Erin Thompson

Mumps outbreak misses Kenai

An outbreak of mumps that swept through Anchorage in late 2017 has so far not made its way down the Kenai Peninsula. Alaska ended the… Continue reading

Man arrested for ramming cars

A Kenai man was arrested this weekend after allegedly ramming four parked vehicles in Soldotna, according to an Alaska State Trooper online dispatch. William Cloer,… Continue reading

Alexandra Stoaks, 8, peers through a magnifying glass featured in one of the exhibits at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Stoaks and her family attended the Dec. 27 Winter Break Family Fun Day at the center. The visitor center hosts community events throughout the year, including weekly winter walks and film screenings. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Families turn out for fun at the refuge

Kids and adults explore the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and participate in hands-on activities during a family fun day on Dec. 27. The… Continue reading

Alexandra Stoaks, 8, peers through a magnifying glass featured in one of the exhibits at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Stoaks and her family attended the Dec. 27 Winter Break Family Fun Day at the center. The visitor center hosts community events throughout the year, including weekly winter walks and film screenings. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Troopers beef up holiday enforcement

If you’re out partying this weekend, you might want to think twice about getting behind the wheel. State Troopers will be conducting focused holiday traffic… Continue reading

Trooper involved in shooting identified

The Alaska State Troopers have released the name of the trooper who shot a man during a Dec. 23 standoff in Soldotna. Lt. Dane Gilmore,… Continue reading

Freedom House brings support to women seeking sobriety

Freedom House brings support to women seeking sobriety

Each woman staying at Soldotna’s Freedom House has a different story. She may have been homeless, have lost her kids, damaged relationships with friends and… Continue reading

Freedom House brings support to women seeking sobriety

Winter fun at the refuge

After all the presents are unwrapped, but before the holiday season is over and school is back in session, kids have a lot of time… Continue reading

Matthew Pyhala, owner of the Immersion Paddling Academy, provides lessons during a Dec. 13 training session at the Skyview pool. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Kayakers take their paddles indoors

Kayakers used to braving frigid Alaskan waters will get a chance to train in a more leisurely environment this winter. Beginning in January, the Skyview… Continue reading

Matthew Pyhala, owner of the Immersion Paddling Academy, provides lessons during a Dec. 13 training session at the Skyview pool. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Jasmine Koster and Jimmy Starkloff perform alongside local musician George Demientieff Holly (right) during a Dec. 21 winter solstice performance at Dena’ina Wellness Center in Old Town Kenai. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Local musician celebrates winter solstice with song

On the darkest day of winter, with a barely risen sun setting behind him, local musician George Demientieff Holly brought a little light to the… Continue reading

Jasmine Koster and Jimmy Starkloff perform alongside local musician George Demientieff Holly (right) during a Dec. 21 winter solstice performance at Dena’ina Wellness Center in Old Town Kenai. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Locker room burglary suspect gets trial date

Locker room burglary suspect gets trial date

The trial for a man accused of trying to steal girls’ underwear from a high school locker room is slated for the week of Feb.… Continue reading

Locker room burglary suspect gets trial date
Alaska State Troopers to offer free academy in 2018

Alaska State Troopers to offer free academy in 2018

If you’ve ever wanted to see the law through the eyes of a State Trooper, now’s your chance. The Alaska State Troopers Soldotna Post will… Continue reading

Alaska State Troopers to offer free academy in 2018
“Unwrap Soldotna” promotes local holiday spending by offering prizes to customers who frequent local establishments.

Unwrap Soldotna wraps up

The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is wrapping up “Unwrap Soldotna” — a holiday campaign aimed at ramping up spending at local businesses — with a… Continue reading

“Unwrap Soldotna” promotes local holiday spending by offering prizes to customers who frequent local establishments.

Career exploration: Police youth group has sights on national conference

With a little help from the community, a group of local youth are hoping to take the next step toward careers in law enforcement. The… Continue reading

Soldotna police receive grant for radio upgrade

Soldotna police receive grant for radio upgrade

The City of Soldotna accepted a $28,000 grant to replace the police department’s portable radios — which are carried by officers — during a city… Continue reading

Soldotna police receive grant for radio upgrade
Redoubt Chamber Orchestra Conductor Tammy Vollom-Matturro leads the Kenai Peninsula Singers during a rehearsal on Dec. 11. The choir and orchestra will perform together in the 2017 Evening of Christmas on Friday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Sounds of the season: Musicians will usher in holiday spirit with annual Christmas concert

It will sound a lot like Christmas at Kenai Central High School this weekend. The Redoubt Chamber Orchestra and Kenai Peninsula Singers will join forces… Continue reading

Redoubt Chamber Orchestra Conductor Tammy Vollom-Matturro leads the Kenai Peninsula Singers during a rehearsal on Dec. 11. The choir and orchestra will perform together in the 2017 Evening of Christmas on Friday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Man arrested in late-night locker room burglary

A Kenai man was arrested after a struggle with police early Monday when Kenai police officers caught him in the girls’ locker room of Kenai… Continue reading