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In February 2026, a snow hat forms and deforms on top of a chickadee house in Fairbanks built by the late biologist David Klein. A moose bumped it and knocked off the mass on March 9, 2026. Photos courtesy Ned Rozell

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Alaska writer buckling under pressure

Thirty below again this morning. OK then. Time to reach for the baseball bat and fine-tune the weather…

This soft and rich bread is braided from nine strands, three of which are coated with seeds of different colors, making it more flavorful and beautiful. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A taste of another culture

This soft and rich bread is more flavorful, more beautiful, and far more wholesome than plain white Wonder…

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James “Little Jim” Dunmire and James “Big Jim” O’Brien are the namesakes of Jim’s Landing on the middle Kenai River.

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‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part 6

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in a multi-part series about Kenai Peninsula places and landmarks that once…

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Serum Run musher Gunnar Kaasen poses with Balto, a leader on his mushing team. Alaska State Library Portrait File

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Long after run to glory, Balto lives on

A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs…

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Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion
Soybean pulp stew might sound strange but, served with a bowl of rice, is comforting and delicious.

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A soup to ease your troubles

This comforting, lesser-known Korean stew was the most delicious meal I had this weekend.

The middle portion of this section of the 1910 map created by Dr. David H. Sleem shows Lost Lake and Lost Creek. Today, these features are known as Crescent Lake and Crescent Creek. The lake in this map also curves in the wrong direction.

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‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a multi-part series about Kenai Peninsula places and landmarks that once…

“Are We Listening” is a 2024 installation piece created by Wisconsin artist Rebecca Carlton. Photo courtesy Rebecca Carlton

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Art collective fosters climate awareness

A group of nationally recognized artists will gather in Homer in March to share their passion for printmaking,…

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‘What’s in a name?’: Reviving a forgotten past — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a multi-part series about Kenai Peninsula places and landmarks that once…

Ptarmigan Arts hosts their annual Cabin Fever exhibit featuring work by gallery members, including glass mosaics by their newest member, Carole Miller. Photo provided by Ptarmigan Arts

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March First Friday

As we shift ever closer to spring, creativity abounds and Homer galleries and art spaces showcase work by…

These snickerdoodles are soft and chewy, and as sweet as a happy childhood. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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The taste of a happy childhood

My son pulled his shirt on for school this morning, and I was shocked to see exposed wrists…