Ashlyn and Joshua Kartchner

Ross-Curry, Kartchner marry in Kenai

Ashlyn Ross-Curry and Joshua Kartchner Sr. were married in an evening ceremony on May 25, 2014, at Calvary Baptist Church in Kenai.The groom’s uncle, Jack… Continue reading

Ashlyn and Joshua Kartchner

Unhinged Alaska: As the Fishing Hole slips into hibernation, the tourists slide south

Around mid July, silvers started arriving in small fleets both inside and outside the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon in Homer.Things were so good that folks… Continue reading

Ladies in Pink rally against breast cancer The 9th annual Pink Ribbon Rally was held on August 10 at the Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna. The event raises funds for the Central Peninsula Health Foundation Breast Cancer Fund to be used locally for awareness, prevention and patient care. (submitted photo)
Ladies in Pink rally against breast cancer The 9th annual Pink Ribbon Rally was held on August 10 at the Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna. The event raises funds for the Central Peninsula Health Foundation Breast Cancer Fund to be used locally for awareness, prevention and patient care. (submitted photo)
Maya Kay Marie Sanchez

Community News and Notes

Jason Moore and Autumn Beatty of Kenai announce the birth of their daughter, Willow Raine Moore at 3:25 p.m. on August 22, 2014. She weighed… Continue reading

Maya Kay Marie Sanchez

Learning for Life: Ouch! What was that?

Summertime means lots of outdoor time and on occasion we get stung by one of our resident wasps. Never a fun time it is best… Continue reading

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center

What’s happening at the Kenai Senior Center for the month of September 2014 (all activities are held at the Kenai Senior Center unless otherwise stated):■… Continue reading

Church news

Mass schedule to change at Our Lady of Perpetual Help As of September 1, the weekend Mass Schedule will change for Our Lady of Perpetual… Continue reading

Going through the motions won’t do the job

One day in July became increasingly challenging. First, the water pump in the well was producing only a trickle. Then the fuse on the nearby… Continue reading

Business News

■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on Sept. 3 at the Kenai Visitors Center. A forum… Continue reading

Aspen Rose Aponi of Sterling shared this photo of Sweetheart Rose (Rosie for short), posing in her winter duds last December. Rosie is a 3-year-old Teddy Roosevelt terrier.
Aspen Rose Aponi of Sterling shared this photo of Sweetheart Rose (Rosie for short), posing in her winter duds last December. Rosie is a 3-year-old Teddy Roosevelt terrier.
Community news and notes

Community news and notes

Sam Tilly and Tessa Rhyner of Kenai announce the birth of their daughter, Atlas Indira at 3:32 a.m. June 21, 2014. She weighed 7 pounds,… Continue reading

Community news and notes

Learning for Life: Flavored vinegars from wild berries and garden herbs

Flavored vinegars add variety to your meals and they are simple to make. The only ingredients you need are vinegars, herbs or berries, spices, and… Continue reading

Church news

Mass schedule to change at Our Lady of Perpetual Help As of September 1, the weekend Mass Schedule will change for Our Lady of Perpetual… Continue reading

The preacher and the president

“What are we going to do about the president?” asked my minister friend.His question took me by surprise. And though many years – and presidential… Continue reading

Business announcements

■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on Aug. 26 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. A… Continue reading

Xander Kinsfather

News and Notes

Births Kinsfather family welcomes early arrival Derek and Danielle Kinsfather of Nikiski announce the birth of their son, Xander Lorenzo Kinsfather, at 3:37 p.m. on… Continue reading

Xander Kinsfather

Schrodinger’s cat dined on hamburger – or spaghetti

As I got ready to go home one recent afternoon, I called my wife. She said that she had a package of ground beef and… Continue reading

Learing for Life: Ways to enjoy garden-fresh vegetables

I planted seven zucchini plants in my high tunnel; what was I thinking? Actually I was thinking Food Bank, friends, and freezer. One of the… Continue reading

Here’s the Thing: Back to school time means changes

School is here. I’m a stay-at-home mother with two kids going into school this week. As tame as the subject sounds, it’s my life and… Continue reading

Church news

Parish celebrates pastor's ordination anniversary Members and visitors of St. Luke Lutheran Church (UAC) celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Rev. Tim Tolar’s ordination, as well… Continue reading