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Homer

Shortly before reaching the southern end of the Sterling Highway, you will drive over a hill and see…

Things to know before you go fishing

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Things to know before you go fishing

1. Where can I get a fishing license? It’s easiest to purchase your fishing license after you arrive…

Fishing 101

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Fishing 101

If fishing is on your Alaska “to-do” list, but you need a few tips, this is for you.…

A group enjoys the sunny weather at Cunningham Park in Kenai.

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Park Listings

Anchor Point Anchor River State Rec. Area (907) 522-8368 bit.ly/AnchorRec Camping: $10 / night, $5 daily parking fee,…

Cooper Landing

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Cooper Landing

Situated in the mountain gap through which the Kenai River flows from Kenai Lake, Cooper Landing has picturesque…

Volcanoes

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Volcanoes

The phrase “Ring of Fire” sounds as if it belongs in a Tolkien epic, but on the Kenai…

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Enjoy the sound of silence

How much noise can you pump into your head before you begin to drown out God’s voice? This…

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Church news

Chili Cook-Off at Soldotna Catholic Church Do you think you have the best-tasting chilli? Soldotna Catholic Church will…

Photo by Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion Some of Sierra Lehl's cupcake creations.

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Cupcake Creativity

For the last four years, Sierra Lehl of Nikiski has been creating unusual gourmet cupcakes. Wanting to share…

Business news

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Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce’s annual community awards celebration is at noon today at…

ConocoPhillips contributes to food drive ConocoPhillips awarded a grant of $2,500 to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in support of the 2014 Cook Inlet Food Drive. ConocoPhillips employees gathered 2,500 pounds in November during their Kenai food drive. Grant funds and the food collected will be used to distribute via the Food Bank's 70 member partner agency feeding programs, the Fireweed Diner meals and the Direct Service Emergency Food Program.   Food and funds gathered will provide 5,000 meals to individuals like Nikki who says "We as a family really appreciate the generous donations this food bank distributes to people just like us who struggle to eat well. Financial hardships hit most everyone at some time and it is wonderful to know we have this resources available in times of need.  Thank you all!"  Between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014, Food Bank staff distributed food directly to 4,968 individuals with a typical day serving 90 of those individuals via the Direct Service program.

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ConocoPhillips contributes to food drive

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Life in the pedestrian lane: You can’t Google it!

Granddaughter No. 7 is getting her driver’s license next month. She took a driver’s class and passed with…

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Community News and Notes

Julie Litchfield of Soldotna, Lydia Power of Kenai and Brandi Wagoner of Kenai have earned dean’s list recognition…

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Kenai Peninsula College names Chancellor’s, Dean’s List students

Nicholas Abraham Timothy Alsobrooks Hans Andersen Dagmar Badger Richard Baker Sarah Bovey Gabriel Boyle Owen Brewer Benjamin Carney…

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Church news

Bible study group starting The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist Church is starting a Weekly Women’s Bible Study…

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Cold, flowing waters

This has been a different winter with warmer temperatures and less snow than usual. A drive to Homer…

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Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce’s annual community awards celebration is at noon Jan. 13…

Submitted photo Bernie the pug has a new snuggle buddy, Lucy the yellow Labrador retriever puppy. Bernie and Lucy belong to the Morrow family of Kenai.

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Pets photo: Buddies

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It is what it is: Get set, go!

When sitting down to write my column, I sometimes ask my kids for ideas. It’s only fair —…

Kenai Peninsula 4-Hers help with the wood bison roundup at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage.

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Learning for Life: Kenai Peninsula 4-H lends helping hand at wood bison roundup

Recently the Kenai Peninsula 4-H District was fortunate to receive an invitation to participate in the Alaska Wildlife…