DNR requests comment on water management policies

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public to weigh in on how it manages water resources in the state.The department is… Continue reading

Criminal justice overhaul costs, savings unclear

JUNEAU — A bill to overhaul the criminal justice system advanced in the Alaska Senate on Tuesday, though questions remain about how much money it… Continue reading

Budget director raises issues with House proposals

JUNEAU — As a key House committee worked to finalize its version of the state operating budget, Gov. Bill Walker’s budget director pushed back against… Continue reading

Apache to shutter Alaska operations

Editor's note: This article has been updated with a statement from Apache Corporation. Apache Corporation, which has been exploring oil and gas resources in the… Continue reading

Alternative high schools may still see cuts

It didn’t take much from the principals of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s two alternative high schools to convince most board of education members… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Bill aimed at curbing Medicaid costs moves in Senate

JUNEAU — Legislation aimed at curbing and containing costs within Alaska’s Medicaid program advanced from a key Senate committee Monday after lawmakers were told of… Continue reading

Administration reviewed, didn’t pursue gas-to-liquids pitch

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker’s administration had a consultant evaluate a pitch to turn North Slope gas to gasoline and ship it through the trans-Alaska… Continue reading

GE salmon labeling bill requires third-party review

Sen. Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill on March 3 that would require all genetically engineered salmon to carry the words “genetically engineered” or “GE.” The… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Juniors get close to career paths

Juniors get close to career paths

The idea began 22 years ago when a Kenai Chamber committee came up with an idea to take high school juniors out of the classroom… Continue reading

Juniors get close to career paths
Wellness Center cuts the ribbon

Wellness Center cuts the ribbon

The brand new River City Wellness Center (RCWC) held its Grand Opening in Soldotna on Saturday, February 28th, with festivities that included free mini classes,… Continue reading

Wellness Center cuts the ribbon
Swinging into spring

Swinging into spring

The beautiful, spacious Charis Place Assisted Living Center in Kenai was purposely designed and built to suit the needs of a new generation of senior… Continue reading

Swinging into spring
Tesoro reports

Tesoro reports

To turn Cook Inlet crude oil into value added products produced in Alaska for Alaskans was the vision that brought Tesoro to Alaska and the… Continue reading

Tesoro reports
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion The kindergarteners in Lynne Dawson's class listened intently to Dan Grimes, deputy chief for the Central Emergency Services, read three stories for Love of Reading Month Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Redoubt Elementary School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Supplemental material: Dr. Seuss encourages Redoubt students to read

For some students, some days it may seem like all reading is mandatory. Books are for good for learning, studying, memorizing and analyzing. Well, Sharon… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion The kindergarteners in Lynne Dawson's class listened intently to Dan Grimes, deputy chief for the Central Emergency Services, read three stories for Love of Reading Month Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Redoubt Elementary School in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Soldotna High School teacher Kent Peterson leads his band students in a rehearsal before their concert for Music in Our Schools Month Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Music in schools month highlights fine arts curriculum

In March, music programs throughout the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District hit a high note. Students in the kindergarten through 12th grades are raising their… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Soldotna High School teacher Kent Peterson leads his band students in a rehearsal before their concert for Music in Our Schools Month Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska.

TAPS value settled at $8B for 5 years

The next court battle over the value of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System won’t be for at least another five years.Two settlements over the taxable value… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Summer registration is now open

Fall registration is just around the corner Registration for KPC’s 2016 summer semester recently opened to the general public. Returning admitted students had one week… Continue reading

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

Legislature could be headed for another end-of-session stalemate

Forty-five days through its 90-day session, the Alaska Legislature appears to be in much the same position it was last year, when lawmakers deadlocked and… Continue reading

Members of the Friends of Kenai Library arrange books in preparation for their fundraising book sale on Saturday, March 5 at the Kenai Community Library's conference room. The group will sell donated books to benefit the library from March 7 to the 13th.
Members of the Friends of Kenai Library arrange books in preparation for their fundraising book sale on Saturday, March 5 at the Kenai Community Library's conference room. The group will sell donated books to benefit the library from March 7 to the 13th.

Kenai River Ranch to remain undeveloped

The Kenai River Ranch property will stay the way it is, at least for the time being.After more than a year of discussions about the… Continue reading