Ketchikan man files $4.5 million suit over his arrest

KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — A Ketchikan man is suing the city and its police department over allegations of malicious prosecution stemming from his arrest two… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2016

Opioid abuse a growing problem in Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Abuse of opioids has only recently entered the public consciousness as a crisis in Alaska even though it’s been a growing problem for… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2016
  • By Rachel D'oro
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Bags of basic necessities line the wall during a workshop to address area homelessness Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at the Alaska Army National Guard Armory in Kenai, Alaska. Agencies, church groups and community members gathered to brainstorm ways to help reduce homelessness on the Kenai Peninsula over the course of two nights.

Anyone can experience homelessness

Though it may not be overly visible or accurately recorded, homelessness on the Kenai Peninsula is a pervasive issue. Kenai Peninsula Journey Home, an organization… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Bags of basic necessities line the wall during a workshop to address area homelessness Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at the Alaska Army National Guard Armory in Kenai, Alaska. Agencies, church groups and community members gathered to brainstorm ways to help reduce homelessness on the Kenai Peninsula over the course of two nights.

Soldotna man dies in Delta River accident

A Soldotna man died after his ATV overturned in the Delta River on Wednesday. Alaska State Troopers got a report about the accident just before… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2016

Kendall Auto Group takes over Stanley dealerships

Kendall Auto Group has bought two central Kenai Peninsula dealerships and will take over their operations.The auto group, which operates dealerships in Alaska, Idaho and… Continue reading

Railroad blocks boat launches on Lower Trail Lake

Visitors who want to launch their boats on Lower Trail Lake near Moose Pass have run into a literal roadblock in trying to access the… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Paritcipants wrote down ideas about who the homeless on the Kenai Peninsula are at a community workshop hosted by the Kenai Peninsula Journey Home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Organizers for the Kenai Peninsula Journey Home, a local group seeking to combat homelessness, plan to seek nonprofit status.

Workshops hone in on homelessness

Editor's note: This article has been clarified to show that the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's Students in Transition Program assisted 185 students in the… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Paritcipants wrote down ideas about who the homeless on the Kenai Peninsula are at a community workshop hosted by the Kenai Peninsula Journey Home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. Organizers for the Kenai Peninsula Journey Home, a local group seeking to combat homelessness, plan to seek nonprofit status.
Kasilof features indoor flea market at 3B's Emporium

Kasilof features indoor flea market at 3B’s Emporium

The former Silver Tip Net & Gear at mile 6 on K-Beach Rd. has been transformed into the 3B’s Emporium thanks to new entrepreneur Rhonda… Continue reading

Kasilof features indoor flea market at 3B's Emporium
Food Bank Tuesday Market closes for the season but vendors still have produce

Food Bank Tuesday Market closes for the season but vendors still have produce

The local farmers markets this summer have given locals as well as visitors a great opportunity to enjoy some great home grown produce and hand… Continue reading

Food Bank Tuesday Market closes for the season but vendors still have produce
Gilman community award goes to FNBA's Charlie Weimer

Gilman community award goes to FNBA’s Charlie Weimer

It came as no surprise to anyone who has lived and done business on the Peninsula for the last three decades that Charlie Weimer was… Continue reading

Gilman community award goes to FNBA's Charlie Weimer
Final Wednesday in the park

Final Wednesday in the park

The Kenai Peninsula had more beautiful days this summer than anyone can remember, but Mother Nature chose one of the most perfect of those many… Continue reading

Final Wednesday in the park
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Ducks cruise across Engineer Lake on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

Refuge hosts outdoor activities challenge for anniversary

Those who enjoy the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge have limited time left to complete an outdoors activities challenge created by refuge staff to celebrate the… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Ducks cruise across Engineer Lake on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
This photo taken from Facebook with permission from the Troost family shows 22-year-old Garyn Troost, who when missing after taking a walk in the Sterling area the evening of Sunday, Sept 11, 2016. Troopers searched for him until Wednesday, and family members and volunteers are continuing that search.

Missing Sterling man found dead

Searches have come to an end after 22-year-old Garyn Troost, missing in Sterling since Sunday, was found dead.Volunteer searchers found him around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday… Continue reading

This photo taken from Facebook with permission from the Troost family shows 22-year-old Garyn Troost, who when missing after taking a walk in the Sterling area the evening of Sunday, Sept 11, 2016. Troopers searched for him until Wednesday, and family members and volunteers are continuing that search.

Two hurt in Kenai Spur crash

Two people were sent to the hospital after a head-on collision near Kenai Central High School on Thursday.Members of the Kenai Fire Department, Nikiski Fire… Continue reading

Lawmakers address issues related to marijuana

Welcome to the conversation, legislators.Senate and House Judiciary Committees called a joint informational meeting at the Downtown Anchorage Legislative Information Office on Wednesday to discuss… Continue reading

  • Sep 15, 2016
  • By DJ SUMMERS

State reduces K-Selo project price tag

The State of Alaska has reduced the price tag on the K-12 Kachemak Selo School replacement project, but Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre says… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo courtesy Troost family This photo provided by the Troost family shows 22-year-old Garyn Troost, who when missing after taking a walk in the Sterling area the evening of Sunday, Sept 11, 2016. Troopers searched for him until Wednesday, and family members and volunteers are continuing that search.

Family, volunteers search for missing man in Sterling

Central Kenai Peninsula volunteers are searching for a young man who went missing in the Sterling area Sunday. Garyn Troost, 22, recently moved to the… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Troost family This photo provided by the Troost family shows 22-year-old Garyn Troost, who when missing after taking a walk in the Sterling area the evening of Sunday, Sept 11, 2016. Troopers searched for him until Wednesday, and family members and volunteers are continuing that search.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Dancers from the Forever Dance Alaska dance school's Flame and Aurora troupes hold the opening poses of a ballet routine they demonstrated at the Soldotna Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The troupes performed an excerpt from George Balanchine's "Western Symphony" with choreography adapted by ballet instructor Clayton Cunningham.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Dancers from the Forever Dance Alaska dance school's Flame and Aurora troupes hold the opening poses of a ballet routine they demonstrated at the Soldotna Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The troupes performed an excerpt from George Balanchine's "Western Symphony" with choreography adapted by ballet instructor Clayton Cunningham.

Seward flood service area works toward long-term goals

More than four inches of rain fell in the Seward area between Sunday night and Monday, pushing up stream levels and sending gravel cascading downstream.The… Continue reading

Alaska GOP officers leave committee to back Joe Miller

ANCHORAGE — The state Republican party’s central committee has lost several of its members because of their support for Joe Miller, who is running as… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2016

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