Ordinance would merge two borough departments

Facing decreased revenue from the state, the Kenai Peninsula Borough has proposed merging the Capital Projects Department with its Purchasing and Contracting Department.The Capital Projects… Continue reading

This photo taken Sunday, April 24, 2016, over the Kahiltna Glacier, near Denali in the Alaska Range, shows a Chinook helicopter through the open cargo bay doors of another Chinook. The U.S. Army helped set up base camp on North America's tallest mountain. Three Chinook helicopters the size of city buses took supplies like food, communication equipment and fuel to the base camp at the 7,200-foot level of Denali. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

US Army helps set up base camps on Alaska’s Denali

KAHILTNA GLACIER — Three U.S. Army Chinook helicopters the size of city buses ascend higher and higher in the Alaska Range, following the 44-mile long… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016
  • By Mark Thiessen
This photo taken Sunday, April 24, 2016, over the Kahiltna Glacier, near Denali in the Alaska Range, shows a Chinook helicopter through the open cargo bay doors of another Chinook. The U.S. Army helped set up base camp on North America's tallest mountain. Three Chinook helicopters the size of city buses took supplies like food, communication equipment and fuel to the base camp at the 7,200-foot level of Denali. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
This photo taken Friday, May 6, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska, shows a football that was presented to Alaska Gov. Bill Walker from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner during an event for youth at Covenant House in Anchorage. During roughly his first year and a half in office, Walker has receives gifts ranging from alcohol to sea otter mittens to a framed photo from the King of Norway, presented by King Harald V himself. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Governor reports receiving interesting gifts

JUNEAU — When you’re governor, you get swag — gifts that are protocol from other government officials or pleasantries from people you meet as part… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer
This photo taken Friday, May 6, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska, shows a football that was presented to Alaska Gov. Bill Walker from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner during an event for youth at Covenant House in Anchorage. During roughly his first year and a half in office, Walker has receives gifts ranging from alcohol to sea otter mittens to a framed photo from the King of Norway, presented by King Harald V himself. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Redoubt students arrive at Swift River campground for spring cleanup.

Students take on spring cleaning of the mighty Kenai River

The third annual Kid’s Kenai River Spring Cleanup took place May 5-6 along the banks of the mighty Kenai River. The idea of Mark and… Continue reading

Redoubt students arrive at Swift River campground for spring cleanup.
Rotary families' process 750 dozen roses.

Rotary roses fund unique scholarships

From foreign exchange student programs to ambassadorial and local scholarships from nearly every Rotary Club around the world, in more than 200 countries Rotarians dedicate… Continue reading

Rotary families' process 750 dozen roses.
Miss Becky Dwinell and her sister Debbie at CIA's Miss Becky farewell.

“Miss Becky” says farewell to Cook Inlet Academy

Becky Dwinell, fondly known to a generation of Cook Inlet Academy (CIA) preschoolers as “Miss Becky” is moving on. At her farewell celebration May 1… Continue reading

Miss Becky Dwinell and her sister Debbie at CIA's Miss Becky farewell.
Marnie Olcott CLCA congratulates all CFK finalists at Awards Banquet.

Legislature honors Caring for The Kenai program at 26th CFK Awards Banquet

With the legislature in overtime working to finish the 29th session, Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, made a surprise appearance at the Caring for the Kenai… Continue reading

Marnie Olcott CLCA congratulates all CFK finalists at Awards Banquet.
Alaska Wildlife Troopers are attempting identify the individuals pictured. Members of the public who can identify the individuals are asked to contact the Alaska Wildlife Troopers at 907-262-4573.
Alaska Wildlife Troopers are attempting identify the individuals pictured. Members of the public who can identify the individuals are asked to contact the Alaska Wildlife Troopers at 907-262-4573.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this May 13, 2015 file photo buses head to Kenai Peninsula School District schools in Soldotna, Alaska. The school district is considering changes to its bussing routes for the 2017-18 school year.

Some KPBSD bus routes at risk

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District bus routes and school start times may change for the 2017-2018 school year. Administrators are seeking contracts with transportation companies… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this May 13, 2015 file photo buses head to Kenai Peninsula School District schools in Soldotna, Alaska. The school district is considering changes to its bussing routes for the 2017-18 school year.

KRC Student Union recognizes students, staff

KRC Student Union announces end-of-year award recipients The Kenai River Campus Student Union announced their end-of-year award recipients at the annual, end-of-year barbeque held Friday,… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Alexis Martinez, a fourth grader from Soldotna Elementary, picks fishing line out of brush on the bank of the Kenai River during this year's Kenai River Spring Cleanup event on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska. More than 600 kids combed the riverbanks in several locations on the central Kenai Peninsula, competing for prizes and learning about good stewardship.

100s of little hands turn out to clean up the Kenai River

More than 650 kids from six area schools are combing the banks of the Kenai River this year, hauling everything from tangled fishing lines to… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Alexis Martinez, a fourth grader from Soldotna Elementary, picks fishing line out of brush on the bank of the Kenai River during this year's Kenai River Spring Cleanup event on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska. More than 600 kids combed the riverbanks in several locations on the central Kenai Peninsula, competing for prizes and learning about good stewardship.

Senate’s power brokers are aging

WASHINGTON — Millennials have emerged as the nation’s largest living generation yet that demographic shift isn’t reflected in the upper reaches of the Republican-controlled Senate,… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
  • By RICHARD LARDNER
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Soldotna High School music teacher Kent Peterson Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Alaska Christian College in Soldotna, Alaska.

BP Teachers of Excellence named for 2016

Another five teachers were recognized this year for outstanding service in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Darilynn Caston, kindergarten teacher at Redoubt Elementary School… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Soldotna High School music teacher Kent Peterson Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Alaska Christian College in Soldotna, Alaska.
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