Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, asks a question about the state administration's modeling of various budget scenarios during a town hall-style meeting between the state's Governor and legislators on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Walker repeats need for fiscal plan in legislative briefing

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker on Wednesday said he wouldn’t veto legislation calling for structured, annual draws from Alaska Permanent Fund earnings if he doesn’t… Continue reading

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, asks a question about the state administration's modeling of various budget scenarios during a town hall-style meeting between the state's Governor and legislators on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Federal agency calls for comprehensive approach to beluga protection

Editor's note: This article has been edited to clarify the nature of the permit that Exxonmobil is applying for. It is an Incidental Harassment Authorization,… Continue reading

Earth Day comes to the Kenai

A combination of forces have come together to organize events for this year’s Earth Day at the end of the week.Celebrated nationally this Friday, Earth… Continue reading

Senate takes up energy bill after 2-month delay

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday revived a bill that would promote a variety of energy sources, from renewables such as solar and wind power… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2016
  • By MATTHEW DALY

Condition of Alaska professor improves after bear attack

JUNEAU — The condition of a university educator who was mauled by a bear while teaching a mountaineering course to students in southeast Alaska was… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2016
  • By Rashah McChesney
Alaska state House Speaker Mike Chenault leans forward to speak with Rep. Kurt Olson during a break in an evening floor session on Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Meyer: Permanent fund bill could be difficult in Senate

JUNEAU — Senate President Kevin Meyer said Tuesday that he doesn’t think there’s broad support in his chamber for a restructuring of Alaska Permanent Fund… Continue reading

Alaska state House Speaker Mike Chenault leans forward to speak with Rep. Kurt Olson during a break in an evening floor session on Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

BlueCrest applies to drill offshore

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct that BlueCrest is not changing its plans to drill offshore. The filing was a notice that… Continue reading

Associations reject school district proposal

Negotiations between the Kenai Peninsula Education and Kenai Peninsula Education Support associations and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District are again headed toward arbitration, scheduled… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Not pictured) Aimee, (left) Rudy and Sam Zulkanycz get in some early spring fishing Monday, April 18, 2016, at Loon Lake in Soldotna, Alaska. Sam said the quiet spot is a family favorite, especially when the sun is out and there is no one else on the joining them on the perimeter. "They aren't the biggest and best fish by that's okay," he said.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Not pictured) Aimee, (left) Rudy and Sam Zulkanycz get in some early spring fishing Monday, April 18, 2016, at Loon Lake in Soldotna, Alaska. Sam said the quiet spot is a family favorite, especially when the sun is out and there is no one else on the joining them on the perimeter. "They aren't the biggest and best fish by that's okay," he said.

Judge tosses Alaska Democrats’ lawsuit

A Juneau Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Alaska Democratic Party against the state of Alaska for its refusal to allow… Continue reading

UAS teacher mauled by bear on student outing

JUNEAU — A man who teaches classes on the outdoors was mauled by a bear Monday during a mountaineering class in the Alaska Panhandle, according… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2016
  • By Rashah McChesney
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker talks Monday, April 18, 2016, about the end-of-session issues left for the state's legislature to cover in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Walker would like lawmakers to keep working in Juneau

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker said Monday that he would like legislators to continue their work in Juneau, even if that means relocating from the… Continue reading

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker talks Monday, April 18, 2016, about the end-of-session issues left for the state's legislature to cover in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Local young professional snags state award

Jonathan Taylor, owner of Soldotna’s Artistic Puppy Creative, was named the first Young Professional of the Year at the inaugural statewide young professionals summit.The Young… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Exoskelton Bionic Robot debuts at the new Kenai Spine

Exoskelton Bionic Robot debuts at the new Kenai Spine

With its’ doors just barley opened the new Central Peninsula Rehabilitation and Kenai Spine location introduced a state of the art Robotic Exoskeleton demonstration last… Continue reading

Exoskelton Bionic Robot debuts at the new Kenai Spine
opportunity to attend AK Chamber business week

opportunity to attend AK Chamber business week

Nichole Schuh, Alaska Business Week program director addressed a joint Chamber of Commerce last week to promote the unique learning experience for high school students… Continue reading

opportunity to attend AK Chamber business week
Last Frontier offers elegance for Brides & Grooms

Last Frontier offers elegance for Brides & Grooms

The Kenai Peninsula is becoming a popular destination for more than those attired in hip waders and steel toed boots. Last year’s premier Peninsula Wedding… Continue reading

Last Frontier offers elegance for Brides & Grooms
Ideas to build on

Ideas to build on

Another early spring and little snow left inspired families to turn out in great numbers for the 37th Annual Home Show. The Kenai Peninsula Builders… Continue reading

Ideas to build on

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

Summer and fall registration open now

Public registration for summer and fall semesters open now After giving current KPC degree-seeking students priority to register for the upcoming fall semester, registration is… Continue reading

Sens. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River , Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, and Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna discuss an amendment to a tax credit bill benefiting a gas-to-liquid natural gas processing facility on the Kenai Peninsula on Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. Wielechowski suggesting capping the credit, MacKinnon and Micciche did not support the idea and ultimately prevailed with a 15-5 vote on the Senate floor. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Legislators face overtime with big issues unresolved

JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska legislators were headed into overtime Sunday as they continued to wrestle with major issues on the session’s last scheduled day. House… Continue reading

  • Apr 17, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer
Sens. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River , Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, and Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna discuss an amendment to a tax credit bill benefiting a gas-to-liquid natural gas processing facility on the Kenai Peninsula on Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. Wielechowski suggesting capping the credit, MacKinnon and Micciche did not support the idea and ultimately prevailed with a 15-5 vote on the Senate floor. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)