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Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Exchange student Nouredine Mama, of Cameroon, shares details about his culture and life in Africa with fourth and sixth grade students on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Nikolaevsk School in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. Mama is attending Homer High School while in the state through an exchange program.

Africa exchange student visits Russian village

Cameroon exchange student Nouredine Mama was given two days’ notice before he was flown to Alaska this fall. The 16-year-old was already settled in Washington,… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Exchange student Nouredine Mama, of Cameroon, shares details about his culture and life in Africa with fourth and sixth grade students on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Nikolaevsk School in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. Mama is attending Homer High School while in the state through an exchange program.

Bridging the connectivity gap

Less than half of Alaska’s K-12 students have what the Federal Communications Commission has determined to be proper access to broadband in their classrooms.On Thursday,… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
This image released by Disney Theatrical Productions shows Jelany Remy as Simba in the Broadway musical "The Lion King. The Disney stage blockbuster on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, released 360-degree footage of its opening song "Circle of Life" that lets users look left, right, up, backstage and at the audience even when sitting on a couch. (Joan Marcus/ Disney Theatrical Productions via AP)

Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ pushes into virtual reality

NEW YORK — “The Lion King” on Broadway is offering fans a view of the musical that even the very best seat in the theater… Continue reading

This image released by Disney Theatrical Productions shows Jelany Remy as Simba in the Broadway musical "The Lion King. The Disney stage blockbuster on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, released 360-degree footage of its opening song "Circle of Life" that lets users look left, right, up, backstage and at the audience even when sitting on a couch. (Joan Marcus/ Disney Theatrical Productions via AP)

Pigskin Pick’Em: What’s the big play of the week?

After two weeks of dismal results the column finally returned to black. The positive 8-6 mark against the suits in week seven leaves our season… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2015
  • By Nolan Rose

Around the District

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

In this photo taken Aug. 28, 2015, Bethany Hughes shows six tattooed footprints on her foot that represent countries she has lived in. Growing up with missionary parents has fostered a wandering spirit in Hughes, who plans to spend five years in an attempt to become the first woman to trek from the southern tip of South America to the northern tip of Alaska all by non-motorized means. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Walking the Americas: Woman preps for 5-year trek

SMITHVILLE, Mo. — The night before Bethany Hughes started on the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile hike from Mexico to Canada, she was so wired… Continue reading

In this photo taken Aug. 28, 2015, Bethany Hughes shows six tattooed footprints on her foot that represent countries she has lived in. Growing up with missionary parents has fostered a wandering spirit in Hughes, who plans to spend five years in an attempt to become the first woman to trek from the southern tip of South America to the northern tip of Alaska all by non-motorized means. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Here’s the Thing: Savoring the soup

My goal was to write something entertaining for you, but instead I’m stuck on Google looking for Tom Kha Gai recipes. Tom Kha Gai is… Continue reading

Contractors meet and greet

Contractors meet and greet

Before the Trans-Alaska Pipeline boom of the early 70’s the Association of General Contractors Alaska (AGC) were in the Greatland to advocate for their members… Continue reading

Contractors meet and greet

Op-ed: Evangelicals should return to core beliefs

In the matter of the “culture wars,” evangelical Christians are asking, “what do we do now?” The question is being raised in the aftermath of… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2015
  • By Cal Thomas
Photo courtesy Mongrel Media Alicia Vikander as Ava, in Ex Machina.

Ex Machina a philosophical look at artifical intelligence

“Ex Machina”DNA Films1 hours, 50 minAs computers get faster and the internet connects more and more of the world at faster and faster speeds, the… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Mongrel Media Alicia Vikander as Ava, in Ex Machina.

Op-ed: Obama’s hot-air commencement address

I didn’t attend my commencement ceremony at American University in Washington, D.C. I chose instead to receive my degree in the mail. I didn’t want… Continue reading

  • May 30, 2015
  • By Cal Thomas

Around the District

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

Easter Elks give the Bunny a hand spreading fun for the season

Easter Elks give the Bunny a hand spreading fun for the season

Prior to the Easter Bunny making his rounds this year the Easter Elk was spotted on the Central Peninsula delivering Easter baskets filled fun items… Continue reading

Easter Elks give the Bunny a hand spreading fun for the season
Mosaic of high-resolution aerial photographs of 110,000 acres of the Funny River Fire was captured in less than eight hours of flying. The inset shows the clarity of one segment of the Kenai River. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge Notebook: New aerial photography technology – little camera, big picture

There are myriads of ways to measure and describe an area, but as they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” At work I… Continue reading

Mosaic of high-resolution aerial photographs of 110,000 acres of the Funny River Fire was captured in less than eight hours of flying. The inset shows the clarity of one segment of the Kenai River. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Out of the clouds, into the bright blue sky

As my wiper blades blurred over the windshield as fast as they could squeegee the water off from a torrential British Columbia spring rainfall, I… Continue reading

Alaska State Troopers are looking for Andre Morris Tanner who was last seen near Mile 52 of the Seward Highway on Saturday Feb. 28, 2015. Tanner led police on a high speed chase across the Kenai Peninsula before he fled on foot when he ran over a trooper-deployed spike stick. He is considered dangerous, according to a trooper media release.

Troopers find man who fled from Kasilof traffic stop

Updated at 3:30 p.m. on 03/04 An Eagle River man who Alaska State Troopers say led them on a high speed chase across the Kenai… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Alaska State Troopers are looking for Andre Morris Tanner who was last seen near Mile 52 of the Seward Highway on Saturday Feb. 28, 2015. Tanner led police on a high speed chase across the Kenai Peninsula before he fled on foot when he ran over a trooper-deployed spike stick. He is considered dangerous, according to a trooper media release.

Soldotna website gets new look

The city of Soldotna’s website has received a makeover. The new site, which launched last week, offers a more modern version of its predecessor. It… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

An Outdoor View: Dream fishing

A couple of weeks ago, I had a dream about fishing. Upon awakening, I was smiling and feeling good, unlike my usual early-morning feeling. I… Continue reading

Life in the pedestrian lane: You can’t Google it!

Granddaughter No. 7 is getting her driver’s license next month. She took a driver’s class and passed with flying colors so she’s on the way!… Continue reading

This image provided by Disney shows a teenage Elsa the Snow Queen, voiced by Idina Menzel, in a scene from the animated feature "Frozen." Although the animated film opened late in 2013, the story of Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven easily outpaced other vote-getters like "Sherlock" star Benedict Cumberbatch, TV guru Shonda Rimes, musicians Beyonce and Pharrell Williams for entertainer of the year. "Frozen" has earned Disney more than $1.27 billion at the box office worldwide, becoming the most successful animated movie of all time. Its signature song "Let It Go" won an Oscar and a national touring live version on ice has been a huge draw. (AP Photo/Disney)

‘Frozen’ the entertainer of the year

NEW YORK — If you have children, or know someone who does, or just listened to one recently, the choice of Associated Press Entertainer of… Continue reading

This image provided by Disney shows a teenage Elsa the Snow Queen, voiced by Idina Menzel, in a scene from the animated feature "Frozen." Although the animated film opened late in 2013, the story of Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven easily outpaced other vote-getters like "Sherlock" star Benedict Cumberbatch, TV guru Shonda Rimes, musicians Beyonce and Pharrell Williams for entertainer of the year. "Frozen" has earned Disney more than $1.27 billion at the box office worldwide, becoming the most successful animated movie of all time. Its signature song "Let It Go" won an Oscar and a national touring live version on ice has been a huge draw. (AP Photo/Disney)

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