority)

On the wild slide: Lake Placid site offers skeleton rides

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Sledding can be pleasant and pastoral, with big toboggans, snowy hills and rosy cheeks. And then there’s skeleton sledding: belly down,… Continue reading

This undated photo provided by the Olympic Regional Development Authority shows  a person taking a skeleton ride at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, N.Y.  For $75, visitors on winter Saturdays can take a sled ride belly down, head first on a sled the size of a throw rug. While racers take running jumps onto their sleds and can exceed 80 mph, visitors are pushed off about halfway down the run and can hit 30 to 40 mph.  (AP Photo/Olympic Regional Development Authority)