Victoria Petersen

The open sign for Uncle Herb’s, Homer’s first marijuana retail store, lights up on opening day, Thursday, May 24, 2018 on Ocean Drive in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office responds to cannabis industry meeting

Last Wednesday, members of the cannabis industry gathered to discuss concerns they wanted to raise at the upcoming October Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office meeting,… Continue reading

The open sign for Uncle Herb’s, Homer’s first marijuana retail store, lights up on opening day, Thursday, May 24, 2018 on Ocean Drive in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Kenai Performers opens season with murder mystery dinner theater

Kenai Performers opens season with murder mystery dinner theater

The school year has begun; the leaves are changing colors and every morning’s just a little bit colder than the last. It’s time for the… Continue reading

Kenai Performers opens season with murder mystery dinner theater
School district sees rise in homeless students

School district sees rise in homeless students

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has seen a 42-percent increase in their Students in Transition program from this time last year. The 16-year-old program… Continue reading

School district sees rise in homeless students
Borough elections 2018: What you need to know

Borough elections 2018: What you need to know

In between primary elections and general elections, borough residents have the opportunity to elect new leadership next month. Polls will be open for the Kenai… Continue reading

Borough elections 2018: What you need to know

Kenai Peninsula College Around Campus for the week of September 17, 2018

Alaska needs more teachers! The community should be aware there has never been a greater need for teachers in Alaska. Many schools are going outside… Continue reading

After buying produce, patrons could bring their vegetables to the Fermentation Station to learn how to preserve the harvest at the Harvest Moon Local Food Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
After buying produce, patrons could bring their vegetables to the Fermentation Station to learn how to preserve the harvest at the Harvest Moon Local Food Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
No shirt was clean after Kaliedoscope School’s Color Run on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Rainbow dash: Kids and families turn out for Kaliedoscope School’s Color Run

Runners and walkers got splashed with a bit of color during the Saturday, Sept. 15 Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science hosted a 5K Color… Continue reading

No shirt was clean after Kaliedoscope School’s Color Run on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Dollynda Phelps discusses current issues in the cannabis industry with local business owners on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Cannabis industry meeting raises concerns over Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office

Editors note: This story was corrected to show that AMCO regulation 3 AAC 306.720(e) requires 40 days of video retention. Cannabis cultivators, retailers, consumers squeezed… Continue reading

Dollynda Phelps discusses current issues in the cannabis industry with local business owners on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Panelists, Patti Berkhahn, Branden Bornemann, Sue Mauger and Marcus Mueller discuss all things salmon at a forum put on by Cook Inletkeeper, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Salmon forum discusses past, present and future of salmon habitat

A forum at the Soldotna Library brought together people who wanted to learn more and discuss salmon habitat. The forum, hosted by Cook Inletkeeper, held… Continue reading

Panelists, Patti Berkhahn, Branden Bornemann, Sue Mauger and Marcus Mueller discuss all things salmon at a forum put on by Cook Inletkeeper, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Schools briefs for the week of September 17, 2018

Kenai Peninsula College Council meeting scheduled The College Council will hold their next meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13 at KPC’s Kenai River… Continue reading

Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District’s newest farm equipment rental is a potato digger that will cut down on labor-intensive potato harvesting for area farmers. The equipment sits ready for use at Ridgeway Farms on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Farm to food bank: Equipment rental leads to community benefit

Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District are expanding their catalog of affordable agricultural rental equipment through a charitable project that benefits both farmers and the… Continue reading

Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District’s newest farm equipment rental is a potato digger that will cut down on labor-intensive potato harvesting for area farmers. The equipment sits ready for use at Ridgeway Farms on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
First Harvest Moon Festival ‘celebrates progress’

First Harvest Moon Festival ‘celebrates progress’

The peninsula’s biggest food celebration commences this Saturday with live music, activities, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, farm vendors and food trucks that will be featuring… Continue reading

First Harvest Moon Festival ‘celebrates progress’
Kenai hosts Silver Salmon Derby second year in a row

Kenai hosts Silver Salmon Derby second year in a row

Kenai’s second Silver Salmon Derby starts Friday. The derby is unlike other derbies you’ll see around the state. Where one town gives a prize to… Continue reading

Kenai hosts Silver Salmon Derby second year in a row
O’Brien Garden’s annual tasting event features the tastes of fall harvest

O’Brien Garden’s annual tasting event features the tastes of fall harvest

There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Trying a new type of apple a day would… Continue reading

O’Brien Garden’s annual tasting event features the tastes of fall harvest
(AP Photo/Bobby Caina Calvan)

Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly unanimously votes down cigarette tax

A cigarette and tobacco products tax was voted down unanimously by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly last Tuesday, but residents may see it on the… Continue reading

(AP Photo/Bobby Caina Calvan)
Brothers’ Cafe opens in Kenai Airport with focus on family and food made with love

Brothers’ Cafe opens in Kenai Airport with focus on family and food made with love

Brothers’ Cafe is the newest tenant inside the Kenai Municipal Airport restaurant space. The business venture reunited two brothers, Jim and Lyndell Hamilton, after more… Continue reading

Brothers’ Cafe opens in Kenai Airport with focus on family and food made with love

Recount shows Carpenter winner in House District 29, Gillham launches write-in campaign

Recount shows Carpenter wins in District 29; Gillham mounts write-in campaign in District O After Wayne Ogle requested a recount of the House District 29… Continue reading

Amy Olson invites you to taste the new award winning wines with a visit to Alaska Berries.

First of its kind farm tour kicks off Harvest Moon Local Food Week

To kick off the Harvest Moon Local Food Week, the Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District will be putting on a local farm tour and… Continue reading

Amy Olson invites you to taste the new award winning wines with a visit to Alaska Berries.

Kenai adds training in effort to prevent cyber attack

Kenai Mayor Brian Gabriel announced at Wednesday’s, Kenai City Council meeting that the city is taking preventive steps to avoid a cyber attack. Cities across… Continue reading

A stretch of Kalifornsky Beach Road near East Poppy Lane between Kenai and Soldotna is photographed on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The highly trafficked business corridor is one of seven areas that could potentially be annexed by the city of Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Borough votes to oppose Soldotna annexation process

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly voted Tuesday night to oppose the city of Soldotna’s plan to annex surrounding areas without giving residents the ability to… Continue reading

A stretch of Kalifornsky Beach Road near East Poppy Lane between Kenai and Soldotna is photographed on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The highly trafficked business corridor is one of seven areas that could potentially be annexed by the city of Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)