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

Kenai P&Z pushes comprehensive plan forward

After the City of Kenai hosted a series of town hall-style meetings on its comprehensive plan update, Kenai’s Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a partial… Continue reading

8 candidates file for District 30 House seat

The central Kenai Peninsula will host the most contested Alaska State House race in the fall. Eight candidates have thrown their hats into the ring… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management Director Scott Walden presents advice for businesses to remain safe and during and recover after natural disasters and emergencies during a Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center business luncheon Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska.

Residents, businesses alike can prepare for disasters

Having an emergency plan might be common in households, but local businesses can benefit from emergency planning as well.Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management Director Scott Walden presents advice for businesses to remain safe and during and recover after natural disasters and emergencies during a Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center business luncheon Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska.

Porcupine Island fire contained

A small fire on Porcupine Island in Kenai Lake is contained and being monitored.The fire on the island, between Seward and Cooper Landing in the… Continue reading

Legislature funds share of new Kachemak Selo school

The State of Alaska will fund its share of the K-12 replacement school for staff and 63 unhoused students in the Russian Old Believer community… Continue reading

  • Jun 2, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Walker urges action on plan to address deficit

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker reiterated his call for passage of a state fiscal plan during a fiery news conference Wednesday in which he also… Continue reading

DNR approves final Kasilof development plan

DNR approves final Kasilof development plan

The north side of the Kasilof River will get a parking lot, a vehicle turnaround and dune fencing among other improvements by next summer. The… Continue reading

DNR approves final Kasilof development plan
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Karen McGahan, a member of the Nikiski Citizens Incorporation Study, addresses a crowd during a town hall meeting to discuss plans to incorporate Nikiski on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the North Peninsula Recreation Center in Nikiski, Alaska. The study group has been researching the possibility of incorporation for about two years.

Nikiski study group presents plan to incorporate

The unincorporated community of Nikiski may soon be headed down the path to becoming its own city. Several Nikiski residents have been looking into the… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Karen McGahan, a member of the Nikiski Citizens Incorporation Study, addresses a crowd during a town hall meeting to discuss plans to incorporate Nikiski on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the North Peninsula Recreation Center in Nikiski, Alaska. The study group has been researching the possibility of incorporation for about two years.

Small fire persists on Porcupine Island

Firefighters are still working to suppress a blaze on Porcupine Island in Kenai Lake.North of Seward and close to Cooper Landing, the fire burned about… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2016

Legislators keep BSA increase

Legislators restored a $50 increase to the base student allocation in the state’s operating budget approved Tuesday.The action offset the decision made May 17 by… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Necropsy completed on whale found on bow of cruise ship

ANCHORAGE — A necropsy has been completed on a 50-foot fin whale discovered Sunday on the bow of a cruise ship entering an Alaska port.A… Continue reading

  • Jun 1, 2016
  • By Dan Joling
Kings run to Ninilchik River, Deep Creek

Kings run to Ninilchik River, Deep Creek

Dogs bounded happily across the banks amid smoke billowing from grills near the Ninilchik River as residents and visitors alike tried their hand for king… Continue reading

Kings run to Ninilchik River, Deep Creek