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Central Kenai schools on “stay put mode” this afternoon

Several Central Peninsula schools implemented “stay put mode” this afternoon after Kalifornsky Beach Elementary and Skyview Middle School…

Life

Just Kidding 2015: Summer pool schedules

Lap swim — 6:30-8 a.m. Monday-Friday Piranha Swim Team — 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday-Friday Group swim lessons —…

Life

Just Kidding 2015: Church activities

First Baptist Church of Kenai will hold Vacation Bible School with the theme “Camp Kilimanjaro” June 1-5, from…

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Just Kidding: Activities for kids abound on Kenai Peninsula

School is almost out and the thought of long summer days stretched out doing nothing lurk in the…

In this August 2013 photo provided by Sanborn Western Camps, a Junior camper holds his stuffed animal "friend" at camp in Florissant, Colo. Overcoming homesickness and spending time away from parents helps children gain self-assurance and independence, experts say.  (AP Photo/Sanborn Western Camps, Jeff Krueger)

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Just Kidding: Kids going to camp for the first time? Don’t overtalk it

NEW YORK — Audra Friis has already decided on a Long Island day camp for her 7-year-old daughter…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Todd Eskelin, wildlife biologist, holds an eagle's wings open for Felix Lybarger compares himself to its wingspan and Jessica Croom looks on Saturday May 3, 2014 during a Youth Game Warden camp at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge headwarters in Soldotna, Alaska.

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Just Kidding 2015: Camps

Kenai Watershed Forum is happy to offer Fur, Fins, Feathers, Flowers, and Fun at Soldotna Creek Park. What…

Sports

Homer softball rips SoHi

The Homer softball squad romped its way to a 17-4 Northern Lights Conference victory over Soldotna Tuesday in…

Sports

Results posted for Colony Invitational

The Colony boys and Kenai Central girls track and field teams won the Colony Invitational on Friday and…

Sports

Prep soccer Tuesday roundup

The Soldotna girls extended their perfect soccer season with a 6-0 triumph over Seward Tuesday afternoon in Seward.…

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Photo: Puddle Jumpers

Clarion file photo In this April 2011 file photo, Herb Stetler teaches a Soldotna Elementary School class how to properly fold an American flags. Stetler conceived of a project to bring an "Iron Mike" statue to Soldotna to memorialize military servicemen.

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Iron Mike statue to be seated in Soldotna

A five-foot, one-ton monument is headed to Soldotna Creek Park. The Central Kenai Peninsula community and the City…

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Report: Alaska population down after 26 years of growth

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An aging baby boomer population and a stagnate birthrate have caused Alaska’s population to…

Opinion

Voices of the Peninsula: Political manipulation doesn’t benefit community

The recent shenanigans of Kenai River Sport Fishing Association (KRSA) against local and well-respected Kenai Peninsula Borough citizen…

Opinion

Bob Franken: Nobody cares

Is anybody the slightest bit surprised that, according to the investigator, it was “more probable than not” that…

Opinion

What others say: A needed compromise for the railroad

Gov. Bill Walker signed a trio of bills into law last week with little fanfare. Two of the…

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Nikiski woman accused of firing at a car for “driving recklessly”

Alaska State Troopers arrested a Nikiski woman on Monday after getting a report that she had shot at…

Life

How to get that elegant, French pastry shop look – at home

I think a tart is easier to make than a pie. There is no rolling of dough or…

Life

Pioneer Potluck: About memories of Mom

1937 TO 1999 Northern, Colorado This story was suggested by daughter Susan. Co-author Virginia McClure   Although Mom…

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Kenai man accused of sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl

A Kenai man has been arrested after police accused him of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl. Joshua Brown,…

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Dancers pose for photographs Monday at the Encore Dance Academy in Kenai in preparation for their spring recital. The recital is May 29 at 6 p.m. at Kenai Central High School, said academy owner Tara Slaughter.

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