Education associations’ proposal shakes up health care issue

The Kenai Peninsula Education and Kenai Peninsula Education Support associations’ newest proposal would void all previous health care plans discussed with the Kenai Peninsula Borough… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
In this June 27, 2013 file photo sockeye salmon tumble into a tote at a receiving station south of Clam Gulch, Alaska.

Trends 2016: Strong sockeye for Upper Cook Inlet, weaker run for Lower Cook Inlet

The Upper Cook Inlet commercial fishing industry will see a spike in sockeye salmon harvest this year, if the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s… Continue reading

In this June 27, 2013 file photo sockeye salmon tumble into a tote at a receiving station south of Clam Gulch, Alaska.
This Feb. 1, 2016 photo provided by Val Kreil, shows jars of seal oil served during a potluck at a nursing home in Kotzebue, Alaska. The Alaska Native organization that operates the home is hoping to regularly serve its nursing home residents the nutrient-rich oil, a traditional staple that's banned in public settings because of its high risk for botulism if not properly processed. (Val Kreil via AP)

Alaska nursing home asks to serve seal oil to Native clients

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska regulators are working with an Alaska Native organization that wants to serve its nursing home residents nutrient-rich seal oil, a traditional… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016
  • By Rachel D'oro
This Feb. 1, 2016 photo provided by Val Kreil, shows jars of seal oil served during a potluck at a nursing home in Kotzebue, Alaska. The Alaska Native organization that operates the home is hoping to regularly serve its nursing home residents the nutrient-rich oil, a traditional staple that's banned in public settings because of its high risk for botulism if not properly processed. (Val Kreil via AP)
In this Sunday, March 27, 2016, photo, Pavlof Volcano, one of Alaska's most active volcanoes, erupts, sending a plume of volcanic ash into the air. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says activity continued Monday. Pavlof Volcano is 625 miles southwest of Anchorage on the Alaska Peninsula, the finger of land that sticks out from mainland Alaska toward the Aleutian Islands. (Colt Snapp via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Alaska volcano ash cloud covers 400 miles, cancels flights

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Strong winds Monday pushed an ash cloud from an Alaska volcano into the heart of the state, grounding flights and limiting travel… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016
  • By Dan Joling
In this Sunday, March 27, 2016, photo, Pavlof Volcano, one of Alaska's most active volcanoes, erupts, sending a plume of volcanic ash into the air. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says activity continued Monday. Pavlof Volcano is 625 miles southwest of Anchorage on the Alaska Peninsula, the finger of land that sticks out from mainland Alaska toward the Aleutian Islands. (Colt Snapp via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Students start second, final round of AMP testing

Starting Tuesday, all third through 10th grade students statewide will start their last round of the Alaska Measures of Progress and Alaska Alternate assessments. State… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Bills propose increased local contributions to pension plans

JUNEAU, Alaska — Bills calling for increased local contributions to two state pension programs and an overhaul of a community assistance program have been proposed… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer
Braving the shave for childhood cancer research.

Braving the shave for childhood cancer research.

The Kenai Peninsula held a St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Event last Thursday at the KPC commons, thanks to the leadership and passion of a KPC… Continue reading

Braving the shave for childhood cancer research.
New York style bagels delivered to your door

New York style bagels delivered to your door

Just because the package says it’s a bagel and even though it kind of looks like a bagel doesn’t mean it’s going to taste like… Continue reading

New York style bagels delivered to your door
Seeker connect with employers

Seeker connect with employers

For the last two decades the Alaska Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development have held Job Fairs in Kenai to match up employers with employment… Continue reading

Seeker connect with employers
Remembering the '06 Arctic Winter Games

Remembering the ’06 Arctic Winter Games

It was the greatest event ever held on the Kenai Peninsula. Many Chef de Mission of the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) wondered if such a… Continue reading

Remembering the '06 Arctic Winter Games

Mountain View waits on funding, weighs potential cuts

Editor's note: This article has been revised to correct an error, and reflect that the pupil-teacher ratio will not be raised in the the school's… Continue reading

  • Mar 26, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Social Studies teacher Rob Moore steals the mouse from Gabriella Rogers during a morning practice session Friday, March 25, 2016, at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Skyview student prepares for geography bee

A middle school student from Skyview Middle School will put her world knowledge to the test in a global way. Seventh grader Gabriella Rogers is… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Social Studies teacher Rob Moore steals the mouse from Gabriella Rogers during a morning practice session Friday, March 25, 2016, at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Around the District

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

Advice and a Slice; A venue to explore options

KPC’s Kenai River Campus will be holding the fourth annual Advice and a Slice open house from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, April 1 in the… Continue reading

Kenai city council member Tim Navarre speaks to Kenai government members, employees, and 3 citizens during Kenia's first townhall meeting on its comprehensive plan revision on Saturday, March 26 at the Kenai Senior Center.

Kenai comprehensive plan holds first town hall meeting

Differences between versions of Kenai’s past comprehensive plans and resident preferences were hashed out at a meeting to update the city’s current plan. A town… Continue reading

Kenai city council member Tim Navarre speaks to Kenai government members, employees, and 3 citizens during Kenia's first townhall meeting on its comprehensive plan revision on Saturday, March 26 at the Kenai Senior Center.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenaitze Indian Tribe members, students and Kenai Peninsula College faculty get ready for an opening prayer led by Dena'ina Elder Max Chickalusion Jr. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Kalifornsky Village off of Kalifornsky Beach Road in Alaska.

Sacred space in a quiet place

The contrast of white cemetery crosses against the greens and browns of the surrounding forest in the distance is the first sign one has entered… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenaitze Indian Tribe members, students and Kenai Peninsula College faculty get ready for an opening prayer led by Dena'ina Elder Max Chickalusion Jr. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Kalifornsky Village off of Kalifornsky Beach Road in Alaska.

Kodiak resident applies for city’s first marijuana business

KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — A Kodiak woman is hoping to open the city’s first commercial marijuana business.Janiese Stevens has applied for a cultivation facility in… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Agrium's Nikiski plant is pictured in this Clarion file photo. A bill in the Alaska Legislature to create tax credits for ammonia producers will be a factor in the company's decision on whether to restart the facility. (Clarion file photo)

Agrium bill has senate resource committee hearing

The Alaska Senate has begun its consideration of a tax credit designed to lure Agrium back to its Nikiski plant. On Monday the Senate Resources… Continue reading

Agrium's Nikiski plant is pictured in this Clarion file photo. A bill in the Alaska Legislature to create tax credits for ammonia producers will be a factor in the company's decision on whether to restart the facility. (Clarion file photo)

Budget talks come to Kenai

Many Alaskans are talking about Permanent Fund Dividends this week, whether they are rushing to file by the Thursday deadline or debating Gov. Bill Walker’s… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Randall Knowles turned out to the Democratic caucus at Kenai's Challenger Learning Center Saturday morning to support Bernie Sanders.

Bernie Sanders sweeps Alaska caucus

Cries of “Feel the Bern” filled Kenai’s Challenger Learning Center on Saturday morning as Democrats from across the central Kenai Peninsula gathered to caucus.More than… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Randall Knowles turned out to the Democratic caucus at Kenai's Challenger Learning Center Saturday morning to support Bernie Sanders.