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Twins sweep Dimond

The American Legion Twins continued their torrid climb through the league standings with a sweep of Dimond on Tuesday at the Kenai Little League fields.The… Continue reading

Cleveland Volcano erupts

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An explosion Tuesday morning rocked Alaska’s Cleveland Volcano but scientists have detected no ash cloud that could threaten jets crossing the Pacific… Continue reading

Consultant hired to help with Medicaid reforms

JUNEAU, Alaska — The state health department has hired a consultant to help recommend next steps as Gov. Bill Walker’s administration plans to implement Medicaid… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Traffic slows as it approaches the scene of a two-vehcile collision on Bridge Access Road on Tuesday afternoon in Kenai, Alaska.

Two-vehicle collision slows traffic on Bridge Access Road

Two-vehicle collision slows traffic on Bridge Access RoadA two-vehicle collision on Bridge Access Road slowed traffic and left one vehicle with extensive damage.At around 3:40… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Traffic slows as it approaches the scene of a two-vehcile collision on Bridge Access Road on Tuesday afternoon in Kenai, Alaska.
Local teen makes big clean up

Local teen makes big clean up

Aspiring Eagle Scout Brett Brown is employing dozens of eager hands to tackle half-an-acre of uncomely dirt outside Kenai Central High School.Effects of the project… Continue reading

Local teen makes big clean up
This June 22, 2015 photo shows, from top right clockwise, Korean chili flakes, gochujang, ssamjang, perilla leaves, and fish sauce in Concord, N.H. The rise of Korean food in the U.S. is driven by its pantry ingredients, not traditional restaurants. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Try Makgeoli

Everywhere you look, Korean food is screaming off the trend charts. Kimchee has become a household condiment. Korean barbecue is universally loved. Gochujang is about… Continue reading

This June 22, 2015 photo shows, from top right clockwise, Korean chili flakes, gochujang, ssamjang, perilla leaves, and fish sauce in Concord, N.H. The rise of Korean food in the U.S. is driven by its pantry ingredients, not traditional restaurants. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This June 22, 2015 photo shows breakfast for dinner spaghetti in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Serving breakfast for dinner

This is the ultimate breakfast-for-dinner dish: bacon, eggs and toast (in the form of buttery crumbs), combined with spaghetti. Comfort food to the highest degree,… Continue reading

This June 22, 2015 photo shows breakfast for dinner spaghetti in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Nels Anderson pours out ready-to-go coals Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.

Progress Days: Dutch oven competition heats up

Carla and Nels Anderson stooped over two tarnished cylinders set on a Dutch oven stand, and filled to the brim with smoking, hot coals on… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Nels Anderson pours out ready-to-go coals Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.

Voices of Alaska: Baby salmon live here

Baby salmon campaign bridges social media and the great outdoorsAs Alaskans, our connections to salmon run deep. They’re everywhere in our lives and in the… Continue reading

Op-ed: Defending the indefensible

Not that you care, but allow me to confess that I am part of the media. Not only that, but I am often proud of… Continue reading

What others say: An about face on exploration tax credits

Can you guess who said this?“We need to incentivize. We need to do on the North Slope what we did in Cook Inlet. We incentivized… Continue reading

From the Mayor: In Soldotna, progress continues

In my last few months as mayor and a physician in the local community I have had a chance to reflect on 33 great years… Continue reading

Business Briefs

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon today at the Kenai Visitor Center. Randall… Continue reading

Business Briefs

Op-ed: The business of Planned Parenthood

It’s hard to have an honest debate about abortion in this country, when the issue is so often shrouded in evasion and deception.That’s why we… Continue reading

Monday: Oilers hold off Bucs to snap skid, draw even in American League

The Peninsula Oilers moved into a first-place tie in the Alaska Baseball League American League with a 4-3 victory over the Anchorage Bucs on Monday… Continue reading

Alaska Midnight Sun Rowing, Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club compete in Moose Nugget Regatta

The Alaska Midnight Sun Rowing Association of the central Kenai Peninsula and the Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club of the eastern Kenai Peninsula both competed in… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Brian Olson tests the ripeness of his haskaps Monday, July 20, 2015, at Alaska Berries in Soldotna, Alaska.

Local grower cultivates rare berry

Haskaps are nearly ripe and ready for picking. The tiny fruit, rare anywhere outside of Hokkaido, Japan, is only found in one spot on the… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Brian Olson tests the ripeness of his haskaps Monday, July 20, 2015, at Alaska Berries in Soldotna, Alaska.

Wreckage from plane crash flown to Juneau

The wreckage of a Wings of Alaska Cessna 207 that crashed Friday, 18 miles from Juneau, was flown to Juneau International Airport by helicopter early… Continue reading

What others say: Despite likely political backlash, securing care and funding overdue

On Thursday morning, Gov. Bill Walker announced Alaska will become the 30th state to accept Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. The governor’s unilateral… Continue reading

Oilers help American League take All-Star Game

Oilers help American League take All-Star Game

The Peninsula Oilers helped the American League to a 4-0 victory Saturday at the Alaska Baseball League All-Star Game at Mulcahy Park in Anchorage. Four… Continue reading

Oilers help American League take All-Star Game