The Peninsula Community Health Services Dental team accepts their award at the National Network for Oral Health Access Conference, held last month in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo courtesy of PCHS)

PCHS Dental receives national award of excellence

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska Dental received a national award of excellence in November. The award to PCHS Dental was presented at the National… Continue reading

The Peninsula Community Health Services Dental team accepts their award at the National Network for Oral Health Access Conference, held last month in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo courtesy of PCHS)
Schools briefs for the week of Dec. 24-30

Schools briefs for the week of Dec. 24-30

Soldotna High School The after-school tutoring buses will start running on 12/28. There are two buses that leave at 4:15. You must be on the… Continue reading

Schools briefs for the week of Dec. 24-30
The open sign for Uncle Herb’s, Homer’s first marijuana retail store, lights up on opening day, Thursday, May 24, 2018 on Ocean Drive in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Control board approves rules for onsite marijuana use

JUNEAU — Alaska regulators on Thursday approved rules for onsite consumption of marijuana at specially designated shops, a significant step for the cannabis industry in… Continue reading

  • Dec 23, 2018
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
The open sign for Uncle Herb’s, Homer’s first marijuana retail store, lights up on opening day, Thursday, May 24, 2018 on Ocean Drive in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk in Juneau on Sept. 13, 2017. (File photo)

Court ruling could impact peninsula cruise ports

A decision in a long-fought court case between the cruise industry and Juneau could have local ramifications for Seward, Homer and other cruise ports in… Continue reading

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk in Juneau on Sept. 13, 2017. (File photo)
This satellite image from the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s parcel viewer shows an area of Old Town Kenai, on the blufftop overlooking the Kenai River mouth, where erosion has eaten away previously-existing land. (File photo)

Kenai looks into accelerated funding for bluff project

Kenai is looking to set a path to move forward with the long-awaited bluff erosion project. City Manager Paul Ostrander told the city council Wednesday… Continue reading

This satellite image from the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s parcel viewer shows an area of Old Town Kenai, on the blufftop overlooking the Kenai River mouth, where erosion has eaten away previously-existing land. (File photo)
John Loranger, Ruby Glaser, Linda Loranger and Alice Main snowshoe on Headquarters Lake during a winter solstice event at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

‘There’s something about snow’

The first few steps in snowshoes for Theo Carroll, 75, of Soldotna did not go well. Carroll was just steps out of the parking lot… Continue reading

John Loranger, Ruby Glaser, Linda Loranger and Alice Main snowshoe on Headquarters Lake during a winter solstice event at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Rows of toys ready to be claimed by needy families sit on the backroom shelves of the Kenai Salvation Army Family Services store. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Holidays bring out giving spirit

Three years ago a fresh start and a new mental outlook led Soldotna’s Matt Brown to realize what was most important in life — helping… Continue reading

Rows of toys ready to be claimed by needy families sit on the backroom shelves of the Kenai Salvation Army Family Services store. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
This May 4, 2018 photo shows the “Art Shack,” an art studio space owned by Sue Mann, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Clarion file photo)                                This Friday, May 4, 2018 photo shows the “Art Shack,” an art studio space owned by Sue Mann, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Clarion file photo)

Giving the gift of experience

Still trying to find the perfect gift for friends and family on your shopping list? Consider gifting them an experience. In 2010, researchers from Cornell… Continue reading

This May 4, 2018 photo shows the “Art Shack,” an art studio space owned by Sue Mann, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Clarion file photo)                                This Friday, May 4, 2018 photo shows the “Art Shack,” an art studio space owned by Sue Mann, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Clarion file photo)
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline (Photo/File/AJOC)

Permanent Fund seeks incentive pay for managers

JUNEAU (AP) — The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. wants to pay its investment managers incentive compensation, which officials said is needed to recruit and retain… Continue reading

  • Dec 21, 2018
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline (Photo/File/AJOC)
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth speaks at an appeal of a recount in a Fairbanks state house race on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Supreme Court appointed Aarseth as a special master to prepare a report on an appeal of a recount in the race between Republican Bart LeBon and Democrat Kathryn Dodge. LeBon held a one-vote lead after the recount. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

Judge backs Alaska elections division in recount

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Division of Elections properly recounted votes in a state House race decided by one vote, a Superior Court judge decided Thursday.… Continue reading

