Two men haul a boat out of Skilak Lake near the end of the 2014 fishing season.

Sterling

The Moose River gives its water to the Kenai at their confluence in the central Sterling, making this town a launch point for river trips… Continue reading

Two men haul a boat out of Skilak Lake near the end of the 2014 fishing season.
Revelers at Salmonstock dance in the grass during a concert at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds.

Ninilchik

In summer, the fishing village of Ninilchik is a bustling community that serves as a base for many saltwater charter tours. Halibut is king in… Continue reading

Revelers at Salmonstock dance in the grass during a concert at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds.
Two Pacific Star Seafoods employees work to stabilize a commercial drift fishing boat at the company's Kenai wharf.

Kenai

In the language of the Athabascan Dena’ina Indians, “Ken’ey” means “two big flats and a river cutback.” This geographic description is apt for the land… Continue reading

Two Pacific Star Seafoods employees work to stabilize a commercial drift fishing boat at the company's Kenai wharf.
Alaska residents get their fill of "personal-use" fish during the Kasilof dipnet fishery near the mouth of the Kasilof River.

Kasilof

Kasilof, a town of roughly 500 people, is a hub of outdoor activity. In summer, fishermen float in drift boats or line the banks of… Continue reading

Alaska residents get their fill of "personal-use" fish during the Kasilof dipnet fishery near the mouth of the Kasilof River.

Pioneer Potluck: About Ginger being left

At The First Presbyterian Church Fort Collins, Colorado About 1945-46   After Sunday School and Church we all piled back into the pea green four… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2015
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food
No-yeast, no-knead, no-fuss

No-yeast, no-knead, no-fuss

With no yeast or kneading required, the recipes for Irish Soda Bread and Love Me Tender Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Biscuits make it possible to enjoy fresh-from-the… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2015
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food
No-yeast, no-knead, no-fuss
Seldovia

Seldovia

15 miles southwest of the Homer Spit — or about an hour and half away by ferry — is Seldovia, a tiny community on the… Continue reading

Seldovia
Chris Shockley

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation by Peninsula Community Health… Continue reading

Chris Shockley
Maximus Scott Finley

Community News and Notes

Steve and Haley Bowen of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Sawyer Dean Bowen, at 3:22 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2015. He weighed 8… Continue reading

Maximus Scott Finley

Here’s the Thing: Do the best you can

My year started off with meeting new people and, believe it or not, this is a new occurrence for me as my days consist of… Continue reading

Learning for Life: ‘I pledge my head to clearer thinking’

Do you have a tough decision that needs making, or a problem that needs solving? Have you considered asking a 4-H’er to help out?4-H is… Continue reading

Meggean Bos and John Marquez

Bos, Marquez announce engagement

Meggean Bos and John Marquez of Soldotna are engaged to be married at 4 p.m. on July 11, 2015 at Land’s End Resort in Homer.… Continue reading

Meggean Bos and John Marquez
A Nevada man lets his line out while fishing for halibut just west of the tractor-powered Anchor Point boat launch.

Anchor Point

In 1787, the British explorer Captain James Cook lost the anchor of a ship to the powerful currents of Cook Inlet. He named a bump… Continue reading

A Nevada man lets his line out while fishing for halibut just west of the tractor-powered Anchor Point boat launch.
On going wild

On going wild

With moose wandering through residential neighborhoods, migratory birds stopping by on their way north and south each year, and bears catching salmon in local rivers,… Continue reading

On going wild
Volcanoes

Volcanoes

The phrase "Ring of Fire" sounds as if it belongs in a Tolkien epic, but on the Kenai Peninsula this geological phenomenon – referring to… Continue reading

Volcanoes
Fly Out Fishing

Fly Out Fishing

While salmon and trout fishing on the Kenai River is what brings anglers from all over the world to the Kenai Peninsula, more guides are… Continue reading

Fly Out Fishing
Things to know before you go fishing

Things to know before you go fishing

1. Where can I get a fishing license? It’s easiest to purchase your fishing license after you arrive on the Kenai Peninsula, so you also… Continue reading

Things to know before you go fishing
Fishing 101

Fishing 101

If fishing is on your Alaska “to-do” list, but you need a few tips, this is for you.   Guides An easy way for a… Continue reading

Fishing 101
Bear Safety

Bear Safety

In Alaska, bears — black and brown — can be anywhere, and residents and tourists alike should keep this in mind when taking to the… Continue reading

Bear Safety

Life comes with some assembly required

There are three magic words known to anyone who has bought toys, furniture, bikes and almost anything short of a box of cereal: Some Assembly… Continue reading