In this Aug. 4, 2015 photo provided by the University of North Dakota, UND pilot Schuyller "Sky" Andrew holds a Draganflyer X4ES drone that he flew on a test flight from the Lakota, N.D., airport that was conducted for the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. The North Dakota site has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly drones about 200 feet and fly them at night. It is the first of six national test sites to fly at night. (Andrew Regenhard/University of North Dakota via AP)

North Dakota drone test site set to fly high at all hours

FARGO, N.D. — Of the six sites in the U.S. where researchers are trying to figure out how to integrate unmanned aircraft into civilian airspace,… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2015
  • By DAVE KOLPACK
In this Aug. 4, 2015 photo provided by the University of North Dakota, UND pilot Schuyller "Sky" Andrew holds a Draganflyer X4ES drone that he flew on a test flight from the Lakota, N.D., airport that was conducted for the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. The North Dakota site has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly drones about 200 feet and fly them at night. It is the first of six national test sites to fly at night. (Andrew Regenhard/University of North Dakota via AP)

Larger clinics planned for Savoonga, Gambell

ANCHORAGE — Two of Alaska’s most remote villages are getting new, larger clinics in an effort to improve health care services for residents of the… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2015
  • By Rachel D'oro
Sterling elementary school principal Denise Kelly speaks to students about this year's Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies program during  an assembly at Sterling Elementary School on Wednesday, August 19.

Sterling Elementary students rewarded with pom-poms

This year Sterling elementary school students will be collecting pom-poms -- colorful fuzzy balls -- as tokens of good behavior. Teachers will award students with… Continue reading

Sterling elementary school principal Denise Kelly speaks to students about this year's Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies program during  an assembly at Sterling Elementary School on Wednesday, August 19.
Emergency responders from Central Emergency Services respond to the scene of a fatal plane crash on Saturday August 22, 2015 on South Coho Loop Road in Kasilof, Alaska.

Two killed in Kasilof plane crash

This is a breaking news story that will be updated periodically with new information.  Update: Alaska State Troopers have confirmed that two people were killed… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2015
  • By RASHAH MCCHESNEY and BEN BOETTGER
Emergency responders from Central Emergency Services respond to the scene of a fatal plane crash on Saturday August 22, 2015 on South Coho Loop Road in Kasilof, Alaska.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Lisa Roberts, representing the Kenai Peninsula United Way, addresses a group of potential volunteers during a kickoff meeting for the annual Project Homeless Connect event, held Thursday, Aug. 20 2015, at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska.

Planning for progress

Organizers of this year’s Project Homeless Connect began recruiting volunteers with the first ever kickoff meeting for the event, held Thursday evening at the Soldotna… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Lisa Roberts, representing the Kenai Peninsula United Way, addresses a group of potential volunteers during a kickoff meeting for the annual Project Homeless Connect event, held Thursday, Aug. 20 2015, at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska.

Lightning strikes Soldotna business

The Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council building was struck by lightning late Friday afternoon in the midst of a storm that passed over the Central… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion 4H member Katya Correa pins a blue ribbon over the pen of her champion medium-wieght pig Storm during the small-stock showing of the Kenai Peninsula State Fair at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds on Friday, August 21.

Local livestock gets a fair judging

This weekend the Ninilchik Fairground is the site of the Kenai Peninsula Fair, providing an opportunity for local livestock-raising families and rodeo-riders to display their… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion 4H member Katya Correa pins a blue ribbon over the pen of her champion medium-wieght pig Storm during the small-stock showing of the Kenai Peninsula State Fair at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds on Friday, August 21.

Assembly takes up, delays K-Beach flooding issues

Two proposals designed to address flooding issues in the Kalifornsky Beach Road area were left unresolved after the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly’s Tuesday meeting.One proposal… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Annual food bank auction to fill bowls, involve community

Local organizers are gearing up to make sure this year’s Soup Supper Auction fills as many stomachs as possible, both at the annual event and… Continue reading

Seward man arrested for biting off portion of another’s finger

A Seward man has been arrested and arraigned on an assault charge after troopers say he bit the tip of another man’s finger off.The Soldotna… Continue reading

New court fees to affect citizens, lawyers, reporters

The state of Alaska has increased its court fees to, in part, make up for declining revenue. A new rule raising state court fees that… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2015
  • By MICHAEL ARMSTRONG AND MEGAN PACER
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Harley Copenharve and Ben Vanhoose pull at the front of their team's side of the rope during a friendly tug-of-war game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Soldotna Prep in Soldotna, Alaska. Principal Curtis Schmidt said he likes to get his students moving and excited about their new school on the first day back from summer vacation.

Schools in session

From recess to advanced electives to lessons in conflict resolution, students, teachers and administrators have much to justify their palpable optimism at the start of… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Harley Copenharve and Ben Vanhoose pull at the front of their team's side of the rope during a friendly tug-of-war game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Soldotna Prep in Soldotna, Alaska. Principal Curtis Schmidt said he likes to get his students moving and excited about their new school on the first day back from summer vacation.

Kenai creates Parks and Recreation subcommittee to study possible outdoor stage

Eight Kenai residents have been appointed to a newly-created 10 member subcommittee tasked with studying the possibility of a permanent outdoor event venue in Kenai.… Continue reading

Three candidates will run for two openings in Kenai City Council

In Kenai’s Oct. 6 city council election, voters will choose two city council members from a group of three candidates that include one incumbent council… Continue reading

Military kids catch fish during 9th Annual Kenai River Jr. Classic

Military kids catch fish during 9th Annual Kenai River Jr. Classic

It was the smiles on the faces of the kids that caught their first fish or zoomed down the Kenai River rocking and rolling over… Continue reading

Military kids catch fish during 9th Annual Kenai River Jr. Classic
Big John's opens new package store on K-Beach

Big John’s opens new package store on K-Beach

Changes of convenience have come to the corner of K-Beach and Poppy Lane thanks to the renovations and opening of a new liquor store at… Continue reading

Big John's opens new package store on K-Beach
Festival showcases Alaskan craft beer

Festival showcases Alaskan craft beer

The reputation of the Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival continues to grow as a summer “Best Time Ever” event throughout Alaska, the lower 48 and Europe.… Continue reading

Festival showcases Alaskan craft beer
Wounded heroes experience Kenai River

Wounded heroes experience Kenai River

While many folks are enjoying the wonders of Alaska and freedoms of America there are those who daily put on a military uniform to do… Continue reading

Wounded heroes experience Kenai River
Anglers reel in 400-pound, 200-pound halibut in Cook Inlet

Anglers reel in 400-pound, 200-pound halibut in Cook Inlet

Saltwater anglers fishing with the Deep Creek Fishing Club stumbled on a rarity in the Cook Inlet on Aug. 11; they brought up a 403-pound… Continue reading

Anglers reel in 400-pound, 200-pound halibut in Cook Inlet

Florida woman involved in fatal crash finds missing cat

Robin Wiesneth, 50, spent Tuesday arranging a flight back home to Florida and coming to terms with the fact that she hadn’t found her cat,… Continue reading