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The newly opened Kenai Extreme Fun Center houses 50 games, with more on the way, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai’s Extreme Fun Center opens

Kenai’s newest entertainment option has opened just in time for winter. The Extreme Fun Center, a project in the works for around three years, had… Continue reading

The newly opened Kenai Extreme Fun Center houses 50 games, with more on the way, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Victoria Petersen / Peninsula Clarion A sign opposing Proposition 1 stands along Kalifornsky Beach Road near Soldotna on Sept. 18. The ads were paid for by Alaska Yes, according to a disclaimer on the sign.

Alaska Yes responds to APOC allegations

Alaska Yes Inc has responded to a complaint, denying many of the allegations that they violated several campaign laws. The complaint was filed against the… Continue reading

Victoria Petersen / Peninsula Clarion A sign opposing Proposition 1 stands along Kalifornsky Beach Road near Soldotna on Sept. 18. The ads were paid for by Alaska Yes, according to a disclaimer on the sign.
Black Press Media file Chum salmon. Chum salmon. (Black Press Media file)

BOF’s 2020 meeting vote looms

This week, the Alaska Board of Fisheries will be holding a new vote on the location of the 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting during… Continue reading

Black Press Media file Chum salmon. Chum salmon. (Black Press Media file)

Doctor’s license voluntarily suspended

A Soldotna doctor who was arrested earlier this month on federal narcotics charges voluntarily suspended his license. On Oct. 8, special agents with the Drug… Continue reading

Kaitlin Vadla, Kenai regional director of Cook Inletkeeper, keeps track of community members votes at the final community Drawdown: Climate Series event, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Climate series culminates in compost

The seventh and final event in the Drawdown: Book to Action Climate Series culminated in a project focusing on community composting. The series, hosted by… Continue reading

Kaitlin Vadla, Kenai regional director of Cook Inletkeeper, keeps track of community members votes at the final community Drawdown: Climate Series event, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Areas burned by the Swan Lake Fire can be seen from Vista Trail at Upper Skilak Campground on Sunday. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Residents urge for climate action plan inclusion in borough comprehensive plan

The 2019 Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan final draft has been released and residents are calling on the assembly to maintain the plan’s recommendation for… Continue reading

Areas burned by the Swan Lake Fire can be seen from Vista Trail at Upper Skilak Campground on Sunday. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Borough seeks governor, state’s help in addressing Seward watershed issues

Borough seeks governor, state’s help in addressing Seward watershed issues

The communities of Seward, Bear Creek and Lowell Point are at risk.

Borough seeks governor, state’s help in addressing Seward watershed issues
The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly looks to refund tourism council

The organization was defunded when Mayor Charlie Pierce vetoed $100,000 from its budget.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
HEA Land Management Officer Cody Neuendorf and Mike Hill, Kenai Wildlife Refuge assistant fire management officer, brief clearing contractor on fire-related hazards before starting danger tree mitigation along the “S/Q Line” Right of Way. (Courtesy photo)

HEA begins repairing fire-damaged transmission line

Damage extends from Sterling to the Quartz Creek Substation near Cooper Landing.

HEA Land Management Officer Cody Neuendorf and Mike Hill, Kenai Wildlife Refuge assistant fire management officer, brief clearing contractor on fire-related hazards before starting danger tree mitigation along the “S/Q Line” Right of Way. (Courtesy photo)
A poster for the film “Sudsy Slim Rides Again” is seen here. (Photo courtesy of Chad Carpenter)

TUNDRA creator brings ‘Sudsy Slim’ film to the Kenai

This weekend will be the first showing of the film on the central peninsula.

A poster for the film “Sudsy Slim Rides Again” is seen here. (Photo courtesy of Chad Carpenter)
A contractor plows snow down Forest Drive in Kenai on Jan. 17, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Shuttering of road maintenance station raises concerns

The closure is due to cuts triggered by lower than expected revenue from the motor fuel tax.

A contractor plows snow down Forest Drive in Kenai on Jan. 17, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
New cold case site is a ‘call to action’

New cold case site is a ‘call to action’

A webpage encourages people to come forward and help solve longstanding cold cases.

New cold case site is a ‘call to action’
State offers resources to patients with discontinued prescriptions

State offers resources to patients with discontinued prescriptions

The move follows the arrest on drug charges of 2 Alaska medical providers, including a local doctor.

State offers resources to patients with discontinued prescriptions
Community health services available this month

Community health services available this month

Residents can prepare for flu season, discard old medications or donate blood.

Community health services available this month
A map shows the Swanson River Road and Swan Lake Road woodcutting areas. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Wildlife refuge woodcutting permits available

Cutting is limited to trees that are dead and downed within the designated permit areas.

A map shows the Swanson River Road and Swan Lake Road woodcutting areas. (Image courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association Anne McCabe speaks to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education in support of approving employee contracts negotiated last month, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

School board finalizes its priorities

The board unanimously passed their 2020 state and federal legislative priorities.

Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association Anne McCabe speaks to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education in support of approving employee contracts negotiated last month, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Voter turnout for municipal elections in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, 1991 to 2019, from Kenai Peninsula Borough Election History, in Kenai, Alaska. (Graphic by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Voters largely skip municipal polls

Turnout was lowest since 2012.

Voter turnout for municipal elections in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, 1991 to 2019, from Kenai Peninsula Borough Election History, in Kenai, Alaska. (Graphic by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
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Schools briefs for the week of Sept. 14-20

What’s happening this week

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As climate series wraps up, focus is on solutions

As climate series wraps up, focus is on solutions

The series, hosted by Cook Inletkeeper and KenaiChange, has had six meetings in recent months.

As climate series wraps up, focus is on solutions
The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Service board elections vote delayed

The vote was moved to November in order to allow the service area boards to weigh in.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)