News

Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Fresh asphalt paving on the taxiways and tie-down area of the Kenai Municipal Airport sits ready for use Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. The airport's recently finished taxiway rehabilitation replaced pavement from the 1980s that was buckled from frost heave and sat on a foundation of logs and debris laid during the airport's founding as a World War II-era military airbase. The renovation also improved the lights - the lightpoles surrounding the tie-down lot on the left are shorter and more directional LED lights, while the pavement-embedded marker lights on the right side of the taxiway are less exposed than the older post-mounted lights on the left.

Kenai airport taxiway renovated

Editor's note: This story has been changed to correct a misspelling of Derek Leichliter's name. The Kenai Municipal Airport’s freshly paved tie-down lot and taxiways were… Continue reading

Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Fresh asphalt paving on the taxiways and tie-down area of the Kenai Municipal Airport sits ready for use Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska. The airport's recently finished taxiway rehabilitation replaced pavement from the 1980s that was buckled from frost heave and sat on a foundation of logs and debris laid during the airport's founding as a World War II-era military airbase. The renovation also improved the lights - the lightpoles surrounding the tie-down lot on the left are shorter and more directional LED lights, while the pavement-embedded marker lights on the right side of the taxiway are less exposed than the older post-mounted lights on the left.

State alcohol law rewrite continues

Sen. Peter Micciche (R-Soldotna) is taking another stab at a sweeping rewrite of Alaska’s alcohol laws. Senate Bill 99, which was introduced last April by… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion In this July 22, 2016 photo, two boats are towed by members of the Kenai Fire Department and Kenai Police Department. One boat capsized and another came to its rescue on the Kenai River in Kenai, Alaska. The three people in the capsized vessel were all saved from the water, and no one was harmed.

Board of Fisheries to hold worksession in Soldotna

In three weeks, Kenai Peninsula residents will get a chance to air their concerns to the state Board of Fisheries in Soldotna.The Board of Fisheries… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion In this July 22, 2016 photo, two boats are towed by members of the Kenai Fire Department and Kenai Police Department. One boat capsized and another came to its rescue on the Kenai River in Kenai, Alaska. The three people in the capsized vessel were all saved from the water, and no one was harmed.

Alaska not changing voter registration deadline amid concern

JUNEAU — A state election official said Friday that Alaska will not change its voter registration deadline amid concerns raised by two U.S. senators about… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer

Kenai candidates speak on budget, land, and business

On Oct. 4 Kenai voters will chose two new city council members from the five candidates running in this year’s election. The two candidates who… Continue reading

Alaskans digest effects of smaller PFD

Local retailers are expected to receive a boost when the dividend is distributed on Oct. 6, but not as big a boost compared to previous… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2016
  • By STEPHANIE PROKOP
FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2016, file photo people prepare to take a polar plunge in the Bering Sea in front of the luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity, which anchored just outside Nome, Alaska. The ship made a port call as it became the largest cruise ship to ever go through the Northwest Passage, en route to New York City. An increasing demand for Alaska cruises is prompting some cruise lines to add more and larger vessels to their Far North lineups for the 2017 tourist season. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Consumer demand for Alaska cruises growing again

ANCHORAGE — A growing consumer demand for Alaska cruises has put the state back in the million-passenger club as it rebounds after a leaner stretch.… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2016
  • By Rachel D'oro
FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2016, file photo people prepare to take a polar plunge in the Bering Sea in front of the luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity, which anchored just outside Nome, Alaska. The ship made a port call as it became the largest cruise ship to ever go through the Northwest Passage, en route to New York City. An increasing demand for Alaska cruises is prompting some cruise lines to add more and larger vessels to their Far North lineups for the 2017 tourist season. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Protective fencing holds back recently-planted vegetation along the river bank on the south side of the Kenai River and Russian River confluence Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 near Cooper Landing, Alaska. Light-penetrating staircases and vegetation planted along the banks are part of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stabalize erosion and protect habitat.

Work progresses on Kenai, Russian riverbank restoration

Work to restore the riverbank along a section of the confluence of the Kenai and Russian rivers is in full swing. The Kenai National Wildlife… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Protective fencing holds back recently-planted vegetation along the river bank on the south side of the Kenai River and Russian River confluence Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 near Cooper Landing, Alaska. Light-penetrating staircases and vegetation planted along the banks are part of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stabalize erosion and protect habitat.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Sockeye salmon fall onto the conveyor at Pacific Star Seafoods' plant on July 21, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

Upper Cook Inlet harvest comes in low

None of the fishermen in Cook Inlet had a traditional big catch day this year, for the second year in a row. The overall harvest… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Sockeye salmon fall onto the conveyor at Pacific Star Seafoods' plant on July 21, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

Unopposed Soldotna council candidates look forward to terms

Soldotna voters have at least four easy decisions to make during the Tuesday, Oct. 4 regular municipal election — candidates running for the open seats… Continue reading

Kimberly Ketter’s felony DUI does not disqualify her from city council race

Questions raised last week as to whether Homer City Council candidate Kimberly Ketter is eligible to run for office as a result of her felony… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2016
  • By ANNA FROST

Group of Alaska Democrats endorse independent in Senate race

JUNEAU, Alaska — Democrats in one part of Alaska have endorsed an independent candidate for U.S. Senate, bucking their party’s own nominee.The Interior Democrats, which… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer

Kenai mayoral candidates express views

In the Oct. 4 municipal election, current Kenai City Council member Brian Gabriel is running for the Kenai mayor’s seat against his former Kenai Central… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Michael Anderson (left) and Jake Graham (right) of Kenai drop off a load of garbage at Central Peninsula Landfill on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 near Soldotna, Alaska. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 2, the landfill will close on Sundays until May as a cost-saving measure.

Photo: Downtime at the dump

… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2016
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Michael Anderson (left) and Jake Graham (right) of Kenai drop off a load of garbage at Central Peninsula Landfill on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 near Soldotna, Alaska. Beginning Sunday, Oct. 2, the landfill will close on Sundays until May as a cost-saving measure.

Spay, neuter clinic comes to Kenai

Two area animal lovers are continuing their work to reduce the number of stray cats on the Kenai Peninsula by hosting a spay and neuter… Continue reading

Community Revenue Sharing amounts drop for 2nd year

For the second year in a row, the amount of money available to 27 unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough through the state’s Community… Continue reading

After ruling, next step in salmon management unclear

State and federal managers don’t yet know what to expect after the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a 2011 decision by the North… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2016
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Mushrooms and other plant life line the Resurrection Pass trail Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 in Cooper Landing, Alaska. The last of the Fall colors are making their stand before the leaves and ground are overcome by frost this season.

Photos: Before the frost

… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2016
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Mushrooms and other plant life line the Resurrection Pass trail Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 in Cooper Landing, Alaska. The last of the Fall colors are making their stand before the leaves and ground are overcome by frost this season.

1 Senate debate so far to feature 4 main Alaska candidates

JUNEAU — Just one debate so far will feature the four main candidates for the U.S. Senate seat, with participation in three others unclear.Republican Sen.… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer

Trial begins in Nageak elections lawsuit

Attorneys for Rep. Benjamin Nageak began their campaign in court Tuesday as the Barrow Democrat challenges the results of the August primary election that saw… Continue reading