Fishing report: Silvers to be found in a sea of pinks

Fishing report: Silvers to be found in a sea of pinks

Boat after boat full of kids came to dock at the Harry Gaines Fish Camp Wednesday, where proud kids held up their catch of pink… Continue reading

Fishing report: Silvers to be found in a sea of pinks
Photo by Paul Scannell/courtesy Mavis Muller Hundreds of Salmonfest participants braved the rainy conditions on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Ninilchik, Alaska to send a clear message of support and solidarity for clean water and for wild Alaskan salmon with an aerial group photo which was lead by Homer artist Mavis Muller. A circular design created with recycled fabric depicted a river flowing through a yin yang design. A procession of colorful percussion performers and a Chinese dragon-style salmon puppet named Queen Marine moved up and back down the fabric river. All participants merged into the fabric river behind the puppet as they exited the rodeo arena and joined a parade that moved through the festival grounds. Muller also lead the construction of the puppet and the handmade percussion instruments. "Art is communication," Muller explained. "With our creativity we can heighten awareness. We can inspire new possibilities and have fun doing it."

Photo: Statement piece

Photo by Paul Scannell/courtesy Mavis Muller Hundreds of Salmonfest participants braved the rainy conditions on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Ninilchik, Alaska to send a… Continue reading

  • Aug 10, 2016
Photo by Paul Scannell/courtesy Mavis Muller Hundreds of Salmonfest participants braved the rainy conditions on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Ninilchik, Alaska to send a clear message of support and solidarity for clean water and for wild Alaskan salmon with an aerial group photo which was lead by Homer artist Mavis Muller. A circular design created with recycled fabric depicted a river flowing through a yin yang design. A procession of colorful percussion performers and a Chinese dragon-style salmon puppet named Queen Marine moved up and back down the fabric river. All participants merged into the fabric river behind the puppet as they exited the rodeo arena and joined a parade that moved through the festival grounds. Muller also lead the construction of the puppet and the handmade percussion instruments. "Art is communication," Muller explained. "With our creativity we can heighten awareness. We can inspire new possibilities and have fun doing it."
Photo courtesy Keith Baxter Baxter, pictured here on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, is making a run at the Alaska House District 30 seat.

Keith Baxter makes run for District 30 seat

Soldotna’s Keith Baxter is among the many throwing their hats into the upcoming race for the Alaska House of Representatives District 30 seat. A Soldotna… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Keith Baxter Baxter, pictured here on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, is making a run at the Alaska House District 30 seat.
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A sign outside Kenai Welding on Bridge Access Road, pictured on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska, advertises for dipnets for purchase from the welding business.

Man catches seal in dipnet, releases it unhurt

At first, Tom Weber thought he had gotten lucky and caught a king salmon in his dipnet. Out fishing from a boat on the final… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A sign outside Kenai Welding on Bridge Access Road, pictured on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska, advertises for dipnets for purchase from the welding business.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion  Alaska House of Representatives candidate and current Kenai City Manager Rick Koch shakes the hand of a parade judge at Soldotna's Progress Days on Saturday, July 23. Koch will compete for the Republican District 30 State House nomination in the party primary on August 16.

Rick Koch seeks state House nomination

Rick Koch is basing his run for the Alaska House of Representatives on the premise that the state’s budget deficit can be shrunk with a… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion  Alaska House of Representatives candidate and current Kenai City Manager Rick Koch shakes the hand of a parade judge at Soldotna's Progress Days on Saturday, July 23. Koch will compete for the Republican District 30 State House nomination in the party primary on August 16.

Soldotna man accused of sexual abuse given custodian

A Soldotna man accused of sexually abusing a minor has been approved for a third-party custodian so that he can be released from jail.Michael Dean… Continue reading

1 dead in rollover accident

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect a correction issued to a Kenai Police Department dispatch, that the Jeep hit a utility pole… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Recess Duty performs at Odie's Deli during the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra's NoonTime Tunes Concert Series, which is part of the KPO's Summer Music Festival on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Photo: Tune in

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  • Aug 9, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Recess Duty performs at Odie's Deli during the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra's NoonTime Tunes Concert Series, which is part of the KPO's Summer Music Festival on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Kenai native, playing with Navy Fleet Band, performs in local visit

In some respects, Sterling Strickler followed in his father’s footsteps; in other ways, he found his own path. Like his father, he enlisted in the… Continue reading

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.