This photo taken July 3, 2015 shows cars lined up on the Seward Highway along the Turnagain Arm in after a fatal accident in which a trooper vehicle struck and killed a motorcyclist it was pursuing closed the highway for several hours. Troopers have reduced their coverage of a stretch from about mile 75 of that highway to south of McHugh Creek due to budget cuts. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

Agencies struggle to fill Seward Highway gap left by trooper withdrawal

Drivers on the Seward Highway between McHugh Creek and the Turnagain Pass are facing a potential law enforcement coverage gap as Alaska State Troopers withdraw… Continue reading

This photo taken July 3, 2015 shows cars lined up on the Seward Highway along the Turnagain Arm in after a fatal accident in which a trooper vehicle struck and killed a motorcyclist it was pursuing closed the highway for several hours. Troopers have reduced their coverage of a stretch from about mile 75 of that highway to south of McHugh Creek due to budget cuts. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

Federal proposal would cut support for Kachemak Bay Research Reserve

A publicly-funded science organization in Homer that aims to provide practical data to Kachemak Bay oyster farmers, boat operators, municipal planners, educators and others may… Continue reading

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education members took a ride on one of the district’s new buses from Seward High School to Seward Middle School on Monday, May 1, 2017 in Seward, Alaska. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

District’s new buses begin to arrive

The first wave of Apple Bus Company buses have arrived on the Kenai Peninsula. The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will begin its 10-year contract… Continue reading

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education members took a ride on one of the district’s new buses from Seward High School to Seward Middle School on Monday, May 1, 2017 in Seward, Alaska. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Borough commits to school funding

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly committed to spending at least $48.3 million on education in fiscal year 2018, a slight increase from fiscal year 2017.… Continue reading

District could see lunch price increase next year

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District wants to decrease the cost of student nutritional services next year through an increase in lunch prices and by… Continue reading

KDLL General Manager Jenny Neyman speaks to a crowd of people about the five days she spent stuck up on the Harding Icefield last year with fellow Soldotna resident Chris Hanna during a presentation Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska. The evening was part of “Adventure Talks,” a KDLL series that will include on-air interviews with Kenai Peninsula residents about their adventures, as well as public presentations the last Friday of the month at the visitor center. (Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna residents share Harding Icefield tale with crowd in KDLL program

From a well-planned ski adventure to a mad dash underground, to an eventual rescue, eager peninsula listeners recently got an earful when two Soldotna residents… Continue reading

KDLL General Manager Jenny Neyman speaks to a crowd of people about the five days she spent stuck up on the Harding Icefield last year with fellow Soldotna resident Chris Hanna during a presentation Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska. The evening was part of “Adventure Talks,” a KDLL series that will include on-air interviews with Kenai Peninsula residents about their adventures, as well as public presentations the last Friday of the month at the visitor center. (Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion)
Callie Giordano, a teacher at Mountain View Elementary, participated in a rally on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the corner of Swires Road and the Kenai Spur Highway to support fully funding education. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Mountain View Teachers gather to support status-quo funding

In lieu of a walk out, a group of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District teachers and their supporters held a “walk-in” rally on Tuesday morning… Continue reading

Callie Giordano, a teacher at Mountain View Elementary, participated in a rally on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the corner of Swires Road and the Kenai Spur Highway to support fully funding education. (Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska lawmakers mull measure calling abortion ‘child abuse’

Alaska lawmakers mull measure calling abortion ‘child abuse’

JUNEAU (AP) — A conservative lawmaker has successfully tacked an anti-abortion message onto an otherwise innocuous resolution in the Alaska House aimed at raising awareness… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2017
  • By Becky Bohrer
Alaska lawmakers mull measure calling abortion ‘child abuse’

Kenai may extend firework usage

Whether to expand sale and use of fireworks will be tackled on the Kenai City Council’s Wednesday night agenda. Kenai allows residents to shoot off… Continue reading

Use caution with New Year’s fireworks

As in years past, the sky over Kenai will likely be lit with fireworks as 2016 ends on Saturday night. The cheerful boom and sparkle… Continue reading

Consultant raises concerns about Alaska gas project

JUNEAU — A legislative consultant has raised red flags about Alaska taking the lead on a major proposed liquefied natural gas project, even as Gov.… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017
  • By Becky Bohrer
  • Energy

Alaska LNG Project to move forward, with changes

Fieldwork in Nikiski is winding down and future plans are uncertain for the Alaska LNG Project as the summer slides into autumn. An evaluation from… Continue reading

AGDC meets in Kenai

The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation is moving forward with its transition into leadership of the Alaska LNG Project. The board of directors for the corporation,… Continue reading

AGDC president presents local case for LNG

With the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corporation officially the sole player in developing an export project for North Slope natural gas, its president Keith Meyer emphasized… Continue reading

Shanon Davis to replace Tami Murray as Soldotna Chamber of Commerce director

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Shanon Davis' name. The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will welcome a new leader,… Continue reading

Homer man arrested after Seward Highway car chase

A Homer man is in custody after leading Alaska State Troopers on a long chase Sunday along the Seward Highway near the Hope Junction. Troopers… Continue reading

Borough’s health care costs decreased in 2016

After years of escalation, the Kenai Peninsula Borough saw a decrease in its employee health care costs in 2016. Across all departments, the borough is… Continue reading

Referendum supporters seek to repeal any changes to PFD

As you now should be aware, the Legislature is about to create by law what the governor did last session to our Permanent Fund Dividend.… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2017
  • By Andrew Brewer
Soldotna woman, 75, earns black belt

Soldotna woman, 75, earns black belt

The test began and ended with a moment of meditative silence, infused with intense focus and anticipation. Six Tang Soo Do practitioners stood at attention… Continue reading

Soldotna woman, 75, earns black belt

Murkowski, groups want to see Gulf of Alaska military exercise moved to fall

Environmental activists, coastal Alaskans and Sen. Lisa Murkowski are all asking the U.S. Navy to move a biennial training exercise in the Gulf of Alaska… Continue reading