New cancer doctor joins practice in Soldotna

Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center patients may see another new face when they come for treatment in Soldotna.Dr. William Magnuson joined the practice about two months… Continue reading

This July, 2016, photo, provided by Alaska State Parks, shows an old cabin at Big Delta State Historical Park 90 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, that was recently moved back 50 feet because of an eroding riverbank. The Alaska State Parks agency is turning to crowdfunding to raise money for erosion protection at the park. (Brooks Ludwig/Alaska State Parks via AP)

Agency turns to crowdfunding for park project

ANCHORAGE — With Alaska’s fiscal crisis drying up funding for a number of state projects, officials hope a crowdfunding campaign will raise $50,000 toward shoring… Continue reading

  • Aug 30, 2016
  • By Rachel D'oro
This July, 2016, photo, provided by Alaska State Parks, shows an old cabin at Big Delta State Historical Park 90 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, that was recently moved back 50 feet because of an eroding riverbank. The Alaska State Parks agency is turning to crowdfunding to raise money for erosion protection at the park. (Brooks Ludwig/Alaska State Parks via AP)

Kenai could fine more for public nuisances

Editor's note: This story has been changed to include the city of Kenai's practice of assessing its $500 nuisance fine daily.    A proposed Kenai… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Employees and customers of the Kenai Walmart Supercenter return to the  store after being briefly evacuated for a phoned-in bomb threat Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Several others were phoned in to stores in the Anchorage area.

Bomb threat called in to Kenai Walmart

Police in Kenai responded to a bomb threat at the Kenai Walmart on Monday morning. Employees and customers chatted and enjoyed the 75-degree, sunny weather… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Employees and customers of the Kenai Walmart Supercenter return to the  store after being briefly evacuated for a phoned-in bomb threat Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Several others were phoned in to stores in the Anchorage area.

As state counts votes by hand, lawmakers in Anchorage complain

On Monday morning in Centennial Hall, the sound of democracy was the sound of shuffled papers.Half a state away, it was the sound of disturbed… Continue reading

Trial pushed back for Nikiski man accused of sex abuse

The trial for a Nikiski man accused of sexual abuse of a minor has been pushed back pending a decision from the Alaska Court of… Continue reading

Assembly delays decision on planning commission membership

The various city and advisory planning commissions around the Kenai Peninsula Borough will get another chance to review a proposal that would reduce the borough’s… Continue reading

FILE- In this Oct. 16, 2015, file photo, Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, speaks to reporters at the Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage, Alaska.  (AP File Photo/Mark Thiessen, FILE)

Young updating filings to reflect farm stake, lease income

JUNEAU (AP) — U.S. Rep. Don Young is updating his financial disclosures to show ownership in a family farm dating to the 1990s and income… Continue reading

  • Aug 29, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer
FILE- In this Oct. 16, 2015, file photo, Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, speaks to reporters at the Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage, Alaska.  (AP File Photo/Mark Thiessen, FILE)
Samantha Nushart, an employee at Double O Express, holds a complete order at the restaurant on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. The restaurant recently moved from its old location next to the Bow Bar in Old Town Kenai to a brick-and-mortar location in the Kenai Airport that used to house Odie's Deli.

Double O Express moves into new, expanded space

The Double O Express’ new home is a hop, skip, leap and a jump from its old home.The restaurant started its life in a trailer… Continue reading

Samantha Nushart, an employee at Double O Express, holds a complete order at the restaurant on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. The restaurant recently moved from its old location next to the Bow Bar in Old Town Kenai to a brick-and-mortar location in the Kenai Airport that used to house Odie's Deli.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Left) Kiana Dalton and Kennedy Whitney work on a Kenai Fire Department vehicle for the Diamond Dance Project fundraiser carwash Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

At the car wash

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  • Aug 28, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Left) Kiana Dalton and Kennedy Whitney work on a Kenai Fire Department vehicle for the Diamond Dance Project fundraiser carwash Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

Recent oil refinery owners share contamination cleanup costs

FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Supreme Court says recent owners of a North Pole oil refinery share costs of cleaning up a contamination that has reached… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016

Schools briefs 0829

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley Street in Soldotna (unless… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
  • Schools
Photo courtesy Joe Rizzo Liam Bureau, Ben Peck, Savannah Rizzo, Carlee Rizzo, Sarah Nash drop off a haul of books to Hope School.

Bookworms: Students supply books to their peers

Three Nikiski High School students have figured out a way to spread their love of reading to those with less access to literature. Spearheaded by… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
  • Schools
Photo courtesy Joe Rizzo Liam Bureau, Ben Peck, Savannah Rizzo, Carlee Rizzo, Sarah Nash drop off a haul of books to Hope School.

State seeks AMP replacement

The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development is looking for a new vendor that will replace the Alaska Measures of Progress and Alaska Alternative… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Report recommends UA cut athletics costs

ANCHORAGE — A new report highlights the uncertainty of the University of Alaska athletics programs, with some facing elimination as the university prepares to make… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2016
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Attendees of Industry Appreciation Day applaud Gov. Bill Walker during his visit Saturday, Aug. 27,2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Walker is making stops across the state to speak about Alaska's fiscal situation.

Walker reassures locals, cites needed adjustments

Gov. Bill Walker wants to impress upon local governments the severity of the state’s financial situation and how it will trickle down to their communities,… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Attendees of Industry Appreciation Day applaud Gov. Bill Walker during his visit Saturday, Aug. 27,2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Walker is making stops across the state to speak about Alaska's fiscal situation.

Finding freedom: Local group works to open home for women in recovery

During Jennifer Waller’s third stint in rehab for drug addiction, she didn’t have any indications that it would stick. Seven years later, she is working… Continue reading

Arbitrator urges school district, associations to reach agreement

In his released report, a collective bargaining Advisory Arbitrator urges the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Kenai Education and Kenai Peninsula Education Support associations… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
A sockeye salmon makes its flight into the back of a truck on a set gillnet site on July 11, 2016 near Kenai, Alaska. Commercial fishermen in Upper Cook Inlet are winding down a season that did not live up to the preseason forecast of a large sockeye salmon run.

Upper Cook Inlet commercial fishing winds down

The boom of fish the commercial operations in Upper Cook Inlet expected never arrived this year.High preseason expectations made the 2016 season a disappointment for… Continue reading

A sockeye salmon makes its flight into the back of a truck on a set gillnet site on July 11, 2016 near Kenai, Alaska. Commercial fishermen in Upper Cook Inlet are winding down a season that did not live up to the preseason forecast of a large sockeye salmon run.

Walker delays action on CFEC administrative changes

The Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission won’t transfer some of its administrative functions into the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, for now.Gov. Bill Walker set… Continue reading