Jacob Dye

A gingerbread house designed by Ulysses Haberman is displayed at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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A gingerbread house designed by Ulysses Haberman is displayed at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.
A gingerbread house designed by Ulysses Haberman is displayed at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion
A gingerbread house designed by Ulysses Haberman is displayed at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.
Morgan Chamberlain works on a section of the mural at the Kenai Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Art Center’s 2023 mural underway

The mural is a continuous piece of artwork that stretches all the way around the center’s main gallery space

Morgan Chamberlain works on a section of the mural at the Kenai Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
North Yuyanq’ Ch’ex rises through heavy cloud cover over hikers on the Rabbit Lake Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Jake Dye didn’t realize Rabbit Lake would be his last hike of the season, but in hindsight the hail should have been an indicator. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Out of the Office: Looking for snow

For the last few weeks, I’ve poked my head out the window each morning hoping for signs of snow. It’s certainly been cold enough. Eagerly… Continue reading

North Yuyanq’ Ch’ex rises through heavy cloud cover over hikers on the Rabbit Lake Trail near Anchorage, Alaska, on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Jake Dye didn’t realize Rabbit Lake would be his last hike of the season, but in hindsight the hail should have been an indicator. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Kenai man accused of emailing threats to US senator

Graham was arrested on Monday by special agents from the U.S. Capitol Police and the FBI

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Sockeye salmon are gathered together at a test site for selective harvest setnet gear in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Fish and Game releases preliminary data from commercial fishing season

The harvest continued to fall below historical averages

Sockeye salmon are gathered together at a test site for selective harvest setnet gear in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Jessica Dison stands at the counter of Perfectly Alaskan Creations in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Perfectly Alaskan Creations holds grand opening

The shop features work of 50 local crafters

Jessica Dison stands at the counter of Perfectly Alaskan Creations in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Central Peninsula Hospital is seen in Soldotna on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

Central Peninsula Hospital marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Hospital employees marked the month by wearing pink surgical gloves

Central Peninsula Hospital is seen in Soldotna on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
Department of Health logo. (Graphic by Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

2022 overdose deaths slightly down from previous year

Deaths still far surpassed those recorded during last decade

Department of Health logo. (Graphic by Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska Department of Fish and Game logo. (Graphic by Jake Dye)

Fish and Game looking for peninsula moose harvest reports

Moose hunters are still required to report harvested moose despite a regulation change

Alaska Department of Fish and Game logo. (Graphic by Jake Dye)
The Homer Police Station as seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Man charged with murder in killing of Homer woman

The shooting was reported Saturday afternoon

The Homer Police Station as seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Tony Eskelin, Jenny Gates and Israel Payton listen to questions at a “Town Hall Style Meeting” held at Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Sport Fish division fields questions at town hall

The town hall meeting discussed the sport fisheries of the Northern Kenai Peninsula

Tony Eskelin, Jenny Gates and Israel Payton listen to questions at a “Town Hall Style Meeting” held at Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Lincoln Kimbell competes compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Nikiski Middle/High School in Nikiski, Alaska, on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

In-person esports match goes down to wire

In a small classroom at Nikiski Middle-High School, the Kenai Peninsula’s second in-person esports match was held Monday, with visiting Kenai Central going the distance… Continue reading

Lincoln Kimbell competes compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Nikiski Middle/High School in Nikiski, Alaska, on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A pack of runners, in costumes and in warm clothes, take off at the start of the Costume Caper at Nikiski Community Recreation Center in Nikiski, Alaska, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Costume caper draws 2 dozen for a chilly morning fun run

The 2-mile run and food drive is put on by North Peninsula Recreation Service Area

A pack of runners, in costumes and in warm clothes, take off at the start of the Costume Caper at Nikiski Community Recreation Center in Nikiski, Alaska, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A pumpkin is released from a plane during Kenai Aviation’s Fifth Annual Pumpkin Drop at the Kenai Airpark in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Aviation celebrates fall with falling pumpkins

Hundreds gathered Saturday for the Fifth Annual Pumpkin Drop

A pumpkin is released from a plane during Kenai Aviation’s Fifth Annual Pumpkin Drop at the Kenai Airpark in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska State Troopers logo.

1 found dead inside burned Soldotna residence

Alaska State Troopers responded to reports of a structure fire with Central Emergency Services fire crews around 5 a.m.

Alaska State Troopers logo.
A Nintendo Switch and its controller are seen at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska on April 14, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Esports is off and running for 4th season in Alaska

Now in its third year — and fourth season — esports programs at the local high schools are continuing to grow. At Kenai Central High… Continue reading

A Nintendo Switch and its controller are seen at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska on April 14, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Jessie Soyangco, right, leads a class of kindergarteners in dancing to a remix of the “Little Einstein’s” theme song at Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science in Kenai on Thursday.

Dance, dance diamonds

Diamond Dance Project co-director Jessie Soyangco is in-residence at Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science this week and next

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Jessie Soyangco, right, leads a class of kindergarteners in dancing to a remix of the “Little Einstein’s” theme song at Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science in Kenai on Thursday.
Braeden Garrett rehearses “Jekyll and Hyde: the Musical” at the Kenai Performers’ Theatre in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Exploring the dark side

Kenai Performers debuts ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ musical

Braeden Garrett rehearses “Jekyll and Hyde: the Musical” at the Kenai Performers’ Theatre in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Promotional image courtesy Taylor Swift Productions
Taylor Swift performs songs from her album “Lover” in “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.”

On the Screen: An emotional spectacle

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ brings intensity of stage to screen

Promotional image courtesy Taylor Swift Productions
Taylor Swift performs songs from her album “Lover” in “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.”
Joel Caldwell shows off the new Tecnam Traveller on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Aviation to add 14 weekly flights between Kenai and Anchorage

The expansion will come just over a week after Ravn Alaska discontinues service at the Kenai Municipal Airport.

Joel Caldwell shows off the new Tecnam Traveller on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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