Here’s the Thing: Happy Mother’s Day

It truly is Mother’s Day, because I’m a mother that’s feeling a little burned out. I feel like that’s on point. There’s like two weeks… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Bloomberg, the powerhouse of business and financial journalism, has launched ClimateChanged.com, a website dedicated to climate-related science and the future of… Continue reading

Church News

Free Mother’s Day concert A Mother’s Day Concert with Grammy and Dove award winner Sherman Andrus and internationally recognized Lonnie Bingle will take place Sunday… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Our thoughts go out to all mothers

A man was applying to be a New York City policeman. He had passed a wide battery of tests and was in his final phase.… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska

By the time you read this, the 25th Annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival will be winding down. Over the weekend, birders have been in hot… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Nothing captures the imagination of a child quite like learning about and interacting with other creatures — and which creatures are… Continue reading

May musings: A celebration of spring

May is a month of birth, renewal/fresh starts, the return of migratory birds and new blooms. Astrological signs: Taurus and Gemini; birthstone: emerald; colors: yellow,… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Free seeds for your garden

Free seeds for your garden Come on into the Extension Office on Kalifornsky Beach Road and pick up free seeds for your garden! These are… Continue reading

Church News

Free Mother’s Day concert A Mother’s Day Concert with Grammy and Dove award winner Sherman Andrus and internationally recognized Lonnie Bingle will take place Sunday… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Don’t go hungry — cultivate your fruit

On a road trip coming back from Anchorage this last week, I had my heart broken by a bag of beef jerky. OK, I admit… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Feeding the 5,000 is Feedback U.K.’S flagship campaigning event, a delicious communal feast for 5,000 people made entirely out of food… Continue reading

Learning for Life: An Alaska herb garden

An Alaska herb garden With spring approaching and our green thumbs itching to try something new, the University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service has a… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Let’s talk

Seems like everyday I read something about what the “younger generation” doesn’t know. I’ve adapted to the idea that no one can fold a diaper… Continue reading

Anya Hondel, of Soldotna Prep School, took the top prize at Thursday’s Caring for the Kenai competition with her project, a puppet super hero named Captain Conservation. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Captain Conservation’ wins Caring for the Kenai

Superheros, wolf urine and lead contamination received top honors at the 27th annual Caring for the Kenai final presentations, held Thursday night at Kenai Central… Continue reading

Anya Hondel, of Soldotna Prep School, took the top prize at Thursday’s Caring for the Kenai competition with her project, a puppet super hero named Captain Conservation. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Learning for Life: Planning your tree planting

Planning your tree planting As winter recedes into spring it is a great time to look at our yards and plan for the future. The… Continue reading

It is what it is: Beep!

Lately, I’ve taken to arguing with my microwave. And I think the microwave is winning. The microwave is just one of many things that seems… Continue reading

Notes for the Recycling Bin

Did you know … — In 2010 the average American home had more television sets than people. According to Nielsen Media Research, there were 2.73… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … “The world begins at a kitchen table. No matter what, we must eat to live,” — First line from the poem… Continue reading

U.S. ponders the peninsula after buying Alaska

By SHANA LOSHBAUGH For the Clarion After the purchase, adventurous Yankees headed to Alaska. No sooner had the flags changed in Sitka than traders, soldiers… Continue reading

Here’s the Thing: Growing season

Spring looks like a rough season around here. Everything melts and our area looks a bit apocalyptic. This is the time of year when old… Continue reading