In addition to February 16 being National Almond Day, it also marks the beginning of the time of the year when the trees that grow… Continue reading
April Friedly and Darren Finley were married on Dec. 17, 2013 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.The bride is the daughter of Roy and Sharri… Continue reading
I had an epiphany a few days ago.That is the fancy word for “It’s about time. What took you so long?” I have finally surrendered… Continue reading
Christopher and Chelsey (Howard) Hudson of Arlington, Texas, announce the birth of their daughter, Paisley Jean Hudson, at 7:09 p.m. Sept. 18, 2013. She weighed… Continue reading
Peninsula Christian Center hosts special services Peninsula Christian Center, located at 161 Farnsworth Boulevard behind the Salvation Army, in Soldotna, is having special meetings tonight,… Continue reading
PARADISE, Wash. (AP) — It seems simple enough: strap, stand, step — one foot in front of the other.But synchronizing your steps atop snowshoes is… Continue reading
Imagine you are at the controls of a Piper Super Cub flying at tree-top level 150 feet above the ground. As you fly 10-mile long… Continue reading
The unexpected can make a fishing trip memorable.By “unexpected,” I don’t mean the times when the outboard quits and can’t be resuscitated. I mean the… Continue reading
With Valentine’s Day coming up, thoughts naturally turn to chocolate. How nice it would be for gardeners to give their beloved a living, growing, chocolate… Continue reading
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Donnie Kolb has been organizing gravel bicycle rides for the past five years.Usually keeping his events a bit on the down… Continue reading
Cupid’s arrows are flying through the mail again and I’m somewhat of an authority on the subject of the season. I’ve been in love with… Continue reading
“Saving Mr. Banks” Walt Disney Pictures 2 hours, 5 minutes There’s a scene late in this week’s “Saving Mr. Banks” that elevates the film… Continue reading
First Thursday ■ Already Read Books and C Cups Cafe in Kenai will have a First Thursday event with Maria Allison on the piano, gourmet… Continue reading
■ On Wednesday, the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon at the Kenai Visitor Center. Merrill Sikorski will… Continue reading
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A capacity crowd attended Sealaska Heritage Institute’s first art auction featuring works by northwest Native artists in Juneau, collectively raising more… Continue reading
HOMER, Alaska (AP) — Homer junkyards can be notorious for the odd stuff one might find buried under blue tarps — vintage Subaru parts, wringer… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — Tongass Historical Museum is soliciting submissions for its new exhibit “First in Fish, Ketchikan’s Commercial Fishing Traditions” that will open Feb.… Continue reading
Cherished MemoryBy Barbara Brinkerhoff, NikiskiLittle boy with eyes so blueSmiles just like his daddy, tooImpish grin, hand held behind,He’s made his mom a Valentine.Stiff red… Continue reading
Just one more bedtime story.You wanted that as a child because you’ve always been someone who hates endings (one more for the road). Everyone knows… Continue reading
