The magic forest is alive with the sound of chainsaws and chisels this week as 11 international teams battle the elements and a ticking clock at the World Ice Art Championships! ❄️ Now on day four of a grueling six-day marathon, professional artists are racing to transform massive blocks of ice into monster pieces before judging begins this weekend. While the competition area remains the focal point for high-stakes artistry, the adjacent kids park offers a tactile experience with interactive sculptures and ice slides for sledding. 🛷 The atmosphere in Fairbanks remains high-spirited despite the biting wind, and the professional competition area transforms into a glowing gallery after dark. 🌌 Visitors who purchase a day pass can return at night to see the finished sculptures enhanced by multicolored light displays, or grab a season pass to follow the progress as teams enter their final 48 hours of competition. Read the full story and check out the schedule here: 🧊 #worldiceartchampionships#fairbanksalaska#icesculpting#magicforest#alaskalife#iceart2026... See MoreSee Less
The “magic forest” is alive with the sound of chainsaws and chisels this week as 11 international teams battle the elements and a ticking clock at the World Ice Art Championships.
If you didn't get enough winter fun at the Homer Winter Carnival, get ready because the annual Anchor Point Snow Rondi is back from Feb. 24 through March 1! ❄️ This year’s festival is packed with a week of community events, starting with a brand-new 2K fun run and spaghetti dinner on Tuesday. From a co-ed volleyball tournament on Wednesday to the Cabin Fever Variety Show on Thursday, there is truly something for everyone. Friday brings a kids carnival, bingo, and beats from DJ JerBear, while Saturday features the highly anticipated parade, a chowder cook-off, and the community awards ceremony. 🏆 We are wrapping things up on Sunday with a dog show, chess and pool tournaments, and a BBQ, Boots & Boogie celebration to close out the festivities. Check out the full daily schedule and registration details in the article here: 🎿 #AnchorPoint#SnowRondi#KenaiPeninsula#AlaskaWinter#CommunityEvents#WinterFestival#SupportLocal... See MoreSee Less
Looking for something fun to do? Check out these awesome local events happening in our community! 📍 Anytime Fitness Soldotna Anniversary Open House: Celebrate 20 years of wellness on Wednesday, Feb 25, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, and prizes while touring the facility. Everyone is welcome! #SoldotnaEvents #AnytimeFitness#CommunityAnniversary 🎈 🔭 Deep Space Exploration at The Porcupine Theater: Join Dr. Travis A. Rector on Wednesday, Feb 25, at 6:30 PM. Learn how astronomical images are made and get the scoop on the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory. #SpaceScience#Astronomy#KenaiPeninsula 🌌 🎨 Textile Art Workshop at Homer Art & Frame Co: Explore wet and needle felting with Daniel Dobrosielski on Wednesday, Feb 25, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Create your own felted painting, magnet, or pin! #HomerArt#CreativeWorkshops#FeltArt 🐑 🍄 Mushroom Cooking Class at Kenai Local Food Connection: Join Joy from Fresh 365 on Thursday, Feb 26, from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Adults can register to cook, or stop by to watch and taste! #LocalFood#CookingClass#KenaiEating 🍳 📿 Jewelry Making at Homer Art & Frame: Design two unique stretch bracelets with Robin Hoffman on Thursday, Feb 26, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. All beads and charms provided for only 35$. #JewelryMaking#HomerAlaska#Handmade 💎 🥘 Mardi Gras Cajun Dinner at Grace Ridge Brewing: Support Homer Wilderness Leaders on Friday, Feb 27, and Saturday, Feb 28, from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Only 25$ per adult to benefit local youth outdoor programs. #MardiGras#Fundraiser#HomerBrewing 🎭 🦈 Shark Art Workshop at Kenai Local