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In this Tuesday, July 16, 2019, photo released by the Alaska Governor’s office, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, center rear, speaks in front of a Riv-Gen Power System turbine on the bank of the Kvichak River in Igiugig, Alaska. A tiny Alaska Native village is adopting an emerging technology to transform the power of a local river into a renewable energy source. (Austin McDaniel/Alaska Governor’s Office via AP)

Alaska village will install new river power generator

‘We would like clean renewable energy over diesel any day.’

  • Jul 18, 2019
  • By Rachel D’Oro Associated Press
In this Tuesday, July 16, 2019, photo released by the Alaska Governor’s office, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, center rear, speaks in front of a Riv-Gen Power System turbine on the bank of the Kvichak River in Igiugig, Alaska. A tiny Alaska Native village is adopting an emerging technology to transform the power of a local river into a renewable energy source. (Austin McDaniel/Alaska Governor’s Office via AP)
Measles case confirmed in Soldotna

Measles case confirmed in Soldotna

A single case of measles in Soldotna was confirmed by Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services on Tuesday, according to an announcement from DHSS.… Continue reading

Measles case confirmed in Soldotna
Kati Capozzi, president and CEO of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, gives a presentation to the Kenai Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Public opinion divided on state economy, policy

Annual survey questioned residents on Alaska issues

Kati Capozzi, president and CEO of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, gives a presentation to the Kenai Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Joshua Decker, center, director of the ACLU of Alaska, speaks at a press conference with Bonnie Jack, left, and John Kauffman on Wednesday, in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

ACLU of Alaska sues Gov. Dunleavy over court budget veto

Dunleavy’s reduction to court system budget was tied to an Alaska Supreme Court decision on abortion.

  • Jul 17, 2019
  • By Dan Joling Associated Press
Joshua Decker, center, director of the ACLU of Alaska, speaks at a press conference with Bonnie Jack, left, and John Kauffman on Wednesday, in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)
Kale Morse places produce at the pick up center for Ridgeway Farm’s community supported agriculture programs, which helps distribute locally grown produce to local residents, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Lettuce, zucchini and rhubarb!

Local CSA offers fresh fruits and vegetables right down the road

Kale Morse places produce at the pick up center for Ridgeway Farm’s community supported agriculture programs, which helps distribute locally grown produce to local residents, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters about his budget vetoes at the state Capitol in Juneau, June 28. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Dunleavy amends special session call, moves site to Juneau

Obstacles remain, however.

  • Jul 17, 2019
  • By Dan Joling Associated Press
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters about his budget vetoes at the state Capitol in Juneau, June 28. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD

Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD

Both sides traded barbs.

Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD
Photo by brian mazurek/peninsula clarion Claudia Henley, front left, shows her grandson Austin Feagin a few tips while dipnetting on the North Kenai Beach on Wednesday.

Anchorage business offers dipnet processing

Fish waste will be used to make fertilizer.

Photo by brian mazurek/peninsula clarion Claudia Henley, front left, shows her grandson Austin Feagin a few tips while dipnetting on the North Kenai Beach on Wednesday.
John Hakla from Eagle River heads back into the water while dipnetting on the North Kenai Beach on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Central Peninsula weekly fishing report

The fish have been trickling into the nets since the personal use fishery opened on July 10.

John Hakla from Eagle River heads back into the water while dipnetting on the North Kenai Beach on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
The crowd listens to the music at Soldotna Creek Park during the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna concert series heats up

Milo Matthews will be the latest in a string of popular musical acts to perform.

The crowd listens to the music at Soldotna Creek Park during the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Alyse Galvin

Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress

It will be her second bid trying to unseat Don Young.

Alyse Galvin
A view of the back burning operations being conducted on the Swan Lake Fire as seen from Watson Lake in June 2019. (Courtesy Jessica St. Laurent/BLM Alaska Fire Medic)

Swan Lake Fire growth stalled

The latest measurement of the fire puts it at 100,812 acres.

A view of the back burning operations being conducted on the Swan Lake Fire as seen from Watson Lake in June 2019. (Courtesy Jessica St. Laurent/BLM Alaska Fire Medic)
Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion From left, Terry Carter, Dave Unruh, and Dan Gregory smile for the camera at Fire Station #2 during the Nikiski Fire Department’s 50th anniversary celebration Monday in Nikiski. Carter has been the front desk receptionist for the department for 30 years. Unruh is a retired captain and was the second person employed by the department, and Gregory was fire chief from 2000 to 2005.

‘Always ready, proud to serve’

Nikiski Fire Department celebrates 50 years

Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion From left, Terry Carter, Dave Unruh, and Dan Gregory smile for the camera at Fire Station #2 during the Nikiski Fire Department’s 50th anniversary celebration Monday in Nikiski. Carter has been the front desk receptionist for the department for 30 years. Unruh is a retired captain and was the second person employed by the department, and Gregory was fire chief from 2000 to 2005.
Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire can be seen over the Kenai River valley from Cecil Rhode mountain in Cooper Landing, Alaska, on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak)

Cooper Landing businesses feel impacts from fire, smoke

Winds have blown the fire’s smoke into its valley, affecting the community’s local tourism industry.

Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire can be seen over the Kenai River valley from Cecil Rhode mountain in Cooper Landing, Alaska, on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak)
People draped in black hold signs on July 9, 2019, by Sean Derry’s public art sculpture in Homer, Alaska, as part of a statewide art intervention to protest Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a $2.8 million state appropriation to the Alaska State Council on the Arts. They also supported a general override of Dunleavy’s vetoes that will affect funding for the University of Alaska, public radio and other programs. Derry’s sculpture was commissioned as a 1% for art project associated with the remodeling of Pioneer Hall at the Kachemak Bay Campus, Kenai Peninsula College, University of Alaska. The protest was not sanctioned by the college. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Alaska State Arts Council shuts down after funding loss

‘This is going to leave a huge vacuum.’

  • Jul 16, 2019
  • By Associated Press
People draped in black hold signs on July 9, 2019, by Sean Derry’s public art sculpture in Homer, Alaska, as part of a statewide art intervention to protest Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a $2.8 million state appropriation to the Alaska State Council on the Arts. They also supported a general override of Dunleavy’s vetoes that will affect funding for the University of Alaska, public radio and other programs. Derry’s sculpture was commissioned as a 1% for art project associated with the remodeling of Pioneer Hall at the Kachemak Bay Campus, Kenai Peninsula College, University of Alaska. The protest was not sanctioned by the college. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Borough to test emergency alert system in Cooper Landing

Borough to test emergency alert system in Cooper Landing

The test is being conducted to evaluate the system and encourage folks to register their cellphones.

Borough to test emergency alert system in Cooper Landing
Localz owner Angel Stanton, right, shows Heidi Vann, left, and Denali Jackson, center, some of the products featured in her store on July 11, 2019 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Shop Talk: Localz of Nikiski

Nikiski boutique features products by peninsula artisans

Localz owner Angel Stanton, right, shows Heidi Vann, left, and Denali Jackson, center, some of the products featured in her store on July 11, 2019 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire can be seen over the Kenai River valley from Cecil Rhode mountain in Cooper Landing, Alaska, on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak)

New team takes over in fire fight

Fire lines, natural features curtail Swan Lake Fire growth

Smoke from the Swan Lake Fire can be seen over the Kenai River valley from Cecil Rhode mountain in Cooper Landing, Alaska, on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak)
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire University of Alaska Southeast administrators and staff applaud a speech by Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, as they watch an online meeting being held Monday at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts.

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

The University of Alaska of the future will not look like it does now.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire University of Alaska Southeast administrators and staff applaud a speech by Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, as they watch an online meeting being held Monday at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts.
Victoria Petersen / Peninsula Clarion Dr. Peter Hansen stands in front of crane operators who are in the process of lifting an antique steam donkey engine Monday at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, where it will be relocated on the lawn to make room for a cabin that will act as a Kenai Bush doctors museum.

Kenai’s pioneering Bush doctors earn a spot in history

Historic cabin to be featured near visitor’s center

Victoria Petersen / Peninsula Clarion Dr. Peter Hansen stands in front of crane operators who are in the process of lifting an antique steam donkey engine Monday at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, where it will be relocated on the lawn to make room for a cabin that will act as a Kenai Bush doctors museum.