Site Logo
Kalie Klaysmat, President and co-founder of Quilts for Heroes, delivers over a dozen quilts to peninsula veterans undergoing chemotherapy on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

News

Quilted with love

New nonprofit provides quilts for heroes

Schools briefs for the week of February 25, 2019

News

Schools briefs for the week of February 25, 2019

What’s happening this week

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, and Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, listen from the Speaker’s desk in the House of Representatives. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

News

Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault

He wants Alaska’s “Choose Respect” campaign to go nationwide.

A snowmachiner waits to take off at the Way out Women (WOW) ride in February 2018 in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

News

WOW snowmachine ride celebrates 15th year

It’s always a good day to be playing in the Caribou Hills, particularly when it helps raise funds…

In this July 2018 file photo, Seine boats wait in line to set their nets at Amalga Harbor. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

News

Governor proposes redirecting money from fishing communities to state

Juneau could lose out on $400,000 annually.

Peninsula Clarion file photo

News

Kenai approves animal control ordinance

Requires animal owners who violate animal ordinances have an arraignment before a judge

Troopers looking for suspect in car theft

News

Troopers looking for suspect in car theft

Community member Kalliste Edeen offers an invocation at the Jan. 8 Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

News

Assembly OKs funds for ACLU bill

Assembly approved appropriations of $70,400 to pay toward the balance of ACLU-Alaska’s legal fees

The Nikiski Community Recreation Center as seen on Feb. 21, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

News

FEMA comes to Nikiski to help with earthquake relief applications

FEMA aims to help those who might not have internet access as well as anyone who has hit…

Kendra Kloster, executive director of the Native Poples Action, right, and Liz Medicine Crow, President and CEO of the Alaska Native Policy Center, speak at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

News

Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process

Speakers tell people to share stories with legislators

“Willy Wonka” brought to life by Kenai Performers

News

“Willy Wonka” brought to life by Kenai Performers

In a world of imagination, the Kenai Performers are bringing Willy Wonka to reality.

Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel H. Bolger speaks to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, and Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, listen from the Speaker’s desk in the House of Representatives. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

News

Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online

Technology is taking larger role in court system.

Contributed photo/Michael Humling, U.S. Fish Wildlife Service Spring Chinook Salmon.

News

2019 king outlook below average

If the outlook proves true, 2019 will be the fourth-lowest run in 34 years of records

Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, speaks during a press conference with Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, left, and Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, R-Wasilla, at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

News

Gov’s budget draws both concern and praise from local legislators

“There isn’t anybody at this point who says ‘We approve that total budget.’”

Kris Maxie, right, and his son Cameron, left, stand outside their auto repair shop in Kenai, Alaska on Feb. 20, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

News

Shop Talk: New auto shop opens in Kenai

A new locally owned Kenai auto shop, Maxie’s Auto and Truck Repair, celebrated its grand opening on Feb.…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

News

Alaska cannabis industry cites uncertainty with new governor

Dunleavy has made appointments to the Marijuana Control Board while planning to propose repealing it

Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

News

Borough enacts new whistleblower protection policy

Policy protects borough employees to report matters of public concern without fear of retribution

OMB, Senate Finance discuss university funding

News

OMB, Senate Finance discuss university funding

Forty percent of university funding comes from the state.

Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm

News

Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm

“The president has gotten as much as what this administration can afford.”

Kenai to talk dogs, Amazon

News

Kenai to talk dogs, Amazon

Kenai City Council will vote on an ordinance addressing animal control violations