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Photo by Jeff Helminak Soldotna High School's Addison Downing climbs a big hill near the start of Friday's boys five-kilometer freestyle at the Region III Nordic Ski Championships at Tsalteshi Trails.

Photo: Making tracks

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Photo by Jeff Helminak Soldotna High School's Addison Downing climbs a big hill near the start of Friday's boys five-kilometer freestyle at the Region III Nordic Ski Championships at Tsalteshi Trails.

Former territorial governor dies at age 94

ANCHORAGE — A man who lobbied congressional members for Alaska statehood and served as one of the state’s last territorial governors has died.Mike Stepovich died… Continue reading

House education panel delves into vo-tech credits

JUNEAU — The House Education Committee on Friday took up funding aspects of an education bill by Gov. Sean Parnell that would allow vocational credits… Continue reading

State LNG take could be $3 billion

JUNEAU — State legislators are continuing their review of the state’s proposed deal with North Slope producers and TransCanada Corp. on a major natural gas… Continue reading

Kenai boy dies after pool accident

A 6-year-old Kenai boy has died after an accident in a pool at an Anchorage hotel.Floyd Murphy, the son of Tim and Raelynne Murphy of… Continue reading

LIO schedule for Feb. 17-21

Monday 8:00 a.m.The House Education Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 278 Education: Funding / Tax Credits / Programs Discussion on Tax… Continue reading

Thomas: Taking the law into his own hands

“If at my convenience I might break them (laws), what would be their worth?” — Charlotte Bronte, “Jane Eyre”We’ve come a long way since Justice… Continue reading

Franken: The losing game

I’ve described politics as the dark side of government, but, as usual, things have gotten worse: To a large extent anymore, politics is just about… Continue reading

Keep an open mind on road upgrades

During a recent public open house, Soldotna City Engineer Kyle Kornelis asked that, when it comes to a proposal to build several traffic roundabouts on… Continue reading

Wyatt LaVigueur

News and notes

Ben and Michelle LaVigueur announce the birth of their son, Wyatt Lee LaVigueur, at 4:53 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2014. He weighed 9.06 pounds and… Continue reading

Wyatt LaVigueur
Top of the World Swimming cmembers, above and inset, competed at the Alaska Masters Short Course Yards State Championships Feb. 8-9 in Achorage.

Masters swimmers make waves at state meet

Swimmers from the Top of the World Swimming U.S. Masters Swimming team, including Stephanie Musgrove, Emily Smith, Sarah Williams, Angie Brennan, Judy Abrahams, Joanne Wainwright,… Continue reading

Top of the World Swimming cmembers, above and inset, competed at the Alaska Masters Short Course Yards State Championships Feb. 8-9 in Achorage.

Friday hoops roundup

The Skyview girls basketball team started the 37th Annual Valdez Elks Basketball Tournament with a 45-24 victory over Nome. The Panthers advance to the semifinals… Continue reading

Assistant Professor of Process Technology, Henry Haney, teaches a class at Kenai Peninsula College's Kenai River Campus on Feb. 13, 2013 in the new Career and Technical Education Center. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion

The right combination of educators and technology produces quality graduates

While the newly opened Career and Technical Education Center at Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus provides students with state-of-the-art technology students learn to proficiently… Continue reading

Assistant Professor of Process Technology, Henry Haney, teaches a class at Kenai Peninsula College's Kenai River Campus on Feb. 13, 2013 in the new Career and Technical Education Center. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion
Photo by Dan Balmer Peninsula Clarion Arctic Motorsports owner Lane Giesler stands next two pro model Arctic Cat snowmobiles in his Soldotna shop Feb. 5. Giesler said the entire snow machine industry in Alaska has suffered due to the lack of snow this winter.

Peninsula snowmachine shops waiting for more snow

While a lack of snow this winter has put a damper on snowmachiners’ enthusiasm, local Kenai Peninsula sled dealers remain optimistic that business will return,… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer Peninsula Clarion Arctic Motorsports owner Lane Giesler stands next two pro model Arctic Cat snowmobiles in his Soldotna shop Feb. 5. Giesler said the entire snow machine industry in Alaska has suffered due to the lack of snow this winter.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion, file A crowded dining room at Odie's Deli September 24, 2013 in Soldotna, Alaska. The restaurant will be opening a second location in the Kenai Municipal Airport in January. Local officials say the Kenai Peninsula is open for business.

Kenai Peninsula open for business

The overall theme from local mayors to oil and gas companies during a recent forum: the economic outlook on the Kenai Peninsula is strong and… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion, file A crowded dining room at Odie's Deli September 24, 2013 in Soldotna, Alaska. The restaurant will be opening a second location in the Kenai Municipal Airport in January. Local officials say the Kenai Peninsula is open for business.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Runners take off June 9, 2013 during the annual Run for the River sponsored by the Kenai Watershed Forum as part of the Kenai River Festival in Soldotna, Alaska. Part of the city's plan to support local business is to help publicize the area's many events.

Soldotna works with community members to develop economy

While Soldotna has various, strong industries in its community — medical, education, retail, construction, recreation — City Manager Mark Dixson noticed the city lacked a… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Runners take off June 9, 2013 during the annual Run for the River sponsored by the Kenai Watershed Forum as part of the Kenai River Festival in Soldotna, Alaska. Part of the city's plan to support local business is to help publicize the area's many events.

Fish board gets to the point

King salmon will soon find it easier to slip a hook on the Kenai River. During the 14th and final day of the Alaska Board… Continue reading

In this photo taken Thursday Jan. 30, 2014 beginner skiers make their way to the terrain-based learning center for new skiers at Cranmore Mountain ski area in North Conway, N.H. Instead of teaching new skiers how to stop first, terrain-based skiing teaches new skiers skills with banks, berms, and bumps that naturally slow them down without sliding down the mountain out of control. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Ski resorts turn to terrain-based teaching

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Allison Willette’s first few skiing lessons left her with a sore butt and aching knees but not a lot of skills.… Continue reading

In this photo taken Thursday Jan. 30, 2014 beginner skiers make their way to the terrain-based learning center for new skiers at Cranmore Mountain ski area in North Conway, N.H. Instead of teaching new skiers how to stop first, terrain-based skiing teaches new skiers skills with banks, berms, and bumps that naturally slow them down without sliding down the mountain out of control. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Church news

Hidden talents date changed The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist Church invites the public to watch a Hidden Talent Show at 6:30 p.m. March 15… Continue reading

Lawmakers must disentangle themselves from donors

With all due respect, I’d like to recommend that the Alaska State Legislature and the governor not pass another law until they’ve cleared up one… Continue reading