Huge news from the slopes! ⛷️ Palmer’s own Andrew Kurka is officially back on the podium at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games. 🥉 The 34-year-old Colony High grad put on a masterclass Monday, clocking in at 1:13.95 to secure the bronze medal in the men’s sitting Super-G. 🏔️ After missing out on the medals in Beijing, this comeback marks the third Paralympic medal of his incredible career. 🇺🇸 From high school wrestler to world-class alpine skier, Andrew continues to be an absolute inspiration for Team USA. ❄️ Get the full story on his podium finish right here: #AndrewKurka#TeamUSA#MilanoCortina2026#Paralympics#AlaskaGrown#SuperG... See MoreSee Less
Andrew Kurka, a 34-year-old paralympic athlete from Palmer, took home the bronze Monday in the men’s sitting Super-G for the United States in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Paralympic Games.
Talk about a legendary Iditarod moment! 🐾 Fairbanks rookie Jody Potts-Joseph faced every musher’s nightmare when her dog team encountered an aggressive wild bison on the trail near Rohn. 🦬 When her pistol jammed, she turned to the powerful traditions of her ancestors. ❄️ By speaking to the animal in her Native Hän Gwich’in language—repeating the words her grandmother once used to calm a bear—the bison remarkably turned and ran away. ✨ Jody and her team are safe and continuing their journey toward Nome as she makes history as the first Hän Gwich’in musher to compete in the race. 🐕 High stakes, quick thinking, and deep cultural roots define this incredible survival story! 🌲 Read the full account of this wild encounter here: 📰 #Iditarod2026#JodyPottsJoseph#TeamUSA#AlaskaNative#GwichinStrong#DogMushing#LastFrontier... See MoreSee Less
Fairbanks rookie Jody Potts-Joseph had quite a terrifying experience on the trail Tuesday shortly after leaving the Rohn checkpoint when her dog team ran up on a bison.
TOURNEY DATE CHANGE! The Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament has been postponed by one week due to hazardous ice buildup in the Homer Harbor. Current conditions include significant ice at the harbor entrance, icy boat launches, and frozen mooring slips, making it unsafe for large-scale vessel traffic. Originally set for March 21, the tournament is now rescheduled for Saturday, March 28. The committee will meet again on March 18 to reevaluate safety conditions. Anglers unable to participate on the new date should contact the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Safety remains the top priority as officials wait for the harbor ice to clear for safe launching. (photo courtesy of Homer Chamber) ... See MoreSee Less
Huge news for our local seniors! 🏠 The Soldotna Area Senior Citizens, Inc. just announced a historic milestone after receiving an additional $40,136.29 in state grant funding. 📈 This brings their three-year total to over $1 million, a first for senior services in our community! ✨ This vital boost helps Executive Director Lisa Riley and her team combat rising costs for food and fuel while expanding essential nutrition, transportation, and support services. 🚌 Whether it is home-delivered meals or rides to medical appointments, these funds ensure our neighbors in Soldotna, Funny River, and Ridgeway get the care they deserve. 🥗 Check out the full story on this incredible achievement here: 📰 #soldotna#seniorcare#Alaska#communitysupport#SASCI#HealthyAging... See MoreSee Less
The latest award, which will help fund senior nutrition, transportation and support services, marks a financial milestone for the organization’s three-year grant total.
Did you know the legendary sled dog Balto is still teaching us new tricks over 100 years later? 🐾 Scientists recently analyzed DNA from a tiny patch of skin from his preserved mount to uncover what made this 1925 Serum Run hero so unique! 🧬 It turns out Balto was full of mixed breed vigor and was genetically adapted to a diet that included starches, making him the ultimate working athlete. From leading the final dash into Nome to his famous statue in Central Park, Balto's legacy lives on in the science of modern sled dogs! 🏔️ Read the full story here: #Balto#AlaskaHistory #SledDogs#ScienceNews#SerumRun#WorkingDogs#DogGenetics#Alaska 🐕❄️ ... See MoreSee Less
Looking for something fun to do? Check out these awesome local events happening in our community!