Food Connection: Kids ages 5+ can learn watercolor and drawing on Friday, Feb 27, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Perfect for young artists! #KidsArt#KenaiKids#Watercolor 🎨 🏎️ Marble Run Building at Kenai Local Food Connection: An engineering challenge for the kids on Friday, Feb 27, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Build the fastest course using household items! #STEM#YouthWorkshops#KenaiEvents 🏗️ ❄️ 2026 Frozen RiverFest at Soldotna Creek Park: The winter party of the year is here! Saturday, Feb 28, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Alaskan brews, live music, bonfires, and a fireworks finale. #FrozenRiverFest#Soldotna#WinterFun 🎆 🌱 Community Seed Swap at the Pratt Museum: Get ready for spring on Saturday, Feb 28, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Exchange seeds, hear from botanical experts, and share gardening stories. #GardeningLife#HomerAK#SeedSwap 🌻 🛷 Caribou Lake Fun Run with the Snomads: Head to the Caribou Lake parking lot on Saturday, Feb 28, at 10:00 AM. A family-friendly snowmachine fundraiser with prizes at every checkpoint! #SnowmachineLife #CaribouLake #AlaskaWinter ❄️ 🍷 Girlies’ Pour Decisions Day at Bear Creek Winery: Every Saturday in February from noon to 6:00 PM. Grab two glasses of wine and a charcuterie board for 28$, plus bottle discounts! #WineTime #HomerWinery #GirlsDay Out 🧀 ✨ Peyote Stitch Beadwork at Homer Art & Frame Co: Take your skills to the next level with Kim Frost on Sunday, March 1, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Intermediate session for 44$ with all beads provided. #Beadwork #HomerArts #PeyoteStitch 🪡 ... See MoreSee Less
The city garage is finally humming with life after an intense stretch of the 42nd Iron Dog Race! 🏁 Young guns Evan Barber and Steffen Booth of Team 3 were the first to hit the halfway point in Nome following a chaotic few days of deep snow and diversions. After a massive weather delay in Kotzebue and disappearing sea ice near Elim, racers were forced onto the inland mail trail where they battled two to three feet of fresh powder. Teams spent hours bogged down near Mount Kwiniuk, even cutting trees and branches just to find the track. ❄️ With the field arriving throughout the night, wrench day is now set for Thursday and standings are being adjusted, but the race is still on track for a Saturday finish. Get the full scoop on the leaderboard and the treacherous journey to Nome here📲 #irondog#IronDog2026#snowmobileracing#alaskalife#nomebound#Team3... See MoreSee Less
In the evening hours of what was originally set to be wrench day in the 42nd Iron Dog Race, the city garage finally has some activity. Team 3, stewarded by young guns Evan Barber and Steffen Booth, we...
If you didn't get enough winter fun at the Homer Winter Carnival, get ready because the annual Anchor Point Snow Rondi is back from Feb. 24 through March 1! ❄️ This year’s festival is packed with a week of community events, starting with a brand-new 2K fun run and spaghetti dinner on Tuesday. From a co-ed volleyball tournament on Wednesday to the Cabin Fever Variety Show on Thursday, there is truly something for everyone. Friday brings a kids carnival, bingo, and beats from DJ JerBear, while Saturday features the highly anticipated parade, a chowder cook-off, and the community awards ceremony. 🏆 We are wrapping things up on Sunday with a dog show, chess and pool tournaments, and a BBQ, Boots & Boogie celebration to close out the festivities. Check out the full daily schedule and registration details in the article here: 🎿 #AnchorPoint#SnowRondi#KenaiPeninsula#AlaskaWinter#CommunityEvents#WinterFestival#SupportLocal... See MoreSee Less
