Ordinance would place bonds for borough building on ballot

Kenai Peninsula voters may get a chance to decide whether the Kenai Peninsula Borough should issue bonds to pay for renovations to the borough administration… Continue reading

This March 29, 2017 photo shows Central Peninsula Hospital’s River Tower, which houses specialty medical services, in Soldotna, Alaska. The tower was completed in January 2017 as part of a multi-year service and infrastructure expansion at the hospital. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Several issues stick in hospital operating agreement

As the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly goes through the process of renewing the agreement allowing a nonprofit to operate Central Peninsula Hospital, there are a… Continue reading

This March 29, 2017 photo shows Central Peninsula Hospital’s River Tower, which houses specialty medical services, in Soldotna, Alaska. The tower was completed in January 2017 as part of a multi-year service and infrastructure expansion at the hospital. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

FBI: Watch for signs of sex and labor trafficking

Although statistics and studies of Alaska’s sex and labor trafficking cases are often centralized around Anchorage, officials caution that it’s not just a city problem.… Continue reading

Pipeline may come to Ladd Landing; coal terminal won’t

After its May decision to stop seeking permits, Delaware-based PacRim Coal is giving up what had been a key piece of property in its plans… Continue reading

Out of the Office: Researching the Russian River

Out of the Office: Researching the Russian River

I was standing waist deep in the Russian River with my rod tucked under my right arm. It was bent nearly in half, but it… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2017
  • By KAT SORENSEN
Out of the Office: Researching the Russian River

NordAq fined $100,000 for unplugged well

On Thursday the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission issued a $100,000 penalty and a $800,000 bond requirement to Alaskan independent oil and gas company… Continue reading

Central Kenai Peninsula sees more rain this summer than usual

Central Kenai Peninsula residents have gotten practice at being prepared for less than perfect weather this summer. Steady rain has led to canceled Peninsula Oilers… Continue reading

Man arrested for DUI after spilling screws on Seward Highway

Man arrested for DUI after spilling screws on Seward Highway A man was arrested near Seward last Saturday after he spilled a load of 3-inch… Continue reading

Casting their nets The sun peeks through cloud cover to light up the mouth of the Kenai River as personal-use dipnetters fish from the north Kenai beach Sunday. After several days of heavy rain across the central Kenai Peninsula, the weather began to clear Wednesday, with clouds expected to make way for some sunshine, with temperatures in the mid-60s, according to the National Weather Service. Find more fishing coverage on Page A10. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Casting their nets

The sun peeks through cloud cover to light up the mouth of the Kenai River as personal-use dipnetters fish from the northKenai beach Sunday. After… Continue reading

Casting their nets The sun peeks through cloud cover to light up the mouth of the Kenai River as personal-use dipnetters fish from the north Kenai beach Sunday. After several days of heavy rain across the central Kenai Peninsula, the weather began to clear Wednesday, with clouds expected to make way for some sunshine, with temperatures in the mid-60s, according to the National Weather Service. Find more fishing coverage on Page A10. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)
Salmonfest attendees parade through the festival grounds carrying a large, handmade salmon at the 2016 festival in Ninilchik. (Clarion file photo)

Salmonfest hopes to minimize waste

Salmonfest hopes to leave festivalgoers with memories of fish, love and music while leaving behind as little waste as possible. The three-day festival, from Aug.… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2017
  • By KAT SORENSEN
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Salmonfest attendees parade through the festival grounds carrying a large, handmade salmon at the 2016 festival in Ninilchik. (Clarion file photo)
The Bookworm Sez: A post-Apocalyptic Amish novel? Yes!

The Bookworm Sez: A post-Apocalyptic Amish novel? Yes!

Your parents taught you to share. You have enough to give some away. Don’t be stingy or selfish. Be good. Be generous. Be friends. Share… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: A post-Apocalyptic Amish novel? Yes!

What’s Happening

First Thursday n Soldotna Progress Days are Saturday and Sunday, with music, food and vendors at Soldotna Creek Park from 11 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday and… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2017

Poet’s Corner: In the Shade of the Woods

In the Shade of the Woods By Dave Thompson, Kenai In the shade of the woods I taste sweet waters Where the creek runs slow… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2017
  • By Dave Thompson

Reeling it in: Ready to rock?

“School of Rock” Paramount Pictures 1 hour, 49 minutes For nearly two decades I’ve been writing reviews for this paper, and I pride myself on… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2017
  • By Chris Jenness

Assembly introduced bed tax ordinance

Voters may get to decide whether Kenai Peninsula Borough hotels and bed-and-breakfasts should have to charge a bed tax in the fall election. The Kenai… Continue reading

Commercial fishermen to fish Thursday

Commercial fishermen in Upper Cook Inlet will head out as usual Thursday, but with restricted area for the drift fleet and restricted gear in the… Continue reading

Managers reining back Upper Cook Inlet commercial fishing

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to show that 2017's Kenai River inriver goal is 900,000–1.1 million sockeye salmon. Commercial fishing managers in Upper… Continue reading

Minor earthquake felt on Tuesday

At 3:47 p.m. on Tuesday, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake was felt throughout the Kenai Peninsula region. The minor earthquake’s epicenter was located at a depth… Continue reading

Setbacks complicate Kenai marijuana permitting

The question of how to measure the minimum distance Kenai code mandates between marijuana businesses and churches, schools, recreational facilities and substance abuse treatment centers… Continue reading

Construction season under way on the Kenai Peninsula

Kenai Peninsula residents and visitors should plan a little more time behind the wheel to account for some road construction projects this year. Drivers in… Continue reading