Russian River, Kenai River rainbow fishing to open

Fishermen on the central Kenai Peninsula will be able to head to the Kenai and Russian rivers for some fishing starting Saturday.Sockeye fishing on the… Continue reading

This map shows where the 10 designated campgrounds are on the upper Kenai River in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

Public use changes in effect on Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Editor's note: This article has been updated to show that the new regulations on the refuge only include a "no wake" restriction on some lakes… Continue reading

This map shows where the 10 designated campgrounds are on the upper Kenai River in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai resident Brie Havrilla picks up eggs and cucumbers from Steve Dahl through the Kenai Peninsula Food Hub on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna, Alaska. Through the pilot program, which launched in May, customers can place online orders for locally made produce and goods and pick them up on certain days in Soldotna and Homer.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai resident Brie Havrilla picks up eggs and cucumbers from Steve Dahl through the Kenai Peninsula Food Hub on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna, Alaska. Through the pilot program, which launched in May, customers can place online orders for locally made produce and goods and pick them up on certain days in Soldotna and Homer.

Lawmakers keep ‘net operating loss’ credit

The Alaska Legislature has approved a cut to oil and gas drilling subsidies that promises millions in savings but fails to close a loophole that… Continue reading

Senate votes to spend Permanent Fund earnings on state operations

The Alaska Senate voted late Monday to spend almost $1.8 billion per year from the Alaska Permanent Fund earnings reserve on the operations of state… Continue reading

Unions protest change in Alaska oil tanker escort contract

ANCHORAGE — Two maritime unions with 250 Alaska jobs at stake have begun a campaign to stop the operator of the trans-Alaska pipeline from switching… Continue reading

  • Jun 7, 2016
  • By Dan Joling

School district, associations conclude arbitration

Advisory arbitration concluded Thursday for the Kenai Peninsula Education and Kenai Peninsula Education Support associations and Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.It will likely be August… Continue reading

  • Jun 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Twin City Raceway opens with Saturday Night Thunder

Twin City Raceway opens with Saturday Night Thunder

Twin Cities Raceway got off to roaring start over the Memorial Day weekend with a double header that drew good crowds out to the fastest… Continue reading

Twin City Raceway opens with Saturday Night Thunder
Torch keeps burning during run in the rain for Special Olympics

Torch keeps burning during run in the rain for Special Olympics

The 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics got off to a cool and rainy start Saturday, May 21st but the conditions were… Continue reading

Torch keeps burning during run in the rain for Special Olympics
Wet track doesn't dampen 10th Kenai Rotary Soap Box Derby Championship

Wet track doesn’t dampen 10th Kenai Rotary Soap Box Derby Championship

Light rain and a wet track didn’t diminish the turn out for the 10th running of the Kenai Rotary Soap Box Derby Alaskan Championships. The… Continue reading

Wet track doesn't dampen 10th Kenai Rotary Soap Box Derby Championship
Return of the Salmon at Heritage Place honors ancient traditions

Return of the Salmon at Heritage Place honors ancient traditions

The 15th Annual Return of the Salmon was held a Heritage Place (HP) May 20th. It all began when Dennis Murray, former HP administrator and… Continue reading

Return of the Salmon at Heritage Place honors ancient traditions

Kenai passes budget

Kenai will enter fiscal year 2017 — starting July 1, 2016 — with a $15,419,980 budget. The Kenai city council unanimously passed the budget at… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Alaska Department of Transporation employees are working around the clock to finish putting in a culvert at mile 9.8 of the Kenai Spur Highway on Monday, June 6, 2016, in Kenai, Alaska. All traffic was diverted away from the segment of roadway that was closed down entirely for the day, but is expected to open back up Tuesday morning.

Construction shuts down Kenai Spur

Traffic was cut off and detoured Monday at mile 9.8 of the Kenai Spur Highway while the Alaska Department of Transportation worked to replace an… Continue reading

  • Jun 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Alaska Department of Transporation employees are working around the clock to finish putting in a culvert at mile 9.8 of the Kenai Spur Highway on Monday, June 6, 2016, in Kenai, Alaska. All traffic was diverted away from the segment of roadway that was closed down entirely for the day, but is expected to open back up Tuesday morning.

Business news

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets today at Froso’s Restaurnat in Soldotna. Ellen Adlam, Owner of Blue Moose Bed & Biscuit will share information… Continue reading

  • Jun 6, 2016
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (left) Chevelle, Brystol and Amanda Flynn spend some time fishing Sunday, June 6, 2016, in Kenai, Alaska.

Step right up!

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  • Jun 5, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (left) Chevelle, Brystol and Amanda Flynn spend some time fishing Sunday, June 6, 2016, in Kenai, Alaska.

Kenai Peninsula Borough to consider tax revisions

This summer, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will consider a trio of tax changes introduced by Borough Mayor Mike Navarre — one that would double… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Laurel Johnson, 8, and her brother, Leif Johnson, 6, help their mother line the outdoor track with decorated luminaria bags during the 19th annual Relay for Life of Central Peninsula on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Walk for a cause

In its 19th year, the Relay for Life of Central Peninsula saw clear skies, whipped cream pies and plenty of people happy to be out… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Laurel Johnson, 8, and her brother, Leif Johnson, 6, help their mother line the outdoor track with decorated luminaria bags during the 19th annual Relay for Life of Central Peninsula on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Culvert work to slow Spur traffic

Kenai residents and those passing through will experience some slower traffic on the Kenai Spur Highway near Walmart for the next 10 days.Beginning Saturday morning,… Continue reading

Local groups, government examine need for more public transit

Garry Cason is friendly with a lot of cab drivers in Kenai. They ferry him to and from the grocery store, medical appointments and to… Continue reading

Kenai River opened to catch-and-release king salmon fishing

Sportfishermen can target king salmon for catch-and-release fishing only on the lower Kenai River starting Saturday after midnight. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game… Continue reading