Business briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation from the Alaska Department… Continue reading

Justeena Silas shared this photo of her daughter, Mya Brown, age 8. Justeena writes, "She could fit in the cage with her guinea pig named Sqeaks! Squeaks is about a 1 year old. They are like best buddies!"
Justeena Silas shared this photo of her daughter, Mya Brown, age 8. Justeena writes, "She could fit in the cage with her guinea pig named Sqeaks! Squeaks is about a 1 year old. They are like best buddies!"

It is what it is: A whole new ballgame

It may seem from my last couple of columns — and from conversations with people I meet, social media posts and every other interaction I… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club earns medals

Sterling Judo Club earns medals

Members of the Sterling Judo Club competed this past weekend in Anchorage. Seven juniors brought back eight medals in the March Madness Judo Tournament hosted… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club earns medals
Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Ryan Traxler and Desiree Carrico announce the birth of their daughter, Seraphina Lyn-Lorraine Traxler, at 2:57 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds,… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Learning for Life

If you have been keeping up with local and national news headlines, it has become a rarity to read or hear anything inspirational or encouraging.… Continue reading

Ready to serve Two area emergency responders are preparing for another military deployment. Brad Nelson, Health and Safety Officer with the Central Emergency Services, and Sgt. Larry Erickson with the Alaska State Troopers will be deploying with the Alaska Air National Guard to parts of the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Nelson was a member of the Alaska State Troopers for 7 years and has been with the Central Emergency Services for the past 7 years. He started his military career as a member of the 176th Security Police Squadron and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for 20 years. This will be MSgt. Nelson's fourth deployment and he is deploying as the First Sergeant with the 176th Civil Engineering Squadron. Erickson has been with the Alaska State Troopers for 21 ½ years. He started his military career with the United States Marine Corps and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for the past 9 years. This will be TSgt. Larry Erickson's second deployment and he is deploying with the 176th Operations Support Squadron. Their families wish them a speedy and safe return. (Submitted photo)
Ready to serve Two area emergency responders are preparing for another military deployment. Brad Nelson, Health and Safety Officer with the Central Emergency Services, and Sgt. Larry Erickson with the Alaska State Troopers will be deploying with the Alaska Air National Guard to parts of the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Nelson was a member of the Alaska State Troopers for 7 years and has been with the Central Emergency Services for the past 7 years. He started his military career as a member of the 176th Security Police Squadron and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for 20 years. This will be MSgt. Nelson's fourth deployment and he is deploying as the First Sergeant with the 176th Civil Engineering Squadron. Erickson has been with the Alaska State Troopers for 21 ½ years. He started his military career with the United States Marine Corps and has been with the Alaska Air National Guard for the past 9 years. This will be TSgt. Larry Erickson's second deployment and he is deploying with the 176th Operations Support Squadron. Their families wish them a speedy and safe return. (Submitted photo)
Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Alec and Kayla Lindley of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Karbon Ray Lindley, at 5:42 p.m. on March 2, 2015. He weighed 7.05… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Here’s the thing: The next big thing

Do you ever feel like you’re on the brink of the next big thing in your life? A big transition. A big decision. When standing… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Finally – it’s seed starting time again!

There are many benefits to gardeners starting their own plants from seed, but none as important as the huge diversity of crops and varieties available… Continue reading

Church news

Share in 'Jerusalem Experience' Do your kids think Easter is all about chocolate bunnies and ham dinners? Do they get more excited about cartoon reruns… Continue reading

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

Church news

Sterling Pentecostal plans Kids Day The Sterling Pentecostal Church will present a Kids Day on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Skits, games, puppets, activities, and door… Continue reading

A really good ending

Whether it is the final moments of a sporting event, a concert encore, the completion of a journey or even the last tasty bite of… Continue reading

Business Briefs

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon on today at Froso’s restaurant, 35433 Kenai Spur Hwy… Continue reading

Business Briefs

Unhinged Alaska: Thar’s gold in those silver winter kings

The Unhinged Alaska staff has been inundated with questions, beefs and psychotic rants about the new marijuana law.We have somberly discussed the situation and the… Continue reading

Learning fpr Life: Learn how to spend less

It takes skill and practice to find the best ways to stretch your dollars. We have a free publication, “Learn How to Spend Less,” available… Continue reading

Church News

The Sterling Pentecostal Church will present a Kids Day on March 22 at 11:00 a.m. Skits, games, puppets, activities, and door prizes will be included… Continue reading

A father and son team from Chugia work together to find razor clams.

Clam Gulch

When people on the shore of Cook Inlet talk about “razors” they may be referring to Schick or Gillette, or they might be talking about… Continue reading

A father and son team from Chugia work together to find razor clams.
Revelers dance during the annual Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival in Soldotna.

Soldotna

The junction of the Sterling and Kenai Spur Highways has made Soldotna a regional center of commerce.   Business Along these highways, Soldotna’s business district… Continue reading

Revelers dance during the annual Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival in Soldotna.