Associations, school district still at impasse

Collective bargaining between the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Kenai Peninsula Education and Kenai Peninsula Support associations remains at an impasse.The three entities… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
This June 2015 photo provided by the University of Alaska Museum of the North, shows a close-up view of a neck vertebra from a elasmosaur fossil exposed in the cliff in the Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska. Researchers have confirmed the discovery of a marine reptile fossil in the Talkeetna Mountains, the University of Alaska Museum of the North announced Wednesday, July 22, 2015. (Patrick Druckenmiller/University of Alaska Museum via AP)

Collector finds marine reptile fossil in mountains of Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Researchers have confirmed the discovery of a marine reptile fossil in the Talkeetna Mountains, the University of Alaska Museum of the North announced… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2015
  • By Dan Joling
This June 2015 photo provided by the University of Alaska Museum of the North, shows a close-up view of a neck vertebra from a elasmosaur fossil exposed in the cliff in the Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska. Researchers have confirmed the discovery of a marine reptile fossil in the Talkeetna Mountains, the University of Alaska Museum of the North announced Wednesday, July 22, 2015. (Patrick Druckenmiller/University of Alaska Museum via AP)

Lawmakers discuss Gov. Bill Walker’s Medicaid expansion

JUNEAU — The chairman of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee said Wednesday that he will take under advisement requests to hold a hearing on… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion John Collins (left) guts a pair of salmon while his step-grandson Blake Coulson (right) watches at Kenai's north beach on Sunday, July 19.

Sleeping by the fishes

Each year, thousands of eager Alaskans flood the north and south Kenai beaches for the personal-use dipnet season with the same goal in mind: catching… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion John Collins (left) guts a pair of salmon while his step-grandson Blake Coulson (right) watches at Kenai's north beach on Sunday, July 19.
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Randall Hoffbeck addresses Kenai and Soldotna residents during a chamber luncheon focused on state sustainability on Tuesday afternoon at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska.

State looks for budget input

Alaska’s path to financial stability will be neither short nor easy, and local residents will have the chance to weigh in on the issue before… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Randall Hoffbeck addresses Kenai and Soldotna residents during a chamber luncheon focused on state sustainability on Tuesday afternoon at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Roland Cherrier (center) speaks to newly-arrived guests John (left) and Julia (right) Baker of Warsaw, Indiana at RJC RV Park in Kenai on Friday, July 17.

All in the family: Young entrepreneur gets to work at Port of Kenai

Visitors leaving the Kenai city dock with a cooler of freshly-caught salmon may be met in the parking lot by 12 year-old entrepreneur Roland Joseph… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Roland Cherrier (center) speaks to newly-arrived guests John (left) and Julia (right) Baker of Warsaw, Indiana at RJC RV Park in Kenai on Friday, July 17.

Cleveland Volcano erupts

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An explosion Tuesday morning rocked Alaska’s Cleveland Volcano but scientists have detected no ash cloud that could threaten jets crossing the Pacific… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2015
  • By Dan Joling

Consultant hired to help with Medicaid reforms

JUNEAU, Alaska — The state health department has hired a consultant to help recommend next steps as Gov. Bill Walker’s administration plans to implement Medicaid… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Traffic slows as it approaches the scene of a two-vehcile collision on Bridge Access Road on Tuesday afternoon in Kenai, Alaska.

Two-vehicle collision slows traffic on Bridge Access Road

Two-vehicle collision slows traffic on Bridge Access RoadA two-vehicle collision on Bridge Access Road slowed traffic and left one vehicle with extensive damage.At around 3:40… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2015
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Traffic slows as it approaches the scene of a two-vehcile collision on Bridge Access Road on Tuesday afternoon in Kenai, Alaska.
Local teen makes big clean up

Local teen makes big clean up

Aspiring Eagle Scout Brett Brown is employing dozens of eager hands to tackle half-an-acre of uncomely dirt outside Kenai Central High School.Effects of the project… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Local teen makes big clean up

Sawfest promotes art appreciation, collaboration

Local talent and friendly competition are the names of the game when it comes to one of the newest Progress Days events. For the third… Continue reading

Clarion file photoIn this July 25, 2009 file photo Colten Jensen and Grim Reaper go their separate way during the bull riding event  at the Progress Days rodeo.

Soldotna Progress Days Rodeo: ‘You just got to be a cowboy’

Joe Dilley, a member of the Soldotna Equestrian Association and an organizer of the upcoming Progress Days Rodeo, said that while cattle ranching is not… Continue reading

Clarion file photoIn this July 25, 2009 file photo Colten Jensen and Grim Reaper go their separate way during the bull riding event  at the Progress Days rodeo.
Clarion file photo In This July 25, 2009 file photo Furry participants in the "Weenies On Parade" entry waddle at double time speed down Binkley Street in Soldotna on Saturday during the Progress Days parade.

Annual Progress Days celebrates past, present, future

Music, craft, community and history will be among the many things celebrated at this year’s Soldotna Progress Days.Now in its 56th year, the two-day festival… Continue reading

Clarion file photo In This July 25, 2009 file photo Furry participants in the "Weenies On Parade" entry waddle at double time speed down Binkley Street in Soldotna on Saturday during the Progress Days parade.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Brian Olson tests the ripeness of his haskaps Monday, July 20, 2015, at Alaska Berries in Soldotna, Alaska.

Local grower cultivates rare berry

Haskaps are nearly ripe and ready for picking. The tiny fruit, rare anywhere outside of Hokkaido, Japan, is only found in one spot on the… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Brian Olson tests the ripeness of his haskaps Monday, July 20, 2015, at Alaska Berries in Soldotna, Alaska.

Peak dipnet weekend keeps law enforcement busy

The historically busy second weekend of Kenai’s personal-use dipnet season kept local and state law enforcement on its toes this year.The Kenai Police Department received… Continue reading

Wreckage from plane crash flown to Juneau

The wreckage of a Wings of Alaska Cessna 207 that crashed Friday, 18 miles from Juneau, was flown to Juneau International Airport by helicopter early… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2015
  • By KATIE MORITZ

Buccaneer bankruptcy demand hits businesses, agencies

In the Buccaneer Oil bankruptcy case, some local businesses have been hit with a double whammy. Not only does Buccaneer still owe them money, a… Continue reading

Mouth to mouth run

Mouth to mouth run

The 2nd fat tire race from the mouth of the Kenai River down the Cook Inlet beach to the mouth of the Kasilof was held… Continue reading

Mouth to mouth run
Kenai Chamber honors community leaders

Kenai Chamber honors community leaders

Wednesday, June 24th the Kenai Chamber of Commerce held its annual community awards luncheon before a capacity crowd at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce &… Continue reading

Kenai Chamber honors community leaders
Run for the heart

Run for the heart

The tradition of the Rotary Unity Run is well rooted in the twin cities of Kenai and Soldotna and goes back over 13 years when… Continue reading

Run for the heart