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Photo courtesy Susie Morris Baker Ben Baker, 10, of Augusta, Georgia, proudly displays two halibut that he caught with Aron Hanson (left) on a charter boat out of Homer. The possession limit for 2016 in Area 3A, which includes the central Gulf of Alaska, is two fish per person per day, with a limit of four total in possession, according to the International Pacific Halibut Commission. The average size fish caught out of the Homer port is 10.85 pounds this season, ranging between 2.6 pounds and 86.6 pounds, according to the Lower Cook Inlet sportfishing report for the week of July 6.

Promising late-run king, sockeye numbers arrive in Kenai

The Kenai River sockeye and late-run king salmon runs are both off to optimistically large starts. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game began counting… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Susie Morris Baker Ben Baker, 10, of Augusta, Georgia, proudly displays two halibut that he caught with Aron Hanson (left) on a charter boat out of Homer. The possession limit for 2016 in Area 3A, which includes the central Gulf of Alaska, is two fish per person per day, with a limit of four total in possession, according to the International Pacific Halibut Commission. The average size fish caught out of the Homer port is 10.85 pounds this season, ranging between 2.6 pounds and 86.6 pounds, according to the Lower Cook Inlet sportfishing report for the week of July 6.

Truck, ATV collide on K-beach

A collision between a four-wheeler and a pickup truck on Tuesday evening sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Around 8:45 p.m., a… Continue reading

Bear injures hiker on Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

A woman hiking alone Sunday on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s Lower Kenai River trail was bitten on the upper leg by a brown bear.… Continue reading

A commercial fishing boat leaves the mouth of the Kenai river for a day of fishing in Cook Inlet on Monday, July 4 in Kenai.

Maritime industry largest employer on peninsula

The Kenai Peninsula’s economy depends even more on the ocean and rivers than is apparent on paper. Some are obvious: fishing, shipping and marine fishing… Continue reading

A commercial fishing boat leaves the mouth of the Kenai river for a day of fishing in Cook Inlet on Monday, July 4 in Kenai.

Troopers suspend search for Nome man, volunteers continue looking

The Alaska State Troopers suspended the active search and rescue for a missing Nome man on July 4 pending any new leads, according to the… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2016
  • By LISA PHU

Nikiski man arraigned on additional theft charges

A Nikiski man accused of multiple thefts in the Nikiski and Sterling areas was arraigned on five more felony charges Tuesday in Kenai Superior Court.Brandon… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Alfred Port films the procession of antique cars in Kenai's Fourth of July Parade on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

The 4th of July in Kenai

Some came to honor those who have served and are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, some came to show off their sewing skills and… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Alfred Port films the procession of antique cars in Kenai's Fourth of July Parade on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

Borough to extend gas line in Funny River

More residents of the Funny River area will soon have access to natural gas in their homes.The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved a resolution at… Continue reading

State rejects 2016 Prudhoe plan

The state Division of Oil and Gas has officially rejected BP’s 2016 operational plan for Prudhoe Bay, but is extending last year’s plan until Nov.… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2016
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

The 4th of July in Kenai

To see more images from Kenai's Fourth of July parade and festivities visit: http://peninsulaclarion.com/slideshow/2016-07-04/4th-of-july-in-kenai#slide-1… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2016
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Fiocla Wilson listens to Evelyne Boulett reminisce about growing up a friend the Wilson family Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Heritage Place in Soldotna, Alaska.

Kenaitze Tribe’s oldest member turns 100

Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s oldest member is now also one of Alaska’s few known centenarians. Fiocla Wilson turned 100 years old Thursday, and celebrated with as… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Fiocla Wilson listens to Evelyne Boulett reminisce about growing up a friend the Wilson family Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Heritage Place in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Stephanie Queen (left), the director of economic development and planning for the City of Soldotna, listens to citizens' concerns about the city's possible annexation of areas currently outside the city boundaries at a public meeting at the Don Gilman River Center in Soldotna, Alaska on Thursday, June 30, 2016.

Soldotna hosts annexation open house

The public got a chance to weigh in on the city of Soldotna’s initial annexation study at an open house Thursday.The city has been debating… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Stephanie Queen (left), the director of economic development and planning for the City of Soldotna, listens to citizens' concerns about the city's possible annexation of areas currently outside the city boundaries at a public meeting at the Don Gilman River Center in Soldotna, Alaska on Thursday, June 30, 2016.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion A recently-installed "no drones" sign warns hobby drone owners not to fly at the Fourth Street Park on Friday, July 1 in Kenai. Kenai administrators have posted the signs in city parks near the airport to discourage drone pilots from flying where they may endanger incoming planes.

Kenai airport takes caution against drones

Three public areas near the Kenai Municipal airport have received new signage dealing with a new problem: remote-controlled hobby drones that city and airport officials… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion A recently-installed "no drones" sign warns hobby drone owners not to fly at the Fourth Street Park on Friday, July 1 in Kenai. Kenai administrators have posted the signs in city parks near the airport to discourage drone pilots from flying where they may endanger incoming planes.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Scaffolding surrounds the fascade of Kenai Middle School during its summer-long asbestos removal treatment on Thursday, June 30 in Kenai. Asbestos fire-proofing material is being taken from its roof beams and disposed of in the Kenai Peninsula Borough landfill.

Kenai middle school getting new roof, losing asbestos

When students and teachers abandoned Kenai Middle School for the summer, construction crews moved in. Asbestos fire retardant is being removed from the school roof’s… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Scaffolding surrounds the fascade of Kenai Middle School during its summer-long asbestos removal treatment on Thursday, June 30 in Kenai. Asbestos fire-proofing material is being taken from its roof beams and disposed of in the Kenai Peninsula Borough landfill.
A fishing vessel enters the mouth of the Kenai River Thursday. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is taking a conservative approach to managing the commercial fishery to start the season.

Fish and Game to manage setnets, drifters conservatively in July

Drift fishermen and setnetters in the Central District of Cook Inlet wet their gear for the first time last week, preparing for a large run… Continue reading

A fishing vessel enters the mouth of the Kenai River Thursday. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is taking a conservative approach to managing the commercial fishery to start the season.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna Little League player Jacob Belger throws a pitch during a practice game on Saturday, July 2 at the Soldotna Little League field in Soldotna.

Photo: Baseball and apple pie

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Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna Little League player Jacob Belger throws a pitch during a practice game on Saturday, July 2 at the Soldotna Little League field in Soldotna.

Kenai girl missing; reported as runaway

A Kenai girl, Ayla Smith, is missing from the home of her mother Megan Ehret since Friday morning. Ehret reported her a runaway to the… Continue reading

Kenai plans Independence Day festivities

Kenai’s Independence Day festivities begin with a parade at 11 a.m. The parade starts on Fidalgo Avenue, turns left on Willow Street, then right on… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2016

Franklin Graham holds prayer rally in Juenau

This country is in trouble, and only God and the power of prayer can save it from abortion, same-sex marriage and political correctness, according to… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2016
  • By Sam DeGrave

Furie takes first steps toward adding platform

Furie Operating Alaska is taking the first steps toward adding an oil platform to its Kitchen Lights gas development in Northern Cook Inlet.Furie Senior Vice… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2016
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER