Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this July 1, 2015 file photo king salmon fishermen and guides ride upriver during the first day of fishing on the late run of Kenai River king salmon near Kenai, Alaska. The legislature is considering a bill to reestablish sportfishing guide licensing fees.

Fish & Game to host sportfishing license meeting

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will host meetings throughout the state in November to gather public input on the legislature’s revival of sportfishing… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this July 1, 2015 file photo king salmon fishermen and guides ride upriver during the first day of fishing on the late run of Kenai River king salmon near Kenai, Alaska. The legislature is considering a bill to reestablish sportfishing guide licensing fees.

Legislative discussion turns to state’s gas plan, next steps

JUNEAU (AP) — As legislators consider whether to buy out one of the state’s partners in a liquefied natural gas project, questions have been raised… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2015
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 file photo, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker speaks to reporters on the eve of the start of a special legislative session in Juneau, Alaska. The Alaska Legislature is meeting in special session to consider buying out TransCanada Corp.'s position in a major liquefied natural gas project the state is pursuing with other partners. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, file)

Q&A: A look at the pipeline project being pursued by Alaska

JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is meeting in special session to consider buying out TransCanada Corp.’s position in a major liquefied natural gas project the… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 file photo, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker speaks to reporters on the eve of the start of a special legislative session in Juneau, Alaska. The Alaska Legislature is meeting in special session to consider buying out TransCanada Corp.'s position in a major liquefied natural gas project the state is pursuing with other partners. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, file)

Kenai Senior Center

For the month of November 2015 call 283-4156 for additional information (All activities are held at the Kenai Senior Center unless otherwise stated):Special Activities:* Thursday,… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2015

Soldotna student will light the Capitol Christmas Tree

A young girl from Soldotna is turning on the Capitol Christmas Tree lights this year.  It is not just luck, but creative writing skills and… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Alaska Airlines: Issues that delayed flights fixed

PORTLAND, Ore. — A computer glitch that delayed about 20 Alaska Airlines flights was resolved early Thursday, the airline said.Late Wednesday night several computer systems… Continue reading

Report: New Bedford, Dutch Harbor top fishing ports

WASHINGTON — Federal fisheries regulators say New Bedford, Massachusetts, remains the top fishing port for revenue, while Dutch Harbor, Alaska, remains tops for volume.The annual… Continue reading

Troopers: Engine trouble caused plane crash

A small ultra-light plane crashed in Nikiski on Thursday due to engine trouble. Pilot Aaron Smith of Nikiski was attempting to take off from an… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Pirate fishing bill sponsored by Alaska’s senators headed to President’s desk

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect when the bill was passed and who sponsored it. A new measure granting the National Oceanic… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this Dec. 13, 2013 file photo a volunteer Alaska Moose Federation driver removes a dead moose from the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, Alaska.

Moose-related crashes see a spike

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the word "fiscal" in a quotation. Moose traffic is picking up on the Kenai Peninsula, with… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this Dec. 13, 2013 file photo a volunteer Alaska Moose Federation driver removes a dead moose from the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, Alaska.

Pilot uninjured after Nikiski plane crash

A small plane crashed in Nikiski Thursday afternoon, leaving the single occupant uninjured. Nikiski Fire Department Captain J.T. Harris said a team firefighters was called… Continue reading

Missing Kenai boy found in Anchorage

Missing Kenai boy found in Anchorage

A 16-year-old Kenai boy who escaped from a juvenile detention facility in Anchorage has been found. Tyler Sargent has been missing for nearly a week… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2015
Missing Kenai boy found in Anchorage
Seward's Resurrection Bay is routinely significantly warmer than the air, which produces steam, as shown in this Nov. 9, 2010 photo.

Renewable energy heat systems arrive on the Kenai Peninsula

Seward’s Resurrection Bay is so warm it steams in the winter. Seawater heated near the equator travels thousands of miles to reach Resurrection Bay, one… Continue reading

Seward's Resurrection Bay is routinely significantly warmer than the air, which produces steam, as shown in this Nov. 9, 2010 photo.

Officials say bed bugs on the rise in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials and exterminators say they have seen an upward trend of bed bugs in the state, particularly in rural areas.Karin Hendrickson,… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2015

Trooper involved in fatal shooting allowed back to work

A trooper involved in a fatal shooting last week is free to return to work after a mandatory leave.Troopers say John King, who has been… Continue reading

K-Selo School still waiting on state

A request needed to help fund the nearly $17-million-estimated construction of a K-12 facility for Kachemak Selo School’s 63 unhoused students is before Alaska’s Department… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

AMP results reports being reassessed

Test results from the new statewide assessment have yet to be released, despite concerns from educators that they will not be able to address possible… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion A crew of U.S. Forest Service and Alaska Crane personnel listen to a safety briefing prior to the cutting down of the 2015 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 in the Chugach National Forest near Seward, Alaska.

Sprucing up the Capitol

Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the name of the tree's ultimate location, the Capitol.   For the first time, Alaska will be… Continue reading

  • Oct 27, 2015
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion A crew of U.S. Forest Service and Alaska Crane personnel listen to a safety briefing prior to the cutting down of the 2015 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 in the Chugach National Forest near Seward, Alaska.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Austin Bundy holds his nearly 6-month-old son, Sullivan, while walking along the Tsalteshi Trails during the 2015 Spook Night Trick or Treat and Zombie 5K on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Spook Night promotes appreciation of outdoors

Most often occupied by athletes, the Tsalteshi Trails were overrun by miniature warlocks, witches, minions and “Frozen” princesses during this year’s Spook Night Trick-or-Treat and… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Austin Bundy holds his nearly 6-month-old son, Sullivan, while walking along the Tsalteshi Trails during the 2015 Spook Night Trick or Treat and Zombie 5K on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued concept plans for developing a parking lot on the north side of the Kasilof River.

DNR issues plans for Kasilof River parking lot

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the site plan concept for a parking lot near the mouth of the Kasilof… Continue reading

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued concept plans for developing a parking lot on the north side of the Kasilof River.