Kenai Police authorized to overrecruit

Kenai Police authorized to overrecruit

Currently, the department is budgeted for 18 officers

Kenai Police authorized to overrecruit
Hilcorp to sponsor Senior Thanksgiving on Nov. 26

Hilcorp to sponsor Senior Thanksgiving on Nov. 26

The dinner is a tradition that started in 1976.

Hilcorp to sponsor Senior Thanksgiving on Nov. 26
Michael Armstrong / Homer News                                Fair Share Act sponsor Jane Angvik holds an initiative petition booklet she delivered to Homer on Oct. 25.

Fair Share Campaign opens Homer office to collect signatures

Volunteers have gathered close to 600 signatures of the 692 needed.

Michael Armstrong / Homer News                                Fair Share Act sponsor Jane Angvik holds an initiative petition booklet she delivered to Homer on Oct. 25.
Rowan Vasquez, a senior at Soldotna High School, will be representing the Kenai Peninsula when she attends the National Association for Music Education 2019 All-National Honor Ensemble in Florida this week, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Best of the best’

Soldotna High singer to perform in national choir ensemble

Rowan Vasquez, a senior at Soldotna High School, will be representing the Kenai Peninsula when she attends the National Association for Music Education 2019 All-National Honor Ensemble in Florida this week, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Peggy Mullen, who has lived in the Soldotna area for over 70 years, speaks to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in support of the borough’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan and its inclusion of climate change mitigation policies and strategies, on Tuesday,, in Soldotna . (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly approves comprehensive plan

The plan includes several long-term goals and covers many facets of borough development.

Peggy Mullen, who has lived in the Soldotna area for over 70 years, speaks to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in support of the borough’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan and its inclusion of climate change mitigation policies and strategies, on Tuesday,, in Soldotna . (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands
With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands
Peninsula Art Guild Vice President Marion Nelson, left, and artist Rachel Grossl examine a portion of the “Gather” mural at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

A creative challenge

Peninsula artists gather for a collaborative mural project at the Fine Art Center

Peninsula Art Guild Vice President Marion Nelson, left, and artist Rachel Grossl examine a portion of the “Gather” mural at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Dan Beck, center, Alaska assistant principal of the year, poses with his award in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)

Kenai assistant principal earns statewide recognition

Dan Beck is the 2020 State of Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year.

Dan Beck, center, Alaska assistant principal of the year, poses with his award in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)
Reward offered in search for missing Homer woman

Reward offered in search for missing Homer woman

Anesha “Duffy” Murnane went missing on Oct. 17 in Homer.

Reward offered in search for missing Homer woman
Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Soldotna, Sen. Peter Micciche, R- Soldotna and Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speak to members of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Visitor’s Center on Nov. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Peninsula lawmakers look ahead to next legislative session

Local legislators talk state budget, PFD and more at chamber luncheon

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Soldotna, Sen. Peter Micciche, R- Soldotna and Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speak to members of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Visitor’s Center on Nov. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Debbie Speakman of Homer, a contracted consultant for the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council, provides public testimony in support of an ordinance providing a $150,000 grant to the council during Tuesday’s Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting on Tuesday, in Soldotna. (Photo By Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly OKs tourism marketing council funds

In his proposed FY 2020 budget, Pierce zeroed out $100,000 for the tourism marketing council.

Debbie Speakman of Homer, a contracted consultant for the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council, provides public testimony in support of an ordinance providing a $150,000 grant to the council during Tuesday’s Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting on Tuesday, in Soldotna. (Photo By Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
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 member-elect steps down

Martha Fleming was elected in October in an uncontested race to represent the eastern peninsula.

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)
Photo by Paul Landen                                Palm trees frame a sunset sky in the Maldives in summer of 2019.

‘Intrigued by places’

“Unknown Asia” details travels of KPC professor

Photo by Paul Landen                                Palm trees frame a sunset sky in the Maldives in summer of 2019.
Online sales tax effort on assembly agenda

Online sales tax effort on assembly agenda

The inability to effectively collect sales tax on online sales is eroding the sales tax base.

Online sales tax effort on assembly agenda
Homer Volunteer Fire Department and Kachemak Emergency Services medics met a bear mauling victim at the Homestead Trail parking lot on Diamond Ridge Road at the top of Nearly Level Road on Monday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Nearly Level Road runs downhill from Diamond Ridge Road. The man had been hiking on trails near the bottom of Nearly Level. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Man, dogs survive bear attack on Diamond Ridge

The man had been hiking when he and his dogs encountered a sow with multiple cubs.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department and Kachemak Emergency Services medics met a bear mauling victim at the Homestead Trail parking lot on Diamond Ridge Road at the top of Nearly Level Road on Monday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Nearly Level Road runs downhill from Diamond Ridge Road. The man had been hiking on trails near the bottom of Nearly Level. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Soldotna Prep School is pictured on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in Soldotna, Alaska. The school was recently shuttered and classes combined with Soldotna High School. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

District mulls moving elementary students to Soldotna Prep

Borough considers land where the two elementary schools are now as a location for new fire station.

Soldotna Prep School is pictured on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in Soldotna, Alaska. The school was recently shuttered and classes combined with Soldotna High School. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
In this file photo, 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 File)
In this file photo, 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 File)
The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly to decide service board selection

The ordinance would change elected service board roles to appointments.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Dr. Alan Boraas leads a tour of Kalifornsky Village, a former Native settlement, in April 2014. Boraas was a professor of anthropology at Kenai Peninsula College, an honorary member of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and the driving force behind the creation, maintenance and expansion of the Tsalteshi Ski Trails. (Photo courtesy of Jenny Neyman)

KPC professor Boraas dies at 72

Community celebrates the legacy of educator who was the driving force behind the Tsalteshi trails.

Dr. Alan Boraas leads a tour of Kalifornsky Village, a former Native settlement, in April 2014. Boraas was a professor of anthropology at Kenai Peninsula College, an honorary member of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and the driving force behind the creation, maintenance and expansion of the Tsalteshi Ski Trails. (Photo courtesy of Jenny Neyman)
Alaska Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka, left, and Alaska Public Defender Samantha Cherot discuss a report Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska, that says the public defender agency is passing off more cases to the Office of Public Advocacy due to conflicts of interest with other cases or clients. The report from a state oversight unit says the number of conflicts jeopardizes the primary defense role the agency plays. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Report highlights staffing issues at Public Defender Agency

A report released Monday highlights problems and solutions.

Alaska Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka, left, and Alaska Public Defender Samantha Cherot discuss a report Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska, that says the public defender agency is passing off more cases to the Office of Public Advocacy due to conflicts of interest with other cases or clients. The report from a state oversight unit says the number of conflicts jeopardizes the primary defense role the agency plays. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)