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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… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Friday is good because Sunday makes it so

Today, Christians all over the world are recognizing what has become known as “Good Friday.” As is often the case with the struggles we go… Continue reading

Here’s the Thing: Spring is in the air

Not being a giant fan of January and February, I was unsure of how March would feel. The sunshine has been touch and go, but… Continue reading

Learning for Life: 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” that is available… Continue reading

We will get a slice of pi

Happy Pi Day, everybody! I hope I’m the first to greet you on this great occasion.As you know, each March 14 honors that mathematical constant… Continue reading

Burn permits required soon

Anyone wishing to burn debris in a pile or barrel will be required to have a permit beforehand starting April 1.The Alaska Division of Forestry… Continue reading

Dressed as a polyp, or an abnormal tissue growth, Wellness Assistant Bessie Phillip explains the ins and outs of colon cancer to Alvena Pete during a heath fair Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Dena'ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska. The center hosted the fair for the second year in conjunction with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Health fair highlights colorectal cancer dangers

It took the death of his uncle to colon cancer to convince Dr. John Molina, director of Kenaitze Indian Tribe Health Systems, to get himself… Continue reading

Dressed as a polyp, or an abnormal tissue growth, Wellness Assistant Bessie Phillip explains the ins and outs of colon cancer to Alvena Pete during a heath fair Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Dena'ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska. The center hosted the fair for the second year in conjunction with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Green Rush Events reopens

Green Rush Events, a marijuana clubhouse that temporarily closed its doors after opening this past summer in Kenai, is operating once again with a few… Continue reading

Business Briefs

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will host a St. Patrick’s Day social mixer with special guest Mike Sweeney at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mykel’s… Continue reading

Lt. Dane Gilmore of the Alaska State Troopers accepts 26 hand-made quilts from a group of crafters on Thursday, March 11, 2016 at Northwood Apartments in Soldotna, Alaska. Through several cooperating agencies, the blankets are given out to children in need or involved in investigations.

Crafters make quilts for kids in need

Soldotna-based Alaska State Troopers and the agencies they work with will be able to provide children involved in legal issues or cases with blankets to… Continue reading

Lt. Dane Gilmore of the Alaska State Troopers accepts 26 hand-made quilts from a group of crafters on Thursday, March 11, 2016 at Northwood Apartments in Soldotna, Alaska. Through several cooperating agencies, the blankets are given out to children in need or involved in investigations.

Community News and Notes

Weber named to Dean's List at idaho State University Shelby Weber of Kenai has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester in… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Mother Nature’s sucker punch

The second month of the year has always been a sneaky critter when it comes to weather but sometimes it totally lacks decorum and even… Continue reading

Growing up on a farm taught me to save food

Although I have never been a finicky eater, I grew up skinny. Skin­ny as a rail, they used to call everyone in our family. You… Continue reading

Church News

There will be a Spring Carnival open to the public Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Soldotna United Methodist Church, 158 S. Binkley Street,… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: Deep questions lead to deeper answers

It is important to ask yourself some penetrating questions from time to time. So frequently we string our days on earth together by living only… Continue reading

Mushers set off, Iditarod begins

WILLOW, Alaska — The world’s most famous sled dog race began Sunday, with mushers leaving the town of Willow in the competitive start of the… Continue reading

Getting fired up

April is shaping up to be an abnormally hot month for the Kenai Peninsula, and area agencies are already gearing up for the looming fire… Continue reading

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Community News and Notes

Carolyn Knackstedt accepted to WWAMI School of Medicine Carolyn Knackstedt has been accepted to the University of Washington WWAMI School of Medicine, a collaborative medical… Continue reading

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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Catching up with ‘the kids’

This Fall and Winter have been out of the ordinary for Hubby and me. Our regular schedule and commitments have gone by the wayside while… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Protein power

Protein seems to be a popular buzzword these days. Advertisements for powders, bars and shakes surround us. With all this press about protein, it seems… Continue reading