Culinary king to be crowned at food bank fundraiser

Move over “Chopped.” This Saturday, three peninsula chefs will face off against each other in the first-ever Clash of the Culinary Kings. The competition, which… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: Preparing the Heart For Winter

Preparing the Heart For Winter By Norm Olson A huge gust thrust through the naked trees Void of leaves branches become musical A freakish whistle… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2017

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions n KDLL’s Adventure Talks program visits the Valley of 10,000 Smokes in Katmai National Park and Preserve this month. Come to a… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2017
The Bookworm Sez: Let’s make a deal

The Bookworm Sez: Let’s make a deal

A banana for a cupcake was always a good trade. When you were in grade school, Mom was great about packing lunch with foods you… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Let’s make a deal
The Kachemak Bay Quilters recently started making quilts to give to local veterans, like the one pictured here during a First Friday exhibit Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at the Homer Council on the Arts in Homer, Alaska. The quilting group donates much of its product to others. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

In their first First Friday showcase, Kachemak Bay Quilters focus on giving back to others

Some people make art to have a creative outlet, something just for themselves. Others, like the Kachemak Bay Quilters, take a more altruistic approach. The… Continue reading

The Kachemak Bay Quilters recently started making quilts to give to local veterans, like the one pictured here during a First Friday exhibit Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at the Homer Council on the Arts in Homer, Alaska. The quilting group donates much of its product to others. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Superintendent answers questions online, live

Thumbs up, smiles and comments scrolled across the bottom of the screen as Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Sean Dusek fielded questions from the… Continue reading

In this April 2017 photo, the Sterling HIghway crosses the Kenai River and runs through the community of Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Mountains to Sea Partnership looks to conserve river corridors

A new partnership between conservation-minded government agencies and nonprofits is aiming to comprehensively protect 20 major river corridors on the Kenai Peninsula. The Kenai Mountains… Continue reading

In this April 2017 photo, the Sterling HIghway crosses the Kenai River and runs through the community of Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)
Top: Trisha Whitney, an employee of Tustumena Smokehouse, stands just past the doorway between the smokehouse and the office, which features a wall lined with trophies of summer’s past.

Summer’s bounty, winter’s feast

Just like a fisherman with his perfect spot, it’s easy to fall into a trap of the perfect recipe for the catch. This summer’s bounty… Continue reading

Top: Trisha Whitney, an employee of Tustumena Smokehouse, stands just past the doorway between the smokehouse and the office, which features a wall lined with trophies of summer’s past.
This image released by Lionsgate shows Samuel L. Jackson, left, and Ryan Reynolds in “The Hitman’s Bodyguard.” (Jack English/Lionsgate via AP)

Reeling it in: You’ve seen ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ before

“The Hitman’s Bodyguard” Lionsgate 1 hour, 58 minutes I always wonder what an actor thinks when they see the finished version of a movie they… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2017
  • By Chris Jenness
This image released by Lionsgate shows Samuel L. Jackson, left, and Ryan Reynolds in “The Hitman’s Bodyguard.” (Jack English/Lionsgate via AP)
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this Oct. 30, 2013 file photo Harry Moore, of Soldotna, stocks shelves at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in Soldotna, Alaska. The food bank received a new $10,000 grant to help fund operations.

New grant awarded to Kenai Peninsula food bank

People and organizations who depend on the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank will see a bump in the amount and variety of food available in the… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this Oct. 30, 2013 file photo Harry Moore, of Soldotna, stocks shelves at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in Soldotna, Alaska. The food bank received a new $10,000 grant to help fund operations.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Executive Director Linda Swarner searches through this year's donations for the  20th annual Soup Supper on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in Soldotna, Alaska.

Food Bank preps for Soup Supper

The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank will host its 20th annual Soup Supper fundraiser this at 5:30 p.m Saturday at Kenai Central High School in Kenai.… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Executive Director Linda Swarner searches through this year's donations for the  20th annual Soup Supper on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in Soldotna, Alaska.

Summer treatments diminished elodea in three lakes

As the Kenai Peninsula’s lakes ice over, the three in which the invasive waterweed elodea were found this summer have been largely freed from infestation,… Continue reading

Soldotna continues sign code work

Soldotna is one step closer to a robust sign code after the city council approved a new sign ordinance at its meeting Nov. 8. The… Continue reading

A herd of Dall sheep graze on the side of one of the peaks in the Mystery Hills above the Skyline Trail in September 2017 near Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Board of Game upholds restriction on sheep spotting by plane

Using an airplane to spot Dall sheep while hunting will stay illegal in the state for now. The Board of Game on Tuesday reaffirmed its… Continue reading

A herd of Dall sheep graze on the side of one of the peaks in the Mystery Hills above the Skyline Trail in September 2017 near Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Peninsula groups offer help to quit tobacco

In 2016, about 20 percent of Alaska adults identified as smokers, according to Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. On Thursday, local groups, in… Continue reading

Electric vehicles raise more questions than answers

Though electric cars are finding enthusiastic users in Alaska’s Southeast, how they would perform on the Kenai Peninsula is largely a speculative matter. To date,… Continue reading

A goalie from Soldotna High School’s Soldotna Stars hockey team prepares to block a teammate’s shot during a practice on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)
A goalie from Soldotna High School’s Soldotna Stars hockey team prepares to block a teammate’s shot during a practice on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)
Trial for Kasilof woman charged with manslaughter pushed back

Trial for Kasilof woman charged with manslaughter pushed back

The trial for a woman charged with manslaughter after a car accident that left a Sterling teenager dead has been pushed back to next year.… Continue reading

Trial for Kasilof woman charged with manslaughter pushed back

Pond plan along the Kenai River draws concern

A Kenai landowner’s plan to excavate two ponds on his property near the Kenai River has some residents concerned about flooding and the impact on… Continue reading

House keeps session alive after Senate calls it quits

JUNEAU — The Alaska House isn’t giving up on the special legislative session, even though the Senate has called it quits. The House majority coalition… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2017
  • By Becky Bohrer