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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

Coalition plans walk-a-thon for addiction awareness

A group of locals will brave the fall chill Friday night to show their support for efforts to curb addiction on the central Kenai Peninsula.The… Continue reading

District 7 candidates on the issues

Three candidates will vie to fill the seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly representing District 7, which includes Kasilof, Clam Gulch, Ninilchik and Happy… Continue reading

Kenai council race has 5 candidates; mayoral race 2

Editor's note: This story has been changed to correct the year Hal Smalley termed out of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, and also the spelling… Continue reading

School buses to share the load in southern peninsula

Among the budget-driven changes coming to the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is a new busing system that will change start times for 10 South… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Guitarist Myke Ables (left), mandolinist Rick Epling, and guitarist Nathan Epling look toward the song leader of their bluegrass jam at the Kenai Fall Fest, Thursday Sept. 22 at the Kenai Senior Center. In addition to being part of the festival, the event was one of the Senior Center's weekly Thursday night jam sessions. A microphone stand on wheels rolled around the circle of about 10 musicians, who took turns calling a tune and a key. "Musically, this is all about having fun," Rick Epling said. "If it goes much beyond that, it sort of defeats the point."

Photo: Pickin’ and strummin’

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  • Sep 26, 2016
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Guitarist Myke Ables (left), mandolinist Rick Epling, and guitarist Nathan Epling look toward the song leader of their bluegrass jam at the Kenai Fall Fest, Thursday Sept. 22 at the Kenai Senior Center. In addition to being part of the festival, the event was one of the Senior Center's weekly Thursday night jam sessions. A microphone stand on wheels rolled around the circle of about 10 musicians, who took turns calling a tune and a key. "Musically, this is all about having fun," Rick Epling said. "If it goes much beyond that, it sort of defeats the point."

Fact check: Trump, Clinton deny their own words in debate

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s habit of peddling hype and fabrication emerged unabated in the first presidential debate while Hillary Clinton played it cautiously in her… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2016
  • By CALVIN WOODWARD

Ogle, Bagley look forward to next terms

Although three Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly seats are up for re-election in the October election, familiar faces will fill two of them.District 3, which covers… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 6, 2015, file photo, Lance Mackey prepares his sled at the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Willow, Alaska. The Iditarod Trail Committee on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, announced that Mackey, a four-time champion, will not participate in the 2017 race because of health problems. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

4-time Iditarod champ Lance Mackey out of 2017 race

ANCHORAGE — Four-time Iditarod champion and cancer survivor Lance Mackey has dropped out of next year’s nearly 1,000-mile race for health reasons, organizers said Monday.Mackey… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2016
  • By Rachel D'oro
FILE - In this March 6, 2015, file photo, Lance Mackey prepares his sled at the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Willow, Alaska. The Iditarod Trail Committee on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, announced that Mackey, a four-time champion, will not participate in the 2017 race because of health problems. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, left, stands with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the first presidential debate at Hofstra University, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Hempstead, N.Y. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Clinton, Trump battle fiercely over taxes, race, terror

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2016
  • By JULIE PACE and JILL COLVIN
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, left, stands with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the first presidential debate at Hofstra University, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Hempstead, N.Y. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
Alaska Crate Company owner Brett Laichak displays boxes that will be used to ship a collection of Alaska items to subscribers. (Photo courtesy Brett Laichak)

Startup offers ‘Alaska in a box’

A startup company out of Anchorage would like to sell you “Alaska in a box.”Alaska Crate Company was founded in May of this year, and… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2016
  • By JENNIFER WILLIAMS
Alaska Crate Company owner Brett Laichak displays boxes that will be used to ship a collection of Alaska items to subscribers. (Photo courtesy Brett Laichak)

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They’ve been dubbed “The Greatest Generation.” They survived the Great Depression to march off to war following the attack on Pearl Harbor which culminated a… Continue reading