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They’ve been dubbed “The Greatest Generation.” They survived the Great Depression to march off to war following the…

Sending books

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Sending books

When Savannah Rizzo, a student at Nikiski High, enlisted the help of her friends Mayzie Potton and Sarah…

Geo-Cache

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Geo-Cache

“Ahhh Man! I don’t believe this!” “Way devious where did she come up with this.” “Crazy, just crazy!”…

Lady execs fish

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Lady execs fish

For nearly a decade Alaska’s lady executives have turned the mighty Kenai River pink and changed the perception…

United Way kicks off 2016 Peninsula Campaign

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United Way kicks off 2016 Peninsula Campaign

The Peninsula organized its first United Way Campaign in 1985. Many of the thirteen member agencies that now…

Froso's warm welcome highlighted by colorful autumn rainbow

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Froso’s warm welcome highlighted by colorful autumn rainbow

Dispatch 9.21 Froso’s warm Welcome highlighted by colorful autumn rainbow (Photo # Froso’s rainbow (2), # (3): )…

VIVID Fashion Show brings Las Vegas style event to Kenai

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VIVID Fashion Show brings Las Vegas style event to Kenai

A unique event for the Kenai Peninsula turned out a large crowd that eagerly waited in line outside…

Peninsula Radiation hosts 2nd Annual Patient Appreciation Luncheon

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Peninsula Radiation hosts 2nd Annual Patient Appreciation Luncheon

Thursday, September 8th marked the second Patient Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center. All area cancer…

Final Wednesday in the park

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Final Wednesday in the park

The Kenai Peninsula had more beautiful days this summer than anyone can remember, but Mother Nature chose one…

Kasilof features indoor flea market at 3B's Emporium

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Kasilof features indoor flea market at 3B’s Emporium

The former Silver Tip Net & Gear at mile 6 on K-Beach Rd. has been transformed into the…

Food Bank Tuesday Market closes for the season but vendors still have produce

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Food Bank Tuesday Market closes for the season but vendors still have produce

The local farmers markets this summer have given locals as well as visitors a great opportunity to enjoy…

Gilman community award goes to FNBA's Charlie Weimer

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Gilman community award goes to FNBA’s Charlie Weimer

It came as no surprise to anyone who has lived and done business on the Peninsula for the…

An Alaska Airlines cargo/passenger jet lifts off from the Juneau International Airport on Friday.

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The disaster that taught us to fly safely: 45 years after Flight 1866

In the first week of September, 45 years ago, Robert Mottram flew by helicopter to the Chilkat Mountains…

Food Bank Supper

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Food Bank Supper

On the heels of a great Industry Appreciation Day, the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank held their 20th Soup…

Cph scholarships

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Cph scholarships

The very active Central Peninsula Hospital (CPH) Auxiliary held their annual barbeque recently in the Denali Room at…

Warming up for the Silver Anniversary of the Kenai River Classic

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Warming up for the Silver Anniversary of the Kenai River Classic

Twenty five years ago it was just an idea of Alaska’s senior U.S. Senator Ted Stevens to share…

Two more local grads become Hometown Heroes

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Two more local grads become Hometown Heroes

Born and raised in Alaska, Alex Rodriguez graduated from Skyview High School in 2012 and thought he’d try…

Old timers luncheon continues

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Old timers luncheon continues

Twenty years ago Peggy Arness and Joanna Hollier started the Old Timers Turkey Dinner at the Kenai Senior…

Turkeys & Geese & Pigs OH MY! Another great Kenai Peninsula Fair

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Turkeys & Geese & Pigs OH MY! Another great Kenai Peninsula Fair

Kenai Peninsula Fair goers caught one of the few sunny days this month as they “Partied ‘til the…

Alaska bids farwell to Dirty D

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Alaska bids farwell to Dirty D

It seemed as though even Mother Nature was shedding tears of farewell to Dan “Dirty D” Pascucci at…