🏛️ Public Testimony at Homer Legislative Information Office: Share your views on the state budget and base student allocation on Wednesday, March 11, at 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM. #alaskaleg#homerak#PublicVoice 🎙️ 🧲 Magic of Magnets at Kenai Community Library: Kids ages 6 to 12 can investigate magnetic fields and build a magnetic pendulum on Wednesday, March 11, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. #kenailibrary#STEMKids#sciencefun 🏗️ 🧘 Wellness Wednesday at KPC-Kachemak Bay Campus: Learn the Finnish practice of ASAHI to improve balance and reduce stress on Wednesday, March 11, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. #WellnessWednesday#ASAHI#mindfulmovement ✨ ♟️ 4th Annual Youth Blitz Chess Tournament at Kenai Community Library: Open to players ages 18 and under on Thursday, March 12, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. All skill levels welcome; registration required. #YouthChess#kenailibrary#chesstournament 👑 🍲 Cookbook Club at Kenai Community Library: Prepare a recipe from Damn Delicious for a flavorful adult potluck on Thursday, March 12, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Registration required. #cookbookclub#damndelicious#KenaiEvents 🍴 🏃 Bone Health Talk at Summit Physical Therapy: Learn about bone stress injuries and injury prevention on Friday, March 13, at 4:00 PM. #physicaltherapy#AthleteHealth#InjuryPrevention 🦴 🏥 Soldotna Community Health Fair at Soldotna Regional Sports Complex: Access affordable blood draws and free health screenings on Saturday, March 14, from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. #healthfair#soldotna#WellnessResources 🩺 🎨 Second Saturday at the Pratt Museum: Enjoy free admission to all museum galleries for the whole family on Saturday, March 14, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. #secondsaturday#prattmuseum#springbreak 🖼️ 🥧 Pi Day Sewing at Kenai Community Library: Create your own pie-themed beret using library machines on Saturday, March 14, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Ages 12 and up; registration required. #piday#sewingclass#kenailibrary 🧵 🌸 Homer Garden Club at the Aspen Hotel: Learn expert tips on growing and wintering dahlias in Alaska on Sunday, March 15, at 2:00 PM. #homergardenclub#dahlias#alaskagardening 🌿 ... See MoreSee Less
Heads up, Soldotna drivers! 🚗 As of 4pm yesterday, the westbound lane of the Kenai River Bridge is currently closed after an eight-foot section of steel was damaged during snowplowing operations. The Alaska Department of Transportation has reduced traffic to a single lane, so expect some delays and be ready to merge left. ⚠️ Officials are asking everyone to slow down and stay alert for crews working in the area. There is no official timeline for repairs yet, so stay tuned for updates! Check out the full story here: ❄️ #soldotna#kenairiver#alaskatraffic#drivesafe#kenaipeninsula#RoadAlert... See MoreSee Less
The state of Alaska is ensuring that the legacy of climber 🧗♂️ Balin Scott Miller is never forgotten. The Alaska Legislature has officially issued a Certificate of Honor for the Anchorage climber, recognizing him as the King of the Alaska Range. To celebrate his free, untethered, and 🧡 joyful spirit, the Balin Scott Miller Foundation is now growing, offering gear grants like the To Be Fair Shoe Grant to help young climbers follow their dreams ✨. Learn more about Balin’s historic achievements and how the foundation is helping the next 🏔️ generation: #BalinScottMiller#AlaskaClimbing#Denali#Legacy#OrangeTentGuy#ClimbingCommunity... See MoreSee Less
The tradition 🧊 continues! The Nenana Ice Classic is officially up and running as the community prepares for 🕰️ Tripod Days this weekend. From craft vendors and family fun to snow machine races on the Tanana River, it is the ultimate 🏁 celebration of the coming spring. The main event happens Sunday at 3:30 p.m. when volunteers raise the iconic 26-foot wooden tripod onto the ice. Don't forget to grab your tickets 🎟️ before April 5 for a chance to guess the melt! Read more about how this event supports scholarships and local seniors: #NenanaIceClassic#TripodDays#AlaskaTradition#SpringIsComing#CommunityStrong... See MoreSee Less
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Huge news from the slopes! ⛷️ Palmer’s own Andrew Kurka is officially back on the podium at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games. 🥉 The 34-year-old Colony High grad put on a masterclass Monday, clocking in at 1:13.95 to secure the bronze medal in the men’s sitting Super-G. 🏔️ After missing out on the medals in Beijing, this comeback marks the third Paralympic medal of his incredible career. 🇺🇸 From high school wrestler to world-class alpine skier, Andrew continues to be an absolute inspiration for Team USA. ❄️ Get the full story on his podium finish right here: #AndrewKurka #TeamUSA #MilanoCortina2026 #Paralympics #AlaskaGrown #SuperG ... See MoreSee Less
