Work on bypass to begin in 2020

Work on bypass to begin in 2020

The Sterling Highway MP 45-60 Project includes a bridge that will be the largest bridge in Alaska.

  • Nov 2, 2019
  • The community of Cooper Landing is seen from the slopes of Slaughter Ridge on Sept. 30, 2019. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Work on bypass to begin in 2020
The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly to vote on comprehensive plan

The borough hasn’t approved a comprehensive plan since 2005.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
In this July photo Ivette Naida, left, receives HIV medication from social workers from the IDEA Exchange. HIV medication is part of the reason transmission rates of the virus are low in Alaska. (AP Photo | Lynne Sladky)

Alaska has some of the highest STD rates, but the lowest HIV rates. Why?

While HIV and STD rates are different, they’re not totally unrelated.

In this July photo Ivette Naida, left, receives HIV medication from social workers from the IDEA Exchange. HIV medication is part of the reason transmission rates of the virus are low in Alaska. (AP Photo | Lynne Sladky)
Pamyua performs at the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series in Soldotna Creek Park on July 3, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Public voting for music series grant begins

Residents can vote online for Soldotna to receive the Levitt AMP Grant Award for the summer of 2020.

Pamyua performs at the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series in Soldotna Creek Park on July 3, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
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Borough to establish anadromous streams habitat protection work group

The work group would assess current permit processes and recommend potential amendments to code.

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Soldotna Police identify body found in hospital parking lot

Soldotna Police identify body found in hospital parking lot

The man was discovered in the front seat of a pickup truck by hospital security staff.

Soldotna Police identify body found in hospital parking lot
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion file                                Bill Holt tells a fishing tale at Odie’s Deli on Friday, June 2, 2017, in Soldotna. Holt was among the seven storytellers in True Tales Told Live, an occasional storytelling event co-founded by Pegge Erkeneff, Jenny Neyman and Kaitlin Vadla.

Connecting through stories

True Tales Told Live to host workshop events

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion file                                Bill Holt tells a fishing tale at Odie’s Deli on Friday, June 2, 2017, in Soldotna. Holt was among the seven storytellers in True Tales Told Live, an occasional storytelling event co-founded by Pegge Erkeneff, Jenny Neyman and Kaitlin Vadla.
A contractor plows snow down Forest Drive in Kenai on Jan. 17, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Officials criticize road maintenance station closure

The station was responsible for maintaining the Turnagain Pass Corridor.

A contractor plows snow down Forest Drive in Kenai on Jan. 17, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One in June. (Courtesy photo | White House photographer)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One in June. (Courtesy photo | White House photographer)
“Sir” James Adcox, left, leads Silas Barnes, Manoah Barnes and Nehemiah Barnes through the Literary Haunted House at the Kenai Community Library on Oct. 30, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins

Where to go on the peninsula for Halloween

“Sir” James Adcox, left, leads Silas Barnes, Manoah Barnes and Nehemiah Barnes through the Literary Haunted House at the Kenai Community Library on Oct. 30, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Graph shows Alaska average fourth grade reading scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, compared to the national average. (Graph provided by the National Assessment of Educational Progress/www.nationasreportcard.com)

Alaska students falling short in reading, math, national report finds

Also known as “the Nation’s report card,” the report is a snapshot of American educational achievement.

Graph shows Alaska average fourth grade reading scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, compared to the national average. (Graph provided by the National Assessment of Educational Progress/www.nationasreportcard.com)
Police actively searching for missing Homer woman

Police actively searching for missing Homer woman

Anesha “Duffy” Murnane disappeared after leaving her Homer apartment Oct. 17.

Police actively searching for missing Homer woman
Public safety briefs for Oct. 23, 2019
Public safety briefs for Oct. 23, 2019
Court reports for Oct. 23, 2019
Court reports for Oct. 23, 2019
Court reports for Oct. 30, 2019

Court reports for Oct. 30, 2019

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Court reports for Oct. 30, 2019
Public safety briefs for Oct. 30, 2019

Public safety briefs for Oct. 30, 2019

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Public safety briefs for Oct. 30, 2019
Soldotna City Council members are pictured on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at Soldotna City Hall in Soldotna . (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna, Seldovia vote to support climate change plan

The cities’ resolutions support a Regional Climate Change Adaption Plan.

Soldotna City Council members are pictured on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at Soldotna City Hall in Soldotna . (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Photo courtesy Laurie Speakman                                Laurie Speakman updates a moose crossing sign in Soldotna on Oct. 10.

Winter drivers beware: moose are out and about

Moose tend to congregate along the roadside in the winter months.

Photo courtesy Laurie Speakman                                Laurie Speakman updates a moose crossing sign in Soldotna on Oct. 10.
Students at the University of Alaska Anchorage’s nursing program. (Courtesy photo | Premera Blue Cross)
Students at the University of Alaska Anchorage’s nursing program. (Courtesy photo | Premera Blue Cross)

DOT meeting on bypass scheduled for Tuesday

DOT meeting on bypass scheduled for Tuesday