Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna residents Cassandra Boze, left, and Becca Satathite share a laugh just before their graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. Boze graduated with a Associate Degree of Appied Science in Nursing, and Satathite with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Paramedic Technology.

On to the next stop

From GED certificates to associate degrees, this year’s graduates from Kenai Peninsula College displayed a wide array of educations, many of them balancing work and… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna residents Cassandra Boze, left, and Becca Satathite share a laugh just before their graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. Boze graduated with a Associate Degree of Appied Science in Nursing, and Satathite with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Paramedic Technology.

Trial for Soldotna man accused of sexual abuse pushed back

The trial for a Soldotna man accused of sexual abuse of a minor has been pushed back.Michael Dean Hancock, 57, was initially indicted on Feb.… Continue reading

Sandahl says farewell

Gus Sandahl will serve his last day as Kenai Police Chief on May 27.Sandahl is ending his 20-year career with the Kenai Police Department later… Continue reading

How Alaska’s population might change by 2045

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska’s population will continue to climb over the next 30 years, inching closer to the 1 million mark, a new report says.The… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2016
  • By ANNIE ZAK

Summer events

This event will start at 9 a.m. for check-in and the race will begin at 10 a.m. at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center, June 18,… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Soldotna Library activities

Staff at the Joyce K. Carver Memorial Library put on an array of family-oriented events during the summer months. To attend, families should meet at… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Just Kidding Summer Camps

This camp will be for girls and boys who are in first through sixth grade and is an eight-week recreational program, held from 9 a.m.… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Programs promote physical activity

Programs promote physical activity

When classes finish it means a chance to finally stretch legs that have been folded under desks during the school year. Getting regular exercise is… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Programs promote physical activity
Elwood Brehmer watches a bear during a trip up the remote Cottonwood Creek Trail on Sept. 19, 2015 on Skilak Lake. For any excursion, there are a few simple items hikers should bring along just in case things don't go according to plan. (Clarion file photo)

Packing for a safe day hike

A mile is a relatively short walk — until one has to walk it after a severe accident. Teeming with lakes and trails and overlapping… Continue reading

Elwood Brehmer watches a bear during a trip up the remote Cottonwood Creek Trail on Sept. 19, 2015 on Skilak Lake. For any excursion, there are a few simple items hikers should bring along just in case things don't go according to plan. (Clarion file photo)

Pool schedules and activities

Lap swim — 6:30-7:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, FridayIndependent water aerobics and lap swim — 7:30-10 a.m., Monday-FridayLap swim and open swim — 5-7 p.m., Monday,… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Burger recipe

Burger recipe

I thought I knew how to make the perfect burger. Now I know better.I still stand by most of my principles — making your own… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By By ELIZABETH KARMEL
Burger recipe

Kids’ summer activities

Coed high school basketball open gym is for teens in ninth through 12th grade and goes from 5-7 p.m., Tuesdays at the Nikiski Community Recreation… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna residents Cassandra Boze, left, and Becca Satathite share a laugh just before their graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. Boze graduated with a Associate Degree of Appied Science in Nursing, and Satathite with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Paramedic Technology.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna residents Cassandra Boze, left, and Becca Satathite share a laugh just before their graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. Boze graduated with a Associate Degree of Appied Science in Nursing, and Satathite with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Paramedic Technology.

Progress made with play-based preschool

Enrollment for next fall is now open for the Nikiski community’s newest preschool.Parents forming the play-based cooperative have secured space for a nursery and toddler… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

House OKs crime bill

In a 28-11 vote, the Alaska House has approved Senate Bill 91, a sweeping reform of Alaska’s criminal justice system that ends the War on… Continue reading

Borough disbands Central Peninsula Hospital service area board

Governance at Central Peninsula Hospital will go directly to the hospital’s operating board and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly.The service area will remain the same,… Continue reading

This photo take through a car windshield shows smoke rising from a wildfire rages outside of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Tuesday, May 3, 2016. The entire population of the Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray, has been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire whipped by winds engulfed homes and sent ash raining down on residents. (Mary Anne Sexsmith-Segato/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Wildfire in Alberta now 85,000 hectares in size

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta (AP) — A massive wildfire raging in the Canadian province of Alberta grew to 85,000 hectares (210,035 acres) and officials said Thursday… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2016
This photo take through a car windshield shows smoke rising from a wildfire rages outside of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Tuesday, May 3, 2016. The entire population of the Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray, has been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire whipped by winds engulfed homes and sent ash raining down on residents. (Mary Anne Sexsmith-Segato/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Lee Leadens, 11, takes a selfie with James Adox, a children's librarian dressed as Darth Vader from "Star Wars," during an event called May the Fourth be With You on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska. Dozens of area kids swarmed the library during the event's inaugural year, said Ryanna Thurman, library assistant for information technology.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Lee Leadens, 11, takes a selfie with James Adox, a children's librarian dressed as Darth Vader from "Star Wars," during an event called May the Fourth be With You on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska. Dozens of area kids swarmed the library during the event's inaugural year, said Ryanna Thurman, library assistant for information technology.
Next generation of Cowans returns to take over Birch Ridge Golf Course

Next generation of Cowans returns to take over Birch Ridge Golf Course

The next generation of Cowan’s may have put to rest the fears of the Birch Ridge links in Soldotna being turned into a subdivision. Pat… Continue reading

Next generation of Cowans returns to take over Birch Ridge Golf Course
Friends of Ares the rescue K-9 turn out to show support

Friends of Ares the rescue K-9 turn out to show support

Ares the K-9 rescue dog has a fan club and support base in the local community ever since his funding collared his training several years… Continue reading

Friends of Ares the rescue K-9 turn out to show support

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