Bill would remove some records from online court system

JUNEAU, Alaska  — Republican Rep. Tammie Wilson has proposed legislation that would remove certain criminal cases from the state's online court-records system. Applicable cases would… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Bill would remove some records from online court system

JUNEAU, Alaska  — Republican Rep. Tammie Wilson has proposed legislation that would remove certain criminal cases from the state's online court-records system. Applicable cases would… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Around the District

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

District receiving four new principals

Next fall students in four Kenai Peninsula Borough School District institutions will be greeted with new leadership. Principals for Homer Flex, Connections Home School Program,… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
  • Schools

Scholarship packet speeds application process

KPC’s Fall Scholarship Packet is now available for students on the KPC website or from the Student Services or Financial Aid offices. Every effort is… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
  • Schools

March for Meals fundraiser to be held

This Friday, the Kenai Senior Connection is holding its sixth annual March for Meals fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels program. The event, which takes… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Cindy Edmunds (left), known as Dagmar the Red, attacks Jason Notter, known as Hrothi, while Prince Shawn Denny looks on during during the Society for Creative Anachronisms Newcomers Feast at the Soldotna Public Library on Saturday, March 14.

Living in the past

To some of its residents, the Kenai Peninsula is known as the Shire of Hrafnafjordr — or, in the English translation of the old Norse… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Cindy Edmunds (left), known as Dagmar the Red, attacks Jason Notter, known as Hrothi, while Prince Shawn Denny looks on during during the Society for Creative Anachronisms Newcomers Feast at the Soldotna Public Library on Saturday, March 14.

Charter group proposes plan to acquire commercial halibut quota

As halibut bycatch cuts of 50 percent or more loom for the Bering Sea flatfish trawlers, charter halibut fishermen are pitching a plan to acquire… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Nate Turner, vice-chairman of the Board of Game, listens to a presentation on lynx tracking in Southcentral Alaska on Friday, March 13, 2015 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Trapping, recreation collide in Cooper Landing

Three communities on the Kenai Peninsula have become the center of a battle between residents who want their dogs to be able to roam free… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Nate Turner, vice-chairman of the Board of Game, listens to a presentation on lynx tracking in Southcentral Alaska on Friday, March 13, 2015 in Anchorage, Alaska.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Lori Salyers, who is getting a black and white image of a cat sitting beside a tombstone just below her shoulder, said the tattoo was inspired by her favorite holiday, which is Halloween, Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Ink Works in Kenai, Alaska.

Local tattoo studios grow in popularity

One growing industry is leaving its mark on the community. Over the past few years, tattoo studios have become more common across the central Kenai… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Lori Salyers, who is getting a black and white image of a cat sitting beside a tombstone just below her shoulder, said the tattoo was inspired by her favorite holiday, which is Halloween, Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Ink Works in Kenai, Alaska.

Lawmakers amend marijuana crimes bill

JUNEAU (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee on Friday further amended the bill that would update state laws following the legalization of recreational marijuana.Now, the… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2015

Gov. names Hull, Mezirow as top picks federal fishery panel

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Bill Walker named two Alaska fishermen as his top picks to serve on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. The… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2015
  • By Associated Press

Resetarits brothers plead guilty, sentenced to harassment

In an emotional change-of-plea and sentencing hearing at the Homer Courthouse on Thursday, a 2.5-year-old case involving a teenage drinking party incident that shocked Homer… Continue reading

House Finance Committee co-chair Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, center, writes at his desk on the House floor as debate gets under way on proposed amendments to the state operating budget on Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska.

Alaska House advances operating budget with broad cuts

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House early Friday morning advanced a state operating budget that makes broad-ranging cuts as lawmakers attempt to downsize state… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
House Finance Committee co-chair Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, center, writes at his desk on the House floor as debate gets under way on proposed amendments to the state operating budget on Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska.
In this March 4, 2015 photo, a large audience assembles at the state Capitol to hear a Lunch and Learn presentation on Medicaid expansion, including state legislators, aides and others, in Juneau, Alaska.

Lunch and Learn events at state Capitol raise questions

JUNEAU, Alaska — The smell of mayo and murmur of voices filled the air as the committee rooms reserved at the state Capitol for an… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2015
  • By Associated Press
In this March 4, 2015 photo, a large audience assembles at the state Capitol to hear a Lunch and Learn presentation on Medicaid expansion, including state legislators, aides and others, in Juneau, Alaska.

Volunteer mauled by pit bull at Kenai Animal Shelter

The attack came without warning. One minute, Kay Best was putting a five-year-old pit bull back into its kennel at the Kenai Animal Shelter. The… Continue reading

  • Mar 12, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
By IAN FOLEY/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna Chamber of Commerce President Ryan Kapp shows a map of a proposed location for the city's new visitor center and chamber building on Wednesday, March 11 at Soldotna's City Hall.

Soldotna chamber discusses relocation

Tourists in Soldotna may have a new place to visit in the future. On Wednesday, members of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce met with the… Continue reading

  • Mar 12, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
By IAN FOLEY/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna Chamber of Commerce President Ryan Kapp shows a map of a proposed location for the city's new visitor center and chamber building on Wednesday, March 11 at Soldotna's City Hall.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion   The sky above many portions of Kasilof glowed orange Wednesday May 21, 2014 as the Funny River Fire continued to burn a more than 10 mile strip of land stretching from Funny River Road in Soldotna down to Tustumena Lake. Firefighters estimate that more than 20,000 acres have been burned in the blaze.

Alaska Fire Services prepare for early season

Editor's Note: A previous version of this article contained a misspelling of Public Information Officer Tim Mowry's name. He represents the state's Division of Forestry.… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion   The sky above many portions of Kasilof glowed orange Wednesday May 21, 2014 as the Funny River Fire continued to burn a more than 10 mile strip of land stretching from Funny River Road in Soldotna down to Tustumena Lake. Firefighters estimate that more than 20,000 acres have been burned in the blaze.

UAF students to have co-ed dorms available

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will have a new housing option starting next fall: Coed dormitory rooms. The university… Continue reading

  • Mar 11, 2015
Members of the House Majority Caucus speak to reporters during a press availability on Thursday Feb. 26, 2015. From right are Rep. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, and Rep. Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla.

Nikiski resident only one to speak during hearing on House pipeline bill

On Wednesday evening Kenai Peninsula residents had their chance to weigh in on the statewide dispute over Gov. Bill Walker’s announcement to expand the Alaska… Continue reading

  • Mar 11, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Members of the House Majority Caucus speak to reporters during a press availability on Thursday Feb. 26, 2015. From right are Rep. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, and Rep. Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla.