Kenai Pioneer Ron Malston honored with Melvin Jones award

Kenai Pioneer Ron Malston honored with Melvin Jones award

Long time Kenai resident, Chamber board president and City Mayor Ron Malston was honored at a recent Kenai Chamber of Commerce meeting by the Kenai… Continue reading

Kenai Pioneer Ron Malston honored with Melvin Jones award

Kenai Peninsula College: Around Campus

Jeff Schultz, the official photographer of the Iditarod, will be giving a presentation about some of the experiences detailed in his book, “Chasing Dogs -… Continue reading

  • Apr 12, 2015
  • By Suzie Kendrick
  • Schools

School news

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

State budget still under discussion

JUNEAU, Alaska — Heading into the legislative session in January, two of the big issues were Gov. Bill Walker’s desire to expand Medicaid and the… Continue reading

  • Apr 12, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Amanda Ritchie and Rachel Shassetz perform as characters from the Disney movie "Brother Bear" in a "Couples Spotlight" performance of the program Sunday, April 12, 2015, during the 20th Annual Riverskate Competition at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna sweeps skating competition

Team Soldotna ranked first in the three-day Riverskate competition held Friday through Sunday. Alaska’s largest figure skating contest — celebrating its 20th year — drew… Continue reading

  • Apr 12, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Amanda Ritchie and Rachel Shassetz perform as characters from the Disney movie "Brother Bear" in a "Couples Spotlight" performance of the program Sunday, April 12, 2015, during the 20th Annual Riverskate Competition at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska.

Rock Stars: SoHi students to perform guitar concert

One Soldotna teacher is striking a chord with his students. This Tuesday, students from Kent Peterson’s Soldotna High School guitar classes will hold a “History… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion  Danny Autrey lifts 253 pounds in a squat during the Kenai Powerlifting meet on Saturday, April 11 at Kenai Central High School. Autrey took first place in men's competition at the meet.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion  Danny Autrey lifts 253 pounds in a squat during the Kenai Powerlifting meet on Saturday, April 11 at Kenai Central High School. Autrey took first place in men's competition at the meet.

Lawmakers sweep $94 million into rainy day fund

The Senate Finance committee swept millions in capital project funds into an account for future years, which some think could help the House majority avoid… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2015
  • By KATIE MORITZ

Peninsula residents petition for new bike path

Hundreds of peninsula residents are pushing for the construction of a bike path along one of the central Kenai Peninsula’s major roads. Currently, more than… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Walker orders AK LNG review

Gov. Bill Walker has ordered a 45-day review of the state’s participation in the Alaska LNG Project with an eye toward possible changes in the… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2015
  • By Tim Bradner

Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for April 13

Monday 8:00 a.m.The Senate State Affairs Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 74 Medicaid Reform / PFD / HSAS / ER Use… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2015

Judge orders records to be turned over in Nikiski music teacher rape case

A judge has issued a motion compelling the release of records about the victim in a case against a former music teacher who is accused… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Several women gathered to light white candles on Thursday April 9, 2015 during a vigil to honor victims of sexual assault at the Tyotka's Elder Center in the Fort Kenay building in Kenai, Alaska. The Kenaitze Indian Tribe domestic violence and sexual assault prevention program organizers talked about the services they offered to the community during the vigil.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Several women gathered to light white candles on Thursday April 9, 2015 during a vigil to honor victims of sexual assault at the Tyotka's Elder Center in the Fort Kenay building in Kenai, Alaska. The Kenaitze Indian Tribe domestic violence and sexual assault prevention program organizers talked about the services they offered to the community during the vigil.

Sports complex makes progress

Soldotna is one step closer to having an improved sports complex. On Wednesday, the Soldotna City Council approved an ordinance appropriating $500,000 to conduct the… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Soldotna plans lands sale

The city of Soldotna wants to put more city-owned land back into private hands. An ordinance was introduced at Wednesday’s city council meeting that would… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Alaska’s yellow cedar considered for endangered protection

ANCHORAGE (AP) — An iconic Alaska tree may warrant protection as a threatened or endangered species due to climate warming, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2015

Lawmakers discuss right-to-die legislation

JUNEAU — During an emotionally charged hearing Thursday, lawmakers heard personal testimony from individuals who believed a loved one would have benefited from the right… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Delays at Alaska VA facilities are shorter than US average

JUNEAU — Average wait times for veterans seeking appointments at four Veterans Administration facilities in Alaska were below the national average, according to VA data… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Assembly sends food tax exemption change to voters

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct errors. The non-prepared food item tax measure approved by the assembly included an amendment to put… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Kenai Rescue gets new response craft

The Kenai Fire Department took St. Patrick’s Day for the occasion of showcasing their new rescue response water craft. “This will be our new primary… Continue reading