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A juvenile Chinook salmon swims in Campbell Creek in Anchorage in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Warmer water, rainfall tied to king salmon decline, study suggests

The study looks at nine different indicators for 15 Cook Inlet chinook popluations.

A juvenile Chinook salmon swims in Campbell Creek in Anchorage in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
The entrance to Kenai Kids Therapy is seen here in Soldotna on July 16, 2020. The clinic is closed until July 27 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 last week. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Employee at Kenai Kids Therapy tests positive for COVID-19

The employee is not a therapist and did not have direct contact with any clients, owners says.

The entrance to Kenai Kids Therapy is seen here in Soldotna on July 16, 2020. The clinic is closed until July 27 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 last week. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
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State reports 75 new COVID-19 cases, 12 on peninsula

This brings the total number of resident cases to 1,693 and nonresident cases to 339.

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Alaskan dies from shellfish poisoning

It was the first death from paralytic shellfish poisoning in 10 years.

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Jill Schaefer, Co-Chair of the OneAlaska - Vote No on 1 Initiative, gives a presentation to the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce on July 15, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Oil initiative on agenda as chambers reconvene

Guest speaker Jill Schaefer discussed the Alaska North Slope Oil Production Tax Increase Initiative.

Jill Schaefer, Co-Chair of the OneAlaska - Vote No on 1 Initiative, gives a presentation to the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce on July 15, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2015 file photo, Elin Lunoe, and Pilot, a Steller sea lion, check each other out at a tank at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. The Alaska SeaLife Center is in jeopardy of closing after concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have drastically reduced visitation rates. (AP Photo/Dan Joling, File)

SeaLife Center fundraising gets off to strong start

City of Seward pledges $500,000, memberships soar

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2015 file photo, Elin Lunoe, and Pilot, a Steller sea lion, check each other out at a tank at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. The Alaska SeaLife Center is in jeopardy of closing after concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have drastically reduced visitation rates. (AP Photo/Dan Joling, File)
Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion                                Commercial fishing vessels are seen here on the Kenai River on July 10.

Kenai launches 2 more grant programs

New aid targets smaller businesses, commercial fishing

Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion                                Commercial fishing vessels are seen here on the Kenai River on July 10.
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State reports 54 new cases, 5 hospitalizations

Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services reported a slight rise in hospitalizations Tuesday, along with 54 new cases of COVID-19 across the state –… Continue reading

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Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service

Kings fishing further restricted

Officials say king salmon runs have significantly underperformed preseason expectations.

Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service
A rescued harbor seal pups is seen at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward in this undated photo. (Courtesy Chloe Rossman/Alaska SeaLife Center)

SeaLife Center on life support?

The aquarium is expecting a decline in visitor revenue of nearly 70% this year.

A rescued harbor seal pups is seen at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward in this undated photo. (Courtesy Chloe Rossman/Alaska SeaLife Center)
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As cases rise, Dunleavy says no new mandates

Chief Medical Officer Anne Zink urged Alaskans to make responsible decisions.

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The badge for the Kenai Police Department

3 charged after Kenai beach assault

Video evidence of the incident and multiple calls from concerned citizens led to the arrests.

The badge for the Kenai Police Department
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Shawn Dick of Talkneetna carries a fresh catch out of the water while dipnetting on the Kenai Beach on July 10, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Dipnetting opens in Kenai

Dipnetters see quiet 1st day, with moderate catch

Shawn Dick of Talkneetna carries a fresh catch out of the water while dipnetting on the Kenai Beach on July 10, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
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49 new COVID-19 cases reported

Seven of the new resident cases reported Thursday were identified on the Kenai Peninsula.

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Skylar Giordano cuts Ryan Huerta’s hair at RD’s Barber Shop in Kenai, Alaska on Thursday, July 9, 2020. RD’s is one of the 186 local businesses and nonprofits in Kenai that already received financial assistance through the City of Kenai’s Grant Program. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai boosts local economy with grants

The city has distributed $1.9 million in grants to 186 businesses and nonprofits.

Skylar Giordano cuts Ryan Huerta’s hair at RD’s Barber Shop in Kenai, Alaska on Thursday, July 9, 2020. RD’s is one of the 186 local businesses and nonprofits in Kenai that already received financial assistance through the City of Kenai’s Grant Program. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Parker Rose and Kendra Rose, members of the Sterling Horse and Livestock 4-H Club, are seen here with their miniature donkey on April 23, 2020. (Photo courtesy Cassy Rankin/Kenai Peninsula District 4-H)

Keeping cows and carrying on

4-H looks for alternative ways to host animal auction

Parker Rose and Kendra Rose, members of the Sterling Horse and Livestock 4-H Club, are seen here with their miniature donkey on April 23, 2020. (Photo courtesy Cassy Rankin/Kenai Peninsula District 4-H)
The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from above on Monday, Aug. 26 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska Wildland Fire Information)

State lifts burn suspension

Residents may now obtain permits for burn barrels as well as for small and large-scale brush fires.

The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from above on Monday, Aug. 26 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska Wildland Fire Information)
In this July 20, 2013 file photo, several thousand dipnetters converged onto the mouth of the Kenai River to catch a share of the late run of sockeye salmon headed into the river in Kenai, Alaska. (Peninsula Clarion file photo/Rashah McChesney)

Dipnetters banned from retaining kings

Dipnetting on the Kenai River opens Friday.

In this July 20, 2013 file photo, several thousand dipnetters converged onto the mouth of the Kenai River to catch a share of the late run of sockeye salmon headed into the river in Kenai, Alaska. (Peninsula Clarion file photo/Rashah McChesney)
The entrance to the Kenai Peninsula Borough building in Soldotna, Alaska, is seen here on June 1, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Application period for borough relief funds begins Monday

Borough residents can apply for these grants July 13 through July 24.

The entrance to the Kenai Peninsula Borough building in Soldotna, Alaska, is seen here on June 1, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)