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

Kenai Central High School students Lindsey Weber and Kathryn Darch observe Veterinarian Dr. Jim Delker remove staples from their patient, Molly, during Job Shadow Day on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the Twin City Veterinarian Clinic in Kenai, Alaska.

KCHS students join the work force

Editor’s note: Mara Youngren-Brown, Caleigh Jensen and Avery Hieber spent Wednesday in the Clarion newsroom as part of Kenai Central High School’s Job Shadow Day… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2016
  • By MARA YOUNGREN-BROWN, CALEIGH JENSEN and AVERY HIEBER
Kenai Central High School students Lindsey Weber and Kathryn Darch observe Veterinarian Dr. Jim Delker remove staples from their patient, Molly, during Job Shadow Day on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the Twin City Veterinarian Clinic in Kenai, Alaska.

Patching the peninsula’s safety net

During an emergency, a call to 911 is forwarded from a dispatch center to a responding agency like the Kenai Fire Department or Central Emergency… Continue reading

Kenai Watershed Forum seeks program funding

The Kenai Watershed Forum’s Adopt-A-Stream program will have to seek new sources of funding this year to continue operating.The program, which educates central Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

Cruz wins Alaska caucuses

Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz won a narrow victory over opponent Donald Trump in Alaska on Tuesday.During the Presidential Preference Poll, Alaska’s Republican caucus, Alaskans… Continue reading

Proposed measures seek fishing dollars

Gov. Bill Walker’s commercial fisheries tax bill is stalled in committee, but legislators continue digging into the industry for revenue.Two bills, sponsored by legislators from… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2016
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Dan Ames shows off his support for Donald Trump as he prepares to vote at the Republican Presidential Preference Poll at the Soldotna Sports Complex on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Cruz wins Alaska Republican caucus

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the final results of the election.   The line wrapped out the door and around the… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Dan Ames shows off his support for Donald Trump as he prepares to vote at the Republican Presidential Preference Poll at the Soldotna Sports Complex on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Borough assembly approves funds for CES

First responders at Central Emergency Services are a step closer to replacing some of their outdated vehicles.The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved an ordinance at… Continue reading

KPC looks for new food vendor

Kenai Peninsula College is opening a statewide search for a new food vendor at the Kenai River Campus.Jose’s Café, owned and operated by Jose Pons-Vives… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan