Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Left) Nya Dukowitz, Candace Bowers and Rosemary Bird, music teacher at Kenai Middle School, prepare the two soon-to-be Kenai Central High School freshmen for the Let Freedom Sing Girlchoir National Convention on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Kenai, Alaska.

2 KCHS students to represent Alaska in national all-girls choir

Today is the last practice soon-to-be Kenai Central High School freshmen Candice Bowers and Nya Dukowitz have to perfect their pitch before heading to the… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Left) Nya Dukowitz, Candace Bowers and Rosemary Bird, music teacher at Kenai Middle School, prepare the two soon-to-be Kenai Central High School freshmen for the Let Freedom Sing Girlchoir National Convention on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Kenai, Alaska.
Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee talk while Alaska recounts their votes during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump triumphs as GOP nominee, completing stunning climb

CLEVELAND — Cementing an extraordinary political takeover, Republicans nominated Donald Trump Tuesday night as their presidential standard-bearer, hitching their hopes of keeping Democrat Hillary Clinton… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2016
  • By JULIE PACE
Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee talk while Alaska recounts their votes during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Planning Commission opposes reducing membership

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission chose not to support an assembly ordinance that would reduce its membership.The proposed ordinance, which will go to public… Continue reading

Funny River residents fear bank erosion

Residents of the Funny River community nicknamed a boulder near the confluence of the Funny and Kenai rivers “the magic rock.” Some remember kids growing… Continue reading

Dissent among Alaska delegates as Trump wins GOP nomination

JUNEAU (AP) — A dispute over the allocation of Alaska’s delegates at the Republican national convention sparked dissent Tuesday, the day Donald Trump secured his… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2016

Walker, legislators trying to reach understanding on AK LNG

Increased state control of the Alaska LNG Project was a concept first proposed by the state’s producer partners as a way to further lower the… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Chet Williams, owner of Funny River Farm, dropped off heaping bags of carrots at the Kenai Peninsula Food Hub on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Christ Luthern Church in Soldotna, Alaska.

Kenai Food Hub makes big impact for local growers

As the season extends, so has the reach of the Kenai Peninsula Food Hub. More sellers sign up on the central Kenai Peninsula, in Homer… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Chet Williams, owner of Funny River Farm, dropped off heaping bags of carrots at the Kenai Peninsula Food Hub on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Christ Luthern Church in Soldotna, Alaska.

Division of Forestry issues burn permit suspension

Burn permits on the Kenai Peninsula have been suspended.The Alaska Division of Forestry’s Kenai-Kodiak Area Office issued the suspension Monday due to high fire danger… Continue reading

Senate follows House’s lead, adjourns special session

Lawmakers have officially ended the fifth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature.At 11:45 a.m. Monday, Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, dropped the gavel on… Continue reading

Air pollution reduction settlement reached for 6 refineries

SEATTLE — The Justice Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a $425 million settlement with two companies to reduce air pollution… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2016
  • By PHUONG LE

Walker adds oil and gas advisor to cabinet

Gov. Bill Walker’s cabinet is changing again, this time by way of addition.Walker announced Monday longtime oil industry professional John Hendrix has been appointed as… Continue reading

6 star energy rated log cabins

6 star energy rated log cabins

Clint Hall of Hall Quality Builders (HBQ) has been building affordable housing on the Kenai Peninsula for decades, during good times and challenging ones Hall’s… Continue reading

6 star energy rated log cabins
Progress Days is about the heart of the people

Progress Days is about the heart of the people

Progress Days has always been about fun and showcasing the heart of a small Alaskan community. In 1950 the population of Soldotna was 25 just… Continue reading

Progress Days is about the heart of the people
Fiocla Wilson starts her second century of life

Fiocla Wilson starts her second century of life

The Kenaitze Tribe’s oldest member began her second century of life after celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends at her home at Heritage… Continue reading

Fiocla Wilson starts her second century of life
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