The 2026 Iditarod field just got a major boost as 2019 champion Pete Kaiser officially throws his headlamp into the ring for the 54th running of the Last Great Race 🐕! After sitting out in 2025 to balance family life and school sports, the Bethel legend is back for his 16th attempt at the 1,000-mile trek to Nome 🏔️. Kaiser is coming off a historic hot streak, having just secured a record-breaking 10th victory in the Kuskokwim 300 on his home trails this past January 🏆. With nine top-10 finishes and a runner-up spot in 2023 under his belt, he enters the field of 37 mushers as a perennial title contender to watch 🔦. His entry means we now have three former champions competing for the crown, including Ryan Redington and Thomas Waerner, making this one of the most exciting lineups in recent years ❄️. The action kicks off with the ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage on March 7 followed by the official restart in Willow the next day 🏁. It is all about finding that perfect balance between being a dad and an elite athlete as he prepares his team of canine athletes for the ultimate Alaskan challenge 🐾. Read more about Pete's return and the full 2026 race field here: #Iditarod2026#PeteKaiser#SledDogRacing#BethelAlaska#Kuskokwim300#MushingLife#AlaskaSports#RoadToNome#LastGreatRace#TeamKaiser#ChampionReturn#IditarodField... See MoreSee Less
Aurora Borealis Charter School student Laila Taylor is headed back to the big stage 🏀! For the second year in a row, this 10-year-old sharpshooter is traveling to Nampa, Idaho to represent the state of Alaska in the Elks National Hoop Shoot semi-finals ✈️. Laila earned her spot by sinking 15 out of 25 free throws at the local Kenai Elks Lodge competition, and she is ready to take on the best young athletes from across the Pacific Northwest 🌟. Known as a 100 mile-per-hour kid, Laila has been on the court since she was 3 years old with her mom, Amber, coaching her every step of the way 👟. To stay calm under pressure, Laila says she just imagines the crowd as quiet ghosts while she focuses on the rim 👻. The Kenai Elks Lodge is proudly sponsoring her entire trip, highlighting their decades-long commitment to supporting local youth and the community 🤝. After placing third last year, Laila is practicing 50 free throws every single day to chase a spot in the national finals in Chicago this April 🏆. It is an incredible opportunity for a young Alaskan to show that hard work truly pays off on the national level 🌠. Read more about Laila’s journey and the history of the Hoop Shoot here: #KenaiProud#ElksHoopShoot#AlaskaBasketball#YouthSports#AuroraBorealisCharter#KenaiElks#HoopDreams#AlaskaToIdaho#FreeThrowChamp#StudentAthlete#RepresentAlaska#HardWorkPaysOff... See MoreSee Less
The latest 2025 Climate Report from the Alaska Climate Research Center has just been released, and the findings are a wake-up call for our coastal communities 📊. Last year officially marked the warmest year for Alaska since 2019, with temperatures averaging 1.5°F above normal despite a record-breaking 33-day deep freeze in Fairbanks ❄️. State Climatologist Martin Stuefer warns that significant sea ice loss is fueling more intense storms, much like the devastating Typhoon Halong that battered Western Alaska this past October 🌊. As warming trends continue to ramp up, the report highlights that coastal erosion and permafrost melt are no longer distant threats but immediate challenges requiring urgent adaptation and relocation for some of our most vulnerable villages 🏠. Understanding these shifting patterns is the first step in protecting our neighbors and preparing for a future with more extreme weather events 🌡️. You can dive into the full data and what it means for the future of the Last Frontier right here: #alaskaclimate#2025climatereport#WesternAlaska#TyphoonHalong#ClimateAdaptation#globalwarming#ArcticResearch#alaskaweather#coastalerosion#fairbanksfreeze#halongrecovery#climatescience... See MoreSee Less
A recent climate report found that 2025 was one of the warmest years on record in Alaska with a mean temperature of 29.6° Fahrenheit and a mean annual temperature deviation of 1.5° F above normal, m...
