FILE - In this May 20, 2014 file photo, pedestrians walk along the boardwalk past the Wonder Wheel Tuesday in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York. Summer fun at Coney Island just got some new attractions in addition to the beach and amusement park rides. Now visitors can enjoy colorful murals and artisanal food vendors selling everything from truffle fries to hibiscus ice pops. Coney Art Walls launched this week a block from the boardwalk and right behind Nathan's Famous, the hot-dog emporium. Some of the same street artists whose work can be seen in Miami's popular Wynwood neighborhood were brought in to decorate outdoor walls for the food-and-art experience.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Coney Island

NEW YORK — Summer fun at Coney Island just got some new attractions in addition to the beach and amusement park rides. Now visitors can… Continue reading

FILE - In this May 20, 2014 file photo, pedestrians walk along the boardwalk past the Wonder Wheel Tuesday in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York. Summer fun at Coney Island just got some new attractions in addition to the beach and amusement park rides. Now visitors can enjoy colorful murals and artisanal food vendors selling everything from truffle fries to hibiscus ice pops. Coney Art Walls launched this week a block from the boardwalk and right behind Nathan's Famous, the hot-dog emporium. Some of the same street artists whose work can be seen in Miami's popular Wynwood neighborhood were brought in to decorate outdoor walls for the food-and-art experience.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Voices of Faith: With faith focused, amazing sights may be seen

Flames leaping high above the treetops are quite a sight. The smoke from multiple fires in the area may reduce the distance we can see,… Continue reading

FILE - In this file image released by Disney-Pixar, characters, from left, Anger, voiced by Lewis Black, Disgust, voiced by Mindy Kaling, Joy, voiced by Amy Poehler, Fear, voiced by Bill Hader, and Sadness, voiced by Phyllis Smith appear in a scene from the animated film, "Inside Out," in theaters on June 19. (Disney-Pixar via AP, File)

Inside out color coated memories

“Inside Out” Disney-Pixar 1 hours 42 min   When I first heard the concept of “Inside Out,” this week’s fabulous new Pixar animated film, I… Continue reading

FILE - In this file image released by Disney-Pixar, characters, from left, Anger, voiced by Lewis Black, Disgust, voiced by Mindy Kaling, Joy, voiced by Amy Poehler, Fear, voiced by Bill Hader, and Sadness, voiced by Phyllis Smith appear in a scene from the animated film, "Inside Out," in theaters on June 19. (Disney-Pixar via AP, File)

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ Kenai Performers present “Someone Save My Baby Ruth or, Foil that Villain,” a melodrama by Billy St. John, directed by Terri… Continue reading

Fishing report: Reds rush to the Russian

With plenty of sockeye salmon making their way up the Russian River, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has upped the bag limit and… Continue reading

This March 16 2015 photo shows sockeye salmon in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead

A salmon primer: sockeye salmon

Sockeye, also called red salmon, is known for its distinct, bright red flesh that retains its color even once cooked. It is prized for its… Continue reading

This March 16 2015 photo shows sockeye salmon in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead
This March 16, 2015 photo shows seared king salmon with lemongrass porcini jus in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

A salmon primer: king salmon

King salmon, also known as “chinook,” earns the title. The largest of the Pacific salmon, a single king can weigh more than 100 pounds, though… Continue reading

This March 16, 2015 photo shows seared king salmon with lemongrass porcini jus in Concord, NH. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

SOLSTICE SLUMBER

Solstice SlumberMarilyn E. Wheeless. Kenai‘How do you sleep?; she asked, in perfect honesty.‘When the sun shines nearly all night long?’Isn’t it hard to close your… Continue reading

BOOK REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

The hole you dug as a kid would never reach China.That didn’t matter to you, though; China wasn’t your goal – treasure was. Alas, your… Continue reading

BOOK REVIEW
White chocolate cheesecake

White chocolate cheesecake

1 (9-inch) ready-made graham cracker crust1 cup (6-ounces) white chocolate morsels, melted and cooled1 pound cream cheese, softened1/3 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoons lemon juice½ teaspoon… Continue reading

White chocolate cheesecake

lueberry lemon cream pie

10 ounces Pepperidge Farm lemon cookies*2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon Crisco, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, pulse… Continue reading

Trio of luscious dessertss

Trio of luscious dessertss

A few weeks ago, I offered several recipes featuring blueberries. Your response? More, please. So, I am pleased to present a few exceptional recipes in… Continue reading

Trio of luscious dessertss
Lemon bars with Blueberry Sauce

Lemon bars with Blueberry Sauce

2 cups all-purpose flour¾ cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup unsalted butter, softened 6 large eggs2¾ cups granulated sugar1 cup fresh lemon juice2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)1… Continue reading

Lemon bars with Blueberry Sauce

Bottled Watr Recall

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Shaw’s and Hannaford stores are recalling house brands of bottled water after E. coli bacteria was found in the water’s supply.… Continue reading

Cat wins shelter’s Hero Dog award

LOS ANGELES — For the first time, a Los Angeles shelter’s Hero Dog award has gone to a cat.In May 2014, Tara the cat fought… Continue reading

Wish I could wish Dad “Happy Father’s Day”.

When I fail as a father or grandfather (and it is often) I think back to Daddy and how he worked constantly to make sure… Continue reading

Gareth Gage Hack

Community News and Notes

Brian and Jennfier Hack of Nikiski announce the birth of their son, Gareth Gage Hack, at 5:09 a.m. on June 7, 2015. He weighed 7… Continue reading

Gareth Gage Hack

Here’s the thing: On some days, the chores can wait

I have a confession to make. I ate an entire pie. OK, no I didn’t, but if the opportunity came up, I might. The truth… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Extension Service offers pressure canner dial guage testing

The Cooperative Extension Service is offering free testing of pressure canner dial gauges on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Extension Office… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2015 AND THEREAFTER In this photo taken June 5, 2015, George Martinez, center, teaches the six step, a series of foundational moves for breakdancing, at his space in a mall in Anchorage, Alaska. Until recently, this mall space was empty, stacked up with old furniture and used as a haunted house at Halloween. This summer, Martinez wants to transform it into something Anchorage doesn't have: A center for urban arts education and hip-hop culture. (Erik Hill/Alaska Dispatch News via AP)

Hip Hop Culture

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The sign at the entrance to an old retail space, hidden behind shopping carts in an aging East Anchorage mall, declared: “Closed… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2015 AND THEREAFTER In this photo taken June 5, 2015, George Martinez, center, teaches the six step, a series of foundational moves for breakdancing, at his space in a mall in Anchorage, Alaska. Until recently, this mall space was empty, stacked up with old furniture and used as a haunted house at Halloween. This summer, Martinez wants to transform it into something Anchorage doesn't have: A center for urban arts education and hip-hop culture. (Erik Hill/Alaska Dispatch News via AP)