The Black Jaxx Homer location.

Black Jaxx’s BBQ doubles down to Homer

Another sign of an early spring sprouted as the flashing “Open” sign beneath the Black Jaxx Barbeque smoker on the Kenai Spur Highway lit up… Continue reading

The Black Jaxx Homer location.
Dave Carey ads to Haedyn's coffers for Iron Mike Statue.

VFW effort gets a shot in the arm from K-Beach 3rd grader

In the year since the City of Soldotna gave permission and poured the foundation for a memorial statue known as “Iron Mike” to honor all… Continue reading

Dave Carey ads to Haedyn's coffers for Iron Mike Statue.
Redoubt students arrive at Swift River campground for spring cleanup.

Students take on spring cleaning of the mighty Kenai River

The third annual Kid’s Kenai River Spring Cleanup took place May 5-6 along the banks of the mighty Kenai River. The idea of Mark and… Continue reading

Redoubt students arrive at Swift River campground for spring cleanup.
Rotary families' process 750 dozen roses.

Rotary roses fund unique scholarships

From foreign exchange student programs to ambassadorial and local scholarships from nearly every Rotary Club around the world, in more than 200 countries Rotarians dedicate… Continue reading

Rotary families' process 750 dozen roses.
Miss Becky Dwinell and her sister Debbie at CIA's Miss Becky farewell.

“Miss Becky” says farewell to Cook Inlet Academy

Becky Dwinell, fondly known to a generation of Cook Inlet Academy (CIA) preschoolers as “Miss Becky” is moving on. At her farewell celebration May 1… Continue reading

Miss Becky Dwinell and her sister Debbie at CIA's Miss Becky farewell.
Marnie Olcott CLCA congratulates all CFK finalists at Awards Banquet.

Legislature honors Caring for The Kenai program at 26th CFK Awards Banquet

With the legislature in overtime working to finish the 29th session, Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, made a surprise appearance at the Caring for the Kenai… Continue reading

Marnie Olcott CLCA congratulates all CFK finalists at Awards Banquet.
Next generation of Cowans returns to take over Birch Ridge Golf Course

Next generation of Cowans returns to take over Birch Ridge Golf Course

The next generation of Cowan’s may have put to rest the fears of the Birch Ridge links in Soldotna being turned into a subdivision. Pat… Continue reading

Next generation of Cowans returns to take over Birch Ridge Golf Course
Friends of Ares the rescue K-9 turn out to show support

Friends of Ares the rescue K-9 turn out to show support

Ares the K-9 rescue dog has a fan club and support base in the local community ever since his funding collared his training several years… Continue reading

Friends of Ares the rescue K-9 turn out to show support
Friends of the Library bid farewell... Kenai proclaims Neda Evenson Day

Friends of the Library bid farewell… Kenai proclaims Neda Evenson Day

Jim and Nedra Evenson are leaving their homestead in Nikiski where they have resided since the late 50’s and returning to Anchorage. “We came up… Continue reading

Friends of the Library bid farewell... Kenai proclaims Neda Evenson Day
Nikiski wins 2016 Caring for the Kenai competition

Nikiski wins 2016 Caring for the Kenai competition

As Caring for the Kenai (CFK) stepped into its second quarter century it was Evangeline & Margeurite Cox that took one small step for canines… Continue reading

Nikiski wins 2016 Caring for the Kenai competition
Mixers are a networking alternative for Soldotna Chamber

Mixers are a networking alternative for Soldotna Chamber

Mixing up their regular noon luncheon meeting schedule the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce has held several after work mixers that have proven to be very… Continue reading

Mixers are a networking alternative for Soldotna Chamber
Kenai Chamber fans take '2nd Star to the Right & Straight on 'til Morning!'

Kenai Chamber fans take ‘2nd Star to the Right & Straight on ’til Morning!’

Saturday, April 16th the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center (KCVC) hosted the 32nd annual beer wine experience with this year’s theme being “Adventures… Continue reading

Kenai Chamber fans take '2nd Star to the Right & Straight on 'til Morning!'
VFW Post# 10046 installs new commander & officers

VFW Post# 10046 installs new commander & officers

A historic event took place Saturday, April 16th at the Jerry V. Horn Memorial VFW Post # 10046 in Soldotna. The installation of a new… Continue reading

VFW Post# 10046 installs new commander & officers
Exoskelton Bionic Robot debuts at the new Kenai Spine

Exoskelton Bionic Robot debuts at the new Kenai Spine

With its’ doors just barley opened the new Central Peninsula Rehabilitation and Kenai Spine location introduced a state of the art Robotic Exoskeleton demonstration last… Continue reading

Exoskelton Bionic Robot debuts at the new Kenai Spine
opportunity to attend AK Chamber business week

opportunity to attend AK Chamber business week

Nichole Schuh, Alaska Business Week program director addressed a joint Chamber of Commerce last week to promote the unique learning experience for high school students… Continue reading

opportunity to attend AK Chamber business week
Last Frontier offers elegance for Brides & Grooms

Last Frontier offers elegance for Brides & Grooms

The Kenai Peninsula is becoming a popular destination for more than those attired in hip waders and steel toed boots. Last year’s premier Peninsula Wedding… Continue reading

Last Frontier offers elegance for Brides & Grooms
Ideas to build on

Ideas to build on

Another early spring and little snow left inspired families to turn out in great numbers for the 37th Annual Home Show. The Kenai Peninsula Builders… Continue reading

Ideas to build on
Walker stumps his tax plan

Walker stumps his tax plan

At a time of the year when Alaska’s Governor is generally sequestered on the third floor of the capital in Juneau as the mandated 90… Continue reading

Walker stumps his tax plan
Ellen adam inducted

Ellen adam inducted

Ellen Adlam, a Board Member of Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS), in Soldotna, Alaska, and the first Consumer Representative to be elected to the Alaska… Continue reading

Ellen adam inducted
Clash of culinary kings

Clash of culinary kings

The 2nd Annual Clash of the Culinary Kings to benefit the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank was even bigger than last year’s event with over 125… Continue reading

Clash of culinary kings