Elizabeth Earl

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Prop 2 asks voters to support HVAC repairs to borough building

Prop 2 asks voters to support HVAC repairs to borough building

A set of round dials mounted on a monitoring box in a cramped maintenance room are supposed to measure air pressure through the pneumatic system… Continue reading

Prop 2 asks voters to support HVAC repairs to borough building
In this December 2016 photo, cars wend their way northward along the Seward Highway near Hope, Alaska. In response to difficulties with emergency response during accidents on the highway corridor, the Kenai Peninsula Borough is working on the logistics for a service area specifically to provide emergency services to the approximately 113 miles of highway in the borough east of Cooper Landing. (Clarion file photo)

Assembly approves funding for eastern peninsula EMS area

The new service area aimed at ensuring an emergency medical service response to car accidents and medical calls on the eastern Kenai Peninsula now has… Continue reading

In this December 2016 photo, cars wend their way northward along the Seward Highway near Hope, Alaska. In response to difficulties with emergency response during accidents on the highway corridor, the Kenai Peninsula Borough is working on the logistics for a service area specifically to provide emergency services to the approximately 113 miles of highway in the borough east of Cooper Landing. (Clarion file photo)

Red Cross to host volunteer orientation in Soldotna

Flexibility is key in helping during a disaster. Jenne Long learned that within a few hours of arriving in Texas two weeks ago to help… Continue reading

Two teddy bears hide in the trees near the dropoff point for solid waste at the Sterling Transfer Site on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 near Sterling, Alaska. The attendants at the transfer site, where trash is picked up and taken to Central Peninsula Landfill, rescue stuffed animals from the trash and giving them new life in the “Sterling Zoo,” where they rest in the bushes and trees surrouding the transfer site to greet visitors throughout the summer. They go into “hibernation” in the winter, resting on a shelf to stay dry before reappearing the following summer. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

New life at the ‘Sterling Zoo’

Making a routine run to the dump is a little brighter for those headed to the Sterling Transfer Site. Stashed in the bushes, trees and… Continue reading

Two teddy bears hide in the trees near the dropoff point for solid waste at the Sterling Transfer Site on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 near Sterling, Alaska. The attendants at the transfer site, where trash is picked up and taken to Central Peninsula Landfill, rescue stuffed animals from the trash and giving them new life in the “Sterling Zoo,” where they rest in the bushes and trees surrouding the transfer site to greet visitors throughout the summer. They go into “hibernation” in the winter, resting on a shelf to stay dry before reappearing the following summer. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Criticism mounts against nondepartmental borough funding

The Kenai Peninsula Borough’s funding for nondepartmentals is often a popular punching bag for criticism, frequently intensifying during election season. This year is no different.… Continue reading

Keep Cannabis Legal group leads pack for campaign spending

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to show that the Kenai Peninsula Republic Women donated to Linda Hutchings' mayoral campaign in February 2017. With… Continue reading

An attendee at the Central Kenai Peninsula League of Women Voters’ forum asks a question to the panel of candidates for Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and borough mayor Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Candidates tackle social issues in packed forum

Most of the conversation among the candidates for Kenai Peninsul Borough Assembly and borough mayor has been about the budget so far, but a forum… Continue reading

An attendee at the Central Kenai Peninsula League of Women Voters’ forum asks a question to the panel of candidates for Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and borough mayor Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)
Betty Lou Drive is shown in this screenshot taken from the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s online parcel viewer. The land owners on the road west of Fields Road recently petitioned the borough to ask them to stop maintaining the road because they wanted to avoid an upgrade construction project they said would “change the character” of their neighborhood. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough)

Residents petition borough: Stop maintaining our road

A group of property owners asked the Kenai Peninsula Borough to stop maintaining their road, picking up the job themselves. The property owners on Betty… Continue reading

Betty Lou Drive is shown in this screenshot taken from the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s online parcel viewer. The land owners on the road west of Fields Road recently petitioned the borough to ask them to stop maintaining the road because they wanted to avoid an upgrade construction project they said would “change the character” of their neighborhood. (Image courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough)
Candidates for Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, from left, Brent Hibbert (District 1), Dan Castimore (District 1), Duane Bannock (District 2), Hall Smalley (District 2), Leslie Morton (District 5), and Norm Blakeley (District 5)participate in a candidate forum during a joint meeting of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Wednesday. (Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion)

Budget in bull’s eye for assembly candidates

Six candidates are vying for three central Kenai Peninsula seats on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. On Oct. 3, voters in assembly Districts 1, 2,… Continue reading

Candidates for Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, from left, Brent Hibbert (District 1), Dan Castimore (District 1), Duane Bannock (District 2), Hall Smalley (District 2), Leslie Morton (District 5), and Norm Blakeley (District 5)participate in a candidate forum during a joint meeting of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex Wednesday. (Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai man sentenced to 63 months for dealing meth

A Kenai man was sentenced to 63 months in prison after being convicted of trafficking methamphetamines and having a gun following a felony conviction. U.S.… Continue reading