Palmer athlete takes alpine skiing bronze at Paralympic Winter Games
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Andrew Kurka, a 34-year-old paralympic athlete from Palmer, took home the bronze Monday in the men’s sitting Super-G for the United States in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Paralympic Games.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Talk about a legendary Iditarod moment! 🐾 Fairbanks rookie Jody Potts-Joseph faced every musher’s nightmare when her dog team encountered an aggressive wild bison on the trail near Rohn. 🦬 When her pistol jammed, she turned to the powerful traditions of her ancestors. ❄️ By speaking to the animal in her Native Hän Gwich’in language—repeating the words her grandmother once used to calm a bear—the bison remarkably turned and ran away. ✨ Jody and her team are safe and continuing their journey toward Nome as she makes history as the first Hän Gwich’in musher to compete in the race. 🐕 High stakes, quick thinking, and deep cultural roots define this incredible survival story! 🌲 Read the full account of this wild encounter here: 📰 #Iditarod2026 #JodyPottsJoseph #TeamUSA #AlaskaNative #GwichinStrong #DogMushing #LastFrontier ... See MoreSee Less
‘That was my last resort’: Iditarod rookie recounts frantic bison encounter on trail
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Fairbanks rookie Jody Potts-Joseph had quite a terrifying experience on the trail Tuesday shortly after leaving the Rohn checkpoint when her dog team ran up on a bison.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
TOURNEY DATE CHANGE!
The Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament has been postponed by one week due to hazardous ice buildup in the Homer Harbor. Current conditions include significant ice at the harbor entrance, icy boat launches, and frozen mooring slips, making it unsafe for large-scale vessel traffic. Originally set for March 21, the tournament is now rescheduled for Saturday, March 28. The committee will meet again on March 18 to reevaluate safety conditions. Anglers unable to participate on the new date should contact the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Safety remains the top priority as officials wait for the harbor ice to clear for safe launching.
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Huge news for our local seniors! 🏠 The Soldotna Area Senior Citizens, Inc. just announced a historic milestone after receiving an additional $40,136.29 in state grant funding. 📈 This brings their three-year total to over $1 million, a first for senior services in our community! ✨ This vital boost helps Executive Director Lisa Riley and her team combat rising costs for food and fuel while expanding essential nutrition, transportation, and support services. 🚌 Whether it is home-delivered meals or rides to medical appointments, these funds ensure our neighbors in Soldotna, Funny River, and Ridgeway get the care they deserve. 🥗 Check out the full story on this incredible achievement here: 📰 #soldotna #seniorcare #Alaska #communitysupport #SASCI #HealthyAging ... See MoreSee Less
Soldotna senior center receives state grant - Peninsula Clarion
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The latest award, which will help fund senior nutrition, transportation and support services, marks a financial milestone for the organization’s three-year grant total.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Did you know the legendary sled dog Balto is still teaching us new tricks over 100 years later? 🐾 Scientists recently analyzed DNA from a tiny patch of skin from his preserved mount to uncover what made this 1925 Serum Run hero so unique! 🧬 It turns out Balto was full of mixed breed vigor and was genetically adapted to a diet that included starches, making him the ultimate working athlete. From leading the final dash into Nome to his famous statue in Central Park, Balto's legacy lives on in the science of modern sled dogs! 🏔️ Read the full story here: #Balto #AlaskaHistory #SledDogs #ScienceNews #SerumRun #WorkingDogs #DogGenetics #Alaska 🐕❄️ ... See MoreSee Less
Long after run to glory, Balto lives on in the study of dog genetics
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Balto’s genetic makeup shows a greater ability to process starches when compared to wolves and Greenland sled dogs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Looking for something fun to do? Check out these awesome local events happening in our community!
