School board approves future land sales for educational progam

The Board of Education has secured seven vacant lots in the Deepwood Park subdivision in Kenai for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Career and… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

District 30 candidates talk taxes

The field of candidates seeking to represent the central Kenai Peninsula to the state House of Representatives will narrow after next Tuesday, when four Republicans… Continue reading

Murkowski remains undecided on whether she’ll vote for Trump

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she does not know if she will vote for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump this fall.But the moderate… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Ken Hill, a fire artist with Quixotic, performs poi during the group's set Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at Salmonfest in Ninilchik, Alaska. Quixotic is a cirque nouveau that blends live music with dance, lights and other performance art.

Salmonfest newcomers light up the night

Ninilchik’s annual Salmonfest draws some unique characters from far and wide. This year was no exception when it came to a new performance group all… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
  • By ANNA FROST and MEGAN PACER
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Ken Hill, a fire artist with Quixotic, performs poi during the group's set Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at Salmonfest in Ninilchik, Alaska. Quixotic is a cirque nouveau that blends live music with dance, lights and other performance art.

Kenai sells airport land to Schilling Rentals, allows 10 other land sales

Kenai is gradually changing its practices towards business owners who lease city land, some of whom say the city’s reluctance to sell land has disincentivized… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion August Thompson, 3, and dad Ryan Thompson dance along to the Blackwater Railroad Company's afternoon performance Saturday, Aug. 7, 2016 at Salmonfest 2016 in Ninilchik, Alaska.

Fishing for knowledge

While the annual Salmonfest has no shortage of entertaining musical acts, many festival-goers are attracted to Ninilchik each year for the festival’s work with education… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
  • By MEGAN PACER and ANNA FROST
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion August Thompson, 3, and dad Ryan Thompson dance along to the Blackwater Railroad Company's afternoon performance Saturday, Aug. 7, 2016 at Salmonfest 2016 in Ninilchik, Alaska.
Really? Shrubs stolen from CPH Peace Garden

Really? Shrubs stolen from CPH Peace Garden

In the wake of a tragic shooting at Central Peninsula Hospital several years ago a Peace Garden was created to remember those who perished during… Continue reading

Really? Shrubs stolen from CPH Peace Garden
Northwood Plaza revives popular location with new shopping sites

Northwood Plaza revives popular location with new shopping sites

The former C-Plaza shopping center just outside of Kenai on the North Rd. has a new look, a new name, new owners and five new… Continue reading

Northwood Plaza revives popular location with new shopping sites
Allie Ostrander comes home for her Salmon Run Series

Allie Ostrander comes home for her Salmon Run Series

The final race in the 2016 Salmon Run Series featured the founder of the series, now internationally acclaimed running phenomenon Allie Ostrander. The holder of… Continue reading

Allie Ostrander comes home for her Salmon Run Series
More to come at Funny River Community Center

More to come at Funny River Community Center

On the heels of the most successful ever Funny River Festival this summer comes another event being planned for the Funny River Community Center. According… Continue reading

More to come at Funny River Community Center
Photo courtesy Doug Ward Marsha Togiak interned with Vigor Insustries for five months this past winter. Bristol Bay Economic Development Corp. sponsored her internship she is now working in Naknek for a marine industrial support company.

Employers begin programs to develop industry ‘cross-skills’

Alaska employer and training groups are taking another step in a long-sought goal: identifying “cross-industry” skills that will allow workforce training to focus on entry-level… Continue reading

  • Aug 8, 2016
  • By Tim Bradner
Photo courtesy Doug Ward Marsha Togiak interned with Vigor Insustries for five months this past winter. Bristol Bay Economic Development Corp. sponsored her internship she is now working in Naknek for a marine industrial support company.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Gary Knopp, pictured on Sept. 30, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska, is running on the Republican ticket for the Alaska House of Representatives seat in District 30.

Knopp makes run for House District 30 seat

After successfully winning a seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly last fall, Gary Knopp is making a bid for the next step up the… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Gary Knopp, pictured on Sept. 30, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska, is running on the Republican ticket for the Alaska House of Representatives seat in District 30.
A scientist, a Native voice, and a former public radio chief compete for Alaska's Democratic chance at the U.S. House

A scientist, a Native voice, and a former public radio chief compete for Alaska’s Democratic chance at the U.S. House

Don Young has represented Alaska in the U.S. House of Representatives for the past 43 years. This year, three Democratic challengers are competing for the… Continue reading

A scientist, a Native voice, and a former public radio chief compete for Alaska's Democratic chance at the U.S. House

KPC makes deep cuts

Now that the 2016 legislative session is over, Kenai Peninsula College Director Gary Turner has had to implement the budget reductions he had planned for… Continue reading

  • Aug 8, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Dan Pascucci, the education specialist for the Kenai Watershed Forum, treats the crowd to a rendition of "Sea Stars Are Not Starfish" on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska. After 10 years, Pascucci will leave his position with the local conservation organization to take a job in Kentucky.

Small actions make big salmon

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Soldotna Mayor Pete Sprague made a proclamation honoring Dan Pascucci and read it at the… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Dan Pascucci, the education specialist for the Kenai Watershed Forum, treats the crowd to a rendition of "Sea Stars Are Not Starfish" on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska. After 10 years, Pascucci will leave his position with the local conservation organization to take a job in Kentucky.
Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer

Paul Seaton to try for 2nd round in Alaska House

Paul Seaton, the Homer commercial fisherman who has represented Homer since first being elected in 2000, aims to take yet another try at the office.… Continue reading

Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer

Kelly Wolf makes run for District 30 seat

A year off from the political scene is apparently long enough for Kelly Wolf. After leaving the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in the October 2015… Continue reading

Beth Wythe makes run for District 31 seat

Beth Wythe makes run for District 31 seat

In running for House District 31 Representative, Homer Mayor Beth Wythe follows a time-tested approach: earn experience and name recognition in local politics and take… Continue reading

Beth Wythe makes run for District 31 seat
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion  Kassandra Anderson, left, holds 4-month-old Jolene Payton while Susanne McCarty lets 1-year-old Damien Barbour down to exlpore Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 during The Global Big Latch On, held locally at Farnsworth Park in Soldotna, Alaska. The event raises awareness and support for breatsfeeding moms worldwide.

Global breastfeeding awareness event comes to the Kenai

Gloomy clouds and intermittent rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of a handful of parents gathered Saturday for their chance to contribute to the annual Big… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion  Kassandra Anderson, left, holds 4-month-old Jolene Payton while Susanne McCarty lets 1-year-old Damien Barbour down to exlpore Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 during The Global Big Latch On, held locally at Farnsworth Park in Soldotna, Alaska. The event raises awareness and support for breatsfeeding moms worldwide.

Marijuana ban petition will not be on October ballot

A citizen initiative seeking to ask voters whether commercial marijuana is legal in the Kenai Peninsula Borough outside the cities is a no-go.The borough clerk’s… Continue reading