Nikiski teacher accused of sexually abusing student

Editor's note: This story has been edited to show that the woman who called to report that a man was threatening to commit suicide in… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

Agrium credit passes legislature

If Nikiski’s Agrium ammonia plant were to re-start in the future, the company could be eligible for a corporate income tax credit when it begins… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Jeremy Anderson, former Nikiski Middle-High School student music teacher accused of sexually abusing one of his students, walks out of a Kenai courtroom Tuesday Nov. 25, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Nikiski sex abuse case not ready for trial

The trial for a former Nikiski teacher accused of sexual abuse of a minor may be pushed back again. Jeremy Anderson, a former music teacher… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Jeremy Anderson, former Nikiski Middle-High School student music teacher accused of sexually abusing one of his students, walks out of a Kenai courtroom Tuesday Nov. 25, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Work planned for Clarion email system

Work on the Peninsula Clarion’s email systems is planned for Saturday and Sunday. As a result, certain email addresses will not be working over the… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2016

Borough assembly withdraws marijuana ordinance

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday opted not to introduce a controversial ordinance to ask voters whether commercial marijuana operations should be legal outside… Continue reading

This Friday, April 8, 2016, photo provided by Jenny Neyman shows the view from the Harding Ice Field south of Seward on the Kenai Peninsula at about 5,000 feet elevation, overlooking Aialik Glacier, in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. Two skiers stranded for four nights on the Alaska ice field braved cold and hunger but also claustrophobia as the ceiling of snow cave they dug for shelter sagged close to their faces. Chris Hanna and Jenny Neyman say they thought the cave Hanna tunneled under 4 feet of snow might collapse before rescuers could reach them. (Jenny Neyman via AP)

Stranded trekkers worried they’d be trapped in snow cave

ANCHORAGE — By their third day in a tiny snow cave under 4 feet of snow, Chris Hanna and Jenny Neyman thought the shelter in… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2016
  • By Dan Joling
This Friday, April 8, 2016, photo provided by Jenny Neyman shows the view from the Harding Ice Field south of Seward on the Kenai Peninsula at about 5,000 feet elevation, overlooking Aialik Glacier, in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. Two skiers stranded for four nights on the Alaska ice field braved cold and hunger but also claustrophobia as the ceiling of snow cave they dug for shelter sagged close to their faces. Chris Hanna and Jenny Neyman say they thought the cave Hanna tunneled under 4 feet of snow might collapse before rescuers could reach them. (Jenny Neyman via AP)
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, asks a question about the state administration's modeling of various budget scenarios during a town hall-style meeting between the state's Governor and legislators on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Walker repeats need for fiscal plan in legislative briefing

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker on Wednesday said he wouldn’t veto legislation calling for structured, annual draws from Alaska Permanent Fund earnings if he doesn’t… Continue reading

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, asks a question about the state administration's modeling of various budget scenarios during a town hall-style meeting between the state's Governor and legislators on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Federal agency calls for comprehensive approach to beluga protection

Editor's note: This article has been edited to clarify the nature of the permit that Exxonmobil is applying for. It is an Incidental Harassment Authorization,… Continue reading

Earth Day comes to the Kenai

A combination of forces have come together to organize events for this year’s Earth Day at the end of the week.Celebrated nationally this Friday, Earth… Continue reading

Senate takes up energy bill after 2-month delay

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday revived a bill that would promote a variety of energy sources, from renewables such as solar and wind power… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2016
  • By MATTHEW DALY

Condition of Alaska professor improves after bear attack

JUNEAU — The condition of a university educator who was mauled by a bear while teaching a mountaineering course to students in southeast Alaska was… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2016
  • By Rashah McChesney
Alaska state House Speaker Mike Chenault leans forward to speak with Rep. Kurt Olson during a break in an evening floor session on Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Meyer: Permanent fund bill could be difficult in Senate

JUNEAU — Senate President Kevin Meyer said Tuesday that he doesn’t think there’s broad support in his chamber for a restructuring of Alaska Permanent Fund… Continue reading

Alaska state House Speaker Mike Chenault leans forward to speak with Rep. Kurt Olson during a break in an evening floor session on Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

BlueCrest applies to drill offshore

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct that BlueCrest is not changing its plans to drill offshore. The filing was a notice that… Continue reading

Associations reject school district proposal

Negotiations between the Kenai Peninsula Education and Kenai Peninsula Education Support associations and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District are again headed toward arbitration, scheduled… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Not pictured) Aimee, (left) Rudy and Sam Zulkanycz get in some early spring fishing Monday, April 18, 2016, at Loon Lake in Soldotna, Alaska. Sam said the quiet spot is a family favorite, especially when the sun is out and there is no one else on the joining them on the perimeter. "They aren't the biggest and best fish by that's okay," he said.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion (Not pictured) Aimee, (left) Rudy and Sam Zulkanycz get in some early spring fishing Monday, April 18, 2016, at Loon Lake in Soldotna, Alaska. Sam said the quiet spot is a family favorite, especially when the sun is out and there is no one else on the joining them on the perimeter. "They aren't the biggest and best fish by that's okay," he said.

Judge tosses Alaska Democrats’ lawsuit

A Juneau Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Alaska Democratic Party against the state of Alaska for its refusal to allow… Continue reading

UAS teacher mauled by bear on student outing

JUNEAU — A man who teaches classes on the outdoors was mauled by a bear Monday during a mountaineering class in the Alaska Panhandle, according… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2016
  • By Rashah McChesney
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker talks Monday, April 18, 2016, about the end-of-session issues left for the state's legislature to cover in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Walker would like lawmakers to keep working in Juneau

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker said Monday that he would like legislators to continue their work in Juneau, even if that means relocating from the… Continue reading

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker talks Monday, April 18, 2016, about the end-of-session issues left for the state's legislature to cover in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Local young professional snags state award

Jonathan Taylor, owner of Soldotna’s Artistic Puppy Creative, was named the first Young Professional of the Year at the inaugural statewide young professionals summit.The Young… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Exoskelton Bionic Robot debuts at the new Kenai Spine

Exoskelton Bionic Robot debuts at the new Kenai Spine

With its’ doors just barley opened the new Central Peninsula Rehabilitation and Kenai Spine location introduced a state of the art Robotic Exoskeleton demonstration last… Continue reading

Exoskelton Bionic Robot debuts at the new Kenai Spine