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The magic forest is alive with the sound of chainsaws and chisels this week as 11 international teams battle the elements and a ticking clock at the World Ice Art Championships! ❄️ Now on day four of a grueling six-day marathon, professional artists are racing to transform massive blocks of ice into monster pieces before judging begins this weekend. While the competition area remains the focal point for high-stakes artistry, the adjacent kids park offers a tactile experience with interactive sculptures and ice slides for sledding. 🛷 The atmosphere in Fairbanks remains high-spirited despite the biting wind, and the professional competition area transforms into a glowing gallery after dark. 🌌 Visitors who purchase a day pass can return at night to see the finished sculptures enhanced by multicolored light displays, or grab a season pass to follow the progress as teams enter their final 48 hours of competition. Read the full story and check out the schedule here: 🧊 #worldiceartchampionships #fairbanksalaska #icesculpting #magicforest #alaskalife #iceart2026 ... See MoreSee Less
Festival of Lights at the World Ice Art Championships
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The “magic forest” is alive with the sound of chainsaws and chisels this week as 11 international teams battle the elements and a ticking clock at the World Ice Art Championships.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
If you didn't get enough winter fun at the Homer Winter Carnival, get ready because the annual Anchor Point Snow Rondi is back from Feb. 24 through March 1! ❄️ This year’s festival is packed with a week of community events, starting with a brand-new 2K fun run and spaghetti dinner on Tuesday. From a co-ed volleyball tournament on Wednesday to the Cabin Fever Variety Show on Thursday, there is truly something for everyone. Friday brings a kids carnival, bingo, and beats from DJ JerBear, while Saturday features the highly anticipated parade, a chowder cook-off, and the community awards ceremony. 🏆 We are wrapping things up on Sunday with a dog show, chess and pool tournaments, and a BBQ, Boots & Boogie celebration to close out the festivities. Check out the full daily schedule and registration details in the article here: 🎿 #AnchorPoint #SnowRondi #KenaiPeninsula #AlaskaWinter #CommunityEvents #WinterFestival #SupportLocal ... See MoreSee Less
Snow Rondi returns next week - Peninsula Clarion
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Looking for something fun to do? Check out these awesome local events happening in our community!
📍 Anytime Fitness Soldotna Anniversary Open House: Celebrate 20 years of wellness on Wednesday, Feb 25, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, and prizes while touring the facility. Everyone is welcome! #SoldotnaEvents #AnytimeFitness #CommunityAnniversary 🎈
🔭 Deep Space Exploration at The Porcupine Theater: Join Dr. Travis A. Rector on Wednesday, Feb 25, at 6:30 PM. Learn how astronomical images are made and get the scoop on the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory. #SpaceScience #Astronomy #KenaiPeninsula 🌌
🎨 Textile Art Workshop at Homer Art & Frame Co: Explore wet and needle felting with Daniel Dobrosielski on Wednesday, Feb 25, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Create your own felted painting, magnet, or pin! #HomerArt #CreativeWorkshops #FeltArt 🐑
🍄 Mushroom Cooking Class at Kenai Local Food Connection: Join Joy from Fresh 365 on Thursday, Feb 26, from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Adults can register to cook, or stop by to watch and taste! #LocalFood #CookingClass #KenaiEating 🍳
📿 Jewelry Making at Homer Art & Frame: Design two unique stretch bracelets with Robin Hoffman on Thursday, Feb 26, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. All beads and charms provided for only 35$. #JewelryMaking #HomerAlaska #Handmade 💎
🥘 Mardi Gras Cajun Dinner at Grace Ridge Brewing: Support Homer Wilderness Leaders on Friday, Feb 27, and Saturday, Feb 28, from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Only 25$ per adult to benefit local youth outdoor programs. #MardiGras #Fundraiser #HomerBrewing 🎭
🦈 Shark Art Workshop at Kenai Local Food Connection: Kids ages 5+ can learn watercolor and drawing on Friday, Feb 27, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Perfect for young artists! #KidsArt #KenaiKids #Watercolor 🎨
