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McConnell armed, not dangerous

I’m sorry, people, but I just can’t ignore the sight of Mitch McConnell walking onto the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference hoisting a… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Several of the Smith's 270 fish tumble into a tote at Doug Blossom's Icicle Seafood's receiving station Thursday June 27, 20130 south of Clam Gulch, Alaska.

Disaster funds split unresolved

Alaska is set to receive $20.8 million for the 2012 salmon fisheries disasters, but how the money will be used is still being decided. First… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Several of the Smith's 270 fish tumble into a tote at Doug Blossom's Icicle Seafood's receiving station Thursday June 27, 20130 south of Clam Gulch, Alaska.

Deep Creek needs help

I love Deep Creek Recreation Area. It is located in the town of Ninilchik. I have been drawn back to the park since my first… Continue reading

Fish board actions do little to conserve kings

Mark Hamilton, president of the Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA) recently opined that the Board of Fish (BOF) meetings had produced a “clear victory for… Continue reading

Dallas Seavey wins the Iditarod

NOME, Alaska (AP) — Dallas Seavey ran a blistering pace to rally from third place and win his second IditarodTrail Sled Dog Race early Tuesday in… Continue reading

Photo: Slip and slide

Kory Duperron, 11, laughs with Rocky Sherbahn, 10, after the two slipped on the same patch of ice Monday March 10, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.… Continue reading

Photo: Snow blowing

Blowing snow obscures Marathon Road Monday March 10, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.… Continue reading

Reworked HB77 up for debate in Alaska Legislature

Reworked HB77 up for debate in Alaska Legislature

JUNEAU — A bill that stalled in the Senate last year over concerns it limited public involvement in permitting decisions resurfaced Monday. But critics say… Continue reading

Reworked HB77 up for debate in Alaska Legislature
FILE - In this March 4, 2014 file photo, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair leaves the courthouse with his lawyers Richard Scheff, left, and Ellen C. Brotman, following a day of motions at Fort Bragg, N.C. Less than a month before Sinclair's trial on sexual assault charges, the lead prosecutor broke down in tears Tuesday as he told a superior he believed the primary accuser in the case had lied under oath. (AP Photo/The Fayetteville Observer, James Robinson) MANDATORY CREDIT

Sexual assault case against Army General stalled

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The sexual assault case against an Army general was thrown into jeopardy Monday when the judge said the military may have… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 4, 2014 file photo, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair leaves the courthouse with his lawyers Richard Scheff, left, and Ellen C. Brotman, following a day of motions at Fort Bragg, N.C. Less than a month before Sinclair's trial on sexual assault charges, the lead prosecutor broke down in tears Tuesday as he told a superior he believed the primary accuser in the case had lied under oath. (AP Photo/The Fayetteville Observer, James Robinson) MANDATORY CREDIT
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Madeline Edelen, a fifth grader at Mountain View Elementary, displays her certificate after graduating the DARE program Thursday night. Edelen was one of three students chosen to read her essay at the graduation.

Students DARE to just say no

Sixty-six Kenai students from Mountain View Elementary School received diplomas which confirmed their commitment to “just say no” to drugs, cigarettes and alcohol. Fifth-grade students… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Madeline Edelen, a fifth grader at Mountain View Elementary, displays her certificate after graduating the DARE program Thursday night. Edelen was one of three students chosen to read her essay at the graduation.

Stormtroopers, a Wookie and a CPAC

OXON HILL, Md. -- The first “people” I recognized on arriving at last week’s Conservative Political Action Committee gathering just outside Washington were two “stormtroopers”… Continue reading

Marijuana ballot initiative sees little spending

FAIRBANKS — A ballot measure that would make sales of marijuana legal under Alaska state law has seen little early campaign spending by advocates and… Continue reading

What others say: EPA goes too far on Pebble Mine

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy on Friday did what supporters of the proposed Pebble mine feared she would do: initiate a review process… Continue reading

FILE - This May 5, 2011 file photo provided by the office of the Governor of Virginia shows Jonnie Williams left, and Maureen McDonnell, wife of then Gov. Bob McDonnell, during a reception for a NASCAR race at the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Va. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from Williams. (AP Photo/Office of the Governor of Virginia, Michele White, File)

Dr. Chapman to lead conference

Dr. Gary Chapman will lead a conference titled “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted” from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 15 at Homer High School’s Mariner Theatre.Chapman… Continue reading

FILE - This May 5, 2011 file photo provided by the office of the Governor of Virginia shows Jonnie Williams left, and Maureen McDonnell, wife of then Gov. Bob McDonnell, during a reception for a NASCAR race at the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Va. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from Williams. (AP Photo/Office of the Governor of Virginia, Michele White, File)

Peninsula Conference announces all-conference awards

The all-conference awards for the Peninsula Conference were announced at the end of the tournament Saturday. The awards follow:BOYSCoach of the year — Mark Janes,… Continue reading

All-Southcentral Conference teams announced

The All-Southcentral Conference teams were announced following the tournament Saturday in Cordova. The teams follow:GIRLSCoach of the Year — Kyle McFall, Skyview.MVP — Dallas Dickerson,… Continue reading

All-Northern Lights Conference announced

The All-Northern Lights Conference teams were announced during the tournament this weekend. The squads follow:All-Northern Lights ConferenceNLC GirlsPlayer of the Year: Jerica Nelson, Kodiak.Coach of… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Senator Peter Micciche R-Soldotna answers questions from a capacity crowd Saturday at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers in Soldotna. This past weekend, the former Soldotna mayor returned from Juneau to give an overview of his work at the mid-point in the legislative session.

Micciche returns to Soldotna for town hall meeting

State Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, returned from Juneau to answer questions at a wide-ranging town hall meeting in Soldotna Saturday afternoon. After meeting in Homer… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Senator Peter Micciche R-Soldotna answers questions from a capacity crowd Saturday at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers in Soldotna. This past weekend, the former Soldotna mayor returned from Juneau to give an overview of his work at the mid-point in the legislative session.
Aliy Zirkle drives her dog team across the portage from Kaltag to Unalakleet. Zirkle is the first musher to reach the Bering Sea in Unalakleet during the 2014 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Saturday, March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/The Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)

King takes Iditarod lead

ANCHORAGE — Four-time champion Jeff King took a razor-thin lead in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Sunday, trading places with his closest rival… Continue reading

Aliy Zirkle drives her dog team across the portage from Kaltag to Unalakleet. Zirkle is the first musher to reach the Bering Sea in Unalakleet during the 2014 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Saturday, March 8, 2014. (AP Photo/The Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen)
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Classical guitarist Valeria Hartzell grins at the audience after her opening piece - an adaption of the prelude for Bach's unaccompanied cello suite 1 - Friday March 7, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Photo: Noteworthy performance

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Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Classical guitarist Valeria Hartzell grins at the audience after her opening piece - an adaption of the prelude for Bach's unaccompanied cello suite 1 - Friday March 7, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.