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Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenny Merkes (left) and his neighbor Tommy Patterson (right) visit the site of an attempted theft of Merkes' boat motor on Wednesday Aug. 12, 2015 on Moose River in Sterling, Alaska. Two men in a yellow canoe attempted to take the boat motor before abandoning it in the canoe and fleeing into the woods near Moose River.

Sterling homesteaders seek would-be thieves

When two unidentified men tried to make off with Kenny Merkes’ boat motor late Monday night, his first instinct was to jump into Moose River… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Kenny Merkes (left) and his neighbor Tommy Patterson (right) visit the site of an attempted theft of Merkes' boat motor on Wednesday Aug. 12, 2015 on Moose River in Sterling, Alaska. Two men in a yellow canoe attempted to take the boat motor before abandoning it in the canoe and fleeing into the woods near Moose River.

USDA program helps Alaska’s farmers

This year, Alaska’s commercial farmers and ranchers have the chance to receive a portion of nearly $2 million, appropriated by U.S. Congress, to offset the… Continue reading

  • Aug 12, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Alaska Marine Highway system launches new website

The Alaska Marine Highway System launched its newly rebuilt website Tuesday. The new website, a product of the AMHS marketing department, is “streamlined” and “more… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A series of wood carvings face the highway at Soldotna's Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at the junction of the Sterling Highway and Kalifornsky Beach Road on Tuesday August 11, 2015 in Soldotna Alaska. The chamber and the city's council will consider an agreement that would allow the chamber to plan and build a new center over the next five years on a city owned piece of property. The city would agree not to sell or develop the parcel in the interim.

Soldotna Chamber, city to consider relocation agreement

Soldotna’s Chamber of Commerce has been operating out of a building that can be a chore to reach at the corner of the Sterling Highway… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A series of wood carvings face the highway at Soldotna's Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at the junction of the Sterling Highway and Kalifornsky Beach Road on Tuesday August 11, 2015 in Soldotna Alaska. The chamber and the city's council will consider an agreement that would allow the chamber to plan and build a new center over the next five years on a city owned piece of property. The city would agree not to sell or develop the parcel in the interim.
Clarion file photo In this 2012 file photo, an angler pulls a trout from the Kenai River for a photo. Rainbow trout are one of the many species included in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's state conservation plan. Birds and fish dominated the list of priority species.

Conservation plan will determine federal funds for Alaskan wildlife

A plan by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game released for public comment last week will help determine which of Alaska’s animal species will… Continue reading

Clarion file photo In this 2012 file photo, an angler pulls a trout from the Kenai River for a photo. Rainbow trout are one of the many species included in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's state conservation plan. Birds and fish dominated the list of priority species.
Courtesty photo/ Robin Wiesneth Tucker, a 5-year-old family pet belonging to Robin Wiesneth, of Florida, was lost following a fatal vehcile accident on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 on the Kenai Spur Highway.

Florida woman remains in Alaska to find missing cat

One Florida woman’s concern for her lost cat is keeping her in Alaska in the wake of a fatal vehicle accident, and sheds light on… Continue reading

Courtesty photo/ Robin Wiesneth Tucker, a 5-year-old family pet belonging to Robin Wiesneth, of Florida, was lost following a fatal vehcile accident on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 on the Kenai Spur Highway.

Fly like a seagull

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  • Aug 11, 2015

Board updates infectious disease policy

In the case of an outbreak, the Kenai Peninsula Borough schools will call on the superintendent to work with health organizations to develop a plan… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Youth winners of boat raffle

Youth winners of boat raffle

Four years ago Scott and Brian Miller of the family owned Soldotna Trustworthy Hardware & Fishing, who went to school here and have children now… Continue reading

Youth winners of boat raffle

Stanley Chrysler raised $2,800 for KPUW.

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  • Aug 8, 2015
Salmon Run Series race draws Holly Brook

Salmon Run Series race draws Holly Brook

The final running of the 2015 Salmon Run Series was held Wednesday, August 5th on a perfect sunny day at the Tsalteshi Trails. The 20th… Continue reading

Salmon Run Series race draws Holly Brook
Back to School

Back to School

With school starting next week August 19th, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District principals and administrators were back in school August 5th preparing for the coming… Continue reading

Back to School
Hope Community oens new facility

Hope Community oens new facility

Right on schedule and on budget HOPE Community Resources Inc. opened their new facility Thursday, July 30th. It was just last fall on a rainy… Continue reading

Hope Community oens new facility

Haida artists to lead AFN convention, speak on heroism in the homeland

World-renowned Haida weaver Delores Churchill and her grandson, the Haida master carver Donald Varnell, will represent Southeast Alaska as keynote speakers during this year’s Alaska… Continue reading

Immersive Tlingit language program finishes at UAF

SITKA, Alaska (AP) — The first Tlingit language immersion program has ended after a week of activities in Sitka.Things wrapped up Saturday for the 63… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2015

Hundreds gather to remember drama professor Lee Salisbury

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus Saturday to remember professor and theater director Lee Harvey Salisbury.The… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2015

Texans top list of Alaska newcomers

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Census data shows that more people move to Alaska from Texas than from any other state.An estimated 3,172 new Alaskans… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2015

School board enters budget discussions

The Board of Education has entered the 2017 Fiscal Year budget discussions that began in early July.Kenai Peninsula Borough School District administration brought a development… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Family members identify missing pilot from Knik Arm crash

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The pilot of a small plane that crashed near Anchorage’s north border Friday was 29-year-old Seth Fairbanks, according to his family.Officials… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2015
In this Thursday, April 30, 2015 photo, a street full of a dental offices is seen in Los Algodones, Mexico, which sits on the border with California. Thousands of Americans and Canadians travel to Los Algodones each year for affordable and reliable dental work from dentists who speak English and sometimes accept U.S. insurance. The trip, even counting the cost of traveling long distances, is often more affordable than getting dental care in the United States. (AP Photo/Astrid Galván)

Facing rising dental costs, seniors head to Mexico

LOS ALGODONES, Mexico — Mark Bolzern traveled 3,700 miles to go to the dentist. The 56-year-old Anchorage, Alaska, native left home this spring, made a… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2015
  • By ASTRID GALVAN
In this Thursday, April 30, 2015 photo, a street full of a dental offices is seen in Los Algodones, Mexico, which sits on the border with California. Thousands of Americans and Canadians travel to Los Algodones each year for affordable and reliable dental work from dentists who speak English and sometimes accept U.S. insurance. The trip, even counting the cost of traveling long distances, is often more affordable than getting dental care in the United States. (AP Photo/Astrid Galván)