Sword-wielding man allegedly threatens woman in Seward

Sword-wielding man allegedly threatens woman in Seward

Police traced a late-night 911 call to a house in Seward on Saturday, where they found a 50-year-old Anchorage man wielding a sword and threatening… Continue reading

Sword-wielding man allegedly threatens woman in Seward
Many residents voiced their support for education funding at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers where a town hall with R-Sen. Peter Micciche (Kenai/Soldotna) and R-Rep. Ben Carpenter (Nikiski) took place on Saturday, in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Budget, taxes discussed at crowded town hall

The event was standing room only

Many residents voiced their support for education funding at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers where a town hall with R-Sen. Peter Micciche (Kenai/Soldotna) and R-Rep. Ben Carpenter (Nikiski) took place on Saturday, in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna special election absentee ballots now open

Soldotna special election absentee ballots now open

The question will officially be put in front of voters on March 5

Soldotna special election absentee ballots now open
Central Peninsula Hospital CEO Rick Davis gives a presentation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers in Soldotna on Feb. 19, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Peninsula Hospital CEOs give updates to Borough Assembly

The CEO of Central Peninsula Hospital gave a report on the first half of the hospital’s FY 2019

Central Peninsula Hospital CEO Rick Davis gives a presentation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers in Soldotna on Feb. 19, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna man tracks down his own stolen vehicle

Soldotna man tracks down his own stolen vehicle

A Soldotna man has been charged with stealing another man’s car, according to a complaint filed at the Kenai Courthouse on Sunday. Patrick A. Rascon,… Continue reading

Soldotna man tracks down his own stolen vehicle
Kevin Clarkson, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s choice for Attorney General, answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

AG designee says only 10 percent of his work related to controversial social issues

Clarkson says it’s not his job to support the law, it’s to enforce it.

Kevin Clarkson, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s choice for Attorney General, answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sandy Kearns and two of her animal companions, Daisy and Lily, featured on Feb. 20, 2019 at Winter’s Grace Guidance Center in Soldotna. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Winter’s Grace offers alternative approach to grief counseling

“What we offer here is a therapist’s perspective on what’s going on with you personally”

Sandy Kearns and two of her animal companions, Daisy and Lily, featured on Feb. 20, 2019 at Winter’s Grace Guidance Center in Soldotna. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Robb Arnold, chief purser on the Alaska Marine Highway’s Malaspina ferry, talks about the proposed cuts to the ferry system on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Unions prep to push back against proposed ferry cuts

Hundreds of Marine Highway jobs could be cut.

Robb Arnold, chief purser on the Alaska Marine Highway’s Malaspina ferry, talks about the proposed cuts to the ferry system on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, speaks during a press conference with Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, left, and Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, R-Wasilla, at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gov’s budget draws both concern and praise from local legislators

“There isn’t anybody at this point who says ‘We approve that total budget.’”

Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, speaks during a press conference with Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, left, and Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, R-Wasilla, at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Tsunami Bowl challenges Alaska students

Tsunami Bowl challenges Alaska students

The Seward Starfish competed in the 22nd annual Alaska Regional National Ocean Bowl competition, known as the Alaska Tsunami Bowl, at Seward High School on… Continue reading

Tsunami Bowl challenges Alaska students
In this Oct. 4, 2018 file photo, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks to members of the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. The fight over President Donald Trump’s border wall is heading to the GOP-controlled U.S. Senate, putting Republicans in the uncomfortable spot of deciding whether to back his declaration of a national emergency. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Murkowski says she’s likely to back Trump disapproval

“… It takes us down a road and with a precedent that if it’s allowed, that we may come to regret.”

  • Feb 23, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
In this Oct. 4, 2018 file photo, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks to members of the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. The fight over President Donald Trump’s border wall is heading to the GOP-controlled U.S. Senate, putting Republicans in the uncomfortable spot of deciding whether to back his declaration of a national emergency. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Kalie Klaysmat, President and co-founder of Quilts for Heroes, delivers over a dozen quilts to peninsula veterans undergoing chemotherapy on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Quilted with love

New nonprofit provides quilts for heroes

Kalie Klaysmat, President and co-founder of Quilts for Heroes, delivers over a dozen quilts to peninsula veterans undergoing chemotherapy on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team

Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team

The team was supposed to last until 2020.

Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, in January 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Micciche calls budget plan perfect tool for engaging Alaskans

Micciche told reporters that if his constituents want a full dividend, he’ll push for that.

  • Feb 23, 2019
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, in January 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Public safety briefs for February 21, 2019

Public safety briefs for February 21, 2019

Information for this report was taken from publicly available law enforcement and public safety records and includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone… Continue reading

Public safety briefs for February 21, 2019
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, and Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, listen from the Speaker’s desk in the House of Representatives. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault

He wants Alaska’s “Choose Respect” campaign to go nationwide.

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, and Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, listen from the Speaker’s desk in the House of Representatives. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Nikiski Community Recreation Center as seen on Feb. 21, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

FEMA comes to Nikiski to help with earthquake relief applications

FEMA aims to help those who might not have internet access as well as anyone who has hit a roadblock

The Nikiski Community Recreation Center as seen on Feb. 21, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
A snowmachiner waits to take off at the Way out Women (WOW) ride in February 2018 in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

WOW snowmachine ride celebrates 15th year

It’s always a good day to be playing in the Caribou Hills, particularly when it helps raise funds for cancer patients. This weekend marks the… Continue reading

A snowmachiner waits to take off at the Way out Women (WOW) ride in February 2018 in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Community member Kalliste Edeen offers an invocation at the Jan. 8 Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly OKs funds for ACLU bill

Assembly approved appropriations of $70,400 to pay toward the balance of ACLU-Alaska’s legal fees

Community member Kalliste Edeen offers an invocation at the Jan. 8 Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Peninsula Clarion file photo

Kenai approves animal control ordinance

Requires animal owners who violate animal ordinances have an arraignment before a judge

Peninsula Clarion file photo