Trial pushed back for woman accused of sexual assault

The trial for a Sterling woman accused of sexually assaulting a minor has been delayed to accommodate attorney schedules and the sharing of information.Laurel Lee… Continue reading

"The Final Girls" good in theory, wanting in practice

“The Final Girls” good in theory, wanting in practice

“The Final Girls”Vertical Entertainment88 mins Sometimes hype pays off, as in last week’s “The Martian,” which everyone bet heavy was going to be awesome —… Continue reading

  • Oct 14, 2015
"The Final Girls" good in theory, wanting in practice

Armed man apprehended outside Anchorage school

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Police say school resources officers took a man into custody after he threatened them with a gun outside an Anchorage high school.… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2015
Gary Knopp, pictured at the Sept. 30 candidate forum at the Kenai Visitor Center, will represent District 1 on the borough assembly beginning Oct. 19.

Absentee ballots counted; Knopp wins District 1 race

The final tally of Kenai Peninsula Borough-wide votes Tuesday showed Gary Knopp, Brandii Holmdahl and Willy Dunne to be the new borough assembly representatives. The… Continue reading

Gary Knopp, pictured at the Sept. 30 candidate forum at the Kenai Visitor Center, will represent District 1 on the borough assembly beginning Oct. 19.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Investigator Ramin Dunford with the Alaska State Troopers demonstrates how to use a FARO Focus 3D laser scanner at a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at Froso's Family Dining in Soldotna, Alaska.

Troopers take a closer look

Time spent investigating criminal cases and highway fatalities stands to be significantly reduced in Alaska thanks to improved scene documenting technology used by troopers. The… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Investigator Ramin Dunford with the Alaska State Troopers demonstrates how to use a FARO Focus 3D laser scanner at a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at Froso's Family Dining in Soldotna, Alaska.

School district, associations entering arbitration

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Kenai Peninsula Education and Kenai Peninsula Education Support associations will enter advisory arbitration.The three negotiating teams will… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Temporary closure issued for Fuller Lakes Trail parking lot

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has temporarily closed Fuller Lakes Trail and parking lot while Homer Electric Association is replacing a power pole near that… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2015

Absentee votes clinch Kenai, Soldotna council races

Absentee ballots confirmed the leads two Kenai and Soldotna City Council candidates had following the Oct. 6 election, and solidified wins for others. Soldotna City… Continue reading

School district reviews World Language offerings

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is nearly finished revising its World Languages curriculum to align with national and state standards.High school students will still… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

AMP results release date targeted

The Alaska Department of Early Education and Development have set a target date for releasing Alaska Measures of Progress Alaska Alternate Assessment test results for… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Juneau woman who freed eagle from trap back in court

In John Forrest’s eyes, anti-trappers have been springing his traps, stealing his catch, destroying his equipment and generally hindering his livelihood for years. The offenders… Continue reading

Wild blueberries are pictured in this photo. According to a USGS study, Alaska berry harvests are becoming less predictable.

USGS: Berry harvests becoming less predictable

Many Alaskans take advantage of the wild berries that grow across the state every summer and fall. However, finding them has always been the challenge,… Continue reading

Wild blueberries are pictured in this photo. According to a USGS study, Alaska berry harvests are becoming less predictable.
Josephine "Josie" Bahnke started her new job as the director of the Division of Elections on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. Bahnke, née Hardy, comes from Nome, where she served as city manager for seven years.

Meet the woman in charge of Alaska’s elections

On the third floor of the court plaza building is Josephine Bahnke’s boat. For the new head of the Alaska Division of Elections, it’s one… Continue reading

Josephine "Josie" Bahnke started her new job as the director of the Division of Elections on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. Bahnke, née Hardy, comes from Nome, where she served as city manager for seven years.

Alaska proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day

Alaska is the first state to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples Day. Effective Monday, Gov. Bill Walker proclaimed the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples Day,… Continue reading

  • Oct 12, 2015

4th suicide in 3 weeks reported in Hooper Bay

ANCHORAGE — A fourth young adult has killed himself in less than three weeks in a remote Alaska Native village, the latest in a tragic… Continue reading

  • Oct 12, 2015
  • By Rachel D'oro
FILE -- This Oct. 10, 2014, file photo shows Matthew Hamby, left, and his husband, Christopher Shelden, speaking during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The couple were among five that challenged Alaska's ban on same-sex marriages, which was struck down Oct. 12, 2014. The state health department on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, said nearly 285 same-sex couples have married in Alaska in the last year, a fraction of the 5,589 total marriages in Alaska in the last year. Hamby said during that time, "mundane tasks," such as filing a house deed, have gotten a bit easier. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

State: About 285 same-sex couples wed in Alaska in past year

JUNEAU — About 285 same-sex couples have married in Alaska in the year since a federal judge struck down the state’s ban on gay marriage… Continue reading

  • Oct 12, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
FILE -- This Oct. 10, 2014, file photo shows Matthew Hamby, left, and his husband, Christopher Shelden, speaking during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The couple were among five that challenged Alaska's ban on same-sex marriages, which was struck down Oct. 12, 2014. The state health department on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, said nearly 285 same-sex couples have married in Alaska in the last year, a fraction of the 5,589 total marriages in Alaska in the last year. Hamby said during that time, "mundane tasks," such as filing a house deed, have gotten a bit easier. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Students claim prizes in HEA's energy contest.

HEA’s Energy Fair offers money saving solutions

As the seasons change, and the demand for lights and heat increase on the Kenai Peninsula, the local member owned Homer Electric Association Inc., or… Continue reading

Students claim prizes in HEA's energy contest.
Just like the Soldotna bridge the Bridge Lounge bar changes colors like the autumn leaves.

New “Bridge Lounge” opens at Kenai River Bridge in Soldotna

The Central Peninsula has a new gathering place in Soldotna. The new beautiful Bridge Lounge located on the upper deck of the Kenai River Lodge… Continue reading

Just like the Soldotna bridge the Bridge Lounge bar changes colors like the autumn leaves.
Ron Walden local true to life crime writer signs books at Walgreens.

Local true to life crime author holds book signing at Walgreens grand opening

Ron Walden has lived on the Kenai Peninsula for more than 40 years and has written 8 books based on his experiences with criminals. Walden… Continue reading

Ron Walden local true to life crime writer signs books at Walgreens.
CFK top 4 finalists celebrate at oral presentations this spring!

CFK launches into its 26th season with a review of the last 25

The Caring for the Kenai (CFK) environmental awareness contest and community partnership began its twenty-sixth year this fall with a Kenai Peninsula Borough School District-wide… Continue reading

CFK top 4 finalists celebrate at oral presentations this spring!