Russian delegation visits the Peninsula

Russian delegation visits the Peninsula

From Russia with love came an Open World delegation to visit the land that once was part of their motherland. “Open World is an exchange… Continue reading

Russian delegation visits the Peninsula
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Friends gather at the Harley-Davidson store outside Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, July 15, 2015, to farewell Randy McKinney (second from right) and Lana McKinney (far right) as the couple departs on a multi-year motorcycle trip around the world. The Ninilchik couple plans to ride through 86 countries, treating children with dysentery as they go.

A fond farewell

Fond farewells Friends gathered at the Harley-Davidson store in Soldotna on Friday to farewell Ninilchik residents Randy McKinney (second from right) and Lana McKinney (far… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Friends gather at the Harley-Davidson store outside Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, July 15, 2015, to farewell Randy McKinney (second from right) and Lana McKinney (far right) as the couple departs on a multi-year motorcycle trip around the world. The Ninilchik couple plans to ride through 86 countries, treating children with dysentery as they go.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Coralyn Maynard prepares to chuck a dodgeball at her opponents Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Kenai Boys and Girls Club clubhouse in Kenai, Alaska.

Kenai Boys and Girls Clubs diversify funding

Jayden Stuyvesant’s parents drop him off at the Boys and Girls Club in Kenai every morning before 8 a.m. His other option is to spend… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Coralyn Maynard prepares to chuck a dodgeball at her opponents Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Kenai Boys and Girls Club clubhouse in Kenai, Alaska.

State hopes court will dismiss lawsuit affecting fisheries commission reorganization

An attempt by the state of Alaska to dismiss a lawsuit against itself and Gov. Bill Walker is scheduled to have its day in court… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2016
  • By LISA PHU
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Keenan Orth (left) and his sister Ginni Orth (right) train Pokemon on the app Pokemon Go in Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, July 15, 2016. Since the smartphone-based game premiered July 6, millions of players have signed up worldwide.

Pokemon Go app brings people out to catch some monsters

Soldotna Creek Park’s playground looks safe enough in the sunshine with kids clambering over monkey bars, but to the right eyes, it’s full of monsters.… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Keenan Orth (left) and his sister Ginni Orth (right) train Pokemon on the app Pokemon Go in Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, July 15, 2016. Since the smartphone-based game premiered July 6, millions of players have signed up worldwide.

Soldotna draft charter nears finalization

A draft home-rule charter for the city of Soldotna is on its way to the public for their thoughts and comments.Charter Commission members approved some… Continue reading

House adjourns without deficit fix; Alaska has 36 months of savings remaining

The Alaska House of Representatives has adjourned the fifth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature.At 2:31 p.m., lawmakers agreed to leave Juneau after five… Continue reading

Anthony Havrilla shared this photo of pool guests in his yard off Ciechanski Road in the Kalifornsky Beach area. He says it's the second year they've had pool guests. (Photo courtesy Anthony Havrilla)

Photo: Free Swim

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  • Jul 14, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Anthony Havrilla shared this photo of pool guests in his yard off Ciechanski Road in the Kalifornsky Beach area. He says it's the second year they've had pool guests. (Photo courtesy Anthony Havrilla)
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Doug Field rode his Penny-Farthing during Kenai's July 4th Parade on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

Penny-farthing owner keeps on riding

Doug Field of Kenai recently dusted off his penny-farthing replica for one of its biannual routes in the Kenai Fourth of July parade. Balancing his… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Doug Field rode his Penny-Farthing during Kenai's July 4th Parade on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Miranda Rizzo and her border collie-pit bull mix Val compete in a novice agility course at the Kenai Kennel Club's annual dog show on Saturday, July 9 at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna.

The high jump

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Miranda Rizzo and her border collie-pit bull mix Val run in a novice agility course at the Kenai Kennel Club’s annual dog… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2016
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Miranda Rizzo and her border collie-pit bull mix Val compete in a novice agility course at the Kenai Kennel Club's annual dog show on Saturday, July 9 at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna.

Sterling man faces sexual abuse, child porn charges

A Sterling man has been accused of sexually abusing two minors over the course of several years and involving them in the creation of child… Continue reading

Bridge Access closed for morning accident

A two-vehicle accident sent one to the hospital and blocked traffic for about an hour Thursday morning on Bridge Access Road.The collision happened around 6:37… Continue reading

Senate rejects call for veto override; Legislature poised to adjourn with no action

The Alaska Legislature is poised to adjourn its fifth special session without taking any action to address the 49th state’s multibillion-dollar deficit.On Thursday, Alaska Senate… Continue reading

Ninilchik Traditional Council sues for speedy approval of Kenai River gillnet

As part of an ongoing lawsuit against the Secretaries of the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, Ninilchik Traditional Council is asking that the authorities… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2016
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Nels Anderson pours out ready-to-go coals Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.

A few new things to expect at this year’s Dutch oven competition

This year’s Alaska State Championship Dutch Oven Cooking Contest to be held during Progress Days is going to be a little different.First off, former Soldotna… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Nels Anderson pours out ready-to-go coals Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.
Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Jeff Eshom, a chainsaw sculptor at Soldotna's Town of Living Trees, works on a carving of a moose during the Sawfest Chainsaw Carving Competition in Centennial Park on Friday, July 25.

Carving up creativity

The Sawfest Chainsaw Carving Competition will make its fourth return to Soldotna’s Progress Days after it was taken up by the city’s Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Jeff Eshom, a chainsaw sculptor at Soldotna's Town of Living Trees, works on a carving of a moose during the Sawfest Chainsaw Carving Competition in Centennial Park on Friday, July 25.
Eagle to be released

Eagle to be released

Eagles are a common sight on the central Kenai Peninsula, but those wishing for a closer encounter with this majestic bird will have an opportunity… Continue reading

Eagle to be released
Clarion file photo In This July 25, 2009 file photo Furry participants in the "Weenies On Parade" entry waddle at double time speed down Binkley Street in Soldotna on Saturday during the Progress Days parade.

Horses and eagles and chainsaws, oh my!

With 56 summers under its belt, the Soldotna Progress Days festival is a tradition in the city on the Kenai River.The annual festival will light… Continue reading

Clarion file photo In This July 25, 2009 file photo Furry participants in the "Weenies On Parade" entry waddle at double time speed down Binkley Street in Soldotna on Saturday during the Progress Days parade.

Kenai Peninsula Borough planning commission membership could be reduced

A Kenai Peninsula Borough ordinance introduced by assembly member Brent Johnson would reduce the number of Borough Planning Commission members from the present 13 to… Continue reading

Central Emergency Services responders prepare to transport an injured person from the scene of a two-vehicle accident Wednesday, July 13, 2016, on Kalifornsky Beach Road in Soldotna, Alaska.

Multiple injuries in Kalifornsky Beach collision

Multiple injuries were reported after two vehicles collided on Kalifornsky Beach Road around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday blocking traffic in both directions. Six people were involved… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Central Emergency Services responders prepare to transport an injured person from the scene of a two-vehicle accident Wednesday, July 13, 2016, on Kalifornsky Beach Road in Soldotna, Alaska.