Federal regulations close Alaska’s only residential detox facilities

JUNEAU (AP) — Alaska’s only residential detox facilities for opiate addiction have closed due to a federal regulation change. The 14-bed Ernie Turner Center in… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2016

Hiker found dead in Denali National Park and Preserve

DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE — A hiker has been found dead in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, and authorities believe he fell and… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2016
  • By The Associated Press
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Middle School student Jaiden Burdick tries out a construction simulator during Alaska Construction Career Days Friday, April 28, 2016 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Hands on: construction career day gives students new tools

State and local agencies convened Friday to bridge the gap between up-and-coming members of Alaska’s workforce and one of the state’s critical sectors. The Alaska… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Middle School student Jaiden Burdick tries out a construction simulator during Alaska Construction Career Days Friday, April 28, 2016 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion  Chloe Wendelschafer reads her Frog Important Poem Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary, in Soldotna, Alaska.

Blended learning: students use various methods for research project

Kelly Brewer’s first graders ditched traditional prose for poetry to present their most recent research projects. Students read their Important Poems aloud before classmates, and… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion  Chloe Wendelschafer reads her Frog Important Poem Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary, in Soldotna, Alaska.
Bird Treatment and Learning Center volunteer Sharon Larson displays a rescued short-eared owl to a group of Girl Scouts during her presentation at the Women of Science event on Saturday, April 30 at Kenai Peninsula College.

Girl Scout groups learn science from professionals

Last summer at a day camp in Chugiak, a group of Girl Scouts discovered a bear skeleton in the woods. The normal program was thrown… Continue reading

Bird Treatment and Learning Center volunteer Sharon Larson displays a rescued short-eared owl to a group of Girl Scouts during her presentation at the Women of Science event on Saturday, April 30 at Kenai Peninsula College.
'Above and beyond'

‘Above and beyond’

The eagles waited for the man every morning. From the high dark trees around the lake, they swooped in gracefully when they saw him walk… Continue reading

'Above and beyond'

Area fire protection on the rise

Central Emergency Services has helped Soldotna get a better fire safety rating, which could translate to lower insurance rates for those living in the service… Continue reading

Iditarod bans musher in domestic violence case from ’17 race

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A musher who has been charged in a domestic violence case has been banned from next year’s Iditarod, race officials announced Friday… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2016
  • By Mark Thiessen

Burn permits suspended due to high winds

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has suspended its burn permits on the Kenai Peninsula, prohibiting the setting of fires over 3 feet in diameter.… Continue reading

Nikiski wins 2016 Caring for the Kenai competition

Nikiski wins 2016 Caring for the Kenai competition

As Caring for the Kenai (CFK) stepped into its second quarter century it was Evangeline & Margeurite Cox that took one small step for canines… Continue reading

Nikiski wins 2016 Caring for the Kenai competition
Mixers are a networking alternative for Soldotna Chamber

Mixers are a networking alternative for Soldotna Chamber

Mixing up their regular noon luncheon meeting schedule the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce has held several after work mixers that have proven to be very… Continue reading

Mixers are a networking alternative for Soldotna Chamber
Kenai Chamber fans take '2nd Star to the Right & Straight on 'til Morning!'

Kenai Chamber fans take ‘2nd Star to the Right & Straight on ’til Morning!’

Saturday, April 16th the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center (KCVC) hosted the 32nd annual beer wine experience with this year’s theme being “Adventures… Continue reading

Kenai Chamber fans take '2nd Star to the Right & Straight on 'til Morning!'
VFW Post# 10046 installs new commander & officers

VFW Post# 10046 installs new commander & officers

A historic event took place Saturday, April 16th at the Jerry V. Horn Memorial VFW Post # 10046 in Soldotna. The installation of a new… Continue reading

VFW Post# 10046 installs new commander & officers
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kelly Brewer's first grade student, Blaze Cassidy, races through the football field to keep his kite flying Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary, in Soldotna, Alaska. Cassidy and his classmates were using the exercise to learn about the power of wind.

Wind patterns

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  • Apr 28, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kelly Brewer's first grade student, Blaze Cassidy, races through the football field to keep his kite flying Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Kalifornsky Beach Elementary, in Soldotna, Alaska. Cassidy and his classmates were using the exercise to learn about the power of wind.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion A recently reinstalled drop box for prescription drugs sits in the lobby of the Soldotna Police Department on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska. Drugs collected through the box are sent to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to be disposed of.

Law enforcement, pharmacy partner for drug collection

Central Kenai Peninsula residents have the chance to safely get rid of their unused and expired prescriptions this week as part of the U.S. Drug… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion A recently reinstalled drop box for prescription drugs sits in the lobby of the Soldotna Police Department on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska. Drugs collected through the box are sent to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to be disposed of.

Walker wants deficit fixed by 2019

Even as members of the Alaska Legislature promote a slow-and-steady approach to fixing Alaska’s $4 billion annual deficit, Gov. Bill Walker said he wants to… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Alan Haskins Susan B. English Principal Alan Haskins photographed the reconstruction process, which is roughly halfway to completion, taking place on the school's shop that was ravaged by a fire in 2014 on Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Seldovia, Alaska.

Susan B. English shop to soon reopen

The students at Seldovia’s Susan B. English K-12 school have been welding and wood working outside or in a temporary setup for the past two… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo courtesy Alan Haskins Susan B. English Principal Alan Haskins photographed the reconstruction process, which is roughly halfway to completion, taking place on the school's shop that was ravaged by a fire in 2014 on Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Seldovia, Alaska.
A sinkhole opens the pavement of the Kenai Spur Highway near Forest Drive on Tuesday, April 26 in Kenai. The Alaska Department of transportation blocked off two lanes of the four-lane road due to the extensive cavern beneath the hole.

Failed pipe leads to sinkhole in Spur

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the Department of Transportation advises motorists to drive slowly over potholes if they aren't avoidable. … Continue reading

A sinkhole opens the pavement of the Kenai Spur Highway near Forest Drive on Tuesday, April 26 in Kenai. The Alaska Department of transportation blocked off two lanes of the four-lane road due to the extensive cavern beneath the hole.

Soldotna City Council member resigns early

A seat on the Soldotna City Council is now open to suitors.Council member Meggean Bos-Marquez moved up her resignation from the city council, originally scheduled… Continue reading

Questions remain in marijuana license applications

With less than two months until the state is set to issue its first marijuana business licenses, there are still some wrinkles in the licensing… Continue reading