Daily Archives: June 16, 2010
Barely there? Peninsula brown bear census gets under way
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter For Kenai Peninsula brown bears — deemed by the state as a species of special concern in 1998 — there are many factors that affect their population, and since the overall number of brown bears … Continue reading
Order clears king closure, not anger — Kenai fishing resumes, doesn’t relieve frustration
Editor’s note: Robert Begich, area management sport fish biologist for the Upper Kenai Peninsula with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, did not return multiple calls seeking comment for this story. By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter While news that … Continue reading
Filed under fishing, Kenai River, salmon
Kings running blind — Tracking early chinook run is tricky task
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter If the Kenai River is the red carpet of Southcentral Alaska fishing streams, then king salmon are the star celebrities, with no end of paparazzi — in the form of anglers, sportfishing guides, Fish and … Continue reading
Filed under fishing, Kenai River
Lynx numbers creeping up — Chances to see stealthy Kenai feline improve with hare population
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Russet-colored fur frosted with gray blended near perfectly with the leaf litter and thick underbrush of spring along Skilak Lake Road. Its elliptical-shaped pupils, above long, curved cheek hair, were now locked. Only the swiveling … Continue reading
Filed under wildlife
Kings got you down? Set a wider net
Back in the 1960s, a popular song, “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” made popular by Peter, Paul and Mary, made people stand up and take notice of the signs of the times. It was what they called a protest … Continue reading
Filed under fishing, outdoors, recreation
Myriad fishing opportunities just a cast away
Editor’s note: After being closed to king salmon fishing June 5, the Kenai was opened to catch-and-release king fishing Saturday. Remaining fishing restrictions were lifted Tuesday. By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter What a pleasant surprise it was to … Continue reading
Filed under fishing, outdoors, recreation
Almanac: Mud no more — Tern Lake’s name, image gets polish over the years
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter Every year, thousands of tourists and travelers stop at Tern Lake, at the junction of the Seward and Sterling highways, to gawk at terns or swans, to photograph waterfowl, to capture the reflection of the … Continue reading
Filed under Almanac, Cooper Landing, history
Fun in the summer sun — Solstice festival takes off with music, games, triathlon
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Participants in Saturday’s Cow Chip Triathlon, part of the two-day Summer Solstice Music Festival at the Diamond M Ranch in Kenai, need to be aware of a few things before they head off on the … Continue reading
Filed under entertainment, exercise, music, sports
Art Seen: Artists without Borders gallery explores new ground
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter New works are up every month in the upstairs lounge in the 4D Interiors building on Marydale and the Spur Highway. This month’s display is once again heavy on the watercolor medium, but … Continue reading
Driven to Distraction: Lack of patience, inattention collide at 4-way stops
By Sally Cassano, for the Redoubt Reporter You’ve been there. You’ve seen it. You pull up to the stop sign at a four-way, controlled intersection. Everyone sits there and stares at each other. Then everyone lurches forward all together and … Continue reading
Filed under driving, public safety
Plugged In: Good summer photos a snap with basic rules
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter Clear summer days are definitely picture weather in Alaska. This week, we’ll discuss some basic ideas about making good photos over the summer, or any other time. Exposure. Bracket your photos and save … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in
It’s Your Business:Benefits to doing business on the peninsula
By Bryan Zak, for the Redoubt Reporter The economic community on the Kenai Peninsula is small enough that if you get involved in the community, the community gives back. This seems to be the essence of the local business climate … Continue reading
Filed under business
