Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Annika Oren, candidate for the Boys and Girl's club Youth of the Year award, at the Kenai Boys and Girl's Club office on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Youth of the Year award chosen

Annika Oren’s family moved to Kenai from Fairbanks when she was in elementary school. Soon after arriving, Oren’s mother signed her up for the Kenai… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Annika Oren, candidate for the Boys and Girl's club Youth of the Year award, at the Kenai Boys and Girl's Club office on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Walker plans to boost viability of stand-alone gas line

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker said he plans to retool an in-state natural gas pipeline project into an export project, prompting concerns from some lawmakers… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Finance member: Tough decisions to make on budget

JUNEAU — If people are uncomfortable with the impact of rescheduling ferry reservations, they will never be comfortable with the type of cuts needed to… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

School district prepares for new state tests

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District students will take the Alaska Measures of Progress, or AMP, standardized test on March 30.  The assessment is now a… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Chuck and Debbie Lamb brought their 1-year-old pit bull Missy to Soldotna Creek Park on Sunday for her daily exercise the couple said is necessary because of her high levels of energy. They were hoping the ground would have not been covered in ice, and while the dog skidded a few times while running after her toy, she didn’t seem to mind the conditions, they said. Forecasters are calling for a mix of rain and snow today.
Chuck and Debbie Lamb brought their 1-year-old pit bull Missy to Soldotna Creek Park on Sunday for her daily exercise the couple said is necessary because of her high levels of energy. They were hoping the ground would have not been covered in ice, and while the dog skidded a few times while running after her toy, she didn’t seem to mind the conditions, they said. Forecasters are calling for a mix of rain and snow today.

Budget closeouts up for discussion in Legislature

JUNEAU, Alaska — The big news at the Capitol this past week was Gov. Bill Walker’s gas line proposal, one that some legislators fear will… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Alaska’s share of federal highway funding steady

JUNEAU — Major transportation projects are being put on hold, or remain in limbo, as the state of Alaska deals with the fallout of declining… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Permanent Fund payout expected to be close to 2014 amount

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The head of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation says this year's dividend is expected to be in the same range as… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2015
  • By Associated Press

UA Regents approve tuition hike

Students at Kenai Peninsula College will see a 5 percent increase in tuition following a Friday vote by the University of Alaska Board of Regents. … Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Six arrested in meth, heroin bust in Kasilof

A two-month investigation into distribution of methamphetamines and heroin in the Kasilof area resulted in the arrest of six people Thursday. At about 9:30 a.m.… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2015

Board of Fisheries nominee withdraws name

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state official says a controversial Board of Fisheries appointee has indicated he no longer wants to be considered for a… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Ivor Ledahl, with his father Brian, plays with Legos at the Kenai Public Library's monthly Lego Club event on Thursday, Feb. 19. This month's theme was spaceships.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Ivor Ledahl, with his father Brian, plays with Legos at the Kenai Public Library's monthly Lego Club event on Thursday, Feb. 19. This month's theme was spaceships.

Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for Feb. 20

Friday 1:00 p.m.The House Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 15 Credits For Time Served / Good Time, HB 83 Judicial… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2015

Kenai Peninsula Borough Schools use positive behavior intervention strategies

Editor's Note: this story has been edited to correct a typo and two names: Teri Diamond, whose name was orginally given as "Terri," and Christine… Continue reading

Good food to share, such as Dutch oven-baked brownies, adds to the ice fishing experience. (Photo by Dave Atcheson)

Tight Lines: Ice fishing can be cool winter fun

The water dripping off the eaves has thickened into crystal stalactites, and outside my window snowflakes swirl before settling into a fine dust on the… Continue reading

Good food to share, such as Dutch oven-baked brownies, adds to the ice fishing experience. (Photo by Dave Atcheson)
School salmon program moves onto the ice

School salmon program moves onto the ice

Students from around the central Kenai Peninsula school district took field trips on Wednesday for an opportunity to practice ice fishing on the frozen surface… Continue reading

School salmon program moves onto the ice

More Alaskans sign up for health care plans

More Alaskans are choosing to sign up for health coverage through the government’s health care marketplace. Now that the Feb. 15 deadline to sign up… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Finalists for superintendent selected

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will be interviewing four candidates for the superintendent position on March 3. Five applications were received… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks with reporters after delivering an address to a joint session of the state Legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Murkowski pushes back on federal government in speech

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski used her speech before state lawmakers Wednesday to push back against a federal government that she says seems to… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks with reporters after delivering an address to a joint session of the state Legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Officials: Parties moving ahead on Alaska gas project

JUNEAU — Representatives of the companies pursuing a major liquefied natural gas project with the state said Wednesday that the project remains on track for… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer