Mallott rejects Democrats’ proposed primary change

JUNEAU — Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott on Wednesday declined a request by Alaska Democrats to allow candidates not affiliated with a political party to run… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Jerry Norris of Soldotna, Alaska lines up a shot at the Kenai Recreation Center during the annual Senior Olympics on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016.

Seniors turn out for 12th Senior Olympics

Editor's Note: This article has been corrected to the proper spelling of Nita Douthit's name. Bowling with a Wii remote doesn’t hold a candle to… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Jerry Norris of Soldotna, Alaska lines up a shot at the Kenai Recreation Center during the annual Senior Olympics on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016.

Soldotna residents arrested for string of burglaries

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the vehicle driven by Cunningham, Self and Woodruff belonged to a family member of Cunningham's.… Continue reading

Charges added to area theft case

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the vehicle driven by Cunningham, Self and Woodruff belonged to a family member of Cunningham's.… Continue reading

DNR commissioner resigns

One of the leading figures behind the development of a trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline has announced his resignation. In an email to employees of the… Continue reading

This May 11, 2011 photo released by North Slope Borough and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows a beluga whale pod in the Chukchi sea near Alaska. An analysis of the diving patterns of beluga whales off Alaska's northern coast indicates they target Arctic cod and will dive to great depths to reach food. (Vicki Beaver/North Slope Borough/NOAA via AP)

Study shows beluga whales dive to great depth to catch cod

ANCHORAGE — Beluga whales off Alaska’s northern coast target Arctic cod and will dive to great depths to reach them, according to data collected over… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By Dan Joling
This May 11, 2011 photo released by North Slope Borough and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows a beluga whale pod in the Chukchi sea near Alaska. An analysis of the diving patterns of beluga whales off Alaska's northern coast indicates they target Arctic cod and will dive to great depths to reach food. (Vicki Beaver/North Slope Borough/NOAA via AP)

Begich says he isn’t running for office this year

JUNEAU — Former U.S. Sen. Mark Begich said he will not run for any elected office this year.In an interview with The Associated Press, the… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer

Two mobile homes lost in Sterling fire

Two mobile homes were destroyed and one dog was killed in a Sterling fire Monday night.Around 9:15 p.m., Central Emergency Services was called out to… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016

Local buyers and sellers to get new marketplace

Local producers will soon have a virtual marketplace to sell their homegrown goods. The Kenai Peninsula Food Hub Pilot Program will launch this spring with… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Homer police make $1.5 million pot bust

A lucky break and a nose to the wind led Homer Police to make a record $1.5 million cannabis bust last Friday. With help from… Continue reading

CORRECTS SECOND REFERENCE TO GRUENBERG - Kayla Epstein laughs as Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage, talks about his memories of her late husband Rep. Max Gruenberg, during a memorial on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. Gruenberg died suddenly on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Legislators pay tribute to late state Rep Gruenberg

JUNEAU — Legislators paid tribute Tuesday to the late state Rep. Max Gruenberg, remembering the Anchorage Democrat as a kind man and a stickler for… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By Becky Bohrer
CORRECTS SECOND REFERENCE TO GRUENBERG - Kayla Epstein laughs as Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage, talks about his memories of her late husband Rep. Max Gruenberg, during a memorial on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. Gruenberg died suddenly on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Kenai to vote on creating new airport zone, Spur Highway commercial property

A plan by Kenai city administration would create a new zoning designation for the Kenai airport and shift some land along the Kenai Spur Highway… Continue reading

Refuge to hold meeting on proposed rule

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold a public meeting on a proposed rule which would amend the non-subsistence take of wildlife and public… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016

Kenai Lions almost at 50 years

The Kenai Lions Club, the local chapter of the world’s largest service club, is celebrating 50 years of providing aid to the community.The anniversary celebration… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Alaska gender pay gap closing slowly

Women in Alaska earned about 79.1 cents for every dollar their male counterparts earned in 2014, according to an analysis from the Bureau of Labor… Continue reading

In this Feb. 5, 2016 photo, Bernadette Wilson, daughter Penelope Grace Tuck and partner Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, pose for a photo in Tuck's office in Juneau, Alaska. Alaska House Democrats have regained prominence after years of wielding limited influence, with their support expected to be critical to passing a budget this session. Their leader is Tuck, whom colleagues see as well-suited for the job: a union organizer with a disarming laugh and a willingness to hear people out. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Colleagues say House Democratic leader fits his role well

JUNEAU — Alaska House Democrats have regained prominence after years of limited influence, with their support expected to be critical in passing a budget this… Continue reading

In this Feb. 5, 2016 photo, Bernadette Wilson, daughter Penelope Grace Tuck and partner Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage, pose for a photo in Tuck's office in Juneau, Alaska. Alaska House Democrats have regained prominence after years of wielding limited influence, with their support expected to be critical to passing a budget this session. Their leader is Tuck, whom colleagues see as well-suited for the job: a union organizer with a disarming laugh and a willingness to hear people out. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)
Hometown hero returns

Hometown hero returns

When a young man or woman chooses the challenges of military service in the U.S. Marine Corps after they graduate from high school, when they… Continue reading

Hometown hero returns
Fans rush to Oiler Gusher

Fans rush to Oiler Gusher

With the Super Bowl behind us, T-200 sled dog race canceled for lack of snow and no playoffs in sight for the Brown Bears, the… Continue reading

Fans rush to Oiler Gusher
liver Brewer debuts at Carnegie Hall

liver Brewer debuts at Carnegie Hall

The most common reaction when Olivia Brewer started following in her brother’s footsteps and singing The Star Spangled Banner at local community events was “Wow!”… Continue reading

liver Brewer debuts at Carnegie Hall

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