Two charged in Soldotna auto shop car theft

Two charged in Soldotna auto shop car theft

The Chrysler had been stolen out of the parking lot.

Two charged in Soldotna auto shop car theft
Michael O’Brien, owner of O’Brien Gardens and Trees, on his farm on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

A day to buy local

USDA census shows growth in peninsula agriculture in time for Alaska Agriculture Day

Michael O’Brien, owner of O’Brien Gardens and Trees, on his farm on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship
Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship
Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Pierce vetoes $2.5 million for schools

The Borough Assembly passed an ordinance April 16 increasing the FY 2019 funds by $2,423,955.

Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
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Schools briefs for the week of May 6, 2019

What’s happening this week

  • May 5, 2019
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HEA board election results announced

HEA board election results announced

Homer Electric Association elects three directors during annual meeting

HEA board election results announced
Amanda Reynolds and Melissa Williams, a mother-daughter duo, have opened Plus by Design, a business focused on providing clothing and accessories for larger-sized women in Kenai, Alaska, on Monday, April 29, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Fashioning a new business

Shop Talk: Plus by Design

Amanda Reynolds and Melissa Williams, a mother-daughter duo, have opened Plus by Design, a business focused on providing clothing and accessories for larger-sized women in Kenai, Alaska, on Monday, April 29, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

Rash-causing virus is the most prevalent it’s been in 25 years.

Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau
Bruce jaffa waits in line to speak to Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly against closing Moose Pass School, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly to discuss Moose Pass School’s future

If Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget passes, it could result in the closure of six schools.

Bruce jaffa waits in line to speak to Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly against closing Moose Pass School, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
The Caper performs in front of a live audience in an undated photo at the Flats Bistro south of Kenai. (Photo provided by Luke Thibodeau)

Flats Bistro showcases local musicians

“We try to find (musicians) who don’t play anywhere else.”

The Caper performs in front of a live audience in an undated photo at the Flats Bistro south of Kenai. (Photo provided by Luke Thibodeau)
The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly seeks to lift borough hiring freeze

11 vacancies at the borough are “increasingly impacting remaining personnel.”

The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
A student from Redoubt Elementary holds up a discarded fishing line and lure during the 6th Annual Kids Kenai River Spring Cleanup at Swiftwater Park in Soldotna, Alaska on May 3, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Spring cleaning

Students remove trash from Kenai River shoreline

A student from Redoubt Elementary holds up a discarded fishing line and lure during the 6th Annual Kids Kenai River Spring Cleanup at Swiftwater Park in Soldotna, Alaska on May 3, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Court reports for April 23, 2019
Court reports for April 23, 2019
Kenai approves funding for river bacteria testing

Kenai approves funding for river bacteria testing

The Kenai City Council appropriated grant funds for summer water quality testing in the Kenai River at their meeting Wednesday. Kenai received about $56,000 from… Continue reading

Kenai approves funding for river bacteria testing
Students strike against climate change

Students strike against climate change

Juneau high schoolers hope policy changes faster than the climate does.

Students strike against climate change
The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)

GOP lawmaker leaves Alaska House majority over budget vote

With a full dividend, the Senate budget has a $1.2 billion hole that would still need to be filled.

  • May 4, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)
Refuge receives land donation from conservation group

Refuge receives land donation from conservation group

The land comprises an area around the Killey River

Refuge receives land donation from conservation group
The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)

Alaska lawmaker takes issue with Black History Month bill

Eastman: Passing a law saying how much politicians care about African Americans is dishonest

  • May 2, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)
The distillery of the Kenai River Brewing Company in Soldotna, Alaska, is seen in April 2018. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

OrchestrAle to make brew debut Sunday

Sunday will see a brew debut with a musical twist. Kenai River Brewing Company will go public with its new signature beer, “OrchestrAle,” at a… Continue reading

The distillery of the Kenai River Brewing Company in Soldotna, Alaska, is seen in April 2018. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai City Council votes down onsite marijuana use

Kenai City Council votes down onsite marijuana use

Kenai City Council voted down an ordinance that would allow onsite marijuana consumption in retail stores at their council meeting Wednesday night. Alaska recently became… Continue reading

Kenai City Council votes down onsite marijuana use