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William Morris IV named CEO of Morris Communications

AUGUSTA, Ga. — William S. “Will” Morris IV has been named chief executive officer of Augusta-based Morris Communications Co. The appointment was announced today by… Continue reading

  • Aug 2, 2015
William S. 'Billy' Morris III

Shell drills in Chukchi Sea

Shell is finally drilling in the Chukchi Sea. The semi-submersible Polar Pioneer “spudded” the Burger J well at 5 p.m. Wednesday, company spokeswoman Meg Baldino… Continue reading

  • Aug 2, 2015
  • By Tim Bradner
ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, AUG. 2, 2015. In this Saturday, July 18, photo, an Alaska Seaplanes floatplane takes off at the Juneau International Airport in Juneau, Alaska. Life at a higher altitude with a spectacular view is the only kind of life Sean Kveum has known since his days growing up in Hoonah. " (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire via AP)

A job with a view: Pilot opens up from cockpit

On a Wednesday afternoon at work, Sean Kveum looks outside the window to his right and spots a bear, then another one. From the cockpit… Continue reading

  • Aug 2, 2015
  • By PAULA ANN SOLIS
ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, AUG. 2, 2015. In this Saturday, July 18, photo, an Alaska Seaplanes floatplane takes off at the Juneau International Airport in Juneau, Alaska. Life at a higher altitude with a spectacular view is the only kind of life Sean Kveum has known since his days growing up in Hoonah. " (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire via AP)

BP, ExxonMobil seek more Prudhoe gas

BP and ExxonMobil, two of the three major Prudhoe Bay field owners, have applied to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission for an increase… Continue reading

  • Aug 2, 2015
  • By Tim Bradner
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Hayley Herman, 7, plays with a hoola hoop in front of Salmonfest's main stage on Friday July 31, 2015 in Ninilchik, Alaska.

Salmonfest vendors educate despite low Friday attendance

 The breakout year for Salmonfest, formerly known as Salmonstock, was hampered slightly by a nearly 10-hour closure of the Seward Highway, but that didn’t keep… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2015
  • By by MEGAN PACER
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Hayley Herman, 7, plays with a hoola hoop in front of Salmonfest's main stage on Friday July 31, 2015 in Ninilchik, Alaska.

Service providers struggle amid state grant delay

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage methadone clinic is turning people away as they wait for the state to send its grant award notice for… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2015

New ruling on protective orders for Alaska Native tribes

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Native tribes will no longer be forced to go the extra mile to have their domestic violence restraining orders enforced… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2015

Sunday Salmonfest Schedule

11:15 a.m. - Susan Grace12:15 p.m. - Katie Emerick and John Cottingham1:20 p.m. - Anna Lunch Band2:30 p.m. - Moonalice4 p.m. - Super Saturated Sugar… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2015
  • By Staff reports

With protest over, Shell prepares for Arctic Ocean drilling

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Hours after a repaired Shell icebreaker eased past protesters in Oregon to join an Arctic drilling operation, the oil giant used other… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2015
  • By Dan Joling

Seward Highway closed for accident

Editor’s Note: This is a breaking news event. This post will be updated as new information develops.   Saturday, August 1, 11:45 The Seward Highway… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2015
  • By Staff reports
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A volunteer Alaska Moose Federation driver removes a dead moose from the Kenai Spur Highway Thursday Dec. 13, 2013 in Kenai, Alaska. The program lost state funding in 2012 but has since resumed on the Kenai Peninsula when the Kenaitze Indian Tribe chose to fund one of the trucks.

Bland Peninsula winter improves moose-car collision rate

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error. Drivers involved in a moose collision must report it to Alaska State Troopers or,… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A volunteer Alaska Moose Federation driver removes a dead moose from the Kenai Spur Highway Thursday Dec. 13, 2013 in Kenai, Alaska. The program lost state funding in 2012 but has since resumed on the Kenai Peninsula when the Kenaitze Indian Tribe chose to fund one of the trucks.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Dozens of people enjoyed the sun and fishing at Soldotna Creek Park on Thursday July 30, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Photo: A walk in the park

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  • Jul 30, 2015
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Dozens of people enjoyed the sun and fishing at Soldotna Creek Park on Thursday July 30, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Eddie Escalera, Hope Community Resources' only Homer client, and Peggy Brown drove up from the South Kenai Peninsula to attend the opening of the new Kenai Community Center Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.

Hope continued to grow

HOPE Community Resource Inc.,’s Kenai Community Center opened Thursday, four weeks ahead of schedule. By early afternoon the new facility was already filled to the… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Eddie Escalera, Hope Community Resources' only Homer client, and Peggy Brown drove up from the South Kenai Peninsula to attend the opening of the new Kenai Community Center Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.
In this August 10, 2008 file photo two observers watch a young brown bear fishing for red salmon near the Russian River falls. Wildlife officials say a pair of adolescent bears have been causing a stir in the area.

Bear-human interactions increase at confluence of Russian, Kenai rivers

A duo of adolescent bears has been causing a stir at the confluence of the Kenai and Russian rivers. The pair has been spotted working… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
In this August 10, 2008 file photo two observers watch a young brown bear fishing for red salmon near the Russian River falls. Wildlife officials say a pair of adolescent bears have been causing a stir in the area.

Judge finds Greenpeace USA in contempt, sets escalating fines for bridge protest

Greenpeace USA must immediately get its activists out of the way of a vessel contracted to work in the Arctic for Shell or face fines… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2015
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Lightning and other nuisances

Tuesday was an eventful day for Sterling resident Terry Smith. While dipnetting that morning he discovered a nest of bees in his boat, which swarmed… Continue reading

Shell, Greenpeace headed back to court

Shell, Greenpeace headed back to court ThursdayShell and Greenpeace USA will go back to court Thursday to determine if Greenpeace protesters are violating a court… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2015
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Linda Swarner, executive director of the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, organizes bowls donated for the annual Soup Supper and Auction on Wednesday afternoon at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in Soldtona. The Soup Supper and Auction is a fundraiser for the food bank that draws around 400 participants each year and sends ticket holder home with hand-crafted bowls. Tickets for the fundraiser will rise from $40 to $50 after August 1.

Prepping for Participation

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Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Linda Swarner, executive director of the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, organizes bowls donated for the annual Soup Supper and Auction on Wednesday afternoon at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank in Soldtona. The Soup Supper and Auction is a fundraiser for the food bank that draws around 400 participants each year and sends ticket holder home with hand-crafted bowls. Tickets for the fundraiser will rise from $40 to $50 after August 1.

Soldotna man arrested for assault granted custodian

A Soldotna man arrested for assaulting a family member has been released with a third party custodian after health and mental issues spurred the Kenai… Continue reading

Assembly shoots down service area boundary changes

Medical service areas, and the implications of their boundaries, drew the most debate from Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members during their Tuesday night meeting. The… Continue reading