App aims to be central fish information location

Whatever anglers want to know about fishing in Alaska, Jim Voss wants them to find it via smartphone app. This summer, he launched the app… Continue reading

This photo shows a Kenai River king salmon returning to the water after being released. (Photo courtesy Scott Miller)

Fishing report: King fishing returns on lower Kenai, sockeye salmon hot at the Russian

With a holiday smack dab in the middle of the week, warm temperatures and sun predicted through Saturday and fish in the rivers, anglers will… Continue reading

This photo shows a Kenai River king salmon returning to the water after being released. (Photo courtesy Scott Miller)
Out of class, but not off duty: Local teachers come together to make music

Out of class, but not off duty: Local teachers come together to make music

For the members of the band Recess Duty, teaching music all day just wasn’t enough. “We decided we should do something for ourselves,” Kent Peterson,… Continue reading

Out of class, but not off duty: Local teachers come together to make music
An Anchor River king salmon lies on the bank Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

King restrictions increase tensions among users

With king salmon runs weak so far and fishing season in full swing, barbs are again flying as user groups are restricted. Though sportfishermen are… Continue reading

An Anchor River king salmon lies on the bank Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)
Kenai’s American Legion Post 20 drives their truck remodeled as a steam locomotive during Kenai’s Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. Aboard are members of the Legion-sponsored Twins baseball team. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)                                  Snare drummers from Kenai Central High School’s drumline perform in the Kenai’s Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)                                 Wildland firefighters from the Alaska Division of Forestry march in Kenai’s Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

True to the Red, White and Blue

By Ben Boettger Peninsula Clarion… Continue reading

Kenai’s American Legion Post 20 drives their truck remodeled as a steam locomotive during Kenai’s Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. Aboard are members of the Legion-sponsored Twins baseball team. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)                                  Snare drummers from Kenai Central High School’s drumline perform in the Kenai’s Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)                                 Wildland firefighters from the Alaska Division of Forestry march in Kenai’s Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)
Out of class, but not off duty: Local teachers come together to make music

Out of class, but not off duty: Local teachers come together to make music

For the members of the band Recess Duty, teaching music all day just wasn’t enough. “We decided we should do something for ourselves,” Kent Peterson,… Continue reading

Out of class, but not off duty: Local teachers come together to make music

Sterling woman accused of stealing checks from employer, cashing them

(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to change the age of Shay L. Harju-Romey). A Sterling woman faces 14 felony counts for forgery, theft… Continue reading

To rescue or not to rescue? SeaLife Center emergency hotline provides guidance on animal strandings

Summer in Alaska means long days, a short burst of green and lots of tourists and locals hoping to spot marine wildlife on its coasts… Continue reading

Soldotna man charged with attempted murder after sword attack

A Soldotna man was charged with first-degree attempted murder Tuesday, after allegedly attacking a man with a three-foot sword. Darrell J. Moore, 25, allegedly attacked… Continue reading

Jury convicts man of illegally guiding in 2017

A man accused of guiding fishing clients illegally on the Kenai River in 2017 was convicted in June. A jury in Kenai found William Hollandsworth… Continue reading

Department of Public Safety emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety

Due to high fire danger across the state, the Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety is warning of residents to exercise extreme caution when… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2018

Jury convicts man of illegally guiding in 2017

A man accused of guiding fishing clients illegally on the Kenai River in 2017 was convicted in June. A jury in Kenai found William Hollandsworth… Continue reading

Soldotna man charged with attempted murder after sword attack

A Soldotna man was charged with first-degree attempted murder Tuesday, after allegedly attacking a man with a three-foot sword. Darrell J. Moore, 25, allegedly attacked… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • By ERIN THOMPSON Peninsula Clarion
  • Local News

To rescue or not to rescue? SeaLife Center emergency hotline provides guidance on animal strandings

Summer in Alaska means long days, a short burst of green and lots of tourists and locals hoping to spot marine wildlife on its coasts… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • By ERIN THOMPSON Peninsula Clarion
  • Local News

Department of Public Safety emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety

Due to high fire danger across the state, the Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety is warning of residents to exercise extreme caution when… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2018

Bag limits double on Russian River, upper Kenai sockeye

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to show that the Kenai River is only closed to king salmon fishing upstream of Slikok Creek and… Continue reading

Joanis named to Superior Court

Gov. Bill Walker announced appointments to the Kenai, Juneau and Fairbanks Superior Court judges Monday. Lance Joanis will replace retiring Kenai Superior Court Judge Anna… Continue reading

Eagle River man killed in Seward Highway crash

An Eagle River man was killed Sunday after his motorcycle rear-ended a truck on the Seward Highway near Summit Lake. Aaron Smith, 44, was heading… Continue reading

Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

Remember the large Blockbuster banner sign outside of the now-closed shop? The 14-foot by 7-foot sign is now inside of Beetle Boss — a nostalgic… Continue reading

Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

Eagle River man killed in Seward Highway crash

An Eagle River man was killed Sunday after his motorcycle rear-ended a truck on the Seward Highway near Summit Lake. Aaron Smith, 44, was heading… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2018
  • By ERIN THOMPSON Peninsula Clarion
  • Local News