Public safety briefs for April 23, 2019
Public safety briefs for April 23, 2019
South Peninsula Hospital CEO Joseph Woodin attends an open house for the expanded and remodeled Homer Medical Clinic on March 30, 2018, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News)

Woodin resigns as South Peninsula Hospital CEO

Woodin was appointed by the SPH Operating Board in February 2018

South Peninsula Hospital CEO Joseph Woodin attends an open house for the expanded and remodeled Homer Medical Clinic on March 30, 2018, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News)
Dale Cocklin of Two Peas in a Pod Farm sells an abundance of root vegetables like beets, kohlrabi, carrots and more at his stand at the Tuesday, Aug. 28. 2018 Farmers Fresh Market at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Farmers Market season is just around the corner

“We have a quite a few more vendors and a couple of new farmers.”

Dale Cocklin of Two Peas in a Pod Farm sells an abundance of root vegetables like beets, kohlrabi, carrots and more at his stand at the Tuesday, Aug. 28. 2018 Farmers Fresh Market at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Schools briefs for the week of April 22, 2019

Schools briefs for the week of April 22, 2019

What’s happening this week

  • Apr 22, 2019
Schools briefs for the week of April 22, 2019
Community members participate in an exploratory meeting Monday, April 15, 2019 to discuss the possibility of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District consolidating Homer High School and Homer Middle School, held at the high school in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Community members participate in an exploratory meeting Monday, April 15, 2019 to discuss the possibility of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District consolidating Homer High School and Homer Middle School, held at the high school in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
An aerial photo taken in 2014 shows the current South Peninsula Hospital campus. (Photo provided)

Former SPH nurses allege age discrimination

They claim SPH management personnel planned to force the plaintiffs to leave because of their age

An aerial photo taken in 2014 shows the current South Peninsula Hospital campus. (Photo provided)
Amy Herrick, manager at the Alaskan Kush Company downtown retail store, talks about the possibility of opening an onsite consumption space on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Smoke ‘em if you bought ‘em:

Juneau marijuana retailers would like to offer smoking space

Amy Herrick, manager at the Alaskan Kush Company downtown retail store, talks about the possibility of opening an onsite consumption space on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Meet Clarion sports editor Jeff Helminiak

Meet Clarion sports editor Jeff Helminiak

Helminiak is the longest standing employee at the Peninsula Clarion

Meet Clarion sports editor Jeff Helminiak
John O’Brien was offered the position of interim superintendent of schools for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District on Friday, April 5, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of the Pegge Erkeneff/Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)

School board approves interim superintendent John O’Brien’s contract

“I am committed to the students, parents, and staff of this District …”

John O’Brien was offered the position of interim superintendent of schools for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District on Friday, April 5, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of the Pegge Erkeneff/Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)
Public safety briefs for April 17, 2019
Public safety briefs for April 17, 2019
Court reports for April 17, 2019
Court reports for April 17, 2019
Public safety briefs for April 18, 2019

Public safety briefs for April 18, 2019

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Public safety briefs for April 18, 2019
Musician Mika Day performs for market attendees at this year’s final Wednesday Market, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Summer Music in the Park lineup released

The series will kick off June 5 with Blackwater Railroad Company

Musician Mika Day performs for market attendees at this year’s final Wednesday Market, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
From left, the Caring for the Kenai finalists Akilena Veach and Lindy Guernsey (second place), Austin Cline (first place), and Anna DeVolld (third place) pose for a photo at Kenai Central High School in Alaska on Thursday, April 18, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Eco inspiration

Homer High student takes 1st place at Caring for the Kenai for turning plastic into 3D printer filament

From left, the Caring for the Kenai finalists Akilena Veach and Lindy Guernsey (second place), Austin Cline (first place), and Anna DeVolld (third place) pose for a photo at Kenai Central High School in Alaska on Thursday, April 18, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
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As climate warms, state braces for invading parasites

“Things are changing really rapidly in Alaska.”

  • Apr 18, 2019
  • By DAN JOLING Associated Press
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This artist’s rendering shows a conceptual design for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s new Education Campus. The facility will be built at the southwest corner of the Kenai Spur Highway and South Forest Drive in Kenai. (Rendering courtesy Kenaitze Indian Tribe)

Kenaitze Tribe unveils plans for new education campus

The project is estimated to cost around $10 million.

This artist’s rendering shows a conceptual design for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s new Education Campus. The facility will be built at the southwest corner of the Kenai Spur Highway and South Forest Drive in Kenai. (Rendering courtesy Kenaitze Indian Tribe)
Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski. (File photo)
Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski. (File photo)
Bicyclists participate in a Full Moon Bike Ride in Soldotna, Alaska on July 27, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Jenn Tabor/BiKS)

Biking in the spotlight

Biking advocacy group looks to make Kenai and Soldotna even more bike-friendly

Bicyclists participate in a Full Moon Bike Ride in Soldotna, Alaska on July 27, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Jenn Tabor/BiKS)
The Alaska Marine Highway ferry LeConte pulls into Auke Bay in Juneau, Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Senators propose way for ferries to run this winter

There’s still a long time left in the budget process.

The Alaska Marine Highway ferry LeConte pulls into Auke Bay in Juneau, Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
From ‘witch hunt’ to ‘yippee-ki-yay’: Lawmakers confirm Dunleavy appointees after debates
From ‘witch hunt’ to ‘yippee-ki-yay’: Lawmakers confirm Dunleavy appointees after debates