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Chelsea Johnson works on a sketch for her team's 3D design of a mold for a biodegradable insulation brick at the ANSEP Acceleration Academy at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Students explore science, math on summer break

Homer High School senior Eryn Gillam and Nikolaevsk School sophomore Chelsea Johnson chose to spend five weeks of their summer learning. The girls are in… Continue reading

  • Aug 13, 2016
  • By ANNA FROST
Chelsea Johnson works on a sketch for her team's 3D design of a mold for a biodegradable insulation brick at the ANSEP Acceleration Academy at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

CARTS cuts back on service

In response to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and the City of Soldotna withdrawing their financial support, the Central Area Rural Transit System will eliminate… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Jaden Garner unloads the three salmon he caught from the boat at Centennial Campground's boat launch during the annual "Take Our Kids Fishing" event sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club and the Kenai River Foundation on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska. The free event offers kids a chance to learn about the river and go out fishing with guides who volunteer their time.

Hooking ’em young

Hooking ‘em young   Groups of young anglers crowded the boat launch Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 at Centennial Campground in Soldotna, Alaska during the annual… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Jaden Garner unloads the three salmon he caught from the boat at Centennial Campground's boat launch during the annual "Take Our Kids Fishing" event sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club and the Kenai River Foundation on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska. The free event offers kids a chance to learn about the river and go out fishing with guides who volunteer their time.

Kenai teen hurt in crash, flown to Anchorage

A Kenai teen has been airlifted to Anchorage with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning on the Kenai Spur Highway.Alaska State Troopers got… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2016
Shauna Thornton makes run for public office

Shauna Thornton makes run for public office

Shauna Thornton is one of five candidates making a run for the Alaska House of Representatives. It will be the Soldotna resident’s first time in… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Shauna Thornton makes run for public office

Mike Chenault looks forward to next legislative session

Incumbent Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Mike Chenault (R-Nikiski) is the sole candidate running for District 29 with barely enough time to recover… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Assembly won’t reconsider hospital service area boundary move

Voters won’t be asked whether a group of residents between Ninilchik and Clam Gulch should be moved into the Central Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Water smartweed (Polygonum amphibium) grows on the surface of Daniels Lake in Nikiski.

Refuge notebook: What puts the ‘smart’ in Water Smartweed?

It was a beautiful sunny day and we were well into surveying for the hybrid Elodea on Daniels Lake. The sun was beating down on… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2016
  • By MARIAH MCINNIS
Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Water smartweed (Polygonum amphibium) grows on the surface of Daniels Lake in Nikiski.
Fishing report: Silvers to be found in a sea of pinks

Fishing report: Silvers to be found in a sea of pinks

Boat after boat full of kids came to dock at the Harry Gaines Fish Camp Wednesday, where proud kids held up their catch of pink… Continue reading

Fishing report: Silvers to be found in a sea of pinks
Photo by Paul Scannell/courtesy Mavis Muller Hundreds of Salmonfest participants braved the rainy conditions on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Ninilchik, Alaska to send a clear message of support and solidarity for clean water and for wild Alaskan salmon with an aerial group photo which was lead by Homer artist Mavis Muller. A circular design created with recycled fabric depicted a river flowing through a yin yang design. A procession of colorful percussion performers and a Chinese dragon-style salmon puppet named Queen Marine moved up and back down the fabric river. All participants merged into the fabric river behind the puppet as they exited the rodeo arena and joined a parade that moved through the festival grounds. Muller also lead the construction of the puppet and the handmade percussion instruments. "Art is communication," Muller explained. "With our creativity we can heighten awareness. We can inspire new possibilities and have fun doing it."

Photo: Statement piece

Photo by Paul Scannell/courtesy Mavis Muller Hundreds of Salmonfest participants braved the rainy conditions on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Ninilchik, Alaska to send a… Continue reading

  • Aug 10, 2016
Photo by Paul Scannell/courtesy Mavis Muller Hundreds of Salmonfest participants braved the rainy conditions on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Ninilchik, Alaska to send a clear message of support and solidarity for clean water and for wild Alaskan salmon with an aerial group photo which was lead by Homer artist Mavis Muller. A circular design created with recycled fabric depicted a river flowing through a yin yang design. A procession of colorful percussion performers and a Chinese dragon-style salmon puppet named Queen Marine moved up and back down the fabric river. All participants merged into the fabric river behind the puppet as they exited the rodeo arena and joined a parade that moved through the festival grounds. Muller also lead the construction of the puppet and the handmade percussion instruments. "Art is communication," Muller explained. "With our creativity we can heighten awareness. We can inspire new possibilities and have fun doing it."
Photo courtesy Keith Baxter Baxter, pictured here on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, is making a run at the Alaska House District 30 seat.

Keith Baxter makes run for District 30 seat

Soldotna’s Keith Baxter is among the many throwing their hats into the upcoming race for the Alaska House of Representatives District 30 seat. A Soldotna… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Keith Baxter Baxter, pictured here on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, is making a run at the Alaska House District 30 seat.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A sign outside Kenai Welding on Bridge Access Road, pictured on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska, advertises for dipnets for purchase from the welding business.

Man catches seal in dipnet, releases it unhurt

At first, Tom Weber thought he had gotten lucky and caught a king salmon in his dipnet. Out fishing from a boat on the final… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A sign outside Kenai Welding on Bridge Access Road, pictured on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska, advertises for dipnets for purchase from the welding business.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Alaska House of Representatives candidate and current Kenai City Manager Rick Koch shakes the hand of a parade judge at Soldotna's Progress Days on Saturday, July 23. Koch will compete for the Republican District 30 State House nomination in the party primary on August 16.

Rick Koch seeks state House nomination

Rick Koch is basing his run for the Alaska House of Representatives on the premise that the state’s budget deficit can be shrunk with a… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Alaska House of Representatives candidate and current Kenai City Manager Rick Koch shakes the hand of a parade judge at Soldotna's Progress Days on Saturday, July 23. Koch will compete for the Republican District 30 State House nomination in the party primary on August 16.

Soldotna man accused of sexual abuse given custodian

A Soldotna man accused of sexually abusing a minor has been approved for a third-party custodian so that he can be released from jail.Michael Dean… Continue reading

1 dead in rollover accident

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect a correction issued to a Kenai Police Department dispatch, that the Jeep hit a utility pole… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Recess Duty performs at Odie's Deli during the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra's NoonTime Tunes Concert Series, which is part of the KPO's Summer Music Festival on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Photo: Tune in

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  • Aug 9, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Recess Duty performs at Odie's Deli during the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra's NoonTime Tunes Concert Series, which is part of the KPO's Summer Music Festival on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Kenai native, playing with Navy Fleet Band, performs in local visit

In some respects, Sterling Strickler followed in his father’s footsteps; in other ways, he found his own path. Like his father, he enlisted in the… Continue reading

School board approves future land sales for educational progam

The Board of Education has secured seven vacant lots in the Deepwood Park subdivision in Kenai for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Career and… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

District 30 candidates talk taxes

The field of candidates seeking to represent the central Kenai Peninsula to the state House of Representatives will narrow after next Tuesday, when four Republicans… Continue reading

Murkowski remains undecided on whether she’ll vote for Trump

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she does not know if she will vote for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump this fall.But the moderate… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer