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Remains of missing Colorado man found

The body of 34-year-old Daniel Compeau, a Colorado man who went missing near Kenai Lake last month, has been found, Alaska State Troopers say. Soldotna… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Sixth grade student Kaytlyn Walden is crowned the new Queen of Reading for having read the most over the summer during a RIGS assembly on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at Kalifornski Beach Elementary in Soldotna, Alaska.

Queen of Reading crowned at annual RIGS assembly

After one summer and 335,950 minutes of reading, students at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary are ready to jump back into the school year without missing a… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Sixth grade student Kaytlyn Walden is crowned the new Queen of Reading for having read the most over the summer during a RIGS assembly on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 at Kalifornski Beach Elementary in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Eager apple samplers file past several varieties and score them during an apple tasting on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at O'Brien Garden and Trees in Nikiski, Alaska.

How do you like them apples?

A bushel of people waited patiently in line on a chilly Sunday afternoon to get a taste of the apples at O’Brien Garden and Trees… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Eager apple samplers file past several varieties and score them during an apple tasting on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at O'Brien Garden and Trees in Nikiski, Alaska.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion From left to right: Brandi Kerley, Gail Knobf and Lois Pillifant discuss the barriers to getting young people to register to vote on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at a table set up by the Central Peninsula League of Women Voters at the Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska.

League of Women Voters reaches out to students

With local elections around the corner, members of the Central Peninsula League of Women Voters took to the halls of Kenai Peninsula College’s campus to… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion From left to right: Brandi Kerley, Gail Knobf and Lois Pillifant discuss the barriers to getting young people to register to vote on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at a table set up by the Central Peninsula League of Women Voters at the Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna police get body cams

The Soldotna Police Department will soon have extra eyes on the ground with the introduction of body cameras for its officers. In what he describes… Continue reading

Public urges city to sell airport land

Potential buyers and frustrated lessees urged Kenai City Council members to allow the sale of airport land at a work session Monday night. The council… Continue reading

Defendant in June car chase indicted on 32 counts

An Anchorage man arrested for using a stolen credit card after leading troopers on a car chase in June was back in court Monday.Alaska State… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion A runner and her dog cross the finish line at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk/Run on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna, Alaska.

‘Making Strides’ in Soldotna

Dark clouds and strong wind could not stop the participants of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk/Run on Sunday afternoon. A total of 107… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion A runner and her dog cross the finish line at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk/Run on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Volunteer Carroll Knutson points out and describes several artifacts to students from Soldotna Elementary during their field trip on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at the Soldotna Homestead Museum in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna students tour museum with living homesteader

Third and fourth grade students at Soldotna Elementary explored the not-too-distant past of their state at the Soldotna Homestead Museum on Thursday. Fingers pressed up… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Volunteer Carroll Knutson points out and describes several artifacts to students from Soldotna Elementary during their field trip on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at the Soldotna Homestead Museum in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A 9/11 Memorial outside of Nikiski's Fire Station 1, Wednesday September 11, 2013 in Nikiski, Alaska.

Peninsula agencies to commemorate Sept. 11

Area emergency responders and a local sports team will remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, with commemorative activities Friday. The Nikiski Fire Department… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A 9/11 Memorial outside of Nikiski's Fire Station 1, Wednesday September 11, 2013 in Nikiski, Alaska.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Leslie Fazio (background) and Laura Beeson point out positive messages on the "Wall of Hope" they had high school students create as part of the new statewide Suicide Prevention Week, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.

Statewide suicide prevention week well-received

This month, Governor Bill Walker recognized the fact that Alaska’s suicide rate is dangerously high by instituting a statewide Suicide Prevention Week, and local schools… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Leslie Fazio (background) and Laura Beeson point out positive messages on the "Wall of Hope" they had high school students create as part of the new statewide Suicide Prevention Week, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai resident Tony Perez, 8, slides down the end of an inflatable obstacle course on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at this year's Labor Day Picnic at Kenai Central Highschool in Kenai, Alaska.

Hundreds gather to celebrate local workforce

Even under ominous clouds threatening rain, Kenai Peninsula community members enjoyed the fifth annual Labor Day Picnic with friends and family. Sponsored by the United… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai resident Tony Perez, 8, slides down the end of an inflatable obstacle course on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at this year's Labor Day Picnic at Kenai Central Highschool in Kenai, Alaska.

Kenaitze tribe allows DNA testing on Dena’ina remains

Members of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe could uncover valuable information about the population’s health and other historical trends through the study of ancestral remains returned… Continue reading

Rising water causes flood advisory, takes dock down Kenai River

Rising water in the Kenai River caused a small dock to break loose from the Russian River Ferry service and led to the issuance of… Continue reading

Courtesty Photo/Verda Benson Kenai resident Verda Benson (left) visits with her mother, Fern Elam (right). Elam turned 105 on Sept. 4, 2015, and resides at Heritage Place in Soldotna, Alaska.

Local centenarian celebrates birthday

Surrounded by old family photos and birthday cards in her room at Soldotna’s continuing care facility Heritage Place, Fern Elam reflected on how much things… Continue reading

Courtesty Photo/Verda Benson Kenai resident Verda Benson (left) visits with her mother, Fern Elam (right). Elam turned 105 on Sept. 4, 2015, and resides at Heritage Place in Soldotna, Alaska.

Authorities issue fewer citations this dipnet season

The combined efforts of Alaska Wildlife Troopers and Alaska Department of Fish and Game personnel resulted in fewer citations being handed out during this year’s… Continue reading

Flood watch issued for Kenai River

A flood watch has been announced for a portion of the Kenai River after water from a glacial dam release set off a chain reaction… Continue reading

Glacial dam release affects peninsula rivers

The release of a glacial dam at Snow Glacier Dammed Lake is causing water levels to rise in connecting rivers.Snow Glacier Dammed Lake is located… Continue reading

Oral arguments heard in Muskox murder case

Attorneys in the case of a Cooper Landing man charged with murder worked through oral arguments and motions during an evidentiary hearing on Monday at… Continue reading

Two injured during Soldotna car chase

Two men were injured in the process of fleeing Alaska State Troopers through Soldotna early Monday morning. Trapper Creek resident Lucas Lester, 23, and his… Continue reading