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Looking south over the outwash delta at the head of Tustumena Lake showing where water and sand erupted from the ground and fractured the ice 54 years ago. Photograph taken shortly after the March 27, 1964 earthquake by Ave Thayer, Kenai National Moose Range.

Refuge Notebook: When the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers flowed backward

It must have been an alarming sight to see these two Kenai Peninsula rivers temporarily flow backward into the outlets of Kenai and Tustumena Lakes.… Continue reading

Looking south over the outwash delta at the head of Tustumena Lake showing where water and sand erupted from the ground and fractured the ice 54 years ago. Photograph taken shortly after the March 27, 1964 earthquake by Ave Thayer, Kenai National Moose Range.

West Valley boys soccer tops Kenai

The West Valley boys soccer team defeated Kenai Central 2-0 on Thursday in nonconference soccer action at The Dome in Anchorage. The same two teams… Continue reading

Kenai Central High School senior Raleigh Van Natta was named to the 2017-2018 All National Concert Band, sponsored by the National Association for Music Educators, and is seen here in Orland, Fl. representing Alaska as the first chair alto saxophonist during the music festival in November 2017. (Photo courtesy of Sheree Efta)

Local student musician takes 1st chair

The alto saxophone is just one of Raleigh Van Natta’s musical aptitudes — a versatile instrument for a versatile student. At the end of 2017,… Continue reading

Kenai Central High School senior Raleigh Van Natta was named to the 2017-2018 All National Concert Band, sponsored by the National Association for Music Educators, and is seen here in Orland, Fl. representing Alaska as the first chair alto saxophonist during the music festival in November 2017. (Photo courtesy of Sheree Efta)

Tonight: District leadership goes live

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s social network is expanding, with a fourth Facebook event bringing together five members of the district’s instructional team to… Continue reading

What others say: Celebrate National Ag Day

Each American farmer feeds more than 144 people — a dramatic increase from 25 people in the 1960s. Quite simply, American agriculture is doing more… Continue reading

Homer Epic draws 32 endurance racers

A field of 32 racers took on the 2018 Homer Epic endurance event Saturday in the Caribou Hills. Racers had a choice of three modes… Continue reading

This Feb. 14, 1942 photo provided by the U.S. National Archives shows the five Sullivan brothers on board USS Juneau (CL-52) at the time of her commissioning ceremonies at the New York Navy Yard. The brothers who were all killed in the World War II sinking of the USS Juneau on Nov. 13, 1942. From left to right: Joseph, Francis, Albert, Madison and George Sullivan. Wreckage from the USS Juneau, a Navy ship sunk by the Japanese 76 years ago, has been found in the South Pacific. (U.S. National Archives via AP)

Wreckage of ship blown apart in WWII found, offering closure

JUNEAU — The recent discovery of the USS Juneau in the depths of the South Pacific has provided some closure to people with connections to… Continue reading

This Feb. 14, 1942 photo provided by the U.S. National Archives shows the five Sullivan brothers on board USS Juneau (CL-52) at the time of her commissioning ceremonies at the New York Navy Yard. The brothers who were all killed in the World War II sinking of the USS Juneau on Nov. 13, 1942. From left to right: Joseph, Francis, Albert, Madison and George Sullivan. Wreckage from the USS Juneau, a Navy ship sunk by the Japanese 76 years ago, has been found in the South Pacific. (U.S. National Archives via AP)
A U.S. Air Force F-22 “Raptor” fighter jet takes off from the Kenai Municipal Airport on Monday, March 19, 2018 in Kenai. Weather conditions stopped the fighters from landing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, their home field. Four of the F-22s belong to the 90th Fighter Squadron and four to the 525th Fighter Squadron, which were on separate training flights before landing in Kenai, said Major Stephen Montgomery, a pilot with the 90th. The fighters took off for Anchorage Monday afternoon. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

Jet set: Eight fighter planes land in Kenai

As a U.S. Air Force F-22 “Raptor” fighter jet takes off from the Kenai Municipal Airport, others await fueling on Monday, March 19, 2018 in… Continue reading

A U.S. Air Force F-22 “Raptor” fighter jet takes off from the Kenai Municipal Airport on Monday, March 19, 2018 in Kenai. Weather conditions stopped the fighters from landing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, their home field. Four of the F-22s belong to the 90th Fighter Squadron and four to the 525th Fighter Squadron, which were on separate training flights before landing in Kenai, said Major Stephen Montgomery, a pilot with the 90th. The fighters took off for Anchorage Monday afternoon. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

Steffensen opens college career with 26-game hitting streak

Paul Steffensen, who finished his baseball career for Kenai Central in 2017, has kept right on rolling as a freshman at Mesa Community College in… Continue reading

Film gives inside look at Kodiak’s Pacific Spaceport Complex

KODIAK (AP) — A new short documentary has provided an inside look at Kodiak’s Pacific Spaceport Complex. Alaska filmmakers shot the seven-minute film over a… Continue reading

New charges filed against man arrested last month

An 18-year-old arrested in February on charges of illegally possessing a handgun and underage marijuana use is facing a bevy of new charges in several… Continue reading

What others say: Steel tariffs a bad move for economy

As federal trade policy shifts and wobbles toward a somewhat uncertain endgame, one thing remains crystal clear: Today’s smart trade pacts have unquestionably benefited this… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: Let’s talk about how to make schools safe

Let’s talk about how to make schools safe A great big thank you to Erin Thompson and Michael Armstrong and the Clarion for their very… Continue reading

Here’s the thing: Taking time for myself

When my husband left for work I called out, “I love you more than pizza!” as he walked out the door. I haven’t been that… Continue reading

Apocalypse now?

Since the beginning of recorded history there have been end of the world predictions. In recent years we have had radio preachers, politicians and scientists… Continue reading

What others say: No easy answer

Alaska Permanent Fund dividends pay for education and health care, among other things. The state Legislature is discussing enshrining the dividend in the Alaska Constitution.… Continue reading

Carstens, White, Anderson get major hoops awards

A torn anterior cruciate ligament can be devastating for a basketball player. Bethany Carstens suffered the injury not just once, but twice. And that didn’t… Continue reading

Stir the pot with “Last Wild Men”

Stir the pot with “Last Wild Men”

Sometimes, you need to stir the pot. Agitate things, take chances, try something different because change is good. The status quo can be boring and… Continue reading

Stir the pot with “Last Wild Men”

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions n The exhibit the Biennial Juried Show is on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center throughout the month of March. On… Continue reading

Spring Break double feature

Spring Break double feature

I am writing this at the beginning of Spring Break - that time of year that everyone who isn’t either a teacher or student says… Continue reading

Spring Break double feature