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Artist Kathy Matta displays some of her art for sale at the annual Central Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar in Soldotna, Alaska on Dec. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Bazaar offers holiday crafts, give boost to hospital Auxiliary

Twenty percent of the profits from the sales at the bazaar go toward supporting the Auxiliary.

Artist Kathy Matta displays some of her art for sale at the annual Central Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar in Soldotna, Alaska on Dec. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Representatives from local nonprofits and government agencies participate in a community panel on Restorative Reentry at the Kenai Peninsula College on Thursday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek)

‘A really vicious cycle’

Coalition discusses challenges of reentry after incarceration

Representatives from local nonprofits and government agencies participate in a community panel on Restorative Reentry at the Kenai Peninsula College on Thursday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek)
Soldotna mayoral rivals attend QA

Soldotna mayoral rivals attend QA

Charlene Tautfest and Pete Sprague are running in a Dec. 17 special election.

Soldotna mayoral rivals attend QA
Soldotna man dies after SUV rollover

Soldotna man dies after SUV rollover

The man was driving his SUV northbound when he left the roadway near Mile 53 of the Sterling Highway

Soldotna man dies after SUV rollover
A healthy crowd watches as Santa Claus turns on the lights adorning the Christmas tree Saturday evening at the Christmas in the Park tree lighting ceremony at Soldotna Creek Park. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Santa’s coming to Soldotna

Soldotna’s annual Christmas in the Park Celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m.

A healthy crowd watches as Santa Claus turns on the lights adorning the Christmas tree Saturday evening at the Christmas in the Park tree lighting ceremony at Soldotna Creek Park. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
The author in his natural state — a newsroom.

Out of the Office: What Makes an Alaskan?

Here’s a philosophical question for the readers out there —what qualifies someone as being “Alaskan”? Is it strictly a matter of time spent living here,… Continue reading

The author in his natural state — a newsroom.
Troopers report back on holiday traffic enforcement

Troopers report back on holiday traffic enforcement

Troopers conducted a high-visibility enforcement campaign from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1.

Troopers report back on holiday traffic enforcement
Erin Thompson / Peninsula Clarion                                Volunteers staff the kitchen and buffet line for Project Homeless Connect at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Jan. 24, 2018. The annual event gathers service providers, nonprofits and volunteers to support members of the homeless community and those in need.

Organizers ramp up for Project Homeless Connect

The goal is to create more community partnerships and increase resources for homelessness services.

Erin Thompson / Peninsula Clarion                                Volunteers staff the kitchen and buffet line for Project Homeless Connect at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Jan. 24, 2018. The annual event gathers service providers, nonprofits and volunteers to support members of the homeless community and those in need.
From left, Priscilla Tapangco, Carol Kvasnikoff, Annaleah Karron, Mike Karron, Charlie Karron and Allison Karron smile for the camera during the Thanksgiving community potluck at College Heights Baptist Church in Soldotna, Alaska, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Church opens doors for community Thanksgiving

Many of the guests went around their tables and shared what they were thankful for this year.

From left, Priscilla Tapangco, Carol Kvasnikoff, Annaleah Karron, Mike Karron, Charlie Karron and Allison Karron smile for the camera during the Thanksgiving community potluck at College Heights Baptist Church in Soldotna, Alaska, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
CERT volunteers go door to door while simulating a neighborhood evacuation in Kenai, Alaska, during OEM’s Alaska Shield 2019 program on April 13, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Borough to offer community emergency training

The training includes fire,search and rescue, disaster medical treatment and team organization.

CERT volunteers go door to door while simulating a neighborhood evacuation in Kenai, Alaska, during OEM’s Alaska Shield 2019 program on April 13, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Kat Sorensen / Peninsula Clarion file                                Sienne Lautarette (left) and Emma Glassmaker welcomed Christmas to Kenai at the Christmas Comes to Kenai 2017 celebration at the Kenai Visitor Center.

Christmas makes an early appearance in Kenai

This Friday marks the annual “Christmas Comes to Kenai” celebration

Kat Sorensen / Peninsula Clarion file                                Sienne Lautarette (left) and Emma Glassmaker welcomed Christmas to Kenai at the Christmas Comes to Kenai 2017 celebration at the Kenai Visitor Center.
Troopers to conduct Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign

Troopers to conduct Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign

Troopers will be watch for speeding, driving impaired, driving aggressively or while distracted.

Troopers to conduct Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign
Residents of the Kenai Intentional Neighborhood celebrate the completion of their clubhouse with friends, family and Hope Community Resources board members in Soldotna, Alaska on Nov. 22, 2019. (Photo courtesy Kathy Fitzgerald)

Kenai Intentional Neighborhood celebrates new clubhouse

A year into the project, residents of the neighborhood now have a central gathering place

Residents of the Kenai Intentional Neighborhood celebrate the completion of their clubhouse with friends, family and Hope Community Resources board members in Soldotna, Alaska on Nov. 22, 2019. (Photo courtesy Kathy Fitzgerald)
Public safety briefs for Nov. 24, 2019
Public safety briefs for Nov. 24, 2019
Food to be donated to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank can be seen here at the Soldotna Public Library on Sept. 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the community

Local organizations offer meals, support food drives

Food to be donated to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank can be seen here at the Soldotna Public Library on Sept. 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Devon and Brian Gonzalez smile with their check for $4,000 after being declared the winners of the Spark Soldotna competition at the Catch Restaurant in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Local entrepreneurs enter the ‘Shark Tank’

A kombucha-brewing couple from Kenai walked away with an extra $4,000 for their business Friday night after being declared the winners of the first Spark… Continue reading

Devon and Brian Gonzalez smile with their check for $4,000 after being declared the winners of the Spark Soldotna competition at the Catch Restaurant in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Local business owners Aaron Swanson, Darcy Swanson and Alex Douthit discuss their experiences as entrepreneurs in the community during the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce Luncheon at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center on Nov. 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Starting on the path to success

Local entrepreneurs offer insight on running a business during Alaska Startup Week.

Local business owners Aaron Swanson, Darcy Swanson and Alex Douthit discuss their experiences as entrepreneurs in the community during the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce Luncheon at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center on Nov. 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce, left, and Central Peninsula Hospital CEO Rick Davis, right, cut the ribbon leading to the new wing of the hospital in Soldotna, Alaska on Nov. 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Central Peninsula Hospital celebrates new wing, expanded services

New wing features a new cardiac catheterization lab, expands respiratory care and obstetrics areas.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce, left, and Central Peninsula Hospital CEO Rick Davis, right, cut the ribbon leading to the new wing of the hospital in Soldotna, Alaska on Nov. 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Public safety briefs for Nov. 20, 2019
Public safety briefs for Nov. 20, 2019
Court reports for Nov. 20, 2019

Court reports for Nov. 20, 2019

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Court reports for Nov. 20, 2019