Daily Archives: January 12, 2011
Harried diners — Peak of food cycle creates bump in road for bald eagles
By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter The snowshoe hare population is once again at its peak, and it’s fairly common knowledge that when hare numbers go up, so, too, do the numbers of lynx and other animals that see hares as … Continue reading
Alpine ambition — Soldotna runners mount attempt at grueling, trans-Alps challenge
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part story about two former Soldotna High School athletes who tested themselves last fall in one of the world’s most rigorous running competitions. Part one covers the background for their participation and … Continue reading
What’s the USAD? Residential natural gas hookups less affordable than in past
Editor’s note: This is part two in a series of stories examining the challenges of extending natural gas service on the Kenai Peninsula. By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Sometimes, saving money isn’t cheap. That’s the case when it comes to … Continue reading
Filed under utilities
Cross-cultural cross country — Ski teams have international flair
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter In the classroom, walking through the hallways or hanging out at lunchtime, they may seem a little different from most their schoolmates, with music in various languages pumping from their MP3 players, some clothing brands … Continue reading
Almanac: Marking Mileposts — Travel guide documents peninsula’s road to growth
By Clark Fair Redoubt Reporter In 1951, the third annual edition of The Milepost — self-proclaimed “Guide to the Land of the Northern Lights” — dedicated exactly one paragraph to Kenai and mentioned the word “Soldotna” only once. Two years … Continue reading
Surf’s up off the Spit — Homer surfers make waves with documentary
By Maddie Fuller Homer Tribune Glancing toward the shoreline on a drive down the Homer Spit, it’s not uncommon during the summer to see surfers and kayakers enjoying Homer’s surf. But even with winter here, they’re still at it. Despite … Continue reading
Filed under outdoors, recreation
Old Duck Hunter: Aw, shoot — another new obsession
By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter New year’s resolutions have never held much stock for me. It seems like they were nothing more than kidding myself into trying to stop doing what I really like doing anyway. Mostly I … Continue reading
Art Seen: Feel the ‘pain’t
By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter Don Decker has curated an exhibit for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center this year and has chosen his theme as “PAINt.” The title emphasizes the pain and struggle inherent in creating well-painted … Continue reading
