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File photo contributed by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation The Arness Septage Site in Nikiski, shown here from the air in September 1985. The site was contaminated with thousands of gallons of oil and other industry wastes.

Nikiski water study underway

In addition to Alaska LNG project managers, and planners from Trans-Foreland Pipeline Company, Nikiski landowners will soon have another group of surveyors knocking on their… Continue reading

File photo contributed by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation The Arness Septage Site in Nikiski, shown here from the air in September 1985. The site was contaminated with thousands of gallons of oil and other industry wastes.

Homer’s Lints leads peninsula skiers at Tour of Anchorage

Homer’s Emily Lints led Kenai Peninsula skiers Sunday at the Tour of Anchorage by winning the women’s 25-kilometer freestyle in 1 hour, 30 minutes and… Continue reading

Alaska LNG Project water testing to occur in August

The Alaska LNG Project is moving forward with an aquifer pump test on its land in Nikiski this summer. The project, a collaborative effort between… Continue reading

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Natalie Portman, Tuva Novotny, Tessa Thompson and Gina Rodriguez in a scene from “Annihilation.” (Peter Mountain/Paramount Pictures/Skydance via AP)

Reeling it in: Lots to think about in ‘Annihilation’

“Annihilation” Paramount Pictures 1 hour, 55 minutes Big idea, trippy science fiction films have always been right up my alley, whether they be the one-two… Continue reading

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Natalie Portman, Tuva Novotny, Tessa Thompson and Gina Rodriguez in a scene from “Annihilation.” (Peter Mountain/Paramount Pictures/Skydance via AP)
Author explores ecological, historical and personal change

Author explores ecological, historical and personal change

“I walked the beaches, attuning my meanderings to the tidal cycles. The rocks lurking beneath the water were exposed by the ebbing tides, and they… Continue reading

Author explores ecological, historical and personal change
Lincoln Kimbell works out of a textbook during Nikiski North Star’s ‘screen-free’ week Friday in Nikiski. Students and staff unplugged their technology for the entire week, giving the students a chance to compare their educational experience with and without technology. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Students, staff put technology away for a screen-free week

All the students in Ms. Barnes’ class agreed, the worst part about a technology free week was that they couldn’t listen to music. Other than… Continue reading

Lincoln Kimbell works out of a textbook during Nikiski North Star’s ‘screen-free’ week Friday in Nikiski. Students and staff unplugged their technology for the entire week, giving the students a chance to compare their educational experience with and without technology. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Op-ed: The White House ‘exitus’

There’s a lot of talk about the Trump presidency unraveling. Big mistake. That assumes it was ever raveled. Now, however, it is about to be… Continue reading

Op-ed: Boldly going like no president before

Of all the promises candidate Donald Trump made during the 2016 presidential campaign, none will be more difficult to fulfill than cutting the size and… Continue reading

What others say: Yet another entitlement?

One in five Americans is on Medicaid, and Medicare and Social Security will require huge future tax increases. Yet some in the ostensible party of… Continue reading

Op-ed: The agony of Jeff Sessions

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been attacked and belittled by President Donald Trump more than Vladimir Putin has. Trump has had rough patches with most… Continue reading

Man arrested after crashing vehicle discovered to be stolen

School bus collides with moose, no one hurt

A collision with a moose on the way to school Thursday morning left a school bus driver and 24 students unhurt. Kasilof resident Elizabeth Chase… Continue reading

Man arrested after crashing vehicle discovered to be stolen

Soldotna to study feasibility of moving sewage discharge

Soldotna City Council approved an ordinance appropriating funds to conduct a feasibility study on different options for disposing of liquid waste from the wastewater treatment… Continue reading

Birchwood boys, Lumen girls wear Peninsula Conference crowns

The Peninsula Conference has two non-Peninsula champions. The Lumen Christi girls and Birchwood Christian boys won championships Friday at the conference tournament at Lumen Christi,… Continue reading

Brahmas sweep Brown Bears

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears were swept by the Lone Star (Texas) Brahmas on Friday and Saturday in North American Hockey League play. The… Continue reading

Police warn of phone scam

Kenai woman arrested for shoplifting $1,200 in goods

Soldotna police have arrested a Kenai woman in connection with stealing $1,200 in goods from Fred Meyer. Samantha Hayes, 28, was arrested Thursday and charged… Continue reading

Police warn of phone scam

Editorial: Conversation on drugs, alcohol continues to evolve

Times have changed, and so has the message behind D.A.R.E., the long-running program for elementary school students administered by law enforcement officers. As the Clarion… Continue reading

Monthly Musings: March a month of awakenings, reflection

March is a month of spiritual awakenings and reflection. Daylight Saving Time begins on March 11 — don’t forget to spring forward with your clocks.… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club students receive awards at a tournament in January.

Sterling Judo Club continues to shine

Sterling Judo Club continues to shine Many younger club members entered a judo competition in Anchorage recently. All were successful both in bringing home awards… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club students receive awards at a tournament in January.

Community News and Notes

News and Notes Hilbrink makes Dean’s List at RIT Xy Hilbrink of Ninilchik, who is in the film and animation program, made the Dean’s List… Continue reading

Front row left to right: Christian Rice, Dan Conetta, Kyle Eckerman, Rachel Grossl, Ryan Gillis, and Ramon Carreon.Back row left to right: Austin Whitaker, Jacob Eckerman, Nathan Penrod, Karlie Self, Bridgit Gillis, Kaitlin Bensa, Julie English, and Jason Daniels, (Jose Carreon not shown).

Wallyball tournament shows the love

Wallyball tournament shows the love It was a fun time on Feb.y 24, where the 19th annual co-ed Valentines Wallyball Tournament was held at the… Continue reading

Front row left to right: Christian Rice, Dan Conetta, Kyle Eckerman, Rachel Grossl, Ryan Gillis, and Ramon Carreon.Back row left to right: Austin Whitaker, Jacob Eckerman, Nathan Penrod, Karlie Self, Bridgit Gillis, Kaitlin Bensa, Julie English, and Jason Daniels, (Jose Carreon not shown).