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Nikiski residents gathered at the Nikiski Recreational Center Monday to examine the options for the relocation of the Kenai Spur Highway around the proposed Alaska LNG facility.

Neighbors examine Spur relocation options

More than 275 Nikiski residents turned out Monday night to hear about the options for relocating the Kenai Spur Highway. The Alaska LNG facility, a… Continue reading

Nikiski residents gathered at the Nikiski Recreational Center Monday to examine the options for the relocation of the Kenai Spur Highway around the proposed Alaska LNG facility.

Fred Meyer delayed on grocery tax repeal

Although the ordinance allowing a sales tax to be collected in Soldotna on non-prepared food items was repealed in the Oct. 6 regular election, customers… Continue reading

Scott Kelley appointed commercial fisheries director

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has selected Scott Kelley as the new director for the Division of Commercial Fisheries.The position has been vacant… Continue reading

In this frame from video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, a Frenchman with his cat tucked inside his clothing, at right, stands on his saildboat before making a leap Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, jumping to a waiting rescue ship, left, south of Alaska. The video shows the Frenchman on the rigging pole near the bow of his sailboat, riding wave after wave until making a dramatic leap over the railing of the Tor Viking. (Coast Guard via AP)

Frenchman makes daring leap from sailboat to ship

ANCHORAGE — A Frenchman with his cat tucked inside his clothing made a daring leap of faith Tuesday when he jumped to a waiting rescue… Continue reading

  • Oct 20, 2015
  • By Mark Thiessen
In this frame from video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, a Frenchman with his cat tucked inside his clothing, at right, stands on his saildboat before making a leap Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, jumping to a waiting rescue ship, left, south of Alaska. The video shows the Frenchman on the rigging pole near the bow of his sailboat, riding wave after wave until making a dramatic leap over the railing of the Tor Viking. (Coast Guard via AP)

Feds side with Alaska Native group in artifacts probe

ANCHORAGE — A Massachusetts college was found in violation of a federal law regulating the possession and sale of potentially sacred artifacts following a complaint… Continue reading

  • Oct 20, 2015
  • By Rachel D'oro
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Engineer Shawn Killian, right, helps train Firefighter Spencer McLean, left, how to operate the 75-foot ladder truck owned by Central Emergency Services on Monday, Oct. 19. 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. Firefighters at CES are training in preparation for an engineering test coming up in November that will test their ability to operate the department's machinery.

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  • Oct 19, 2015
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Engineer Shawn Killian, right, helps train Firefighter Spencer McLean, left, how to operate the 75-foot ladder truck owned by Central Emergency Services on Monday, Oct. 19. 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. Firefighters at CES are training in preparation for an engineering test coming up in November that will test their ability to operate the department's machinery.

School district hosts first budget meetings with the public

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is crowdsourcing for a second year to assist with budget development. Superintendent Sean Dusek and Assistant Superintendent Dave Jones… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Alaska’s fishing fatalities dropping

The deadliest catch is getting a lot less deadly.Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard reported to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council that for the… Continue reading

Heli, a rescued seal pup, emerges through an animal carrier as she's released back into the wild on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. Heli had been found abandoned and in poor condition in July. She received care at the Alaska SeaLife Center, where staff this month determined she had made sufficient strides to be released. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Abandoned seal pup, now healthy, released back to wild

JUNEAU (AP) — A seal pup found abandoned and sickly on a Juneau-area beach this summer has been released back to the wild after undergoing… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2015
Heli, a rescued seal pup, emerges through an animal carrier as she's released back into the wild on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. Heli had been found abandoned and in poor condition in July. She received care at the Alaska SeaLife Center, where staff this month determined she had made sufficient strides to be released. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Activist hopes convention suicide leads to more awareness

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska suicide-prevention activist is hoping a man’s very public suicide at an Alaska Native conference will propel people across the state to… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2015
  • By Rachel D'oro

Alaska ‘slave auction’ fundraiser to be renamed

ANCHORAGE — Organizers of an annual Alaska charity event said Monday they will stop calling it a “slave auction” after the NAACP complained.The event in… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2015
  • By Mark Thiessen
Bill Elmore and Daniel Barry watch and time Brandon Leary as he attempts to lower the auxiliary ball of a crane into a barrel, one of the certification practical exam requirements.

Here comes the boom: Local business offers crane certification

The whole lot smelled of diesel, mud, rubber and rain. Brandon Leary, a crane operator for Crowley Maritime, delicately extended the hydraulic lift on the… Continue reading

Bill Elmore and Daniel Barry watch and time Brandon Leary as he attempts to lower the auxiliary ball of a crane into a barrel, one of the certification practical exam requirements.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Sterling residents gather around a map of the community to add black dots to indicate locations where thefts or burglaries have occurred. The map was presented at a community meeting on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the Sterling Community Center where about 100 people came to listen to their options for protecting against property crimes.

Community watch on the rise on the Kenai Peninsula

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a spelling error.   Tired of being repeatedly victimized by break-ins and burglaries, those who live… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Sterling residents gather around a map of the community to add black dots to indicate locations where thefts or burglaries have occurred. The map was presented at a community meeting on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the Sterling Community Center where about 100 people came to listen to their options for protecting against property crimes.
Rediscover the iconic Don Jose's in Kenai and meet new manager Marcus Condreay.

Don Jose’s celebrates Grand re-opening and new manager

The Grand re-opening week at the iconic Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina was a huge success according to Don Jose’s new manager Marcus Condreay… Continue reading

Rediscover the iconic Don Jose's in Kenai and meet new manager Marcus Condreay.
AST Lt. Gilmore AST Investigator Ramin Dunford demonstrates new 3-D laser scanner at a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

New 3-D scanning will expedite CSI for State Troopers

Delays due to fatal accidents on Alaska’s highways as well as crime scene investigations may be greatly reduced thanks to new 3D laser scanning equipment… Continue reading

AST Lt. Gilmore AST Investigator Ramin Dunford demonstrates new 3-D laser scanner at a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
ACC Native dance group performs cultural dances at NHCC banquet.

A harvest of hope at ACC Counseling Center

The New Hope Counseling Center (NHCC) has been part of the Alaskan Christian College (ACC), founded in 2001, since 2003. NHCC Executive Director Debbie Hamilton… Continue reading

ACC Native dance group performs cultural dances at NHCC banquet.
Kindergarten gets interrupted by an announcement of the Great Shake Out.

KPBSD schools “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great AK Shake Out

All schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) participated in the Great Alaska Shake Out “Drop, Cover & Hold On” earthquake drill at… Continue reading

Kindergarten gets interrupted by an announcement of the Great Shake Out.

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

KPC: New scholarship application process now online

KPC continues to refine processes to make things easier for students by, whenever possible, moving paper-based processes online. This is a win-win for both busy… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
  • Schools
(From right) Aliya, Maisy and Isaiah Dickson work on Isaiah's project for the IDEA homeschool group's geography club weekly meetup Friday.

IDEA students attend geography club

Even though they don’t have a formal school to attend, homeschool students still have clubs. Interior Distance Education of Alaska, a statewide homeschool support program,… Continue reading

(From right) Aliya, Maisy and Isaiah Dickson work on Isaiah's project for the IDEA homeschool group's geography club weekly meetup Friday.

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