Daily Archives: October 7, 2009
Road kill — Hunters slay bear in front of wildlife watchers
*Update* Wednesday, Oct. 7: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that the bear carcass has been seized and charges are being forward against one individual in this case. Names are not being released at this point. By Jenny Neyman Redoubt … Continue reading
Hydro sites dry up — Kenai Hydro passes on 2 sites, pursues combo project
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Kenai Hydro is abandoning plans to build hydroelectric dams on two of the four streams it was permitted to explore in the Kenai Mountains near Moose Pass, and is moving forward with a combined project … Continue reading
Filed under Cooper Landing, ecology, HEA, utilities
Traditional, yet not — Kenai Hydro requests nonstandard licensing process
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Along with submitting preliminary plans to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a joint Grant Lake-Falls Creek hydroelectric project in the Kenai Mountains near Moose Pass, Kenai Hydro has requested to use an alternate licensing … Continue reading
Showing some style — ‘Steel Magnolias’ has big hair, big laughs
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The play “Steel Magnolias” has been one of LaDawn Druce’s favorites for years. “It’s a little bit about everything theater is supposed to be about,” said Druce, who plays M’Lynn Eatenton. Interesting characters with diverse … Continue reading
Filed under art, entertainment, theater
Almanac: Schooled in their history — Tustumena School marks 50th year
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter “The first exciting event this year was baseball,” wrote Enid McLane, principal and teacher of first and second grade at fledgling Tustumena School in 1959. “The team from Tustumena went to Ninilchik to play against … Continue reading
Art Seen: Hopeful renditions — Artists show inspirations on a theme
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter Leave it to the folks at the Peninsula Art Guild to tackle a subject as difficult to visually represent as “hope.” The group has put on a themed exhibit for four years now, … Continue reading
Green ideas for the long haul — Lynden Transport commits to eco-friendly practices
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter If thoughts of the shipping industry conjures up images of fuel-guzzling big rigs spewing exhaust fumes while chugging up hills or idling in parking lots, it’s time to park that imagery. There’s a newer, more … Continue reading
Filed under business, industry, technology
Plugged In: Good images come in smaller packages — High-end compacts pack punch for price
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter We’ve examined pro, semipro and consumer-grade, digital SLR cameras. Now it’s time to move on to the next, most-expensive market segment, high-end compact cameras that focus upon the best possible image quality in … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in, technology
Science of the Seasons: Waves of the future — Lake overturn brings tomorrow’s fish food to the surface today
By David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter Two weeks ago I was returning from trout fishing below Skilak Lake when the wind came up significantly. There were big waves in the lake and many were cresting as the wind howled … Continue reading
Filed under science, science of the seasons
Fishing for new things to do — Once fishing season ends, gear maintenance work begins
By Mark Conway, for the Redoubt Reporter After the birch trees shed their golden scales onto the waters below, the signs are pretty evident that fishing season on the Kenai Peninsula is just about over. About now, I suddenly realize … Continue reading
Brown Bears coming out of hibernation — Hockey home stand starts this weekend
By Ed Kobak For the Redoubt Reporter The Kenai River Brown Bears Junior A hockey team returns to the Soldotna Sports Center on Kalifornsky Beach Road for their home opener this weekend against the Bismarck, N.D., Bobcats. Game time Friday … Continue reading