🏎️ Marble Run Building at Kenai Local Food Connection: An engineering challenge for the kids on Friday, Feb 27, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Build the fastest course using household items! #STEM #YouthWorkshops #KenaiEvents 🏗️
❄️ 2026 Frozen RiverFest at Soldotna Creek Park: The winter party of the year is here! Saturday, Feb 28, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Alaskan brews, live music, bonfires, and a fireworks finale. #FrozenRiverFest #Soldotna #WinterFun 🎆
🌱 Community Seed Swap at the Pratt Museum: Get ready for spring on Saturday, Feb 28, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Exchange seeds, hear from botanical experts, and share gardening stories. #GardeningLife #HomerAK #SeedSwap 🌻
🛷 Caribou Lake Fun Run with the Snomads: Head to the Caribou Lake parking lot on Saturday, Feb 28, at 10:00 AM. A family-friendly snowmachine fundraiser with prizes at every checkpoint! #SnowmachineLife #CaribouLake #AlaskaWinter ❄️
🍷 Girlies’ Pour Decisions Day at Bear Creek Winery: Every Saturday in February from noon to 6:00 PM. Grab two glasses of wine and a charcuterie board for 28$, plus bottle discounts! #WineTime #HomerWinery #GirlsDay Out 🧀
✨ Peyote Stitch Beadwork at Homer Art & Frame Co: Take your skills to the next level with Kim Frost on Sunday, March 1, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Intermediate session for 44$ with all beads provided. #Beadwork #HomerArts #PeyoteStitch 🪡 ... See MoreSee Less
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The city garage is finally humming with life after an intense stretch of the 42nd Iron Dog Race! 🏁 Young guns Evan Barber and Steffen Booth of Team 3 were the first to hit the halfway point in Nome following a chaotic few days of deep snow and diversions. After a massive weather delay in Kotzebue and disappearing sea ice near Elim, racers were forced onto the inland mail trail where they battled two to three feet of fresh powder. Teams spent hours bogged down near Mount Kwiniuk, even cutting trees and branches just to find the track. ❄️ With the field arriving throughout the night, wrench day is now set for Thursday and standings are being adjusted, but the race is still on track for a Saturday finish. Get the full scoop on the leaderboard and the treacherous journey to Nome here📲 #irondog #IronDog2026 #snowmobileracing #alaskalife #nomebound #Team3 ... See MoreSee Less
Iron Dog riders arrive in Nome following near two day delay
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In the evening hours of what was originally set to be wrench day in the 42nd Iron Dog Race, the city garage finally has some activity. Team 3, stewarded by young guns Evan Barber and Steffen Booth, we...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
If you didn't get enough winter fun at the Homer Winter Carnival, get ready because the annual Anchor Point Snow Rondi is back from Feb. 24 through March 1! ❄️ This year’s festival is packed with a week of community events, starting with a brand-new 2K fun run and spaghetti dinner on Tuesday. From a co-ed volleyball tournament on Wednesday to the Cabin Fever Variety Show on Thursday, there is truly something for everyone. Friday brings a kids carnival, bingo, and beats from DJ JerBear, while Saturday features the highly anticipated parade, a chowder cook-off, and the community awards ceremony. 🏆 We are wrapping things up on Sunday with a dog show, chess and pool tournaments, and a BBQ, Boots & Boogie celebration to close out the festivities. Check out the full daily schedule and registration details in the article here: 🎿 #AnchorPoint #SnowRondi #KenaiPeninsula #AlaskaWinter #CommunityEvents #WinterFestival #SupportLocal ... See MoreSee Less
Snow Rondi returns next week - Peninsula Clarion