🏛️ Public Testimony at Homer Legislative Information Office: Share your views on the state budget and base student allocation on Wednesday, March 11, at 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM. #alaskaleg #homerak #PublicVoice 🎙️
🧲 Magic of Magnets at Kenai Community Library: Kids ages 6 to 12 can investigate magnetic fields and build a magnetic pendulum on Wednesday, March 11, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. #kenailibrary #STEMKids #sciencefun 🏗️
🧘 Wellness Wednesday at KPC-Kachemak Bay Campus: Learn the Finnish practice of ASAHI to improve balance and reduce stress on Wednesday, March 11, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. #WellnessWednesday #ASAHI #mindfulmovement ✨
♟️ 4th Annual Youth Blitz Chess Tournament at Kenai Community Library: Open to players ages 18 and under on Thursday, March 12, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. All skill levels welcome; registration required. #YouthChess #kenailibrary #chesstournament 👑
🍲 Cookbook Club at Kenai Community Library: Prepare a recipe from Damn Delicious for a flavorful adult potluck on Thursday, March 12, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Registration required. #cookbookclub #damndelicious #KenaiEvents 🍴
🏃 Bone Health Talk at Summit Physical Therapy: Learn about bone stress injuries and injury prevention on Friday, March 13, at 4:00 PM. #physicaltherapy #AthleteHealth #InjuryPrevention 🦴
🏥 Soldotna Community Health Fair at Soldotna Regional Sports Complex: Access affordable blood draws and free health screenings on Saturday, March 14, from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. #healthfair #soldotna #WellnessResources 🩺
🎨 Second Saturday at the Pratt Museum: Enjoy free admission to all museum galleries for the whole family on Saturday, March 14, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. #secondsaturday #prattmuseum #springbreak 🖼️
🥧 Pi Day Sewing at Kenai Community Library: Create your own pie-themed beret using library machines on Saturday, March 14, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Ages 12 and up; registration required. #piday #sewingclass #kenailibrary 🧵
🌸 Homer Garden Club at the Aspen Hotel: Learn expert tips on growing and wintering dahlias in Alaska on Sunday, March 15, at 2:00 PM. #homergardenclub #dahlias #alaskagardening 🌿 ... See MoreSee Less
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Heads up, Soldotna drivers! 🚗 As of 4pm yesterday, the westbound lane of the Kenai River Bridge is currently closed after an eight-foot section of steel was damaged during snowplowing operations. The Alaska Department of Transportation has reduced traffic to a single lane, so expect some delays and be ready to merge left. ⚠️ Officials are asking everyone to slow down and stay alert for crews working in the area. There is no official timeline for repairs yet, so stay tuned for updates! Check out the full story here: ❄️ #soldotna #kenairiver #alaskatraffic #drivesafe #kenaipeninsula #RoadAlert ... See MoreSee Less
TRAFFIC ALERT: Soldotna bridge over Kenai River closes one lane due to snow plow damage
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The westbound lane of the Kenai River Bridge in Soldotna is currently closed after snowplowing operations damaged the bridge.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The state of Alaska is ensuring that the legacy of climber 🧗♂️ Balin Scott Miller is never forgotten. The Alaska Legislature has officially issued a Certificate of Honor for the Anchorage climber, recognizing him as the King of the Alaska Range. To celebrate his free, untethered, and 🧡 joyful spirit, the Balin Scott Miller Foundation is now growing, offering gear grants like the To Be Fair Shoe Grant to help young climbers follow their dreams ✨. Learn more about Balin’s historic achievements and how the foundation is helping the next 🏔️ generation:
#BalinScottMiller #AlaskaClimbing #Denali #Legacy #OrangeTentGuy #ClimbingCommunity ... See MoreSee Less
Alaska honors climber Balin Scott Miller with legislative certificate as foundation gains momentum
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Balin Scott Miller never sought the spotlight but five months after the Alaska climber’s death, the state of Alaska is making sure he isn’t forgotten.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The tradition 🧊 continues! The Nenana Ice Classic is officially up and running as the community prepares for 🕰️ Tripod Days this weekend. From craft vendors and family fun to snow machine races on the Tanana River, it is the ultimate 🏁 celebration of the coming spring. The main event happens Sunday at 3:30 p.m. when volunteers raise the iconic 26-foot wooden tripod onto the ice. Don't forget to grab your tickets 🎟️ before April 5 for a chance to guess the melt! Read more about how this event supports scholarships and local seniors:
#NenanaIceClassic #TripodDays #AlaskaTradition #SpringIsComing #CommunityStrong ... See MoreSee Less
‘A community affair’: Nenana Ice Classic prepares annual Tripod Days event
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The annual Nenana Ice Classic is up and running, as organizers prepare for the Tripod Days event on Saturday and Sunday.0 CommentsComment on Facebook