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

Church news

Stations of the Cross service at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Join Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 222 West Redoubt Ave. in Soldotna,… Continue reading

Refuge Notebook: Records fall during 115th Christmas Bird Count

A consistently warmer than normal November and December, with scattered days and even nights above freezing, resulted in a mid-winter landscape exhibiting a dearth of… Continue reading

An Outdoor View: Don’t just sit there

According to WebMD, in 2014, new studies found that sitting for long hours is linked to worse mental health, a higher risk of death from… Continue reading

This Dec. 2014 photo provided by Amy Rockwell, Kristi Neznanski carries her daughter Hazel in a pack during a Salem Hike It Baby outing at the Croisan Trail system in South Salem, Ore.  The group called Hike It Baby, which recently opened a branch in Salem, is encouraging new parents to get outdoors by offering a supportive atmosphere on organized weekly hikes.  A collection of 118 people are part of the Salem group, and during the last two weekends, they've had hikes at the Croisan Trail system in South Salem and Kezier Rapids Park.   (AP Photo/Statesman-Journal, Courtesy of Amy Rockwell)

Hiking with kids takes a bit more planning

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Once upon a time, going for a hike was a simple activity.Toss a few snacks, water and appropriate gear into a… Continue reading

This Dec. 2014 photo provided by Amy Rockwell, Kristi Neznanski carries her daughter Hazel in a pack during a Salem Hike It Baby outing at the Croisan Trail system in South Salem, Ore.  The group called Hike It Baby, which recently opened a branch in Salem, is encouraging new parents to get outdoors by offering a supportive atmosphere on organized weekly hikes.  A collection of 118 people are part of the Salem group, and during the last two weekends, they've had hikes at the Croisan Trail system in South Salem and Kezier Rapids Park.   (AP Photo/Statesman-Journal, Courtesy of Amy Rockwell)
ADVANCE FOR USE MONDAY, FEB. 16 - In this photo taken Jan. 17, 2015, curling enthusiasts participate in a curling clinic hosted by the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department at Southside Park in Bozeman, Mont.. Participants learn the basics of the game and help raise interest in the sport. (AP Photo/Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)

Curling surges in popularity

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Bozeman’s hottest up-and-coming winter sport, it turns out, doesn’t have anything to do with mountains.Instead, it’s curling — perhaps best known… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR USE MONDAY, FEB. 16 - In this photo taken Jan. 17, 2015, curling enthusiasts participate in a curling clinic hosted by the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department at Southside Park in Bozeman, Mont.. Participants learn the basics of the game and help raise interest in the sport. (AP Photo/Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
In this image released by 20th Century Fox, Taron Egerton, left, and Michael Caine appear in a scene from "Kingsman: The Secret Service." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Jaap Buitendijk)

‘Kingsman’ takes the inherent cartoony illogic of James Bond

‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ 20th Century Fox 2 hour, 9 minutes British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn isn’t afraid to shake things up when it comes to… Continue reading

In this image released by 20th Century Fox, Taron Egerton, left, and Michael Caine appear in a scene from "Kingsman: The Secret Service." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Jaap Buitendijk)
Make it easy to plan your next party

Make it easy to plan your next party

The campaigning has started already. It sure seems like the last election ended yesterday, but here we go again. So: Democrat? Or Republican? Does policy… Continue reading

Make it easy to plan your next party

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Kenai Performers’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will run Feb. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and March 1… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Ian McEwan sings as Levi in a dress rehearsal for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Kenai Central High School auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Technicolor Dreamcoat to debut this Friday

The Kenai Performers want to share something amazing and colorful. This Friday, the drama company will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Ian McEwan sings as Levi in a dress rehearsal for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Kenai Central High School auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Trails

Trails

The hiking and biking trails of the Kenai Peninsula offer access to many exquisite natural habitats, often with incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. As with any… Continue reading

Trails
Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Kenaitze Indian Tribe

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with nearly 1600 members spanning the Central Kenai Peninsula. Also known as the Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina or… Continue reading

Kenaitze Indian Tribe