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The 2026 Iditarod field just got a major boost as 2019 champion Pete Kaiser officially throws his headlamp into the ring for the 54th running of the Last Great Race 🐕! After sitting out in 2025 to balance family life and school sports, the Bethel legend is back for his 16th attempt at the 1,000-mile trek to Nome 🏔️. Kaiser is coming off a historic hot streak, having just secured a record-breaking 10th victory in the Kuskokwim 300 on his home trails this past January 🏆. With nine top-10 finishes and a runner-up spot in 2023 under his belt, he enters the field of 37 mushers as a perennial title contender to watch 🔦. His entry means we now have three former champions competing for the crown, including Ryan Redington and Thomas Waerner, making this one of the most exciting lineups in recent years ❄️. The action kicks off with the ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage on March 7 followed by the official restart in Willow the next day 🏁. It is all about finding that perfect balance between being a dad and an elite athlete as he prepares his team of canine athletes for the ultimate Alaskan challenge 🐾. Read more about Pete's return and the full 2026 race field here: #Iditarod2026 #PeteKaiser #SledDogRacing #BethelAlaska #Kuskokwim300 #MushingLife #AlaskaSports #RoadToNome #LastGreatRace #TeamKaiser #ChampionReturn #IditarodField ... See MoreSee Less
Former champion Pete Kaiser joins Iditarod 54 just 3 weeks ahead of race
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Bethel’s Pete Kaiser will join the field of 37 mushers for his 16th attempt in the 1,000-mile Iditarod race to Nome after sitting out in 2025.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Aurora Borealis Charter School student Laila Taylor is headed back to the big stage 🏀! For the second year in a row, this 10-year-old sharpshooter is traveling to Nampa, Idaho to represent the state of Alaska in the Elks National Hoop Shoot semi-finals ✈️. Laila earned her spot by sinking 15 out of 25 free throws at the local Kenai Elks Lodge competition, and she is ready to take on the best young athletes from across the Pacific Northwest 🌟. Known as a 100 mile-per-hour kid, Laila has been on the court since she was 3 years old with her mom, Amber, coaching her every step of the way 👟. To stay calm under pressure, Laila says she just imagines the crowd as quiet ghosts while she focuses on the rim 👻. The Kenai Elks Lodge is proudly sponsoring her entire trip, highlighting their decades-long commitment to supporting local youth and the community 🤝. After placing third last year, Laila is practicing 50 free throws every single day to chase a spot in the national finals in Chicago this April 🏆. It is an incredible opportunity for a young Alaskan to show that hard work truly pays off on the national level 🌠. Read more about Laila’s journey and the history of the Hoop Shoot here: #KenaiProud #ElksHoopShoot #AlaskaBasketball #YouthSports #AuroraBorealisCharter #KenaiElks #HoopDreams #AlaskaToIdaho #FreeThrowChamp #StudentAthlete #RepresentAlaska #HardWorkPaysOff ... See MoreSee Less
Local student wins Kenai Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot for 2nd year in a row - Peninsula Clarion
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Laila Taylor will compete in the Elks National Hoop Shoot semi-finals in Idaho next month.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The latest 2025 Climate Report from the Alaska Climate Research Center has just been released, and the findings are a wake-up call for our coastal communities 📊. Last year officially marked the warmest year for Alaska since 2019, with temperatures averaging 1.5°F above normal despite a record-breaking 33-day deep freeze in Fairbanks ❄️. State Climatologist Martin Stuefer warns that significant sea ice loss is fueling more intense storms, much like the devastating Typhoon Halong that battered Western Alaska this past October 🌊. As warming trends continue to ramp up, the report highlights that coastal erosion and permafrost melt are no longer distant threats but immediate challenges requiring urgent adaptation and relocation for some of our most vulnerable villages 🏠. Understanding these shifting patterns is the first step in protecting our neighbors and preparing for a future with more extreme weather events 🌡️. You can dive into the full data and what it means for the future of the Last Frontier right here: #alaskaclimate #2025climatereport #WesternAlaska #TyphoonHalong #ClimateAdaptation #globalwarming #ArcticResearch #alaskaweather #coastalerosion #fairbanksfreeze #halongrecovery #climatescience ... See MoreSee Less
2025 among warmest years on record, hinting toward intense future storms
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A recent climate report found that 2025 was one of the warmest years on record in Alaska with a mean temperature of 29.6° Fahrenheit and a mean annual temperature deviation of 1.5° F above normal, m...0 CommentsComment on Facebook