I just ran 10 miles for fun

I didn’t realize what I was getting myself into with the Run for the River this year. Last year I ran the 5-kilometer race, a… Continue reading

Customers pick out plants during the Central Peninsula Garden Club’s annual plant sale at Peninsula Grace Brethren Church on Kalifornsky Beach Road on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. The annual plant sale is always popular — this year, volunteers said that there was a massive crowd gathered even before the sale opened at 10 a.m., nearly clearing out the tables in less than two hours. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Summer sun, fun arrive on the Kenai

Between the yard sales, lemonade stands, festivals, fairs and markets on Saturday, it was hard not to find something to do. Residents of the central… Continue reading

Customers pick out plants during the Central Peninsula Garden Club’s annual plant sale at Peninsula Grace Brethren Church on Kalifornsky Beach Road on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. The annual plant sale is always popular — this year, volunteers said that there was a massive crowd gathered even before the sale opened at 10 a.m., nearly clearing out the tables in less than two hours. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Federal disaster declared to repair Seward storm damage

It can be a long process after a natural disaster to finally get funding on the ground. On Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced… Continue reading

A bald eagle fends off a speculating magpie from his meal of salmon on the Anchor River on Sunday, June 25, 2017 near Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Fish and Wildlife: Trees with eagles’ nests cut down

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service says someone cut down three trees with bald eagles’ nests in them near Anchor Point. The agency first… Continue reading

A bald eagle fends off a speculating magpie from his meal of salmon on the Anchor River on Sunday, June 25, 2017 near Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)
This photo released by Warner Bros. Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. shows Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander) in “Tomb Raider.” (Photo by Ilzek Kitshoff/Warner Bros. Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc.)

‘Tomb Raider’ adequate, but not all the way there

“Tomb Raider” As a teacher, one of the ways you know you’ve been at the job a long time is when you start getting kids… Continue reading

This photo released by Warner Bros. Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. shows Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander) in “Tomb Raider.” (Photo by Ilzek Kitshoff/Warner Bros. Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc.)

Slow down and don’t kick up so much dust

Summer is here, along with increased traffic, many visitors and unexpected hazards. The unexpected ones come mostly from four-wheelers, side-by-sides and other off-roaders driving in… Continue reading

  • Jun 8, 2018

Borough approves K-Selo school bonds

Voters will get to decide the future of a new school for the students of Kachemak Selo in the fall. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly… Continue reading

Dipnetters hold their nets offshore from the north Kenai Beach on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Beach bacteria testing to resume

Scientists will be sampling water on Kenai’s beaches to see if efforts to reduce fecal coliform and enterococci bacteria have been working. Fecal coliform and… Continue reading

Dipnetters hold their nets offshore from the north Kenai Beach on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)
Susan Share dismantles “Trellis Wardrobe” at the Kenai Fine Arts Center on Monday in Kenai. The piece is the largest sculpture in her upcoming exhibition “InFormal Nature.” The sculpture is made entirely of paper, with the exception of many magnets that are used to hold the piece together, and allow the work to open and shut like a closet. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

‘InFormal Nature’ explores the possibility of paper at Kenai Fine Arts Center

  When viewing Susan Share’s latest exhibition at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, it’s hard to believe that the work is almost all made with… Continue reading

Susan Share dismantles “Trellis Wardrobe” at the Kenai Fine Arts Center on Monday in Kenai. The piece is the largest sculpture in her upcoming exhibition “InFormal Nature.” The sculpture is made entirely of paper, with the exception of many magnets that are used to hold the piece together, and allow the work to open and shut like a closet. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Grayson Besse, 5, gives Bensen Besse, 2, a twirl while dancing during the 2017 Kenai River Festival on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska. (Clarion file photo)

Kenai River Festival to open Friday

In its 28th year, the Kenai River Festival will be celebrating all things peninsula this weekend. Beginning Friday at the Soldotna Creek Park, visitors can… Continue reading

Grayson Besse, 5, gives Bensen Besse, 2, a twirl while dancing during the 2017 Kenai River Festival on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska. (Clarion file photo)
This Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 photo shows the Kenai City Dock in Kenai, Alaska. The city is seeking a new concessionaire to operate the dock’s equipment after seafood processor Copper River Seafoods did not show interest in operating the facility for the 2018 season. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

CISPRI to run Kenai city dock

After two tries, the city of Kenai may have someone to operate its dock for the summer. On Wednesday, the Kenai City Council unanimously voted… Continue reading

This Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 photo shows the Kenai City Dock in Kenai, Alaska. The city is seeking a new concessionaire to operate the dock’s equipment after seafood processor Copper River Seafoods did not show interest in operating the facility for the 2018 season. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Assembly approves budget with more school funding, mill rate increase

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed its fiscal year 2019 budget with a slight increase to school funding and a property tax rate increase. At… Continue reading

What others say: Roseanne a lesson for all

ABC absolutely did the right thing in canceling Roseanne Barr’s television series after her racist tweet about former Obama administration official Valerie Jarrett. That there… Continue reading

  • Jun 6, 2018

Here are all the taxes the assembly is talking about

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly shot down one revenue option Tuesday night but has a number of others waiting for upcoming meetings. The assembly has… Continue reading

Bicycling advocates look for trails, education, and repair stations in Kenai and Soldotna

Bicycling advocates look for trails, education, and repair stations in Kenai and Soldotna

Bicycling advocates are organizing for more bike-friendly improvements, education and social events in the Kenai and Soldotna region. A new group is working with the… Continue reading

Bicycling advocates look for trails, education, and repair stations in Kenai and Soldotna

Assembly passes budget, raises mill rate

Editor's note: This story will be updated with more detail. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed its fiscal year 2019 budget at its Tuesday meeting, with… Continue reading

Habitat for Humanity chooses Kenai family for newest project

Habitat for Humanity chooses Kenai family for newest project

  Walter and Ashley Gage, a construction worker and stay-at-home mother, said a new home would mean everything to them. For the couple and their… Continue reading

Habitat for Humanity chooses Kenai family for newest project

Shadura Road fire extinguished

A Monday evening structure fire on Shadura Road near Kasilof drew fire crews from Central Emergency Services to extinguish the burning building and from the… Continue reading

Man faces 40 criminal charges for string of thefts

By ERIN THOMPSON Peninsula Clarion A Soldotna man is facing 40 criminal charges and an arrest warrant for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in personal… Continue reading

Kyle Downum hands his son a graham cracker sandwich at the Kenai Community Library on Monday. The family took a break from the library’s many activists to enjoy a free afternoon lunch. The Kenai and Soldotna libraries are offering free lunches to children 18 and under as part of its Summer Food Program. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Kids eat free at summer meal programs

The Kenai Community Library is expanding its summer meals program, with free lunches available to children twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. The library launched… Continue reading

Kyle Downum hands his son a graham cracker sandwich at the Kenai Community Library on Monday. The family took a break from the library’s many activists to enjoy a free afternoon lunch. The Kenai and Soldotna libraries are offering free lunches to children 18 and under as part of its Summer Food Program. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)