Two mobile homes lost in Sterling fire

Two mobile homes were destroyed and one dog was killed in a Sterling fire Monday night.Around 9:15 p.m., Central Emergency Services was called out to… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016

Local buyers and sellers to get new marketplace

Local producers will soon have a virtual marketplace to sell their homegrown goods. The Kenai Peninsula Food Hub Pilot Program will launch this spring with… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Homer police make $1.5 million pot bust

A lucky break and a nose to the wind led Homer Police to make a record $1.5 million cannabis bust last Friday. With help from… Continue reading

CORRECTS SECOND REFERENCE TO GRUENBERG - Kayla Epstein laughs as Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage, talks about his memories of her late husband Rep. Max Gruenberg, during a memorial on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. Gruenberg died suddenly on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Legislators pay tribute to late state Rep Gruenberg

JUNEAU — Legislators paid tribute Tuesday to the late state Rep. Max Gruenberg, remembering the Anchorage Democrat as a kind man and a stickler for… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer
CORRECTS SECOND REFERENCE TO GRUENBERG - Kayla Epstein laughs as Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage, talks about his memories of her late husband Rep. Max Gruenberg, during a memorial on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. Gruenberg died suddenly on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Kenai to vote on creating new airport zone, Spur Highway commercial property

A plan by Kenai city administration would create a new zoning designation for the Kenai airport and shift some land along the Kenai Spur Highway… Continue reading

Refuge to hold meeting on proposed rule

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold a public meeting on a proposed rule which would amend the non-subsistence take of wildlife and public… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016

Kenai Lions almost at 50 years

The Kenai Lions Club, the local chapter of the world’s largest service club, is celebrating 50 years of providing aid to the community.The anniversary celebration… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Alaska gender pay gap closing slowly

Women in Alaska earned about 79.1 cents for every dollar their male counterparts earned in 2014, according to an analysis from the Bureau of Labor… Continue reading

In this Feb. 5, 2016 photo, Bernadette Wilson, daughter Penelope Grace Tuck and partner Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, pose for a photo in Tuck's office in Juneau, Alaska. Alaska House Democrats have regained prominence after years of wielding limited influence, with their support expected to be critical to passing a budget this session. Their leader is Tuck, whom colleagues see as well-suited for the job: a union organizer with a disarming laugh and a willingness to hear people out. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Colleagues say House Democratic leader fits his role well

JUNEAU — Alaska House Democrats have regained prominence after years of limited influence, with their support expected to be critical in passing a budget this… Continue reading

In this Feb. 5, 2016 photo, Bernadette Wilson, daughter Penelope Grace Tuck and partner Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, pose for a photo in Tuck's office in Juneau, Alaska. Alaska House Democrats have regained prominence after years of wielding limited influence, with their support expected to be critical to passing a budget this session. Their leader is Tuck, whom colleagues see as well-suited for the job: a union organizer with a disarming laugh and a willingness to hear people out. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)
Hometown hero returns

Hometown hero returns

When a young man or woman chooses the challenges of military service in the U.S. Marine Corps after they graduate from high school, when they… Continue reading

Hometown hero returns
Fans rush to Oiler Gusher

Fans rush to Oiler Gusher

With the Super Bowl behind us, T-200 sled dog race canceled for lack of snow and no playoffs in sight for the Brown Bears, the… Continue reading

Fans rush to Oiler Gusher
liver Brewer debuts at Carnegie Hall

liver Brewer debuts at Carnegie Hall

The most common reaction when Olivia Brewer started following in her brother’s footsteps and singing The Star Spangled Banner at local community events was “Wow!”… Continue reading

liver Brewer debuts at Carnegie Hall

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

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Director of Choral, Vocal, and Opera Studies and Associate Director of the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University Jonathan Talberg leads nearly 250 choir students from around the Kenai Peninsula Tuesday, Feb. 9., 2016, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.

Sing on high

With hands high above his head and a broad smile across his face, Jonathan Talberg led a host of student singers Tuesday afternoon in George… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
  • Schools
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Director of Choral, Vocal, and Opera Studies and Associate Director of the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University Jonathan Talberg leads nearly 250 choir students from around the Kenai Peninsula Tuesday, Feb. 9., 2016, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.

The perfect winter diversion: Learn to fly fish

Dave Atcheson, well-known local fishing expert and author of “Fishing Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula: A Complete Angler’s Guide,” will be offering his beginning fly fishing courses… Continue reading

Jodi Crandall (left) and Heidi Meeham listen to comedian Dave Burroughs during a "Roaring '20s" themed dinner and comedy show charity event on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Kenai Senior Center. The event, hosted by the Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors, raised money for Habitat for Humanity and Hospice of the Central Peninsula.

Photo: A roaring good time

Jodi Crandall (left) and Heidi Meeham listen to comedian Dave Burroughs during a “Roaring ‘20s” themed dinner and comedy show charity event on Saturday, Feb.… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016
Jodi Crandall (left) and Heidi Meeham listen to comedian Dave Burroughs during a "Roaring '20s" themed dinner and comedy show charity event on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Kenai Senior Center. The event, hosted by the Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors, raised money for Habitat for Humanity and Hospice of the Central Peninsula.

Plans move forward on Kenai River Ranch

Plans for developing the Kenai River Ranch property are progressing toward a final site plan.The Alaska Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation and the Alaska… Continue reading

State Rep. Max Gruenberg dies in Juneau

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State Representative Max Gruenberg, one of the longest serving members of the state Legislature, died at his home in Juneau on… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016

Parents sue over Kodiak police encounter with autistic son

KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — The family of an autistic man restrained in an encounter with Kodiak police is suing the department, city and two law… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016

CPH, Moda Health plan for coordinated care

Central Peninsula Hospital and insurance company Moda Health are developing an alternate health care model meant to change the way care is provided and paid… Continue reading