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)

How to tax a tourist: Revenue debate at borough assembly seeks to target visitors

The Kenai Peninsula Borough is trying to figure out the best way to use tourists’ money to pay for its government. In the past year,… Continue reading

Peninsula burn suspension lifted

The state has lifted its suspension of burn permits on the Kenai Peninsula, just a day after imposing the ban, as the weather changed and… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2018
  • By Staff Report

Man allegedly smashes fellow driver’s window; drives into ditch

A Soldotna man is facing charges after allegedly smashing the window of a fellow driver’s car in a road rage incident. Shawn A. Michlitsch, 20,… Continue reading

Father, son arrested after alleged drunken confrontation, trooper chase

A father and son are facing charges after allegedly trying to start a fight and evading an Alaska State Trooper pursuit Saturday night. William J.… Continue reading

Speeding bikers lead troopers on chase

Two motorcyclists led Alaska State Troopers on a 130-mile-an-hour chase south of Turnagain Pass on Saturday. Troopers spotted the bikers about 5 p.m. near Mile… Continue reading

Court denies appeal by Soldotna man who hit joggers with car

A Soldotna man convicted in 2013 for hitting two joggers with his car has lost an appeal to suppress evidence presented during trial. In a… Continue reading

Sterling Highway reroute to alter trails, recreation sites

The quarter-billion-dollar project to reroute about a dozen miles of the Sterling Highway up the hillside and away from the Kenai River and Cooper Landing… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2018
  • By Larry Persily

State suspends burn permits

The state Division of Forestry has suspended burn permits for the Kenai Peninsula due to high fire danger and predictions of strong winds. The division’s… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2018