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

Church News

Methodist churches hold joint service The people of North Star United Methodist Church and Kenai United Methodist Church will hold a joint worship service at… Continue reading

When you need someone to hold you

A letter I once received from the Ministries Director of Campus Crusade for Christ concerning the organization’s relief work among tsunami victims in Thailand related… Continue reading

53 years ago, I was too young to meet the new Mustang

Today, April 17, was a famous day back in 1964. Ford introduced a new class of car, the pony car, so-called because that car was… Continue reading

Church News

Apostolic Assembly celebrates resurrection The Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ is celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection beginning with its annual three-day purification fast to be broken with… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Entrance and Exit

Jean-Paul Sartre in describing the despair in our world did so with two words; “No exit!” The philosopher could never reconcile his personal view of… Continue reading

With the onset of warmer weather, a pair of swans have arrived on the Kenai River Flats on Tuesday, April 10, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Spring’s out, wings out

With the onset of warmer weather, a pair of swans have arrived on the Kenai River Flats on Tuesday in Kenai, Alaska. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)… Continue reading

With the onset of warmer weather, a pair of swans have arrived on the Kenai River Flats on Tuesday, April 10, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Community News and Notes

News and Notes ^ Kuntz named to Eastern Oregon University dean’s list Dylan Kuntz of Soldotna has been named to the dean’s list for the… Continue reading

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