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Members of the community come together to provide a variety of services during Project Homeless Connect at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Project Homeless Connect brings hope and dignity to the community

On Wednesday, Project Homeless Connect provided much needed services and supplies to the Peninsula community. Once a year, a coalition of organizations including the Independent… Continue reading

Members of the community come together to provide a variety of services during Project Homeless Connect at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska judge sentenced a man to three months in jail for his role in the slaughter of a mother bear and her… Continue reading

Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case
Some of Hanna Young’s felted figures. (Photo provided)

Artist creates felted forest friends

Using the fiber technique of needle felting, artist Hanna Young creates bold, colorful sculptures and two-dimensional landscapes. While pleasing as visual art for all to… Continue reading

Some of Hanna Young’s felted figures. (Photo provided)
‘Glass’ — The sequel we didn’t ask for
‘Glass’ — The sequel we didn’t ask for
‘The Ghost Photographer’ — Creepy, yet believable tales of Hollywood

‘The Ghost Photographer’ — Creepy, yet believable tales of Hollywood

You know how they do it. It’s a snap, really. A little bit of computer imagery, film cells inserted here, a half-screen there, and you’ve… Continue reading

‘The Ghost Photographer’ — Creepy, yet believable tales of Hollywood

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to our elected officials for being champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s

Thanks to the champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are more than 5 million Americans and 7,500 Alaskans living with… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About living at Daniels Lake

Pioneer Potluck: About living at Daniels Lake

1969 And a story ABOUT HOME MADE BREAD. We had a wonderful fun winter in 1969 on Daniels Lake. The kids made good use of… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: About living at Daniels Lake
Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes four new crimes bills at a press conference with Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, and Alaska State Troopers at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Here’s a look at what Dunleavy’s four new crime bills would do

The bills address sex crimes, pretrial processes, parole and prison sentences.

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes four new crimes bills at a press conference with Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, and Alaska State Troopers at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gary Knopp: Republicans and Democrats must work together to form a bipartisan coalition

Gary Knopp: Republicans and Democrats must work together to form a bipartisan coalition

To all of my constituents, my neighbors and my friends — You are the reason I am here in Juneau. I have not forgotten that,… Continue reading

Gary Knopp: Republicans and Democrats must work together to form a bipartisan coalition

Rich Lowry: Beto is ridiculous. But it might work

It’s hard for presidential candidates not to lapse eventually into self-parody. Beto O’Rourke is breaking the mold by actively seeking it out. The unsuccessful and… Continue reading

Ariane Jasmine, Brett Knighten, Skyler Diehl and Diane Taylor pose inside the residence hall at Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus on Tuesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Annual Irish music concert doubles as food drive

Next month, Musicians John Walsh, Rose Flanagan and Pat Broaders will be performing together for the second time at Kenai Peninsula College for the annual… Continue reading

Ariane Jasmine, Brett Knighten, Skyler Diehl and Diane Taylor pose inside the residence hall at Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus on Tuesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Board of Fisheries to be held in Anchorage, again

Board of Fisheries to be held in Anchorage, again

The 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meeting will convene in Anchorage after all. In an unexpected vote taken without much formal notice, the… Continue reading

Board of Fisheries to be held in Anchorage, again
Cops and Courts

Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases. Jan. 2 to Jan. 8 On Jan. 6… Continue reading

Cops and Courts
Cops and courts

Cops and courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases. Jan. 15 to Jan. 20 On Jan. 17… Continue reading

Cops and courts

Letter to the Editor: Kudos Mayor Pierce

Kudos Mayor Pierce The previous borough mayor once warned citizens to “pay attention” to what the KPB assembly and administration does. At the time, he… Continue reading

Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, speaks to reporters at a House Republican Caucus press conference at the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, speaks to reporters at a House Republican Caucus press conference at the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Loaded gun goes off in Soldotna coffee shop, injures woman

Loaded gun goes off in Soldotna coffee shop, injures woman

A firearm was accidentally discharged inside a Soldotna coffee shop on Sunday and injured a 75-year-old woman, according to a statement from Lt. Duane Kant… Continue reading

Loaded gun goes off in Soldotna coffee shop, injures woman

Alaska governor prepares for first State of State speech

JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy was preparing for his first State of the State speech even though the House had yet to formally accept… Continue reading

School Briefs 1/21-1/27

School Briefs 1/21-1/27

Kenai Middle School Welcome back from holiday break! We are excited for the new year and all the fun things that happen between now and… Continue reading

School Briefs 1/21-1/27
Eroding bluffs can be see on the Kenai Beach on Friday. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai approves preliminary bluff funding

Kenai City Council will approve accelerated funding for the bluff erosion project. At their meeting Wednesday night, the council approved a resolution that allows the… Continue reading

Eroding bluffs can be see on the Kenai Beach on Friday. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)