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Historic Elwell Lodge Guest Cabin is seen at its new spot near the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Center. (USWS)

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An enduring legacy — Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins

My first encounter with Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins was as a Youth Conservation Corp leader in 1984…

These pinto beans and rice only take about 10 minutes of hands-on work before they are stewed for about 12 hours in a cooking pot. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A complete meal for when you’re pinching pennies

My mother always kept a large tub of rice and beans, provisions she called “struggle food.”

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Pet of the Week: Truffle

She’s beautiful and she’s sweet.

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Off the shelf: Time and space and the human heart

Contemporary novel combines historical and science fiction for a gripping, emotional journey.

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From crayons to showcase

Homer youth showcases her creativity in gallery exhibit.

HoWLers Quinn Blackstock, Arwyn Linder, and Eden Fox (left to right) pick up trash around town during the annual DiRtBaG Clean-Up Week on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Since 2011, 900 DiRtBaGs have cleaned up 1720 bags of litter from Homer’s trails, beaches, streets and sidewalks. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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So many exciting things happening this week! Check out the first ever Growers’ Conference at KBC on Friday…

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Homer happenings from years past

The bark (or barque) called the Agate, which carried members of the Kings County Mining Company from Brooklyn, New York, to Cook Inlet, was probably similar to this three-masted barque featured on Wikipedia.

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Mary Penney and her 1898 Alaska adventure — Part 3

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Before Mary Lovett Penney boarded the Kings County Mining Company’s three-masted sailing ship, the bark Agate,…

Ursa Major Fund logo. Photo courtesy of Bunnell Street Arts Center

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Bunnell Street Arts Center announces ‘Ursa Major Fund’ grant opportunity

The fund will support artist-led, risk-taking, public-facing projects.

This takeout favorite is deceptively easy and comes together faster than it can be delivered. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A sweet and sour dinner for 3

I really wanted some sweet and sour takeout this weekend, but all my favorite restaurants are far outside…

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Pet of the Week: Truffle

Truffle is ready to shuffle her way into your heart and home.

Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell, the featured guest artists for the 50th Alaska Folk Festival, perform the final concert of the weeklong event at Centennial Hall on Sunday night. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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50th Alaska Folk Festival is one for the records

Capacity crowds, Grammy-winning artists, sellout of merchandise, future film make for resounding week.

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How will you celebrate Earth Day this weekend? There’s plenty of ways to do so, including a trash…