FILE - This May 5, 2011 file photo provided by the office of the Governor of Virginia shows Jonnie Williams left, and Maureen McDonnell, wife of then Gov. Bob McDonnell, during a reception for a NASCAR race at the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Va. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from Williams.  (AP Photo/Office of the Governor of Virginia, Michele White, File)

Dr. Chapman to lead conference

Dr. Gary Chapman will lead a conference titled “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted” from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 15 at Homer High School’s Mariner Theatre.Chapman… Continue reading

FILE - This May 5, 2011 file photo provided by the office of the Governor of Virginia shows Jonnie Williams left, and Maureen McDonnell, wife of then Gov. Bob McDonnell, during a reception for a NASCAR race at the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Va. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from Williams.  (AP Photo/Office of the Governor of Virginia, Michele White, File)
United Way 2013 Campaign Chair Gary Turner & executive director Lisa Roberts receive a $19k check from Ray Tauriainen of the Nikiski ConocoPhillips LNG plant.

ConocoPhillips workers boost United Way Campaign

A good crowd turned out at last week’s joint Soldotna/Kenai Chamber of Commerce meeting to hear a Borough update from Mayor Mike Navarre.  Supporters of… Continue reading

United Way 2013 Campaign Chair Gary Turner & executive director Lisa Roberts receive a $19k check from Ray Tauriainen of the Nikiski ConocoPhillips LNG plant.
The 2014 Hospice of the Central Peninsula board of directors take a bow at annual winter wine tasting event.

18th Annual Hospice Wine Tasting & Auction great success

February 22nd was a weekend for fun and sell out fund raising events on the Central Peninsula.  It was the 18th Annual Hospice of the… Continue reading

The 2014 Hospice of the Central Peninsula board of directors take a bow at annual winter wine tasting event.
Brown Bears' Den opens inside K-Beach Short Stop

Brown Bears’ Den opens inside K-Beach Short Stop

While the Kenai River Brown Bears play their hearts out on the road to make it into this year’s playoffs, a new “Brown Bears Den”… Continue reading

Brown Bears' Den opens inside K-Beach Short Stop

Les Palmer: Blood sports

Author’s note: In recent years, I’ve given serious thought to some of my urges and actions as they pertain to fishing. I’ve realized a few… Continue reading

Braille Competitors Maria Maes, Destiny Schmidt, Malikhi Hansen, coaches & supporters of the KPBSD 1st Braille Challenge.

KPBSD holds 1st Braille Challenge at Soldotna Library

The Braille Challenge is a national reading and writing competition for blind and visually impaired school age children, according to Jordana Engebretsen who teaches braille… Continue reading

Braille Competitors Maria Maes, Destiny Schmidt, Malikhi Hansen, coaches & supporters of the KPBSD 1st Braille Challenge.
Colleen McNulty & Clint hall welcome you to the warmth of assisted living at the new Charis Place in Kenai.

Charis Place now open & welcoming Assisted Living residents in Kenai

Just a few years ago Clint Hall of Hall Quality Homes became aware the need for a quality assisted living facility in the Central Peninsula. … Continue reading

Colleen McNulty & Clint hall welcome you to the warmth of assisted living at the new Charis Place in Kenai.
Lee Kuepper of Trout Unlimited shows some fly tying materials at last week's fly tying class at Main St. Tap & Grill in Kenai.

Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited & Sportsman’s Warehouse host fly tying session

“Bar Flies!” took on a whole new meaning last week as members of the Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited (KPTU) and Sportsmen’s Warehouse teamed up for… Continue reading

Lee Kuepper of Trout Unlimited shows some fly tying materials at last week's fly tying class at Main St. Tap & Grill in Kenai.
Sterling's High Mark Distillery takes people's choice for 2nd straight year.

4th Annual Taste of the Kenai sells out Sterling Community Center

With 300 tickets sold in advance, 19 vendors, 35 silent auction items and 7 live auction items that included exotic trips on the Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

Sterling's High Mark Distillery takes people's choice for 2nd straight year.

Tight Lines: Mark your calendar

■ Beginning Fly Fishing Class: Kenai Peninsula College offers a one-credit beginning fly fishing class, which includes equipment selection and casting, and is geared toward… Continue reading

Tight Lines: For a great summer fishing trip, start planning now

It was early July and as the floatplane ascended, wings waving in farewell as it headed back to Dillingham, I tried to ignore the slight… Continue reading

Sterling Community Center hosted Valentine's day dinner and dance

Sterling Community Center hosted Valentine’s day dinner and dance

The Sterling Community Center hosted their Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance on Friday, February 14th. The dinner was prepared by community leader Bob Oakes and… Continue reading

Sterling Community Center hosted Valentine's day dinner and dance
Nikiski team shows horse sense in placing at National 4-H Horse Bowl

Nikiski team shows horse sense in placing at National 4-H Horse Bowl

It takes a lot of work to have horses in Alaska. But, hard work paid off recently at the National 4-H Western Roundup held in… Continue reading

Nikiski team shows horse sense in placing at National 4-H Horse Bowl
A 30K day in January for September

A 30K day in January for September

Many of the folks waving signs and dressed in pink in front of Stanley Ford and around the Peninsula on the first Saturday in February… Continue reading

A 30K day in January for September
"ROC the Kenai" founder Courtney Stroh gets standing ovation at Alaska Forum on the Environment

“ROC the Kenai” founder Courtney Stroh gets standing ovation at Alaska Forum on the Environment

When a diverse group of Alaskans from all over the country gathered last week in Anchorage for the 16th Annual Alaska Forum on the Environment… Continue reading

"ROC the Kenai" founder Courtney Stroh gets standing ovation at Alaska Forum on the Environment
Renewal Skin Care welcomes massage therapist Akcinia Kulikov

Renewal Skin Care welcomes massage therapist Akcinia Kulikov

Looking for a unique Valentine or just a different kind of gift? Try a crazy wrap thing at the Renewal Skin Care Studio at the… Continue reading

Renewal Skin Care welcomes massage therapist Akcinia Kulikov
Relay for Life prepares for new location

Relay for Life prepares for new location

With commitments to finish the fight against cancer by continuing to fund research until the final nail is hammered into the cancer coffin, 30 some… Continue reading

Relay for Life prepares for new location