In this March 8, 2019 photo, Margie Beedle, left, hugs her mother, Sally Thibodeau, as they chat with Alaska Pioneer Home employee Laura Minne during the home’s weekly ice cream social. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Alaska eyeing proposal to raise Pioneer Home rates

Proposal would add two tiers to an existing three-tier program.

  • Apr 10, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
  • State News
In this March 8, 2019 photo, Margie Beedle, left, hugs her mother, Sally Thibodeau, as they chat with Alaska Pioneer Home employee Laura Minne during the home’s weekly ice cream social. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A spruce tree showing heavy damage from spruce bark beetles stands on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ben Boetttger/Peninsula Clarion file)

Beetles create risk of falling trees at 2 campgrounds

Campers could be hurt by toppling trees killed by spruce bark beetles

  • Apr 10, 2019
  • By DAN JOLING Associated Press
A spruce tree showing heavy damage from spruce bark beetles stands on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ben Boetttger/Peninsula Clarion file)
Pair of Alaskan authors to share parallel experiences at KPC Showcase

Pair of Alaskan authors to share parallel experiences at KPC Showcase

“A lot of people are afraid to open a book of poetry.”

Pair of Alaskan authors to share parallel experiences at KPC Showcase

Peninsula Clarion app no longer available

We will announce in the paper, on our website and on Facebook when we have a new app available.

  • Apr 9, 2019
Court reports for April 10, 2019
Court reports for April 10, 2019
Public safety briefs for April 10, 2019

Public safety briefs for April 10, 2019

Read the latest reports online.

Public safety briefs for April 10, 2019
Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, left, speaks with Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, on the House floor as amendments to the budget are proposed on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, left, speaks with Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, on the House floor as amendments to the budget are proposed on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this Feb. 20, 2015 photo, Alaska Cannabis Club CEO Charlo Greene prepares to roll a joint at the medical marijuana dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)
In this Feb. 20, 2015 photo, Alaska Cannabis Club CEO Charlo Greene prepares to roll a joint at the medical marijuana dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)
Soldotna Police Department issues warning about potential phone scam

Soldotna Police Department issues warning about potential phone scam

“If they’re asking for money, go ahead and hang up.”

Soldotna Police Department issues warning about potential phone scam
Seward takes step toward more transparency

Seward takes step toward more transparency

Seward City Council enacted an ordinance that allows public access to payroll information through public records request. The ordinance was unanimously approved at Monday night’s… Continue reading

Seward takes step toward more transparency
Nikiski man reportedly leads trooper on high-speed pursuit

Nikiski man reportedly leads trooper on high-speed pursuit

Trevor Hallstead was allegedly driving more than 100 mph

Nikiski man reportedly leads trooper on high-speed pursuit
Public safety briefs for April 9, 2019
Public safety briefs for April 9, 2019
Furie Operating Alaska’s Julius R Platform, installed in 2015 in Cook Inlet, is seen in this courtesy photo. (Photo/Courtesy/Furie Operating Alaska)

Public asked to comment on pipeline infrastructure efforts

CIRCAC has launched an updated website to provide information about pipeline systems in Cook Inlet

Furie Operating Alaska’s Julius R Platform, installed in 2015 in Cook Inlet, is seen in this courtesy photo. (Photo/Courtesy/Furie Operating Alaska)
From left to right, Amanda Faulkner, Ron Paul, Troy Bailey and Nikki Marcano of Frontier Community Services stand in front of Frontier’s mission statement on Monday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Local service organization awarded $50,000 grant

Frontier Community Services received a grant to develop individualized employment assistance

From left to right, Amanda Faulkner, Ron Paul, Troy Bailey and Nikki Marcano of Frontier Community Services stand in front of Frontier’s mission statement on Monday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
A team of marine mammal experts performs a necropsy on a male sperm whale. (Courtesy photo | Johanna Vollenweider, NOAA)

Beached whale offers scientific opportunity

It washed up just north of Juneau.

A team of marine mammal experts performs a necropsy on a male sperm whale. (Courtesy photo | Johanna Vollenweider, NOAA)
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 chooses new interim superintendent

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education has chosen John O’Brien to be the interim superintendent of schools. The pick comes as a… Continue reading

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 jurisdictions have concerns about new training required for school bus drivers. (File photo)

Schools briefs for the week of April 8-14

What’s happening this week

  • Apr 7, 2019
School jurisdictions have concerns about new training required for school bus drivers. (File photo)
District considers consolidating SoHi, SoPrep

District considers consolidating SoHi, SoPrep

The consolidation would move Soldotna Prep ninth grade students into Soldotna High School

District considers consolidating SoHi, SoPrep
Tom and Glenna Hudson, the owners of Happy Buddha Imports, as seen on Saturday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Shop Talk: Happy Buddha Imports

Happy Buddha Imports sells everything from incense made in India to South African mango jam

Tom and Glenna Hudson, the owners of Happy Buddha Imports, as seen on Saturday. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Report finds states could share more public school information

Report finds states could share more public school information

Accessibility remains a goal for annual public reports

Report finds states could share more public school information