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Kenai’s Ischi signs with Aces

Kenai’s Phillip Ischi was signed by the Alaska Aces on Saturday and played in the Aces’ 3-2 victory against Ontario at the Sullivan Arena in… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Eleven year-old Gavin Brennan skis to the finish line in the Fuzzy Pretator 10K race Sunday at Tsalteshi Trails. Brennan said the race was hard on his legs, weary from skiing the day before, but was determined to finish and had a lot of fun.

Skiers take on Fuzzy Predator race

Sunshine, clear blue skies and some freshly groomed snow delighted 16 skiers who participated in the Fuzzy Predator 10K ski race Sunday at Tsalteshi Trails.… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Eleven year-old Gavin Brennan skis to the finish line in the Fuzzy Pretator 10K race Sunday at Tsalteshi Trails. Brennan said the race was hard on his legs, weary from skiing the day before, but was determined to finish and had a lot of fun.

UA regents take no stand on Senate gun bill

JUNEAU (AP) — University of Alaska officials have yet to respond to a Senate bill that would allow the legal concealed carry of firearms on… Continue reading

UAS hopes for recruitment boost from dorm

JUNEAU — With a new 120-bed residence hall under construction, the University of Alaska Southeast hopes to attract and retain more traditional, full-time freshmen and… Continue reading

CH2M Hill gives detail to role of VECO in port expansion

ANCHORAGE — A CH2M Hill spokesman issued a statement Feb. 18 in an effort to clarify confusion over the role of VECO Inc. in the… Continue reading

Lowry: John Kerry’s phony climate war

Secretary of State John Kerry is reporting for duty in the war against climate change. In a speech in Jakarta, Indonesia, he declared climate change… Continue reading

Weekend hoops roundup

The Wasilla boys hoops team mounted a second-half rally and topped Kenai Central in Northern Lights Conference action 48-43 in overtime Saturday at Kenai Central… Continue reading

Soldotna's Daniel McElroy attempts a floater over Colony's Damien Fulp, Saturday at Soldotna High School. The Stars lost 65-43.

SoHi girls top Warriors; Wasilla takes boys game in OT

Both the Soldotna girls and Wasilla boys used defensive grit to wrap up Northern Lights Conference victories Friday at Soldotna High School.The SoHi girls improved… Continue reading

Soldotna's Daniel McElroy attempts a floater over Colony's Damien Fulp, Saturday at Soldotna High School. The Stars lost 65-43.

Bears take on Ice Dogs

The Kenai River Brown Bears ended a two-game trip to Fairbanks with two points and one blowout loss.After picking up two points in a 3-2… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Alan Perry stands near an Iditarod sled Thursday Feb. 20, 2014 that he is helping to build in Kasilof, Alaska. Perry and two companions are building the sled as a replica of those originally used to run freight along the Iditarod trail.

History in the making

Three life-long friends, joined together by dog mushing, are in the midst of a massive project set to pay homage to the history of the… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Alan Perry stands near an Iditarod sled Thursday Feb. 20, 2014 that he is helping to build in Kasilof, Alaska. Perry and two companions are building the sled as a replica of those originally used to run freight along the Iditarod trail.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion By the last few days of the Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meetings, very few members of the public were on hand to discuss fishing policy with board members Feb. 12, 2014 in Anchorage, Alaska. Audience members were primarily aligned with advocacy organizations including the United Cook Inlet Drift Association, Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association and the Kenai River Professional Guide's Associations.

Board of Fisheries meeting not easily accessible for everyone

The fate of many sport, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the Upper Cook Inlet was up for debate during a two-week Alaska Board of… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion By the last few days of the Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meetings, very few members of the public were on hand to discuss fishing policy with board members Feb. 12, 2014 in Anchorage, Alaska. Audience members were primarily aligned with advocacy organizations including the United Cook Inlet Drift Association, Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association and the Kenai River Professional Guide's Associations.

Senate Resources Committee unveils gas pipeline legislation

JUNEAU — The Senate Resources Committee on Friday unveiled a version of a gas pipeline bill that largely remained true to what Gov. Sean Parnell… Continue reading

LIO schedule for Feb. 24-28

Monday 1:00 p.m.The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 245 School Funding: Required Local Contribution. 3 minute testimony limit.Monday 1:00… Continue reading

Cal Thomas: Going back not a winning formula for GOP

Kathleen Willey is back. For people who have forgotten, she is the former volunteer aide to President Bill Clinton who claims he sexually harassed her… Continue reading

Board should do more to keep process open

Alaska’s process for managing its fish and game has frequently been touted as a shining example of an open public process.In theory, that remains true.… Continue reading

Bob Franken: Minimum aspirations

Like anyone, my life is governed by certain principles. Among them is the steadfast belief that one should always aim low to have any chance… Continue reading

News and Notes

Katherine Obrien of Kenai, and Daniel Rivenbark of Soldotna were named to Dean’s List at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. Students with a GPA… Continue reading

Here’s the thing: More to healthy living than just what you eat

It’s that time of year again. Everyone wants to be healthy, and everyone wants you to know about it. If you don’t share your every… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Provide your own financial security

America Saves Week is Feb. 23 to March 1. University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is encouraging people to save money for their financial… Continue reading

In this undated photo, Clove currant's spring show of deliciously fragrant flowers, left, is followed in midsummer, by a crop of delicious, sweet-tart berries in New Paltz, New York. (AP Photo/Lee Reich)

Native plants offer fruit, beauty

More and more gardens are going native these days. Butterfly weeds are edging out delphiniums, clethra is hobnobbing with flowering dogwood, and sunflower is strutting… Continue reading

In this undated photo, Clove currant's spring show of deliciously fragrant flowers, left, is followed in midsummer, by a crop of delicious, sweet-tart berries in New Paltz, New York. (AP Photo/Lee Reich)