Daily Archives: September 14, 2011

Dillon versus Goliath — Huge brown bear shot in Soldotna

By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter In a modern-day version of David versus Goliath, played out in Soldotna on Thursday night, David was a Soldotna Police officer with incredible aim and even better luck, while Goliath was a 1,000-pound behemoth of … Continue reading

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Do visas work out? Concerns of exchange program on the rise

Editor’s note: This is part two in a series of stories examining J-1 student visa workers on the Kenai Peninsula. By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The most easily referenced image of foreign workers in the U.S. is of adults, working … Continue reading

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Almanac: Chipping away at a mystery — Scientists ponder possibility of woolly mammoths once roaming the Kenai Peninsula

Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part story concerning the possibility that mammoths once roamed the Kenai Peninsula. Last week, part one recounted the search for fossil evidence and the public involvement in that search. This week’s story … Continue reading

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Disasters can strike, ready or not — September is emergency preparedness month

By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter As the saying goes, natural disasters can’t be prevented, but they can be prepared for. September, being emergency preparedness month, is a great time to do so. To really be prepared, it takes more than … Continue reading

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Bag a ’bou — Kasilof hunter finds big game in open country

By Joseph Robertia Redoubt Reporter Kasilof’s Kristy Berington is no stranger to hard work. After high school she served four years in the Army National Guard. In summer she competes in marathons and mountain-running events, and in winter she runs … Continue reading

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When it comes to aim, don’t wing it — In fowl hunting, make sure gun shoots where you look

By Steve Meyer, for the Redoubt Reporter The shale rock was a few feet from my nose as I was trying to negotiate a slide where Winchester had found a whitetail ptarmigan. Setters think they can do/be anything, and on … Continue reading

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Cranebrain? Goose has case of mistaken identity

By Naomi Klouda Homer Tribune A Canada goose has joined a sandhill crane flock, probably a situation of imprinting that apparently occurred early in the goose’s life. Nina Faust and Ed Bailey of Kachemak Crane Watch received calls all summer … Continue reading

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Art Seen: Dragonflights of fancy — Gallery has whimsical appeal

By Zirrus VanDevere, for the Redoubt Reporter The Dragonfly Gallery, tucked behind Jersey Subs in Soldotna, had an open house shindig July 16. Much of the work tends toward the crafty, trendy or “giftish,” but interspersed you will find some … Continue reading

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Plugged In: Farsighted: Choosing good telephoto lenses

By Joe Kashi, for the Redoubt Reporter High-quality telephoto lenses are often the photo tool of choice here in Alaska. Good-quality telephoto lenses, while not inexpensive, can provide decades of service, so choose wisely. No matter what camera brand you … Continue reading

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Drinking on the Last Frontier: Brewing their craft

By Bill Howell, for the Redoubt Reporter Craft beer is a growth industry. And no, I’m not just talking about the growth of your waistline if you drink too much of it. Everywhere you look, interest in craft beer is … Continue reading

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