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Trooper involved in fatal shooting allowed back to work

A trooper involved in a fatal shooting last week is free to return to work after a mandatory leave.Troopers say John King, who has been… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Austin Bundy holds his nearly 6-month-old son, Sullivan, while walking along the Tsalteshi Trails during the 2015 Spook Night Trick or Treat and Zombie 5K on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Spook Night promotes appreciation of outdoors

Most often occupied by athletes, the Tsalteshi Trails were overrun by miniature warlocks, witches, minions and “Frozen” princesses during this year’s Spook Night Trick-or-Treat and… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Austin Bundy holds his nearly 6-month-old son, Sullivan, while walking along the Tsalteshi Trails during the 2015 Spook Night Trick or Treat and Zombie 5K on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Trooper involved in fatal shooting identified

Alaska State Troopers have identified the officer who shot and killed Sterling resident Jon Ployhar during a traffic stop on Saturday. Trooper John King’s name… Continue reading

Courtesy photo/Bruce Manlick Michigan native Bruce Manlick poses with a female black bear he shot on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 near Cottonwood Creek Trail in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Manlick was rescued by fishermen when his kayak tipped over on Skilak Lake the day after he shot the bear.

Hunter rescued after kayak capsizes on Skilak Lake

Bruce Manlick was excited to shoot his first-ever bear earlier this month during a trip to Skilak Lake. But he found his fortunes reversed the… Continue reading

Courtesy photo/Bruce Manlick Michigan native Bruce Manlick poses with a female black bear he shot on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 near Cottonwood Creek Trail in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Manlick was rescued by fishermen when his kayak tipped over on Skilak Lake the day after he shot the bear.

Man accused of animal cruelty denied lower bail

A Soldotna man accused of animal cruelty pleaded not guilty during a superior court arraignment and bail hearing Monday at the Kenai Courthouse. Samuel Stroer,… Continue reading

Evidence argued in Cooper Landing murder case

Multiple forms of evidence were put on the spot during an evidentiary hearing on Monday for an Anchorage man accused of murder. Attorneys finished presenting… Continue reading

Man shot, killed by trooper

A man is dead after being shot during a fight with an Alaska State Trooper late Saturday night near Sterling. A trooper tried to pull… Continue reading

DOT seeks comment on Highway Safety Project

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is seeking public comment before it moves forward with planned safety updates to a 21-mile stretch of… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Alaska Refuge Information Technician Program Coordinator Kevin Painter explains the goals behind the design of an exhibit in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center during a workshop for the program on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 at the center in Soldotna, Alaska.

Refuge Information Techs bring workshop to Kenai Peninsula

When members of Alaska’s remote Native villages need to share their concerns about environmental conservation, they can turn a handful of Refuge Information Technicians tasked… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Alaska Refuge Information Technician Program Coordinator Kevin Painter explains the goals behind the design of an exhibit in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center during a workshop for the program on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 at the center in Soldotna, Alaska.

Girdwood trooper post to remain open through June

The Girdwood post of the Alaska State Troopers, originally slated to be closed Jan. 1, will remain open at least through June 30, troopers say.… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Sterling residents gather around a map of the community to add black dots to indicate locations where thefts or burglaries have occurred. The map was presented at a community meeting on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the Sterling Community Center where about 100 people came to listen to their options for protecting against property crimes.

Community watch on the rise on the Kenai Peninsula

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a spelling error.   Tired of being repeatedly victimized by break-ins and burglaries, those who live… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Sterling residents gather around a map of the community to add black dots to indicate locations where thefts or burglaries have occurred. The map was presented at a community meeting on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the Sterling Community Center where about 100 people came to listen to their options for protecting against property crimes.

HEA briefs membership on coming changes

In its last of several membership meetings around the Kenai Peninsula on Thursday, representatives from Homer Electric Association went over the current state of its… Continue reading

Soldotna man charged with animal cruelty

A Soldotna man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after troopers say he beat a dog Wednesday afternoon. Alaska State Troopers say they… Continue reading

Prop 1 fails in Kenai, council races unchanged

A proposition that would have allowed Kenai City Council candidates to run for designated seats failed with the inclusion of absentee votes, so council races… Continue reading

Man sentenced in Kenai graffiti case eager to move on

After months of legal proceedings and a public apology to the City of Kenai, Mark Maserra has been sentenced for a charge relating to graffiti… Continue reading

Kasilof man dies from accidental gunshot

A Kasilof man was accidentally shot and killed with his own gun while working on a vehicle Tuesday morning, according to troopers.Alaska State Troopers responded… Continue reading

Trial pushed back for woman accused of sexual assault

The trial for a Sterling woman accused of sexually assaulting a minor has been delayed to accommodate attorney schedules and the sharing of information.Laurel Lee… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Investigator Ramin Dunford with the Alaska State Troopers demonstrates how to use a FARO Focus 3D laser scanner at a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at Froso's Family Dining in Soldotna, Alaska.

Troopers take a closer look

Time spent investigating criminal cases and highway fatalities stands to be significantly reduced in Alaska thanks to improved scene documenting technology used by troopers. The… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Investigator Ramin Dunford with the Alaska State Troopers demonstrates how to use a FARO Focus 3D laser scanner at a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at Froso's Family Dining in Soldotna, Alaska.

Absentee votes clinch Kenai, Soldotna council races

Absentee ballots confirmed the leads two Kenai and Soldotna City Council candidates had following the Oct. 6 election, and solidified wins for others. Soldotna City… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion An accident Sunday Oct. 11, 2015 slowed traffic on the Kenai Spur Highway near its intersection with Linwood in Kenai, Alaska. No one was injured.

Two-car accident slows traffic on Kenai Spur

No one was injured in a two-vehicle collision on the Kenai Spur Highway Sunday afternoon.Two Kenai Police Department officers responded to the accident at about… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion An accident Sunday Oct. 11, 2015 slowed traffic on the Kenai Spur Highway near its intersection with Linwood in Kenai, Alaska. No one was injured.