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Soldotna woman accused of attacking neighbor with knife

A Soldotna woman was arraigned Friday in Kenai on charges of assault after allegedly attacking two people with…

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Soldotna surgeon’s license suspended

A Soldotna orthopedic surgeon’s medical license will be suspended effective July 1 after he admitted to engaging in…

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Kenai man arrested for manslaughter

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect that the investigation was a joint effort between Alaska…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Charlie's Pizza faces the Kenai Spur Highway in this Wednesday, June 15, 2016 photo in Nikiski, Alaska. Owner Steve Chamberlain will close the restaurant in December and begin work to open greenhouses and a nursery on the property.

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From flour to flowers

Steve Chamberlain has toiled over cutting boards and piping hot ovens for the last decade to bake what…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Firefighters finish up work on a vehicle that rolled over and caught fire Wednesday, June 15, 2016 on Marathon Road between Nikiski and Kenai. The burning vehicle caught a small area of grass of fire, which was also put out.

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Single rollover sparks small grass fire

First responders put out a small grass fire Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle went off the gravel Marathon…

Photo courtesy Tesa Sturman Tesa Sturman of Kenai was crowned this year's Mrs. Alaska America at the 40th annual pageant June 4, 2016 at Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska. Sturman is the first contestant from Kenai to win the top title in the pageant's history.

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Kenai woman crowned Mrs. Alaska America

For the first time in the 40-year history of the Mrs. Alaska-America Pageant, a woman from Kenai has…

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Soldotna City Council passes budget

Soldotna City Council members debated the best remedies to the city’s dip in revenue before passing a $12.2…

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Sofa slasher strikes again

Furniture in the Kenai Community Library has been damaged for the second time since mid-May. Library staff were…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion This Wednesday, June 8, 2016 photo shows two tanks for outhouses installed in the ground at the Wolverine trailhead, part of the Tsalteshi Trails system, on just off Kalifornsky Beach Road in Soldotna. The outhouses themselves will be finished by mid September.

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Outhouses coming to Tsalteshi Trails

Those going to the Wolverine trailhead at Tsalteshi Trails will now have a place to go. Two outhouses…

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Kids set up stands for 2016 Lemonade Day

The chance for children to try their hand at salesmanship and running their own business has returned in…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Laurel Johnson, 8, and her brother, Leif Johnson, 6, help their mother line the outdoor track with decorated luminaria bags during the 19th annual Relay for Life of Central Peninsula on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna, Alaska.

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Walk for a cause

In its 19th year, the Relay for Life of Central Peninsula saw clear skies, whipped cream pies and…

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Culvert work to slow Spur traffic

Kenai residents and those passing through will experience some slower traffic on the Kenai Spur Highway near Walmart…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management Director Scott Walden presents advice for businesses to remain safe and during and recover after natural disasters and emergencies during a Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center business luncheon Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska.

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Residents, businesses alike can prepare for disasters

Having an emergency plan might be common in households, but local businesses can benefit from emergency planning as…

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Porcupine Island fire contained

A small fire on Porcupine Island in Kenai Lake is contained and being monitored. The fire on the…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Karen McGahan, a member of the Nikiski Citizens Incorporation Study, addresses a crowd during a town hall meeting to discuss plans to incorporate Nikiski on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the North Peninsula Recreation Center in Nikiski, Alaska. The study group has been researching the possibility of incorporation for about two years.

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Nikiski study group presents plan to incorporate

The unincorporated community of Nikiski may soon be headed down the path to becoming its own city. Several…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Attendees at a swearing in ceremony for Kenai's new police chief, David Ross, enjoyed a cake made in his honor Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Kenai City Hall in Kenai, Alaska. Ross takes over for former Kenai Police Chief Gus Sandahl, who announced his retirement from law enforcement in early May.

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A family affair: David Ross sworn in as new KPD chief

More than 20 years after Richard Ross ended his career as Kenai’s police chief, his son is following…

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Soldotna charter commission to begin meeting

Members of Soldotna’s charter commission will begin meeting to delve into making the city a home-rule community. Soldotna…

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Memorial Day presents multiple event options

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the word “sailors.” Those looking to…

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Steve Manley begins service on Soldotna City Council

Seat B on the Soldotna City Council has a new occupant in resident Steve Manley after former member…

A.J Smith plays a minotaur during the Frozen Coast live-action role play group's weekly battle game on Sunday, May 22 in the Kenai Municipal Park.

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Kenai LARPing group comes out swinging

In the world of monarchs, battle games and quests, Kenai live action role players are moving up. The…