Juneau teen writes for MTV News on importance of sex ed

Tasha Elizarde, a Juneau-Douglas High School senior, told the world last week that she used to know nothing about sex.“I didn’t even know a lot… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2016
  • By LISA PHU

Voters to decide fate of sales tax cap increase

More goods and services may be subject to sales tax in the Kenai Peninsula Borough if voters pass Proposition 3 in the October municipal general… Continue reading

Opioid abuse a growing problem in Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Abuse of opioids has only recently entered the public consciousness as a crisis in Alaska even though it’s been a growing problem for… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2016
  • By Rachel D'oro
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion The interior of the former Kenai Fire Department Number 3 fire truck is shown as the truck sits in the yard of Freddie Pollard's machine shop on Thursday, Sept. 8. Former Kenai Mayor John Williams is leading an effort to restore the 1941 Chevrolet truck to driveable condition.

Former Kenai mayor seeks to restore fire truck

Former Kenai Mayor John Williams is leading an effort to restore a World War II-era Kenai Fire Department engine. Williams said he plans to put… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion The interior of the former Kenai Fire Department Number 3 fire truck is shown as the truck sits in the yard of Freddie Pollard's machine shop on Thursday, Sept. 8. Former Kenai Mayor John Williams is leading an effort to restore the 1941 Chevrolet truck to driveable condition.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Mist drifts over the saddle at the top of Skyline Trail where fall colors emerge Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 near Cooper Landing, Alaska. Trees all along the Sterling Highway and throughout the Kenai Peninsula are beginning to fade into their fall yellows as the weather cools.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Mist drifts over the saddle at the top of Skyline Trail where fall colors emerge Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 near Cooper Landing, Alaska. Trees all along the Sterling Highway and throughout the Kenai Peninsula are beginning to fade into their fall yellows as the weather cools.
UnCruise Adventures guide Michael Justa talks about being mauled by a bear Aug. 22 while hiking with a group of 22 guests near Sitka. The interview took place on Wednesday at GonZo.

After bear attack, guide goes into woods more prepared

After getting bit on his right leg by a brown bear sow, Michael Justa found himself looking right into the eyes of the animal —… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2016
  • By LISA PHU
UnCruise Adventures guide Michael Justa talks about being mauled by a bear Aug. 22 while hiking with a group of 22 guests near Sitka. The interview took place on Wednesday at GonZo.

Vote on senior property tax exemption approaches

Kenai Peninsula Borough voters will decide whether future seniors should continue to get $350,000 in property tax exemptions or if the borough’s portion of the… Continue reading

Army Corps plans annual dredging of Ninilchik harbor

On Friday, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers released a report about its annual dredging of approximately 9,000 cubic yards of material from Ninilchik’s small… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A participant relaxes into "corpse pose" during an aerial yoga session at the Yoga Yurt on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 near Soldotna, Alaska. The Yoga Yurt, a new yoga studio on Kalifornsky Beach Road near the intersection of Poppy Lane, opened this summer, offering aerial and paddleboard yoga as well as more traditional mat yoga classes.

New yoga studios open in Kenai area

The spurts of laughter inside the Yoga Yurt on Kalifornsky Beach Road during a Monday evening aerial yoga class confirmed that participants were getting more… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A participant relaxes into "corpse pose" during an aerial yoga session at the Yoga Yurt on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 near Soldotna, Alaska. The Yoga Yurt, a new yoga studio on Kalifornsky Beach Road near the intersection of Poppy Lane, opened this summer, offering aerial and paddleboard yoga as well as more traditional mat yoga classes.

Around the District

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

Estate planning seminar offered to the public

The UA Foundation will be providing a free informational session titled, “Making Your Will,” from 5-6:30 p.m. at KPC’s Kenai River Campus in room 121… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Alaska Christian College President Dr. Keith Hamilton (center) bends down to get extra leverage during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Taikuu dormitory at the college's 15th anniversary celebration Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 near Soldotna, Alaska. The two-year Bible college serves Alaska Natives and this year has 10 students from the Navajo nation in Arizona.

Alaska Christian College marks 15 years, plans new building

On a rainy September day in 2001, a group of people gathered in the woods near Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna to celebrate the grand… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Alaska Christian College President Dr. Keith Hamilton (center) bends down to get extra leverage during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Taikuu dormitory at the college's 15th anniversary celebration Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 near Soldotna, Alaska. The two-year Bible college serves Alaska Natives and this year has 10 students from the Navajo nation in Arizona.

Fire protection workshop preps peninsula residents

While it might not seem like a lot can be done in the face of raging wildlife like last summer’s Card Street Fire, Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Anna Gilliam was crowned Reading Is Great in Summer, or RIGS, queen this year for reading 17,592 minutes during the annual assembly Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Page turners: students show their love of reading

Minutes turned into hours and hours for the 95 students who sat down and picked through piles of their favorite titles this summer. At Kalifornsky… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
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Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Anna Gilliam was crowned Reading Is Great in Summer, or RIGS, queen this year for reading 17,592 minutes during the annual assembly Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Ketchikan man files $4.5 million suit over his arrest

KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — A Ketchikan man is suing the city and its police department over allegations of malicious prosecution stemming from his arrest two… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2016

Opioid abuse a growing problem in Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Abuse of opioids has only recently entered the public consciousness as a crisis in Alaska even though it’s been a growing problem for… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2016
  • By Rachel D'oro
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Bags of basic necessities line the wall during a workshop to address area homelessness Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at the Alaska Army National Guard Armory in Kenai, Alaska. Agencies, church groups and community members gathered to brainstorm ways to help reduce homelessness on the Kenai Peninsula over the course of two nights.

Anyone can experience homelessness

Though it may not be overly visible or accurately recorded, homelessness on the Kenai Peninsula is a pervasive issue. Kenai Peninsula Journey Home, an organization… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Bags of basic necessities line the wall during a workshop to address area homelessness Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at the Alaska Army National Guard Armory in Kenai, Alaska. Agencies, church groups and community members gathered to brainstorm ways to help reduce homelessness on the Kenai Peninsula over the course of two nights.

Soldotna man dies in Delta River accident

A Soldotna man died after his ATV overturned in the Delta River on Wednesday. Alaska State Troopers got a report about the accident just before… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2016

Kendall Auto Group takes over Stanley dealerships

Kendall Auto Group has bought two central Kenai Peninsula dealerships and will take over their operations.The auto group, which operates dealerships in Alaska, Idaho and… Continue reading

Railroad blocks boat launches on Lower Trail Lake

Visitors who want to launch their boats on Lower Trail Lake near Moose Pass have run into a literal roadblock in trying to access the… Continue reading