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What others say: Crackdown on synthetic drugs will help combat substance abuse

The “War on Drugs” has come in for a fair amount of derision in the years since President Nixon first brought up the phrase back… Continue reading

LNG consortium files application for export license

The consortium planning the big North Slope gas pipeline and liquefied natural gas export project has taken another big step. An application was filed Friday… Continue reading

Rich Lowry: Obama’s hilarious lawlessness

President Barack Obama styles himself a wit, and some of his best material lately has to do with his abuse of his powers. “As long… Continue reading

Redoubt Bay Lodge employee prevents bear mauling

On the evening of July 9, two men narrowly avoided being mauled by a family of four brown bears (coastal grizzlies) at Alaska’s famous Diving… Continue reading

Resident opposed to bed tax

Bill Smith, KPB Assembly Member from Homer has introduced Ordinance 2014-25, the “Area wide Transient Accommodations Tax,” also called the “bed tax.” He asks KPB… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers lefty Chad Rieser fires a pitch during the Alaska Baseball League All-Star Game at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage Sunday. Rieser earned the start on the mound and worked two innings for the American Division squad, which beat the National Division team 10-5.

Oilers help American League win ABL All-Star game

As Oilers play-by-play man Dan Gensel said several times during the broadcast of the Alaska Baseball League All-Star game Sunday, the reason the Oilers are… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers lefty Chad Rieser fires a pitch during the Alaska Baseball League All-Star Game at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage Sunday. Rieser earned the start on the mound and worked two innings for the American Division squad, which beat the National Division team 10-5.
Artist John Coyne is working on a raven sculpture at his studio in Iowa City for the Dena?ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska. Through his research of Dena?ina culture, Coyne chose to combine the iconic birds with the tribe?s words. Benjamin Roberts / P-C A finished raven sculpture completed by artist John Coyne at his studio in Iowa City, IA, on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Coyne, a native of Fairbanks, AK, is currently crafting a series of metal sculptures resembling a Raven, a bird iconic to Alaska and the DenaÕina people, where the bird has a strong influence the culture's songs and poetry.

Incoming art

It has been almost two years since local artist John Coyne crafted six aluminum alloy caribou, boxed up the 16 sculpture pieces and transported them… Continue reading

Artist John Coyne is working on a raven sculpture at his studio in Iowa City for the Dena?ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska. Through his research of Dena?ina culture, Coyne chose to combine the iconic birds with the tribe?s words. Benjamin Roberts / P-C A finished raven sculpture completed by artist John Coyne at his studio in Iowa City, IA, on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Coyne, a native of Fairbanks, AK, is currently crafting a series of metal sculptures resembling a Raven, a bird iconic to Alaska and the DenaÕina people, where the bird has a strong influence the culture's songs and poetry.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Putting a boat into the Kenai River at the Eagle Rock boat launch can be an easier proposition than some - the area forms a natural slough, sheltering boats from the swift currents of the river. Here, a boat puts in and motors through the calm water Friday July 18, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

State takes ownership of Eagle Rock Boat Launch

Twice a day, at least during the fishing season, Tracy Poore leaves his house, walks to he end of his driveway and then down the… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Putting a boat into the Kenai River at the Eagle Rock boat launch can be an easier proposition than some - the area forms a natural slough, sheltering boats from the swift currents of the river. Here, a boat puts in and motors through the calm water Friday July 18, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Jake Wilkinson, 26, of Kenai tries to get past his niece Hailey Wilkinson, 14 in a friendly soccer match Sunday at the Kenai Middle School field. Kids from the Boys and Girls Club took on adults in the soccer game.

Photo: Just for kicks

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Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Jake Wilkinson, 26, of Kenai tries to get past his niece Hailey Wilkinson, 14 in a friendly soccer match Sunday at the Kenai Middle School field. Kids from the Boys and Girls Club took on adults in the soccer game.

Scores dead in first major ground battle in Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The first major ground battle in two weeks of Israel-Hamas fighting exacted a steep price Sunday: It killed 65 Palestinians… Continue reading

Sitka project makes grocery store trip easier

SITKA — A trip to the grocery store can be a big ordeal for parents of children with disabilities.“It can be challenging, because I have… Continue reading

What others say: Quest rest changes are positive

The Yukon Quest’s recent announcement of changes to the 1,000-mile international sled dog race’s rest schedule are sure to provoke plenty of water-cooler conversation in… Continue reading

Man found dead after barn fire

Central Emergency Services firefighters found a dead man after putting out a fire in a barn on Olivia Street in Kenai.  Alaska State Troopers identified… Continue reading

Salmon Cycle Series #2 results posted

John-Mark Pothast and Leah Kiviat were the winners at the Salmon Cycle Series #2, held Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails.Pothast was the first finisher in the… Continue reading

Oilers play at Scouts Showcase

The Peninsula Oilers went 0-2 at the Alaska Scouts Showcase at Mulcahy Field in Anchorage on Friday and Saturday, falling to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks… Continue reading

Southeast Alaska bat tests positive for rabies

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State officials have confirmed rabies in a bat in southeast Alaska. The state health department said biologists on Prince of Wales… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Civil Air Patrol Cadet Bradley Walters holds the photograph of the owner of the maintained World War II Advanced Trainer he flew in Saturday, at the Civil Air Patrol hanger.

Kenai cadets fly WWII-era plane

Sitting in the rear cockpit of a gleaming metallic Advance Trainer Aircraft Kenai Civil Air Patrol Cadet Lucas Cragg adjusted the white World War II… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Civil Air Patrol Cadet Bradley Walters holds the photograph of the owner of the maintained World War II Advanced Trainer he flew in Saturday, at the Civil Air Patrol hanger.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Margo Bouchard checks the price of a hanging basket at the new Swank Street Antiques & Art Market Saturday July 19, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

‘Swank’ shopping debuts in Soldotna

The incessant noise of the crowded Sterling Highway faded quickly in a gravel lot behind Pizza Boys and the Shops Around the Corner Saturday where… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Margo Bouchard checks the price of a hanging basket at the new Swank Street Antiques & Art Market Saturday July 19, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Lodge owners consider proposed bed tax

Lodge owners consider proposed bed tax

Some say it’s time, others say it’s not the way to go.But it’s up to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly whether the voters will decide… Continue reading

Lodge owners consider proposed bed tax

Cal Thomas: Are black voters turning against Obama?

It may be too soon to label it a trend and there is insufficient data to confirm it, but President Obama and his party may… Continue reading