A ceramic bear sculpture by potter Laura Faeo rests atop a pedestal in the Kenai Fine Art Center on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. The sculpture, along with a number of other paintings, sculptures, photographs and other art works, will be available for purchase either through silent bidding or outcry auction at the center’s annual Harvest Art Auction, scheduled for Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Silent bidding began Thursday and will run until the event on Sept. 30, when the outcry auction will take place. The funds go to support the art center’s activities throughout the year. Tickets for the event are $30 and include appetizers, desserts, music and door prizes. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Photo: Art in anticipation

A ceramic bear sculpture by potter Laura Faeo rests atop a pedestal in the Kenai Fine Art Center on Thursday in Kenai. The sculpture, along… Continue reading

A ceramic bear sculpture by potter Laura Faeo rests atop a pedestal in the Kenai Fine Art Center on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. The sculpture, along with a number of other paintings, sculptures, photographs and other art works, will be available for purchase either through silent bidding or outcry auction at the center’s annual Harvest Art Auction, scheduled for Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Silent bidding began Thursday and will run until the event on Sept. 30, when the outcry auction will take place. The funds go to support the art center’s activities throughout the year. Tickets for the event are $30 and include appetizers, desserts, music and door prizes. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)
In this Sept. 9, 2016 photo, Rep. Mike Chenault (R-Nikiski) speaks at a flagpole dedication ceremony at the Nikiski Senior Center in Nikiski, Alaska. Chenault filed a letter of intent Tuesday to seek office in October 2018 and said he was gauging statewide support for a run for governor. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Chenault tests waters for gubernatorial bid

Nikiski’s state legislator is looking for support for a run for state governor. Rep. Mike Chenault (R-Nikiski) announced his intention to run in October 2018 in… Continue reading

In this Sept. 9, 2016 photo, Rep. Mike Chenault (R-Nikiski) speaks at a flagpole dedication ceremony at the Nikiski Senior Center in Nikiski, Alaska. Chenault filed a letter of intent Tuesday to seek office in October 2018 and said he was gauging statewide support for a run for governor. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)
The Kenai River flows by the newly restored riverbank of Dow Island on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Funny River, Alaska. A group of four property owners banded together this spring to install the extensive project to protect the bank of the island in the Kenai River from rapid erosion. (Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

2 charged after illegal gravel dumping in Kenai River

Two men are facing charges after dumping gravel in the Kenai River related to an erosion problem on Dow Island. The state has levied charges… Continue reading

The Kenai River flows by the newly restored riverbank of Dow Island on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Funny River, Alaska. A group of four property owners banded together this spring to install the extensive project to protect the bank of the island in the Kenai River from rapid erosion. (Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly discusses changes to capital priority process

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly is considering changes to its community engagement process for state capital project funding priorities. In the past, the borough has… Continue reading

Bill Radtke, a longtime Habitat for Humanity of the Kenai Peninsula board member and volunteer, stands in front of a house Habitat for Humanity volunteers are currently building on Second Street on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. Radtke is stepping down from the nonprofit chapter’s board after 20 years, though he said he still plans to stay involved. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Longtime Habitat for Humanity board member, volunteer Bill Radtke steps down

The house on Second Street in Kenai is still bare boards and concrete floor, but that doesn’t stop Bill Radtke from seeing it as the… Continue reading

Bill Radtke, a longtime Habitat for Humanity of the Kenai Peninsula board member and volunteer, stands in front of a house Habitat for Humanity volunteers are currently building on Second Street on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. Radtke is stepping down from the nonprofit chapter’s board after 20 years, though he said he still plans to stay involved. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Local organization, restaurant plan teddy bear donation drive

A local organization is asking the community to donate teddy bears for kids in need this month. Bear Hugs, a community organization that distributes backpacks… Continue reading

Ordinance would exempt freight hauling from sales tax

If the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approves an ordinance amending the sales tax code, freight haulers will again be exempt from paying. Freight haulers like… Continue reading

Dale Bagley, Linda Hutchings and Charlie Pierce listen to a question during a forum for borough mayoral candidates Wednesday at a joint meeting of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Visitors Center. (Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion)

Mayoral candidates tout experience at forum

The three candidates for borough mayor are leaning hard on their past experience to garner votes in next month’s election. With less than a month… Continue reading

Dale Bagley, Linda Hutchings and Charlie Pierce listen to a question during a forum for borough mayoral candidates Wednesday at a joint meeting of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Visitors Center. (Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion)

Schaefer withdraws from assembly race

One of the candidates for District 2 on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly is withdrawing from the race. Jill Schaefer, who currently represents District 2… Continue reading

In this December 2016 photo, cars wend their way northward along the Seward Highway near Hope, Alaska. In response to difficulties with emergency response during accidents on the highway corridor, the Kenai Peninsula Borough is working on the logistics for a service area specifically to provide emergency services to the approximately 113 miles of highway in the borough east of Cooper Landing. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Assembly introduces ordinance for highway service area budget

A few more of the blanks are being filled in for the East Peninsula Highway Emergency Service Area, including a proposed budget. The Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

In this December 2016 photo, cars wend their way northward along the Seward Highway near Hope, Alaska. In response to difficulties with emergency response during accidents on the highway corridor, the Kenai Peninsula Borough is working on the logistics for a service area specifically to provide emergency services to the approximately 113 miles of highway in the borough east of Cooper Landing. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

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