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Fifth-graders at Soldotna Elementary school worked on pottery projects this week for a fundraiser that will buy new playground equipment for the school on Thursday, in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Getting their hands dirty

Students create pottery for school fundraiser

Fifth-graders at Soldotna Elementary school worked on pottery projects this week for a fundraiser that will buy new playground equipment for the school on Thursday, in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, center, speaks from a panel of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission during a listening session at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

To repeal or not? Statewide crime commission hoping for feedback on SB 91

We know where the governor stands.

Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, center, speaks from a panel of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission during a listening session at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police reports, December 2018

Police reports, December 2018

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

Police reports, December 2018

Public safety briefs Dec. 25 to Jan. 2, 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, Jan. 2-9, 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

Court reports, Jauary 2019

Court reports, Jauary 2019

The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court: Cecil Anowlic, 64, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating a domestic violence protective order,… Continue reading

Court reports, Jauary 2019
Public safety briefs for the week of Jan. 9-14

Public safety briefs for the week of Jan. 9-14

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 the week of Jan. 9-14
Public safety briefs Jan. 3-23, 2019

Public safety briefs Jan. 3-23, 2019

Cops and Courts

Public safety briefs Jan. 3-23, 2019
Coffee with a cop

Coffee with a cop

In the spirit of community outreach, the Kenai and Soldotna Police and Alaska State Troopers will be holding an open discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 30… Continue reading

Coffee with a cop
Knopp introduces bill for water taxi exceptions

Knopp introduces bill for water taxi exceptions

Knopp’s bill seeks easier transportation for hunters

Knopp introduces bill for water taxi exceptions
Department of Administration Commissioner Designee John Quick, left, speaks with senators after talking to the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Two Dunleavy picks decline offers after coming under fire

Both were selected to work for the Department of Administration.

Department of Administration Commissioner Designee John Quick, left, speaks with senators after talking to the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

11 days, and still no House leadership

The clock is ticking.

Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Grayson Bruton (left) and Stephanie Meilleur check the health of one of Mitch Seavey’s dogs Friday afternoon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, in advance of the Tustumena 200 sled dog race. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

T200 race hits the snow running

Twenty mushing teams took off Saturday with hopes of taking home the win in the Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race. The Tustumena 200 is a… Continue reading

Grayson Bruton (left) and Stephanie Meilleur check the health of one of Mitch Seavey’s dogs Friday afternoon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, in advance of the Tustumena 200 sled dog race. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Update: Commissioner designee responds to accusations of false resume entry

Update: Commissioner designee responds to accusations of false resume entry

He offered an explanation.

Update: Commissioner designee responds to accusations of false resume entry
Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Discrimination lawsuit filed against borough, Mayor Pierce

The former human resources director for the Kenai Peninsula Borough filed a discrimination lawsuit against the borough and Mayor Charlie Pierce on Monday, according to… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2019
  • By Brian Mazurek Peninsula Clarion
Mayor Charlie Pierce speaks at a Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2018. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai man accused of stealing laptop from Walmart, returning in stolen truck

Kenai man accused of stealing laptop from Walmart, returning in stolen truck

A Kenai man has been charged with stealing a laptop from Walmart and a pickup truck, according to a Jan. 18 affidavit filed by the… Continue reading

Kenai man accused of stealing laptop from Walmart, returning in stolen truck
Soldotna school zone cellphone ban fails

Soldotna school zone cellphone ban fails

Soldotna City Council rejected an ordinance that would to prohibit the use of hand-held electronic devices, like cellphones, while driving in school zones and on… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2019
  • By KAT SORENSEN Peninsula Clarion
Soldotna school zone cellphone ban fails
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. A law enforcement officer newly appointed to the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry said the issue of onsite consumption should be revisited, if possible. Lt. Christopher Jaime, an Alaska Wildlife Trooper from Soldotna who also has worked as an Alaska State Trooper, acknowledges that Alaskans voted to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. He told The Associated Press that respecting the wishes of the people is important but sensible regulations also are needed. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)

Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

The board could be shifting right.

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. A law enforcement officer newly appointed to the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry said the issue of onsite consumption should be revisited, if possible. Lt. Christopher Jaime, an Alaska Wildlife Trooper from Soldotna who also has worked as an Alaska State Trooper, acknowledges that Alaskans voted to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. He told The Associated Press that respecting the wishes of the people is important but sensible regulations also are needed. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)
Ninilchik man indicted for attempted murder

Ninilchik man indicted for attempted murder

The Kenai Grand Jury last month indicted a Ninilchik man for three counts of attempted murder stemming from an incident that happened at the Ninilchik… Continue reading

Ninilchik man indicted for attempted murder
A crack runs through the center lane of the Kenai Spur Highway near Nikiski. The highway suffered minor damage after the Nov. 30, 2018, earthquake. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Further assessment shows borough faced little damage in Nov. 30 earthquake

Further assessments have found little damage to Kenai Peninsula infrastructure after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake rumbled Southcentral Alaska on Nov. 30 last year. Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

A crack runs through the center lane of the Kenai Spur Highway near Nikiski. The highway suffered minor damage after the Nov. 30, 2018, earthquake. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)