Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks about his plan for a fiscally sustainable budget at the first event of his budget roadshow at the Cannery Lodge Monday, March 25, 2019 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Education advocacy group suing Dunleavy

Lawsuit asserts the governor violated constitution by impounding $20 million in education funds.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks about his plan for a fiscally sustainable budget at the first event of his budget roadshow at the Cannery Lodge Monday, March 25, 2019 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Alyeska Tire employee John Wilson balances a tire at the store in Kenai, Alaska on May 2, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Shop Talk: Alyeska Tire

When Alyeska Tire owner Jerry Wortham first opened a used car lot in Kenai in 1978 with his then-partner, former Borough Mayor and local legend… Continue reading

Alyeska Tire employee John Wilson balances a tire at the store in Kenai, Alaska on May 2, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna stands near the intersection of the Sterling Highway and Kenai River on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)                                A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna stands near the intersection of the Sterling Highway and Kenai River on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

New signs create gateway to Soldotna

The signs were built by the city’s maintenance department

A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna stands near the intersection of the Sterling Highway and Kenai River on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)                                A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna stands near the intersection of the Sterling Highway and Kenai River on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Performers put audiences in a ‘Crucible’

Kenai Performers put audiences in a ‘Crucible’

‘It still has a lot of themes that resonate today’

Kenai Performers put audiences in a ‘Crucible’
Alaska marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

Alaska marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

Troopers notified the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office it would not access to certain databases.

  • May 1, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Alaska marijuana regulators vent over investigative help
Electronics recycling day Saturday

Electronics recycling day Saturday

Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Electronics recycling day Saturday
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks about his plan for a fiscally sustainable budget at the first event of his budget roadshow at the Cannery Lodge Monday, March 25, 2019 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

House committee hears public testimony on Dunleavy’s constitutional amendments

A legal memo casts doubts on whether or not Dunleavy constitutional amendment is really a revision

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks about his plan for a fiscally sustainable budget at the first event of his budget roadshow at the Cannery Lodge Monday, March 25, 2019 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Senate President Cathy Giessel, left, listens to Senate leaders on the floor at the Alaska State Capitol on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Senate President Cathy Giessel, left, listens to Senate leaders on the floor at the Alaska State Capitol on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

13 weekend wildfires signal kickoff to Alaska fire season

“This is really some of the driest parts of the year.”

  • May 1, 2019
  • By DAN JOLING Associated Press
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Alaska marijuana regulators to consider changes to onsite pot use

The board would need to get public comment on proposed changes to the rules.

  • Apr 30, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
(File)
(File)

Kenai to look at onsite marijuana consumption

The ordinance permits the activity through a conditional use permit process.

(File)
House Republicans huddle for a decision on the opening day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

House Republicans announce support for K-12 funding

“This is a commitment to support the full base amount through this entire budget process.”

House Republicans huddle for a decision on the opening day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The work of Anchorage artists Jonathan Green and Alanna DeRocchi is on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Monday, April 29, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Of Stone’ exhibit highlights humanity’s impact on earth

The exhibit will be on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center until the end of May.

The work of Anchorage artists Jonathan Green and Alanna DeRocchi is on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Monday, April 29, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)

Alaska Senate committee advances rewrite of dividend formula

JUNEAU — The size of the check residents receive from Alaska’s oil wealth fund would be smaller next year under a Senate proposal than if… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
The Alaska State Capitol in April 2018. (Juneau Empire File)
Public safety briefs for May 1, 2019
Public safety briefs for May 1, 2019
Court reports for May 1, 2019

Court reports for May 1, 2019

The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court: David Obrien, 38, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed Dec.… Continue reading

Court reports for May 1, 2019
An aerial view of a brush fire in Ninilchik on Saturday. (Photo by Tim Whitesell/Division of Forestry)

Peninsula heads into fire season

Ninilchik fire is 12th to occur in region since the start of fire season

An aerial view of a brush fire in Ninilchik on Saturday. (Photo by Tim Whitesell/Division of Forestry)
Clarion reporter Victoria Petersen holds Alaska Press Club awards on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Victoria Petersen)

Clarion takes home press club awards

The awards were given out last Saturday.

Clarion reporter Victoria Petersen holds Alaska Press Club awards on Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Victoria Petersen)
Public safety briefs for April 29, 2019

Public safety briefs for April 29, 2019

Information for this report was obtained from publicly available law enforcement records and includes arrest and citation information. Anyone listed in this report is presumed… Continue reading

Public safety briefs for April 29, 2019