CINGSA appeals Regulatory Commission decision

Editor's note: this story has been changed to remove an incorrect citation of Alaska State Code and to correct inaccurate information about the division of… Continue reading

Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage and Rep. Max Gruenberg, D-Anchorage, discuss a HB 243, a measure that would allow felons whose convictions are overturned to be retroactively eligible for Permanent Fund Dividend checks, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. Lynn introduced the bill after learning of the plight of a group of indigenous men known as the Fairbanks Four whose convictions were overturned after they spent 18 years in jail for the 1997 death of a Fairbanks teenager.  A condition of their release was that they would not sue government entities. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Case inspires bill to allow dividend checks for cleared felons

JUNEAU — State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow Alaskans who have had felony convictions overturned and charges later dismissed to become eligible… Continue reading

Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage and Rep. Max Gruenberg, D-Anchorage, discuss a HB 243, a measure that would allow felons whose convictions are overturned to be retroactively eligible for Permanent Fund Dividend checks, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, in Juneau, Alaska. Lynn introduced the bill after learning of the plight of a group of indigenous men known as the Fairbanks Four whose convictions were overturned after they spent 18 years in jail for the 1997 death of a Fairbanks teenager.  A condition of their release was that they would not sue government entities. (AP Photo/Rashah McChesney)

Walker permanent fund plan gets 1st hearing by Senate panel

JUNEAU — The chairman of the Senate State Affairs Committee said Tuesday that he wants to vet several ideas surrounding the use of Alaska Permanent… Continue reading

Alaska Democrats question state candidacy law

JUNEAU — Alaska Democratic party leaders have approved allowing candidates not affiliated with a political party to run in the Democratic primary.In a letter to… Continue reading

Division of Forestry offers grants to help plant trees

The Alaska Division of Forestry is helping communities spruce up with woody perennials.The Alaska Community Forestry Program has designated two grants for organizations and individuals… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Shots fired, 1 killed in arrest of Oregon militants

The FBI and Oregon State Police on Tuesday arrested the leaders of an armed group that has occupied a national wildlife refuge for the past… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2016
  • By REBECCA BOONE and GENE JOHNSON
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Luke Riley attempts a one foot high kick during the Native Youth Olympics Winter Games Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Kenai Middle School. Riley barely missed making the kick.

Native Youth games provide social and physical skills

Youth teams from as far as Wasilla and Chickaloon gathered to compete in three days of traditional Alaskan Native games at the Native Youth Olympics… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Luke Riley attempts a one foot high kick during the Native Youth Olympics Winter Games Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Kenai Middle School. Riley barely missed making the kick.

Quake Q&A: Geologists explain state’s vulnerability

ANCHORAGE — A massive weekend earthquake in Alaska cracked a road, broke natural gas lines and destroyed four homes. But the magnitude-7.1 quake wasn’t the… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016
  • By Dan Joling

School district, associations schedule arbitration

The next time the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District administrators and the support staff and teacher associations meet for negotiations will be in the presence… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016
  • By Kelly Sullivan

State to seeks changes in standardized testing

After almost four years of preparation and planning, plus millions of dollars in implementation, Alaska’s new standardized testing scheme appears bound for the garbage can… Continue reading

Coast Guard Auxiliary offers GPS class

When a call came in for a sinking boat near Seldovia, the Coast Guard took down the coordinates the captain read to them and took… Continue reading

Panel says Lunch and Learn events could raise ethical concerns

JUNEAU — A legislative committee on Monday found that attendance at the increasingly popular lunchtime presentation series at the state Capitol could violate ethic rules… Continue reading

Ready for 'The Traveler'

Ready for ‘The Traveler’

Exciting things are happening at Forever Dance Alaska, formerly known as Vergine’s Dance Studio in Soldotna the Aurora Dancers’ will be making a Valentine’s weekend… Continue reading

Ready for 'The Traveler'
BlueCrest plans

BlueCrest plans

Even though oil prices are hovering around $30.00 a barrel BlueCrest plans to begin producing from its new Anchor Point on shore facility this spring,… Continue reading

BlueCrest plans
Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Alaska draws a myriad of talented people from around the world that has broadened the culture of our young homestead, fishing, resource extraction based community.… Continue reading

Hip Hop
Waxing into winter

Waxing into winter

Today, more than ever during the long Alaskan nights, it’s important to put down the I-pad, TV remote or smart phone and strap on some… Continue reading

Waxing into winter

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

Free Application for Student Aid help offered

Current and prospective college students are reminded that financial aid is available to them regardless of income level, accessible through the completion of the 2016-17… Continue reading

1 dead in Sterling Highway collision

A head-on collision at Mile 90 of the Sterling Highway early Monday morning has resulted in one fatality. Alaska State Troopers were dispatched to the… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2016
An early morning earthquake created a mess in the aisles of Safeway on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

7.1 quake rattles region

Update, 8:30 p.m.: Homer Electric Association plans to restore power to the Lilac Lane area by Sunday night, according to a release from the company. Though… Continue reading

  • Jan 24, 2016
An early morning earthquake created a mess in the aisles of Safeway on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.