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Serious Pratfalls

It happens all too often: I’m on TV, cracking wise about something that’s happening in the wild and wacky world of Washington, and the anchor… Continue reading

Bill to protect homeowners in flood-prone areas set to pass

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is set to sign into law a bipartisan bill relieving homeowners living in flood-prone neighborhoods from big increases in their… Continue reading

Getting satisfaction

Every year we are subjected to lists. Forbe’s magazine lists the world’s wealthiest individuals. Time magazine lists the most “influential” people, though real influence is… Continue reading

Missing Malaysian flight hijacked, government says

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Someone deliberately diverted Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and shut down communications with the ground, and the jetliner continued flying for six… Continue reading

LNG Pipeline bill passes through Senate committee

JUNEAU — A bill aimed at advancing a major liquefied natural gas project in Alaska cleared a key Senate committee Friday, with a provision that… Continue reading

Andrew Spicher, of New York, messes around on his computer as he and several Alyeska-bound friends wait to leave the Kenai Municipal Airport Saturday March 15, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

United Airlines flight, diverted to Kenai, safely landed in Anchorage

A United Airlines flight that was diverted to the Kenai Municipal Airport Friday evening safely landed at the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage Saturday… Continue reading

Andrew Spicher, of New York, messes around on his computer as he and several Alyeska-bound friends wait to leave the Kenai Municipal Airport Saturday March 15, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Friday: Wildcats defeat Brown Bears

The Kenai River Brown Bears lost a valuable opportunity to make up ground in the playoff chase, falling 3-1 to the host Wichita Falls (Texas)… Continue reading

Clarion file photo A couple dances during Salmonstock during a 2013 performance in Ninilchik, Alaska.

Salmonstocker early bird passes on sale

Salmonstocker Early Bird passes are now available for Salmonstock, the fourth annual art-centric union of salmon loving Alaskans. Tickets are offered until March 31 only,… Continue reading

Clarion file photo A couple dances during Salmonstock during a 2013 performance in Ninilchik, Alaska.
Students of the inagural Survival 101 spring break camp at the Challenger Center in Kenai learn how to make safety formations to conserve energy when stuck floating in cold water. Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion

Teens learn to survive in frigid water

Instead of taking a break from learning, an eager group of seven teens spent their spring vacation developing skills such as identifying edible tree bark,… Continue reading

Students of the inagural Survival 101 spring break camp at the Challenger Center in Kenai learn how to make safety formations to conserve energy when stuck floating in cold water. Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion
Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is under construction on Ski Hill Road in Soldotna.

Refuge Notebook: New Visitor Center Becoming Reality

Up from the icy ground adjacent to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters in Soldotna, a building has grown. Through snow fall and rain, during… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is under construction on Ski Hill Road in Soldotna.

Les Palmer: Blown off again

My wife and I and another couple were all cranked up and ready to go king salmon fishing out of Homer Monday morning, but an… Continue reading

A faithful mother inspires with a singing heart

When Susanna Annesley married young Samuel Wesley, she probably didn’t expect to give birth to nineteen children, eight of whom would die at birth. Nevertheless,… Continue reading

Church Briefs

Hidden Talents show takes the stage The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist Church invites the public to watch a Hidden Talent Show at 6:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Kudos to community for Senior Olympics

We would like to congratulate all of the 211 participants in the Senior Olympic Games and medal winners of each of the 17 games. A… Continue reading

Revised HB77 deserves consideration

A little over three years ago, the Department of Natural Resources recognized that the status quo for permitting wasn’t working. More than 2,600 of our… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Clark Whitney of Kenai gives his two-minute testimony telephonically to the Senate Resource Committee in opposition to House Bill 77 at the Legislative Information Office in Kenai Wednesday. Approximately 25 people packed the Kenai office to give testimony but only three were heard by the committee as they heard from residents all over the state. More than 40 people commented in the 90 minute period with only two people in support of the amended bill.

Public testimony on HB77 extended to today

With each passing minute at the Legislative Information Office in Kenai, it became increasingly obvious that not all of the 25 people that came to… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Clark Whitney of Kenai gives his two-minute testimony telephonically to the Senate Resource Committee in opposition to House Bill 77 at the Legislative Information Office in Kenai Wednesday. Approximately 25 people packed the Kenai office to give testimony but only three were heard by the committee as they heard from residents all over the state. More than 40 people commented in the 90 minute period with only two people in support of the amended bill.

Hawaii, Alaska, territories team up on Jones Act

HONOLULU — Lawmakers from Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Guam are teaming up to pressure the U.S. government for relief from a maritime law passed… Continue reading

Proposed education amendment pulled

JUNEAU — A proposed constitutional amendment that would allow for public money to be used for private or religious schools was pulled from the Senate… Continue reading

Generous local teaches people to ski, for free

ALASKANS HAVE A REPUTATION FOR BEING helpful but one local went out of his way this winter to help people learn how to skate ski.… Continue reading

Photo courtesy/Artisitic Puppy Photography

Soldotna seamstress creates tunic for Iditarod musher

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to correct the number of tunics Evins designed for the T-200 and Iditarod.  An Alaskan scene plays out… Continue reading

Photo courtesy/Artisitic Puppy Photography