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Planned Parenthood ban bill clears another committee

A bill that would require parents to opt-in before students can learn sex education and ban abortion providers from teaching it in schools is another… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2016
  • By LISA PHU

City briefed on Soldotna Creek treatment

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is preparing to move forward in the next phase of eradicating northern pike in Kenai Peninsula waters, as… Continue reading

Poll: Fewer Alaskans identify as conservative

Fewer Alaskans are calling themselves conservative, while more identify as progressive or moderate, according to a recently released poll.Evidence of the trend was announced Monday… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

House panel advances tax credit bill rewrite

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker’s proposal to reduce spending on oil and gas tax credits has been scaled by a state House committee, which also… Continue reading

Group criticizes Walker on fisheries policy

JUNEAU — Fishermen, Alaska Native tribal members and clean water advocates on Wednesday criticized Gov. Bill Walker’s administration over its handling of fisheries and water… Continue reading

Fish board nominees, legislators more cordial in 2016

The 2016 Board of Fisheries appointees represent no one, and everyone, they insist.2015 and 2016 took a toll on fisheries leadership. The last 12 months… Continue reading

Kenai airport land sale may be reconsidered

This story has been changed to correct the title of Ronald Smith, originally described as a realator. A realator is a licensed member of the… Continue reading

Tobacco bill makes progress

The bill that would ban smoking in the workplace is making progress in the Alaska Senate. SB 1, or the “Take it Outside Act”, sponsored… Continue reading

  • Mar 19, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Members of the Triumvirate Theatre group burst through a door while rehearsing for their upcoming performance of "Fish Wars: A Humpy Rises," on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Mykel's Restaurant in Soldotna, Alaska. The annual dinner theatre and auction puts a fishy spin on a well-known film and incorporates local events and issues.

Photo: May the fish be with you

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  • Mar 22, 2016
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Members of the Triumvirate Theatre group burst through a door while rehearsing for their upcoming performance of "Fish Wars: A Humpy Rises," on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Mykel's Restaurant in Soldotna, Alaska. The annual dinner theatre and auction puts a fishy spin on a well-known film and incorporates local events and issues.

Democrats headed to caucus

Kenai Peninsula Democrats will have a chance to make their first mark on the 2016 presidential election Saturday.The Alaska Democratic Presidential Caucuses start at 10… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, with Assistant Attorney General Janell Hafner looking on, speaks during a news conference in Juneau, Alaska, about the U.S. Supreme Court decision siding with Alaska moose hunter John Sturgeon in his case against the National Park Service. The court on Tuesday unanimously threw out a lower court ruling that upheld enforcement of National Park Service rules banning the use of hovercraft on the river when it runs through the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Supreme Court ruling praised as win for Alaska

Taking a break from the normal run of bad budgetary news, Gov. Bill Walker and four members of the Alaska Legislature held a press conference… Continue reading

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, with Assistant Attorney General Janell Hafner looking on, speaks during a news conference in Juneau, Alaska, about the U.S. Supreme Court decision siding with Alaska moose hunter John Sturgeon in his case against the National Park Service. The court on Tuesday unanimously threw out a lower court ruling that upheld enforcement of National Park Service rules banning the use of hovercraft on the river when it runs through the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Bill would let lawmakers decide top tier water designations

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker has proposed giving the state Legislature the power to designate waters where no long-term degradation is allowed, a move that… Continue reading

Kasilof man accused of shooting through truck window

11:45 a.m. update: Kasilof resident Doug Pardue, 22, has been arraigned in Kenai Court on several charges including first-degree attempted murder. He is accused of… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2016
Kenai Fire Marshal Tommy Carver explains the ins and outs of a prop aircraft used to train first responders on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Beacon Ocupational Health and Safety Services Training Center in Kenai, Alaska.

Behind the scenes

When first responders like the members of the Kenai Fire Department need to keep up on their training, they practice battling blazes and executing rescues… Continue reading

Kenai Fire Marshal Tommy Carver explains the ins and outs of a prop aircraft used to train first responders on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Beacon Ocupational Health and Safety Services Training Center in Kenai, Alaska.
Assembly to consider bonds for K-Selo school

Kachemak Selo still waiting on state

The staff and students at Kachemak Selo School are still waiting to hear whether there will be room in next year’s budget for a new… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Assembly to consider bonds for K-Selo school
Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Randall Hoffbeck talks to reporters about the revenue forecast he released on Monday, March 21, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. His department projects nearly $300 million less in revenue in the current fiscal year and $600 million next year due to continued low oil prices. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Governor may call special legislative session over budget

JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said he is willing to call the Legislature into a special session if lawmakers don’t pass any revenue proposals… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2016
  • By Rashah McChesney
Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Randall Hoffbeck talks to reporters about the revenue forecast he released on Monday, March 21, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. His department projects nearly $300 million less in revenue in the current fiscal year and $600 million next year due to continued low oil prices. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)
FILE - In this April 12, 2012 file photo, a red flag is whipped by wind on a tripod sitting on the frozen Nenana River on, in Nenana, Alaska. The tripod serves as the basis for Alaska's biggest guessing game, with people buying tickets to guess when the ice will give out and the tripod will fall into the river. Some states have a lottery. In Interior Alaska, it's the Ice Classic, the annual guessing game of when the Tanana River ice goes out. The spring tradition is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Nenana Ice Classic celebrates 100 years

FAIRBANKS — One of the best days of Joe Dinkins’ 73 years alive is when he won the Nenana Ice Classic 10 years ago.“I got… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2016
  • By AMANDA BOHMAN
FILE - In this April 12, 2012 file photo, a red flag is whipped by wind on a tripod sitting on the frozen Nenana River on, in Nenana, Alaska. The tripod serves as the basis for Alaska's biggest guessing game, with people buying tickets to guess when the ice will give out and the tripod will fall into the river. Some states have a lottery. In Interior Alaska, it's the Ice Classic, the annual guessing game of when the Tanana River ice goes out. The spring tradition is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Business Briefs

■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on March 22 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. A… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2016
volunteers lend a hand

volunteers lend a hand

Dr. Bote M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon at SportsMed Alaska in Kenai understands that being part of a community’s health care means providing volunteer services… Continue reading

volunteers lend a hand
Library brings 3.7 million new titles

Library brings 3.7 million new titles

Libraries have always been community centers where people of all ages go to learn, communicate and stimulate their imaginations. The Joyce K Carver memorial library… Continue reading

Library brings 3.7 million new titles