Monthly Archives: September 2010
Virus strikes salmon fry — Hatchery loses sockeye stock to IHN
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter If Trail Lakes Hatchery in Moose Pass were a motel, the sign out front would be proclaiming vacancies. Though the reason why it’s so empty would probably strike prospective lodgers as being a … Continue reading
Filed under commercial fishing, ecology, fishing, salmon
Animated allure — Convention brings costumed anime consumers to Peninsula Center Mall
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The Peninsula Center Mall in Soldotna was the site of an elaborate invasion Saturday. Storm Troopers, ninjas and cardboard ax-wielding warriors roamed the common areas, ate burgers at Ginger’s restaurant and browsed in stores, peppered … Continue reading
Filed under entertainment
Lucky looks — Denali road lottery winners get freedom in wildlife views
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Even without the Dall sheep’s hind leg locked in its jaws, it was clear from the tight and heavily distended stomach that the wolf had just gorged on a fresh meal. It was a healthy-looking … Continue reading
Filed under outdoors, photography, wildlife
Picture perfect experience
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Like many Alaska adventures, my trip to Denali began with a friend of a friend. This person, while lucky enough to be drawn as a winner of the park’s “road lottery,” was at the same … Continue reading
Filed under outdoors, photography, wildlife
Bulls’ eyes — Hunters bag 3 bulls in 10 minutes
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Many hunters consider themselves fortunate if they bring down one bull moose over the course of the hunting season, so Soldotna hunter Mike Stacy and his hunting partners are justifiably pleased with their take earlier … Continue reading
Night Lights: Test offers tricks, sky offers treats
By Andy Veh, for the Redoubt Reporter Compared to September, the sky shifted somewhat toward the east with Bootes setting in the northeast. Its brightest star, Arcturus, can be seen in the early evening on the northeastern horizon. Prominent constellations … Continue reading
Filed under astronomy, Night Lights
Almanac: Writing history — Books immortalize early stories of Kenai Peninsula life
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-part series of articles about some of the histories that have been written concerning the people and places of the Kenai Peninsula. Part one appeared last week. Part three, which will … Continue reading
Art Seen: Zen and the art of pondering
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter “Answer if you hear the words under the words — otherwise it is just a world with a lot of rough edges, difficult to get through, and our pockets full of stones.” — … Continue reading
Filed under art, Art Seen, Kenai Peninsula College
Plugged In: Virtually efficient — Don’t reinvent the wheel
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed why it’s critical to productivity to adapt your office or business to new technologies, rather than simply doing the same old thing but using faster, more … Continue reading
Filed under business, Plugged in, technology
Cool days, warm colors — Autumn views come at a cost
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Huffing up a mountain trail on an alpine hike promises the payoff of wide-open, spectacular vistas above tree line, but can come at the price of raspy lungs that feel like they’re being squashed by … Continue reading
Filed under outdoors, recreation
Draw for help — Art guild reaches out for support
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Being creatively inclined, the membership and the board of directors of the Peninsula Art Guild don’t have a problem imagining what the organization’s role in the community could be. They can conjure up images of … Continue reading
Bear witness — Polar bears: Go before they’re gone
By Dr. David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter Like the characters in the movie, “The Bucket List,” played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, I have a number of items on my list of things to do before I “kick … Continue reading
Filed under bears, ecology, science of the seasons, wildlife
