Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this July 2, 2013 file photo - halibut of all sizes are lined up after a trip with Alaska Gulf Coast Expeditions in the Cook Inlet.

Hunting for halibut a good option for early season anglers

As the calm and unseasonably warm weather continues in the Cook Inlet, many anglers are looking to the sea to start their fishing seasons. Charter… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this July 2, 2013 file photo - halibut of all sizes are lined up after a trip with Alaska Gulf Coast Expeditions in the Cook Inlet.

Get your soup on

Cold vegetable and fruit soups are refreshing on warm days and make a terrific accompaniment or first course at lunch. Vichyssoise (pronounced vee-shee-swahz), a creamy… Continue reading

  • Jun 3, 2014
  • By Sue Ade
  • Food

Pioneer Potluck: About Alaskan Forest Fires Past and Present

SWANSON RIVER FIRE 1969 FUNNY RIVER FIRE 2014 The recent Funny River fire puts my memory in full motion of the 1969 Swanson River fire… Continue reading

  • Jun 3, 2014
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

New bistro opening in Kenai Flats

While he despises the word, “foodie,” Luke Thibodeau appreciates delicious cuisine and has a vision to bring an elevated dining experience to Kenai. After 18… Continue reading

Monday, Monday…

It’s Sunday, June first. Not too many years ago (at least like I count time) we would be coming home from a long weekend. We’d… Continue reading

Church Briefs

Randall Pippin to Speak Randall Pippin will be bringing the message to the congregation of the Kenai United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 1 at… Continue reading

Why does God ask questions

Hmm. God knows everything. God asks questions. Doesn’t this seem rather strange? If God does know everything, why does He ask questions? Asking questions is… Continue reading

Bookworm Sez: You wish you’d never done it

You wish you’d never done it. If only you could hit “reset,” take it all back, call do-overs, and you wouldn’t make the same choices.… Continue reading

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Michael Fassbender in the film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Alan Markfield)

Box-office hit with $111 million

“X-Men: Days of Future Past.” 20th Century Fox 1 hour, 44 minutes   For the layperson, it’s enough to say “I like ‘Spider-Man’ comics,” or… Continue reading

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Michael Fassbender in the film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Alan Markfield)

Events and Exhibits

■ Local nature photographer Laurie Johnson is showing her work at Kaladi Brothers Coffee on Kobuk in Soldotna. More than 20 pieces will be on… Continue reading

Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora performs a new song, "Lighthouse" at an anti-drug forum in Toms River N.J. on May 27, 2014. The song will raise money for a drug treatment center in New Jersey.(AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Bon Jovi guitarist hopes new song helps addicts

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora drew on his own past in debuting a song at a forum on drug abuse Tuesday.The… Continue reading

Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora performs a new song, "Lighthouse" at an anti-drug forum in Toms River N.J. on May 27, 2014. The song will raise money for a drug treatment center in New Jersey.(AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Pioneer Potluck

Grannie Annie is taking a holiday. She is preparing for company. She will return next week. Here are some of her favorite recipes.… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2014
  • By Grannie Annie
  • Food

Fitting it all in

There are two types of people in this world. There are those who, when a door, drawer or cabinet won’t close, open it back up… Continue reading

Community news and notes

Russell and Crystal Wilson of Kenai announce the birth of their son, James Russell (Ighsakuun) Wilson, at 10:30 a.m. on April 22, 2014. He weighed… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Pressure canner dial guage testing

If you preserve food at home and use a pressure canner with a dial gauge, it is important to have the gauge tested annually for… Continue reading

Health tip: Eat fruit daily

Fruit offers a great source of antioxidants, which may help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and macular degeneration. The berry family — blueberries, blackberries,… Continue reading

When it helps to remember

During a former memorial season, my column carried readers back to a country cemetery where I reminisced about family members who were no longer with… Continue reading

Church news

Church of Chris hosts gospel meeting The Church of Christ on mile 1/4 Funny River Road in Soldotna will be hosting a gospel meeting with… Continue reading

Les Palmer: The state of the Kenai, Part 2

Author’s note: Part 2 in a series of two columns.Over the years, fish habitat and the quality of the fishing experience have deteriorated on the… Continue reading

The Hokulea sailing canoe is seen off Honolulu on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The Polynesian voyaging canoe is setting off on a 3-year voyage around the world, navigating using no modern instrumentation. (AP Photo/Sam Eifling)

Legendary Hawaii canoe embarks on global odyssey

HONOLULU — To take the Hokulea for a spin off the coast of Oahu is to see the Hawaiian islands in perhaps the same way… Continue reading

The Hokulea sailing canoe is seen off Honolulu on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The Polynesian voyaging canoe is setting off on a 3-year voyage around the world, navigating using no modern instrumentation. (AP Photo/Sam Eifling)