GE salmon labeling bill requires third-party review

Sen. Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill on March 3 that would require all genetically engineered salmon to carry the words “genetically engineered” or “GE.” The… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Juniors get close to career paths

Juniors get close to career paths

The idea began 22 years ago when a Kenai Chamber committee came up with an idea to take high school juniors out of the classroom… Continue reading

Juniors get close to career paths
Wellness Center cuts the ribbon

Wellness Center cuts the ribbon

The brand new River City Wellness Center (RCWC) held its Grand Opening in Soldotna on Saturday, February 28th, with festivities that included free mini classes,… Continue reading

Wellness Center cuts the ribbon
Swinging into spring

Swinging into spring

The beautiful, spacious Charis Place Assisted Living Center in Kenai was purposely designed and built to suit the needs of a new generation of senior… Continue reading

Swinging into spring
Tesoro reports

Tesoro reports

To turn Cook Inlet crude oil into value added products produced in Alaska for Alaskans was the vision that brought Tesoro to Alaska and the… Continue reading

Tesoro reports
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion The kindergarteners in Lynne Dawson's class listened intently to Dan Grimes, deputy chief for the Central Emergency Services, read three stories for Love of Reading Month Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Redoubt Elementary School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Supplemental material: Dr. Seuss encourages Redoubt students to read

For some students, some days it may seem like all reading is mandatory. Books are for good for learning, studying, memorizing and analyzing. Well, Sharon… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion The kindergarteners in Lynne Dawson's class listened intently to Dan Grimes, deputy chief for the Central Emergency Services, read three stories for Love of Reading Month Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Redoubt Elementary School in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Soldotna High School teacher Kent Peterson leads his band students in a rehearsal before their concert for Music in Our Schools Month Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska.

Music in schools month highlights fine arts curriculum

In March, music programs throughout the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District hit a high note. Students in the kindergarten through 12th grades are raising their… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Soldotna High School teacher Kent Peterson leads his band students in a rehearsal before their concert for Music in Our Schools Month Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska.

TAPS value settled at $8B for 5 years

The next court battle over the value of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System won’t be for at least another five years.Two settlements over the taxable value… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2016
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Summer registration is now open

Fall registration is just around the corner Registration for KPC’s 2016 summer semester recently opened to the general public. Returning admitted students had one week… Continue reading

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

Legislature could be headed for another end-of-session stalemate

Forty-five days through its 90-day session, the Alaska Legislature appears to be in much the same position it was last year, when lawmakers deadlocked and… Continue reading

Members of the Friends of Kenai Library arrange books in preparation for their fundraising book sale on Saturday, March 5 at the Kenai Community Library's conference room. The group will sell donated books to benefit the library from March 7 to the 13th.
Members of the Friends of Kenai Library arrange books in preparation for their fundraising book sale on Saturday, March 5 at the Kenai Community Library's conference room. The group will sell donated books to benefit the library from March 7 to the 13th.

Kenai River Ranch to remain undeveloped

The Kenai River Ranch property will stay the way it is, at least for the time being.After more than a year of discussions about the… Continue reading

Defending Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion Dallas Seavey (16) waves to the crowd as she begins the ceremonial start of the 1,000-mile race in Anchorage, Alaska, Saturday, March 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)

Lack of snow doesn’t slow Iditarod start

ANCHORAGE — Wagging tails and smiling faces were plentiful in downtown Anchorage on Saturday as fans got to interact with the real stars of the… Continue reading

  • Mar 5, 2016
  • By Mark Thiessen
Defending Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion Dallas Seavey (16) waves to the crowd as she begins the ceremonial start of the 1,000-mile race in Anchorage, Alaska, Saturday, March 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)

Kenai funds comprehensive plan

The city of Kenai will put $44,300 toward the creation of its new comprehensive plan, including $15,000 to hire planing consultant Elizabeth Benson of Anchorage-based… Continue reading

Enstar, Hilcorp ink gas deal

The eventual return to a free Cook Inlet natural gas market is looking good for consumers as the latest round of gas supply contracts are… Continue reading

  • Mar 5, 2016
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER
Local teens talk about two proposed tobacco laws

Local teens talk about two proposed tobacco laws

Two unexpected supporters joined the statewide network of advocates pushing for the passage of a tobacco tax and comprehensive law protecting employees from secondhand smoke… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Local teens talk about two proposed tobacco laws

Coast Guard Auxiliary class targets first-time boat captains

When a recreational boating accident happens, chances are that the operator was not paying enough attention or the lookout wasn’t doing his or her job.Operator… Continue reading

Adam Jones of Soldotna loads up on the Sons of Anarchy DVDs during the Kenai Blockbuster's closing sale on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The store, which has been open for about 15 years, will close next month.

Kenai Blockbuster store to close

Kenai repeated a scene common in the Lower 48 about six years ago — customers raiding the DVDs at a closing Blockbuster location.The Kenai store,… Continue reading

Adam Jones of Soldotna loads up on the Sons of Anarchy DVDs during the Kenai Blockbuster's closing sale on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The store, which has been open for about 15 years, will close next month.

LIO teleconference schedule for March 2

Friday 3:30 p.m.The Senate Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 164 Fish & Game: Offenses; Licenses; Penalties and SB 172 Fish… Continue reading