Monthly Archives: January 2010
Cat and oust — Fish and Game opposes move to lift restriction on exotic felines
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter When Joann Odd, of Ninilchik, discovered that exotic cats were outlawed in Alaska, she figured there was no good reason for the restriction. It was probably a silly oversight, she thought, an unintended byproduct of … Continue reading
HEA hydro dam on hold — Existing grants not enough to cover costs of needed studies
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Forward motion has dried up on Homer Electric Association’s proposed project to install a hydroelectric dam on Grant Lake in the Kenai Mountains until an inflow of grant funds can be secured. Brad Zubeck, project … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, HEA, Kenai River, utilities
Bad trip — Tourism sector rebound is slow, bumpy ride
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The outlook for the upcoming tourism season is dreary indeed when the best that can be said is it may not be as bad as last year. Tina Lindgren with Bradley Reid and Associates, former … Continue reading
Almanac: Staging a pastime — Homesteaders played at early theater
Editor’s note: Today we offer the first of a three-part series examining the early history of the performing arts on the central Kenai Peninsula. This week we look at the earliest attempts to entertain the masses. In part two, we’ll … Continue reading
Filed under Almanac, history, homesteaders, theater
From frozen to cool — Carvers hone skills on ice sculptures
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Ice was on the brain at the Soldotna Sports Center on Saturday, although for some it was a more highbrow interest than for others. For carvers Scott Hanson and John Iverson, the focus was on … Continue reading
Science of the Seasons: Absorbing knowledge of freshwater sponges
By Dr. David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter Several weeks back I collected a bunch of critters and bottom sediments from a stream near the Swanson River. While poking around in this collection, I found a tiny hydroptilid caddisfly that … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, science of the seasons
Hunting for a good place to ice fish — Seclusion, quiet, challenge of reading lake signs make for perfect outing
By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter The fish hit my jigging spoon midway through the downstroke, doubled my rod and was gone in an instant. No matter, after 2 ½ hours of snowshoeing into the lake I had never … Continue reading
Filed under fishing, outdoors, recreation
Hot topic — Exhibit invites differing views on climate change
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter In a topic as hot as climate change, much could be said, shouted, avowed or denied. The mere mention of it tends to evoke visceral reactions, vehemently held beliefs along with confusion, fear and frustration … Continue reading
Filed under art, education, Kenai Peninsula College
Art Works: Less rare, but worth a look — ‘Rarefied Light’ dynamic changes, retains some standout shots
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter For years I’ve looked to the annual, statewide, juried exhibit “Rarified Light” for novel uses of photography and exciting and unique pieces that really make me think. I am beginning to be trained … Continue reading
Filed under art, Art Seen, photography
Plugged In: Focus on cultural learning in schools
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter What happens when you add several hundred students from five Kenai Peninsula schools, including three schools off the road system, several dozen new digital cameras, and high-end computers and large-format photo printers for … Continue reading
Filed under business, education, photography, Plugged in, technology
Save the whales. Save the economy. Can we do both?
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The Cook Inlet region is home to the largest congregation of Alaska’s population and supports the many and myriad economic uses that population has developed, and would like to develop, in and around the waterway … Continue reading
Filed under beluga whales, ecology, economics
