Anchorage police tie gun used to shoot officer to 5 killings

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Anchorage police say the gun used in the shooting of an officer over the weekend has been linked to five killings in… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2016

ADFG predicts lowest sockeye salmon harvest in 15 years

Forecasts for Upper Cook Inlet sockeye salmon have dropped precipitously, just in time for the state’s fishermen to have another beef with Alaska’s fisheries managers… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2016
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion The moon looms over streetlamps in the parking lot outside Safeway on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. The earth's orbital neighbor was the closest it will be until 2034 on Sunday and Monday, earning the name "supermoon." Because the moon's orbit around the earth is elliptical, sometimes it is closer than other times. On Sunday and Monday, the moon appeared 14 times brighter than when it is at its furthest from the earth, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administation. The moon will also appear to be larger and brighter on Dec. 14, 2016, according to NASA.

Photo: By the light of the moon

The moon looms over streetlamps in the parking lot outside Safeway on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. The earth's orbital neighbor was the… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion The moon looms over streetlamps in the parking lot outside Safeway on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. The earth's orbital neighbor was the closest it will be until 2034 on Sunday and Monday, earning the name "supermoon." Because the moon's orbit around the earth is elliptical, sometimes it is closer than other times. On Sunday and Monday, the moon appeared 14 times brighter than when it is at its furthest from the earth, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administation. The moon will also appear to be larger and brighter on Dec. 14, 2016, according to NASA.
Fishing, hunting license fees to increase in 2017

Fishing, hunting license fees to increase in 2017

Starting next year, hunters and sportfishermen will have to put up a little more cash for their licenses and tags. The Legislature passed a bill… Continue reading

Fishing, hunting license fees to increase in 2017

Assembly to revisit invocation policy

The discussion over the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly’s invocation policy isn’t over yet. After the assembly passed a policy setting out guidelines for who can… Continue reading

Homer fisherman dies in kayak accident

A longtime Homer fisherman reported overdue from a kayaking trip on Sunday was found dead by a fellow fisherman early Monday morning. The body of… Continue reading

PFD lawsuit oral arguments Thursday

Oral arguments are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Superior Court Third Judicial District in Anchorage for the lawsuit filed by Sen. Bill Wielechowski,… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2016
  • By STEPHANIE PROKOP
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Students from Bob Summer's U.S. History class at Kenai Middle School got the chance to cast their ballots in a mock election held Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. The students learned about the electoral college system and filled out sample ballots for U.S. President and senator and Congressman from Alaska.

Kenai Middle students participate in mock election

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct information on the number of electoral votes for each state.Kenai Middle School’s eighth-grade students got a… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Students from Bob Summer's U.S. History class at Kenai Middle School got the chance to cast their ballots in a mock election held Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. The students learned about the electoral college system and filled out sample ballots for U.S. President and senator and Congressman from Alaska.

Kenai Peninsula College: Around Campus

KPC offers current students, based on class standing, the chance to choose classes before registration opens to the general public. The idea is to provide… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
  • By Suzie Kendrick
  • Schools

School News for Nov. 14

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Bridget Clark Natasha Weissenberg presents pieces of art from her home country of Moldova during an English as a Second Language conversation group at Kenai Peninsula College on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

College ESL program expands offerings

Though her English is heavily accented and she sometimes flounders for a word, it would be hard to say Natasha Weissenberg doesn’t communicate. Gathered at… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Bridget Clark Natasha Weissenberg presents pieces of art from her home country of Moldova during an English as a Second Language conversation group at Kenai Peninsula College on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A moose grazes on a lawn in a neighborhood on Cannery Road near the Kenai River's south beach on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

Photo: Watch for moose

A moose grazes on a lawn in a neighborhood on Cannery Road near the Kenai River’s south beach Friday in Kenai. Moose can be hard… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A moose grazes on a lawn in a neighborhood on Cannery Road near the Kenai River's south beach on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

Trump win surprises Homer voters, for better or worse

Eight years ago at Alice’s Champagne Palace when President Barack Obama became the first African-American elected president, a crowd of about 100 whooped when the… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
  • By MICHAEL ARMSTRONGand ANNA FROST
Comments sought on oil spill dispersant plan update

Comments sought on oil spill dispersant plan update

Stakeholders and Native tribes are being asked to weigh in on updates to Alaska’s plan for dealing with oil spills, especially identifying locations where the… Continue reading

Comments sought on oil spill dispersant plan update

Why did the Marijuana Control Board deny this company a license?

Outsiders aren’t allowed to invest in Alaska’s marijuana industry, but like Lower 48 states, they’ll sure try.Alaska saw its first open attempt at an Outside… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion The Klimke family's lights display, pictured Dec. 10, 2015 in Nikiski, Alaska, draws viewers from around the central Kenai Peninsula area every Christmas.

Let there be light: Nikiski Fire Association to host fundraiser for Klimpke family

The “Christmas guy” of Nikiski who continually brings holiday cheer to the community with elaborate light decorations will get a present in return this year.… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion The Klimke family's lights display, pictured Dec. 10, 2015 in Nikiski, Alaska, draws viewers from around the central Kenai Peninsula area every Christmas.

Grand jury indicts 3 in Hatcher Pass kidnapping, assault

ANCHORAGE (AP) — An Anchorage grand jury has indicted three men suspected of a kidnapping and assault that left two brothers shot and abandoned at… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2016
Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Local U.S Army veterans stand during a recitation of the Army's Soldier's Creed during a Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Friday, Nov. 11 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Veterans’ actions, stories celebrated

Speaking at Friday’s Veterans Day ceremony, Colonel James “Doc” Halliday asked his audience to recognize veterans not only with words of thanks, but by listening.… Continue reading

Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Local U.S Army veterans stand during a recitation of the Army's Soldier's Creed during a Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Friday, Nov. 11 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

ConocoPhillips can again grow its Colville River oil field

ConocoPhillips can again grow its Colville River North Slope oil field after a Nov. 4 decision by Natural Resources Commissioner Andy Mack that reversed an… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2016
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Independent Living Center reapplies for transit voucher funding

After a year of unstable funding, the Independent Living Center is applying to restore the state support for its voucher transportation program. The center, which… Continue reading