Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Frank and Mary Ferguson can see three volcanoes on the west side of Cook Inlet from their back porch near Clam Gulch, Alaska, seen on Friday, April 29, 2016.

Neighbors protest gravel pit on bluff

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to show that Wayne Bumpus did not protest the development of the gravel pit, only the possible use… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Frank and Mary Ferguson can see three volcanoes on the west side of Cook Inlet from their back porch near Clam Gulch, Alaska, seen on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Red tape prevents people from sitting on several pieces of vandalized furniture Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska. Several chairs and a stool were destroyed with a paint-like substance, and a couch was slashed with a knife at the library last week.

Library vandalism costs thousands in damage

When a patron of the Kenai Community Library prepared to sit down on one of the building’s chairs last week, he luckily noticed it was… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Red tape prevents people from sitting on several pieces of vandalized furniture Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska. Several chairs and a stool were destroyed with a paint-like substance, and a couch was slashed with a knife at the library last week.

Memorial Day weekend promises sun, Lower Peninsula fishing

Memorial Day weekend will likely bring a wash of fishermen down to the Kenai Peninsula with school out, predicted temperatures in the 60s and the… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion  In this Tuesday, May 24 photo, Laural Lee, 52, listens to closing arugments during the sixth day of trial at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska. Lee was charged with kidnapping, sexual assualt and sexual abuse of a minor in 2014 after being accused of attacking a then-14-year-old boy near the Sterling Highway.

Lee found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor

  Sterling resident Laurel Lee has been found guilty of one count of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor. After more than a day of… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion  In this Tuesday, May 24 photo, Laural Lee, 52, listens to closing arugments during the sixth day of trial at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska. Lee was charged with kidnapping, sexual assualt and sexual abuse of a minor in 2014 after being accused of attacking a then-14-year-old boy near the Sterling Highway.

State, school district prepare for ESSA

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and State of Alaska are preparing to institute new requirements set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act, or… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
The Robb Justice band brings Nashville sound to Hooligans this summer

The Robb Justice band brings Nashville sound to Hooligans this summer

Robb Justice gets his inspiration from country music legends, and earlier this spring the leader of the Americana-style band that bears his name had a… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2016
  • By JOHN MESSICK
The Robb Justice band brings Nashville sound to Hooligans this summer
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion  Laural Lee, 52, listens to closing arugments during the sixth day of trial Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska. Lee was charged with kidnapping, sexual assualt and sexual abuse of a minor in 2014 after being accused of attacking a then-14-year-old boy near the Sterling Highway.

State, defense rest in Laurel Lee case

After three and a half days of listening to testimony, a jury was sent Tuesday to deliberate on whether Sterling resident Laurel Lee is guilty… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion  Laural Lee, 52, listens to closing arugments during the sixth day of trial Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska. Lee was charged with kidnapping, sexual assualt and sexual abuse of a minor in 2014 after being accused of attacking a then-14-year-old boy near the Sterling Highway.

Swanson River campground to close for 2 days

The Swanson River landing and campground will be closed for two days on Wednesday and Thursday for some maintenance work. The Swanson River campground is… Continue reading

Citizens’ group aims to organize history conference

There are bits and pieces of the Kenai Peninsula’s history scattered in archives from Russia to Washington, D.C. It’s hard to get a detailed picture… Continue reading

Walker introduces bills for two of 11 special session agenda items

Here we go, again.This Legislature’s fourth special session began midday Monday when legislators were given bills to address two of Gov. Bill Walker’s 10 original… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2016
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER
Photo by Anna Frost/ Homer News Iris Neary wraps tape around an ice axe she will take with her to Denali. The group modified a lot of their gear, making it lighter or better functioning to their needs.

Homer local first to summit Denali for the 2016 season

Homer resident and Quest College student Parker Sorensen, Quest graduate and Juneau-native Iris Neary, Quest student Giovanfrancesco “Frenchie” Varoli, and Swiss pre-med student Florence Nikles… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2016
  • By ANNA FROST
Photo by Anna Frost/ Homer News Iris Neary wraps tape around an ice axe she will take with her to Denali. The group modified a lot of their gear, making it lighter or better functioning to their needs.
Deedie McKenzie promoted to Publisher of the Peninsula Clarion and Group Publisher of Alaska Media Partners

Deedie McKenzie promoted to Publisher of the Peninsula Clarion and Group Publisher of Alaska Media Partners

AUGUSTA, GA — May 24, 2016 — Deedie McKenzie, vice president of operations for Morris Publishing Group (MPG) has been named publisher of the Peninsula… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2016
  • By Morris Communications Company
Deedie McKenzie promoted to Publisher of the Peninsula Clarion and Group Publisher of Alaska Media Partners
Shane Hawkins tricycles toward the turn-around point of the Special Olympics Torch run on Saturday, May 21 near the intersection of North Willow Street and Marathon Road in Kenai. Participants in the annual fundraising event ran, walked, rollerbladed, or rode to the turn-around and back from Kenai's park strip at First Street and Main Street Loop.
Shane Hawkins tricycles toward the turn-around point of the Special Olympics Torch run on Saturday, May 21 near the intersection of North Willow Street and Marathon Road in Kenai. Participants in the annual fundraising event ran, walked, rollerbladed, or rode to the turn-around and back from Kenai's park strip at First Street and Main Street Loop.

School threats could be latest in school ‘swatting’

DENVER — Threats made against schools across the United States led to the evacuation of students Monday in what could be the latest example of… Continue reading

  • May 23, 2016

End of Sterling sex assault case draws near

In the case of a Sterling woman accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in 2014, the state called its last witness for the prosecution… Continue reading

Legislature looks at leaving out BSA increase

The night before most students would be starting their summer vacation, it was announced the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District might receive $50 less per… Continue reading

  • May 23, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Weather shines on Trade Show

Weather shines on Trade Show

The Kenai Peninsula Association of REALTORS (KPAR) were excited to host the 31st Annual Kenai Peninsula Sport, Rec and Trade Show again this year, according… Continue reading

Weather shines on Trade Show
4-H tree sale sells out

4-H tree sale sells out

According to Cassy Rankin, 4-H club leader of the North Rd. Rangers who helped organize the annual 4-H Tree Sale at Soldotna Creek Park this… Continue reading

4-H tree sale sells out
Sherwin Williams opens new store in Solldotna

Sherwin Williams opens new store in Solldotna

The beautiful new Sherwin Williams paint store held their grand opening Saturday, May 14th with huge discounts and valuable door prizes. The paved parking lot… Continue reading

Sherwin Williams opens new store in Solldotna
Andrey is Marine

Andrey is Marine

As the Soldotna High School class of 2016 was receiving their diplomas recently, one of their classmates was returning as a “Hometown Hero” and a… Continue reading

Andrey is Marine