Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Richard Repper disbuds plants Echo Lake Peonies, the operation he runs with wife Irene Repper on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Peony growers bogged down by early blooms

Across the Kenai Peninsula, peonies were out in full bloom —long before their planters expected them. With another sporadically freezing winter, followed by a warm… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Richard Repper disbuds plants Echo Lake Peonies, the operation he runs with wife Irene Repper on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Construction to close Soldotna intersection

Motorists who plan on driving near the Kobuk Street and West Redoubt Avenue intersection in Soldotna can expect detours by early next week.The intersection is… Continue reading

Court hears oral arguments on request to dismiss fishery commission suit

Commercial fisherman Robert Thorstenson, Jr. is precisely the right person to bring a lawsuit against the governor and the State of Alaska, according to his… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2016
  • By LISA PHU

Officials say wildfire likely human-caused

ANCHORAGE — A wildfire threatening homes on both sides of it just south of Alaska’s largest city was likely started by people, fire officials said… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2016
  • By Rachel D'oro
Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana waves as he takes the stage during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Another tumultuous night in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — Undercutting calls for Republican unity, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stubbornly refused to endorse Donald Trump Wednesday night as he addressed the GOP convention,… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2016
  • By JULIE PACE and JILL COLVIN
Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana waves as he takes the stage during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Photo courtesy Andy Foor Andy Foor of Everett, Pennsylvania, helped pull a woman out of the Kenai River on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska. "I said a prayer and I just heard a voice that said, 'Throw your line out,'" Foor said.

Angler goes fishing, catches a human

With early morning settling in on the bright blue waters of the Kenai River, Andy Foor was prepared for a long morning of fishing when… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Andy Foor Andy Foor of Everett, Pennsylvania, helped pull a woman out of the Kenai River on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska. "I said a prayer and I just heard a voice that said, 'Throw your line out,'" Foor said.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Anglers cast along the banks of the Kenai River on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Fishing report: Fishing slows on the Kenai, holds on the Kasilof

Anglers may have to work a little harder this week on the Kenai River as the fishing has slowed down.The banks of the Kenai River… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Anglers cast along the banks of the Kenai River on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Alaska Veterans Administration takes medical appointing duty from contractor TriWest

Officials from the Alaska Veterans Administration (VA) said their agency is taking over services previously performed by contractor TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Local veterans who attended… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Two bystanders watch over a small boat at the Kenai City Dock that capsized Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Its four occupants were rescued quickly by other boaters, and others towed the vessel to shore.

4 rescued after boat capsizes

Four people were brought safely to shore after their boat capsized Tuesday near the Kenai City Dock. The 18-foot low boat took on water after… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Two bystanders watch over a small boat at the Kenai City Dock that capsized Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Its four occupants were rescued quickly by other boaters, and others towed the vessel to shore.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Left) Nya Dukowitz, Candace Bowers and Rosemary Bird, music teacher at Kenai Middle School, prepare the two soon-to-be Kenai Central High School freshmen for the Let Freedom Sing Girlchoir National Convention on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Kenai, Alaska.

2 KCHS students to represent Alaska in national all-girls choir

Today is the last practice soon-to-be Kenai Central High School freshmen Candice Bowers and Nya Dukowitz have to perfect their pitch before heading to the… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Left) Nya Dukowitz, Candace Bowers and Rosemary Bird, music teacher at Kenai Middle School, prepare the two soon-to-be Kenai Central High School freshmen for the Let Freedom Sing Girlchoir National Convention on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Kenai, Alaska.
Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee talk while Alaska recounts their votes during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump triumphs as GOP nominee, completing stunning climb

CLEVELAND — Cementing an extraordinary political takeover, Republicans nominated Donald Trump Tuesday night as their presidential standard-bearer, hitching their hopes of keeping Democrat Hillary Clinton… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2016
  • By JULIE PACE
Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee talk while Alaska recounts their votes during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Planning Commission opposes reducing membership

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission chose not to support an assembly ordinance that would reduce its membership.The proposed ordinance, which will go to public… Continue reading

Funny River residents fear bank erosion

Residents of the Funny River community nicknamed a boulder near the confluence of the Funny and Kenai rivers “the magic rock.” Some remember kids growing… Continue reading

Dissent among Alaska delegates as Trump wins GOP nomination

JUNEAU (AP) — A dispute over the allocation of Alaska’s delegates at the Republican national convention sparked dissent Tuesday, the day Donald Trump secured his… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2016

Walker, legislators trying to reach understanding on AK LNG

Increased state control of the Alaska LNG Project was a concept first proposed by the state’s producer partners as a way to further lower the… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Chet Williams, owner of Funny River Farm, dropped off heaping bags of carrots at the Kenai Peninsula Food Hub on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Christ Luthern Church in Soldotna, Alaska.

Kenai Food Hub makes big impact for local growers

As the season extends, so has the reach of the Kenai Peninsula Food Hub. More sellers sign up on the central Kenai Peninsula, in Homer… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Chet Williams, owner of Funny River Farm, dropped off heaping bags of carrots at the Kenai Peninsula Food Hub on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Christ Luthern Church in Soldotna, Alaska.

Division of Forestry issues burn permit suspension

Burn permits on the Kenai Peninsula have been suspended.The Alaska Division of Forestry’s Kenai-Kodiak Area Office issued the suspension Monday due to high fire danger… Continue reading

Senate follows House’s lead, adjourns special session

Lawmakers have officially ended the fifth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature.At 11:45 a.m. Monday, Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, dropped the gavel on… Continue reading

Air pollution reduction settlement reached for 6 refineries

SEATTLE — The Justice Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a $425 million settlement with two companies to reduce air pollution… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2016
  • By PHUONG LE

Walker adds oil and gas advisor to cabinet

Gov. Bill Walker’s cabinet is changing again, this time by way of addition.Walker announced Monday longtime oil industry professional John Hendrix has been appointed as… Continue reading