Man in custody after barricading self in village; 1 dead

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers arrested a man Monday after he barricaded himself inside a home for hours in a tiny northwest Alaska village where… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2015
  • By Rachel D'oro

Farmers, state agencies keep eye on local flocks

Alaska flocks have not yet been stricken by the largest avian influenza outbreak to hit the poultry industry in history. The risk is still there… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenny Hackett takes off during the double mugging - a form of calf roping - competition at the Ninilchik Rodeo on Sunday July 5, 2015 in Ninilchik, Alaska.

Hang on: Rodeo rides into Ninilchik

The bulls won the weekend at the Ninilchik Rodeo. Riders had no luck on John Wayne, Dark Town, Hizenberg and Calico as all jumped —… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenny Hackett takes off during the double mugging - a form of calf roping - competition at the Ninilchik Rodeo on Sunday July 5, 2015 in Ninilchik, Alaska.

Senators using budget to put heat on administration, EPA

Alaska’s senators outlined their plans to continue to fight on resource and environment issues on which they say the Obama administration is overstepping its boundaries… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2015
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Juneau police update batons

Take a close look at the next Juneau Police Department officer walking down the street, and you might notice something missing from his or her… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai City Manager Rick Koch smokes a cigar while driving a '73 Mustang with the Kaknu Kruzers car club during the annual Independence Day parade on Saturday July 4, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Crowds celebrate Independence Day despite poor weather

Nothing could rain on Kenai’s annual “Honoring our Hometown Heros” Independence Day parade this year — not even rain. Huddled under blankets, umbrellas and tents,… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai City Manager Rick Koch smokes a cigar while driving a '73 Mustang with the Kaknu Kruzers car club during the annual Independence Day parade on Saturday July 4, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Trooper in deadly collision with motorcyclist identified

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 58-year-old Anchorage man is dead after troopers say he caused an accident while trying to flee a traffic stop on… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2015

Operational plan submitted for Kenai, Kasilof gillnets

The Ninilchik Traditional Council has submitted operational plans for both the Kasilof and Kenai rivers subsistence gillnets approved by the Federal Subsistence Board in a… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion An off balance seagull watches the Pocaher's Cove neighborhood from the roof of a fish processing shack on Wednesday July 1, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska. The gull has a length of fishing line wrapped around its leg and would not stand on it.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion An off balance seagull watches the Pocaher's Cove neighborhood from the roof of a fish processing shack on Wednesday July 1, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska. The gull has a length of fishing line wrapped around its leg and would not stand on it.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Cooks Nita Jackson and Tyler Hall crack eggs for the quiche Hall will be making Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Veronica's Cafe in Kenai, Alaska.

Egg-spenses on the rise: Avian flu outbreak in Lower 48 leads to higher costs

Egg prices have shot up across the central Kenai Peninsula within the past month, causing concern for local sellers and buyers. The increase is due… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Cooks Nita Jackson and Tyler Hall crack eggs for the quiche Hall will be making Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Veronica's Cafe in Kenai, Alaska.

Kenai City Council gives guidance on marijuana issues

Kenai City Council members provided recommendations for the Planning and Zoning Commission to use as guidance for developing marijuana regulations during a Wednesday night meeting.… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A structure on Slough Avenue burns late into the night after the Card Street wild fire burned near the Kenai Key subdivision on June 17, 2015 in Sterling, Alaska. The flames burned high from a damaged gas line.

Fire disaster assistance available

Families affected by area wildfires will have the opportunity to apply for state assistance this month. Jeremy Zidek with the Alaska Division of Homeland Security… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A structure on Slough Avenue burns late into the night after the Card Street wild fire burned near the Kenai Key subdivision on June 17, 2015 in Sterling, Alaska. The flames burned high from a damaged gas line.

New USGS report: Coastal erosion threatens northern Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Erosion is eating away at Alaska’s northern coast at some of the highest rates in the nation, threatening habitat and infrastructure, according to… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • By Rachel D'oro

New title for census area named for confederate officer

JUNEAU (AP) — Gov. Bill Walker has made official Alaska’s intent to change the title of a census area named for confederate military officer Wade… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015

Despite criticism, mobile food cart regs sent to Soldotna Council with no changes

It’s a lucrative business model for some. Park a mobile trailer inside city limits in Soldotna for a few months out of the summer, feed… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

After complaints, Soldotna postpones mobile food regulation changes

Editor's note: Heidi Isernhagen, Environmental Health Officer with the Department of Environmental Conservation's food safety and sanitation department said Wook Waffaz Waffle Emporium has since… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Skilak Lake Loop Road reopened

Thursday, 1 p.m.:   The west entrance to the Skilak Lake Loop Road has reopened, said Division of Forestry Public Information Officer Andy Alexandrou. The… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2015
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this June 27, 2013 file photo sockeye salmon tumble into a tote at a receiving station south of Clam Gulch, Alaska. A new company has entered the Cook Inlet fish industry as Inlet Fish Producers announced its sale to Seattle-based North Pacific Seafoods Inc.

Inlet Fish Producers sold to North Pacific Seafoods

Editor's note: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the Japanese trading house that owns North Pacific Seafoods. It is Marubeni.  Two… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this June 27, 2013 file photo sockeye salmon tumble into a tote at a receiving station south of Clam Gulch, Alaska. A new company has entered the Cook Inlet fish industry as Inlet Fish Producers announced its sale to Seattle-based North Pacific Seafoods Inc.

City Council gives guidance on marijuana issues

The Kenai City Council voted on 12 questions regarding the sale and cultivation of marijuana to provide guidance to the Planning and Zoning Commission during… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this July 9, 2014 file photo Devin Every, Travis Every and Damien Redder pick fish from a setnet  in Kenai, Alaska. Alaska Department of Fish and Game managers have suspended regular fishing periods in the east side setnet fishery due to Kenai River king salmon restrictions.

Kenai River king salmon return triggers restrictions in commercial setnet fishery

On the opening day of fishing for Kenai River late run king salmon Wednesday, Alaska Department of Fish and Game managers announced restrictions for the… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this July 9, 2014 file photo Devin Every, Travis Every and Damien Redder pick fish from a setnet  in Kenai, Alaska. Alaska Department of Fish and Game managers have suspended regular fishing periods in the east side setnet fishery due to Kenai River king salmon restrictions.