  • Dec 21, 2018
  • By DAN JOLING Associated Press
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth speaks at an appeal of a recount in a Fairbanks state house race on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Supreme Court appointed Aarseth as a special master to prepare a report on an appeal of a recount in the race between Republican Bart LeBon and Democrat Kathryn Dodge. LeBon held a one-vote lead after the recount. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)
Bottles of hemp-derived CBD oil are seen for sale Feb. 10, 2017. (James Brooks/Juneau Empire)

Stores sell CBD products as rules are worked out

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Products containing cannabidiol have been offered in stores and coffee shops in Alaska, but CBD oil has not been approved to be… Continue reading

  • Dec 20, 2018
Bottles of hemp-derived CBD oil are seen for sale Feb. 10, 2017. (James Brooks/Juneau Empire)
In this photo taken Aug. 6, 2015, Sarah Souders replaces full frames with empty frames in her hives in Kenai. (Kelly Sullivan(/Peninsula Clarion)

The sweetest gift

It’s probably the sweetest gift there is. Honey has been a symbolic offering for thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, beekeepers would gather honey to… Continue reading

In this photo taken Aug. 6, 2015, Sarah Souders replaces full frames with empty frames in her hives in Kenai. (Kelly Sullivan(/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai City Hall (File photo)

Airport remodel on schedule despite unexpected asbestos

Construction at the Kenai Airport continues, but costs are creeping higher than anticipated. At Wednesday’s city council meeting, City Manager Paul Ostrander warned the council… Continue reading

Kenai City Hall (File photo)
Local Realtors association donates to students in need

Local Realtors association donates to students in need

Last week, The Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors donated 30 stuffed duffel bags to local children in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Students in… Continue reading

Local Realtors association donates to students in need
Amber Crotty from Window Rock, Ariz., left, a delegate of the Navajo Nation Council, and Patricia Alexander of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, right, exchange words of encouragement to each other before testifying as the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a hearing to examine concerns about investigations into the deaths and disappearance of Native American women, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo | J. Scott Applewhite)

Sitka woman testifies in DC about missing, murdered Alaska Native women

Don’t forget these victims, she says.

Amber Crotty from Window Rock, Ariz., left, a delegate of the Navajo Nation Council, and Patricia Alexander of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, right, exchange words of encouragement to each other before testifying as the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds a hearing to examine concerns about investigations into the deaths and disappearance of Native American women, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP Photo | J. Scott Applewhite)
Romig Cabin, seen here in Nov. 2017, is located off of Resurrection Trail on Juneau Lake. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Public use cabins offer an escape this holiday

As the holidays near, stress levels rise. From last-minute shopping to cleaning the house for guests, the holiday to-do list can seem never-ending. This year,… Continue reading

  • Dec 20, 2018
  • By KAT SORENSEN Peninsula Clarion
Romig Cabin, seen here in Nov. 2017, is located off of Resurrection Trail on Juneau Lake. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
Gavel and scales

Woman sentenced for distribution of fentanyl in prison

JUNEAU (AP) — The U.S. attorney’s office says an Anchorage woman has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for distributing fentanyl to… Continue reading

  • Dec 20, 2018
Gavel and scales
Catriona Reynolds finishes off a victory in the 10-mile bike at the Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride on Monday, May 28, 2018, at the Kenai beach. On Reynolds’ tail is Sky Carver. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai, Soldotna biking community awarded

Kenai and Soldotna were both recently awarded bronze-level status by the League of American Bicyclists for meeting standards set by its Bicycle Friendly Community Program.… Continue reading

Catriona Reynolds finishes off a victory in the 10-mile bike at the Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride on Monday, May 28, 2018, at the Kenai beach. On Reynolds’ tail is Sky Carver. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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)

Soldotna wins concert series grant

Soldotna’s Music in the Park will rock even more in 2019, thanks to a $25,000 matching grant. The city of Soldotna was one of 15… Continue reading

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)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is shown at a news conference Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press)                                Gov. Mike Dunleavy is shown at a news conference Dec. 5 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press)

Dunleavy to examine LNG project before weighing in

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is learning more about the $43 billion liquefied natural gas project before he sets a course, his administration… Continue reading

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is shown at a news conference Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press)                                Gov. Mike Dunleavy is shown at a news conference Dec. 5 in Anchorage. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press)