Evidence argued ahead of Homer murder trial

Evidence argued ahead of Homer murder trial

Lee John Henry is accused of the 2013 killing of Mark Matthews.

Evidence argued ahead of Homer murder trial
Family, friends, police keep up search for missing woman

Family, friends, police keep up search for missing woman

Anonymous tips can be given to Crimestoppers by calling 907-283-8477.

Family, friends, police keep up search for missing woman
Kids burst from the start of the Brewery to Bathroom .5K “The race for the rest of us” on Aug. 11 , in Soldotna . (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Alcohol board shoots down proposed brewery regulations

Changes would have barred breweries from hosting festivals, fundraisers and other public gatherings.

Kids burst from the start of the Brewery to Bathroom .5K “The race for the rest of us” on Aug. 11 , in Soldotna . (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The cast of “Lost in Yonkers” poses before rehearsal Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Kenai Performers stage in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

A coming of age tale — with a New York twist

Kenai performers bring to life Neil Simon classic

The cast of “Lost in Yonkers” poses before rehearsal Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Kenai Performers stage in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
An image of the poster for the documentary film “Dawnland” is shown here. The film tackles the subject of forced assimilation of Native American children. (Image via IMDB/Upstander Project)

Healing from the past

“Dawnland” documentary delves into treatment of Native American children

An image of the poster for the documentary film “Dawnland” is shown here. The film tackles the subject of forced assimilation of Native American children. (Image via IMDB/Upstander Project)
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets to discuss school safety during a work session Monday in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

School board declares vacant seat, opens applications

The new appointed member will hold the seat until the next regular election, in October 2020

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets to discuss school safety during a work session Monday in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Winter storm warning issued for western peninsula

Winter storm warning issued for western peninsula

The warning is in effect for areas including Kenai, Soldotna, Homer and Cooper Landing.

Winter storm warning issued for western peninsula
Participants in 2018’s Startup Week gather at Kenai River Brewing in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Pamela Parker)

Startup week to provide tools for local entrepreneurs

“It reminds you why you’re doing the whole entrepreneurship thing in the first place.”

Participants in 2018’s Startup Week gather at Kenai River Brewing in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Pamela Parker)
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Board of Fish to discuss Lower Cook Inlet proposal in Seward

The meeting will be held from Dec. 10 to 13 at AVTEC.

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People rally outside the Supreme Court as oral arguments are heard in the case of President Trump’s decision to end the Obama-era, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
People rally outside the Supreme Court as oral arguments are heard in the case of President Trump’s decision to end the Obama-era, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Michael Armstrong / Homer News                                 Lee John Henry is brought into the Homer courtroom for his arraignment Oct. 17, 2016, in Homer. Henry is charged with first-degree murder in the July 2013 death of Mark Matthew in Homer.

Trial opens in 2013 death of Homer man

Jury selection will begin in the trial for Lee John Henry.

Michael Armstrong / Homer News                                 Lee John Henry is brought into the Homer courtroom for his arraignment Oct. 17, 2016, in Homer. Henry is charged with first-degree murder in the July 2013 death of Mark Matthew in Homer.
Eric Pedersen, principal of Paul Banks Elementary School, speaks during a budget meeting hosted by the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Meetings on school budget, board vacancy this week

The budget meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. School board to meet Wednesday to discuss board vacancy.

Eric Pedersen, principal of Paul Banks Elementary School, speaks during a budget meeting hosted by the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Storm Hansen-Cavasos is sworn in as a new member of the Homer City Council at a Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 council meeting at Homer City Hall in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Former council member files election contest suit in superior court

The complaint asks the court to find Hansen-Cavasos was not qualified to run for city council.

Storm Hansen-Cavasos is sworn in as a new member of the Homer City Council at a Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 council meeting at Homer City Hall in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Marine scientist Molly Zaleski gives public comment during a hearing held by NOAA on proposed whale habitats being created in the coastal waters of the West Coast at University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Marine scientist Molly Zaleski gives public comment during a hearing held by NOAA on proposed whale habitats being created in the coastal waters of the West Coast at University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Soldotna woman wins state scholarship

Soldotna woman wins state scholarship

Alaska 529’s Scholarship Account Giveaway selects one person to receive $25,000.

Soldotna woman wins state scholarship
The sign at the front of Kenai River Campus’s main building as seen on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Photos by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Celebrating Alaska Native Heritage at KPC

November is recognized nationwide as Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Month, and Kenai Peninsula College is hosting multiple events in celebration of the occasion.… Continue reading

The sign at the front of Kenai River Campus’s main building as seen on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Photos by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Schools briefs for the week of Nov. 11-17

Schools briefs for the week of Nov. 11-17

What’s happening this week

  • Nov 9, 2019
Schools briefs for the week of Nov. 11-17
In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Members of the Kahtnu Yurartet dance group perform a traditional Yupik dance during a ceremony celebrating the life Dr. Alan Boraas at Kenai Peninsula College on Saturday.

‘How we’re going to own our own language’

Naqenaga Nuch’eghetdneq event uses Native language to connect past and future

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Members of the Kahtnu Yurartet dance group perform a traditional Yupik dance during a ceremony celebrating the life Dr. Alan Boraas at Kenai Peninsula College on Saturday.
Students from Connections Homeschool look for bugs to classify and identify in a sample from Soldotna Creek, as part of the Kenai Watershed Forum’s Adopt-A-Stream program, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Building little scientists’

Kenai Watershed Forum’s Adopt-A-Stream program connects kids to the environment

Students from Connections Homeschool look for bugs to classify and identify in a sample from Soldotna Creek, as part of the Kenai Watershed Forum’s Adopt-A-Stream program, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)