Monthly Archives: November 2010
Shell shock — Thousands of Ninilchik clams wash up on beach in unusual die-off
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Some days, it’s just not good to be a clam. In Ninilchik, Nov. 17 was one of those days. A winter storm lashed the sandy beaches at the mouth of the Ninilchik River with ferocious … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, Ninilchik, subsistence
A man, his dog, windshields aplenty — ‘Thanksgiving’ dog gives more than friendship
By Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune David Waldal is particularly thankful this year for the good companionship of his part husky, part Lab named Yankee. “I got him from a litter right there at Safeway — they were giving them away … Continue reading
Cook Inlet’s toxic debate — 9th Circuit Court gives pollution control to state, taking away federal oversight
By Sean Pearson Homer Tribune The state applauded a recent decision by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that gives power over regulating water pollution from the federal to the state government, but while toxic dumping continues, the change … Continue reading
Filed under Cook Inlet, ecology
Drawn in — Artist pays honor to informal medium
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Sure, it sounds simple. But on paper, the results are anything but. The medium — plain old pencils, freebie pens, paper from a crafts store and hauled out of the trash. “If you take the free … Continue reading
Filed under art, Kenai Peninsula College
Art Seen: Show’s fine art is in the details
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter I love fine drawing, and Wanda Seamster uses wonderful materials and tremendous skill for effective communication through it. She makes note of the fact that, often, drawing is a preliminary step, rather than … Continue reading
Filed under art, Art Seen, Kenai Peninsula College, Uncategorized
Thanks for holiday season
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter This time of year if you focus too hard on a slice of turkey you could miss Christmas approaching, at the speed of twinkling lights. In Old Town Kenai on Sunday, parishioners of Holy Assumption … Continue reading
Filed under holidays
Almanac: Bearing wounds of risky encounter
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part story about a brown bear attack on hunter Hank Knackstedt near the Kenai River in 1952. Last week’s story, in addition to describing the attack, provided some of Knackstedt’s history and … Continue reading
Learning to lead — Native Youth Council fosters links between in teens, communities
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter As Dyann Lauret-Wik clung to the rock wall at Skyview High School on Friday, she may have been the only one suspended vertically, dozens of feet from the ground. But she was not alone. The … Continue reading
Striking idea: Hunting season on road moose
By Stephen Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter Ever have a brilliant idea — at least in your mind — chew on it awhile and think, well, maybe it wasn’t that great. But it haunts you from time to time, comes … Continue reading
Science of the Seasons: Where there’s a weed, nature makes way
By Dr. David Wartinbee, for the Redoubt Reporter In a previous article I described the common “duckweed,” Lemna minor, which is in the family Lemnaceae. This family includes the smallest flowering plants in the world. Specifically, the smallest are in … Continue reading
Filed under ecology, science of the seasons
Feast eyes on winter’s sparkling views
By Andy Veh, for the Redoubt Reporter Rising in the east and gaining altitude throughout the next two months are the great winter constellations. There’s Orion with seven bright stars, among them red Betelgeuse and blue Rigel, and the stellar … Continue reading
Filed under astronomy
Plugged In: Christmas buying guide for camera shoppers
By Joseph Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter This week, it’s time for our annual Christmas season digital photo purchasing recommendations, short and to the point. Semipro digital SLRs: The new Pentax K-5 and Nikon D7000 are the top models in … Continue reading
Filed under photography, Plugged in
