Borough debates school funding, landfill closures

The Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly got into the weeds on its budget Tuesday night, with great attention on funding for the school district and closing… Continue reading

Ninilchik graduates have a variety of plans

There was standing room only in Ninilchik School’s small gymnasium during graduation on Tuesday afternoon. The crowd had come to give well-wishes and congratulations to… Continue reading

Recipients of the 2016 Soldotna Chamber scholarships.

Soldotna Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships

The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting last week at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex to honor the final students of the month… Continue reading

Recipients of the 2016 Soldotna Chamber scholarships.
The Black Jaxx Homer location.

Black Jaxx’s BBQ doubles down to Homer

Another sign of an early spring sprouted as the flashing “Open” sign beneath the Black Jaxx Barbeque smoker on the Kenai Spur Highway lit up… Continue reading

The Black Jaxx Homer location.
Dave Carey ads to Haedyn's coffers for Iron Mike Statue.

VFW effort gets a shot in the arm from K-Beach 3rd grader

In the year since the City of Soldotna gave permission and poured the foundation for a memorial statue known as “Iron Mike” to honor all… Continue reading

Dave Carey ads to Haedyn's coffers for Iron Mike Statue.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Daisy Schwenke, who graduated from Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska, on Monday, May 16, 2016, said she intends to go into the U.S. Army after graduation. She said she aims to become a military police officer.

Nikiski grads head out for last time

On a partition wall, 46 pieces of cardboard bore the names of the students leaving Nikiski High School and everything from jokes to Edgar Allen… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Daisy Schwenke, who graduated from Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska, on Monday, May 16, 2016, said she intends to go into the U.S. Army after graduation. She said she aims to become a military police officer.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Mountain View Elementary School XXX grader and Field of Flowers gazebo for the 50th Anniversary of Alaska Arbor Day Monday, May 16, 2016, in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Mountain View Elementary School XXX grader and Field of Flowers gazebo for the 50th Anniversary of Alaska Arbor Day Monday, May 16, 2016, in Kenai, Alaska.

Board of Education will make final decision on pupil transportation

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District administrators are proposing route revisions that would cut between six and seven buses on the southern Kenai Peninsula, stagger start… Continue reading

  • May 17, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Support industries feel oil maket contraction

The round tables were fringed with people chatting leisurely and exchanging bits of news, like they were on lunch break. A few feet away, two… Continue reading

Prospect of special session looms for lawmakers

JUNEAU — The prospect of a special session loomed as Alaska lawmakers hit their fourth month in regular session without agreement on a plan for… Continue reading

Bail altered for woman accused of sexual assault

Editor's note: This story has been updated to remove potentially identifying information about the alleged victim. Bail conditions have been strengthened for a Sterling woman… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Chari's Place in Kenai, Alaska, seen on Friday, May 13, 2016, is planning to expand into a second building by the end of the year.

Charis Place expanding to meet demand

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of the name of Charis Place and to correct the name of the owner,… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Chari's Place in Kenai, Alaska, seen on Friday, May 13, 2016, is planning to expand into a second building by the end of the year.

Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will host a social mixer today at the Peninsula Center Mall, with food served by Palates… Continue reading

  • May 16, 2016
Matthea Boatright, 14, poses with her entry into the PEEPs art show for the Kenai Peninsula Birding Festival as her mother, Kirsten Boatright, takes her picture on Thursday May 7, 2015 at the Kenai Fine Arts Center in Kenai, Alaska. The birding festival kicks off Thursday. (Clarion file photo)

Veteran, novice birders flock to festival

Kenai Birding Festival organizers are ready for birders and kids of all abilities to flock to the festivities this year. Keen Eye Bird Club President… Continue reading

Matthea Boatright, 14, poses with her entry into the PEEPs art show for the Kenai Peninsula Birding Festival as her mother, Kirsten Boatright, takes her picture on Thursday May 7, 2015 at the Kenai Fine Arts Center in Kenai, Alaska. The birding festival kicks off Thursday. (Clarion file photo)

Sex assault trial to begin

The case of a Sterling woman accused of sexually assaulting a minor will go to trial starting Tuesday.Laurel Lee, 52, was charged with first-degree sexual… Continue reading

Senate approves $1.6B state capital budget

The Alaska Senate has voted 16-4 to send the state’s $1.6 billion capital construction budget to the House.The $1.6 billion budget is in many ways… Continue reading

Brynnen Hanson runs through a maze of cloth panels at AK Kids Early Learning Center on Saturday, April 30 in Kenai.

Day care integrates curriculum

One local child care provider is hoping to better fill the niche of education-based day care on the central Kenai Peninsula.Ashley Bulot-Hanson has been in… Continue reading

Brynnen Hanson runs through a maze of cloth panels at AK Kids Early Learning Center on Saturday, April 30 in Kenai.

Around the District

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

Brush up on oil industry skill set

Oil industry decline: a perfect time to brush up skill set This isn’t the first time Alaska’s oil and gas process industry has taken a… Continue reading

KPC Chancellor’s and Dean’s lists

Chancellor's List Carissa Bible, Stuart Brown, Jonathan Bruxvoort, Lucas Bruxvoort, Shannon Cefalu, Adrian Chya, Ryan Ertz, Austin Frederic, Jason Gahm, Joseph Garner Jr., Denali Goodwill,… Continue reading