Learning for Life: Portion distortion

Portion distortion In the last 20 years, portion sizes of food have substantially increased. An average serving of french fries today contains 400 more calories… Continue reading

How Alaskans fared during the transition of rule

By SHANA LOSHBAUGH For the Clarion The Treaty of Cession, for all practical purposes, left many Alaskans in limbo. After the news reached the far-flung… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Officially it’s spring, so now what?

After several weeks of intense sunshine showering the landscape with rays of cold so intense that the official arrival of spring felt more like stepping… Continue reading

Church News

Priscilla Shirer live simulcast New Life Assembly is a peninsula host location for the live simulcast of Bible teacher and author Priscilla Shirer. The event… Continue reading

Jed Davis of Adrianne Bosic's class at Nikiski North Star Elementary recited his speech on Bob Ross, host of "The Joy of Painting," at the school's wax museum on Thursday, March 30. Davis sported Ross' signature hair and his pet, Peapod the Pocket Squirrel. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Move over, Madame Tussauds

Students at Nikiski North Star Elementary took a page from Madame Tussaud’s playbook on Thursday when they hosted their own wax museum highlighting important figures… Continue reading

Jed Davis of Adrianne Bosic's class at Nikiski North Star Elementary recited his speech on Bob Ross, host of "The Joy of Painting," at the school's wax museum on Thursday, March 30. Davis sported Ross' signature hair and his pet, Peapod the Pocket Squirrel. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Alaskans and the Treaty of Cession

In the summer of 1867, in the village of Nikolaevsk (not the one now bearing that name, but the one now called Kenai), the priest,… Continue reading

4-H’er of the Month: Pederson brings creativity to 4-H club

4-H’er of the Month: Pederson brings creativity to 4-H club

Pederson brings creativity to 4-H club Adela Pederson is Homer All’s 4-H Club, 4-H’er of the Month. Despite having her mother as a club leader,… Continue reading

4-H’er of the Month: Pederson brings creativity to 4-H club

April musings: A month of beginnings

April is a month of openings, the budding of flowers and trees and spiritual cleansing. Astrological signs: Aries and Taurus; birthstone: diamond; colors: yellow and… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Is it spring yet?

This winter has been a long one. Everyone mentions that, no matter their age or longevity in the state. The past two years spoiled us… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … May 6 from 10 a.m-3 p.m., is ReGroup’s next Electronics Recycling Event at the Central Peninsula Landfill. Recycling saves resources, reduces… Continue reading

Students from across the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District participate in The Young Americans workshop held at Mountain View Elementary on March 28 , which aims to develop students’ performing arts skills. (Photo by Kat Sorensen, Peninsula Clarion)

Showtime! Young Americans bring arts to Mountain View

Kenai’s Mountain View Elementary School has been hosting the Young Americans Show Choir since Monday in a three-day event that culminates with a community performance… Continue reading

Students from across the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District participate in The Young Americans workshop held at Mountain View Elementary on March 28 , which aims to develop students’ performing arts skills. (Photo by Kat Sorensen, Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Middle students take part in MathCounts

“Yu has 12 coins, consisting of five pennies, four nickels and three dimes. He tosses them all in the air. What is the probability that… Continue reading

Weston Gorup and Sophia Marcorelle performed during the annual benefit for Sterling-Soldotna HeadStart on Friday, March 24. 2017 at the Sterling Senior Center in Sterling, Alaska. The benefit, which had a Taste of Italy theme, included dinner, performances and an auction. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
Weston Gorup and Sophia Marcorelle performed during the annual benefit for Sterling-Soldotna HeadStart on Friday, March 24. 2017 at the Sterling Senior Center in Sterling, Alaska. The benefit, which had a Taste of Italy theme, included dinner, performances and an auction. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

It is what it is: Two roads, plenty of snow

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood filled up with snow … What happens when you mash up “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Back yard birch tapping

Backyard Birch Tapping Ever wonder how to make Birch Syrup from our native birch trees? Cooperative Extension Service has the publication “Backyard Birch Tapping Basics”… Continue reading

Owen Boyle, of Nikiski, is geared up for a dive on an oil platform in Cook Inlet sometime in the sixties. He worked as a commercial diver in the dangerous waters of Cook Inlet for 40 years and was inducted into the Association of Diving Contractors International Hall of Fame this February. (Photo courtesy Owen Boyle)

Diving blind, 40 years in the Cook Inlet

Owen Boyle spent 40 years diving the dangerous waters of Cook Inlet, submerging himself in the treacherous tides and blinded by the dark waters, to… Continue reading

Owen Boyle, of Nikiski, is geared up for a dive on an oil platform in Cook Inlet sometime in the sixties. He worked as a commercial diver in the dangerous waters of Cook Inlet for 40 years and was inducted into the Association of Diving Contractors International Hall of Fame this February. (Photo courtesy Owen Boyle)

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules n The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets noon today at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex for a presentation from Alaska State Troopers.… Continue reading

Ron Sexton, owner of Trinity Greenhouse in Soldotna, opened his doors to the public on March 1, but has been working all winter long to get his greenhouses ready for the 2017 season. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Local greenhouses are springing to life

On the first day of spring, greenhouse workers’ hands were busy mixing, potting and planting, even though their workspaces are still flanked with several feet… Continue reading

Ron Sexton, owner of Trinity Greenhouse in Soldotna, opened his doors to the public on March 1, but has been working all winter long to get his greenhouses ready for the 2017 season. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Here’s the thing: Help me, help you

Our little family is compromised of two very different personality types. My son and I are wacky, outgoing, impulsive, and live each day mostly relying… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Beekeeping in Alaska

Beekeeping in Alaska While it is early spring many beekeepers in Alaska have already placed their “bee” order and are getting hives and equipment ready… Continue reading

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