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Bristol Bay sockeye make unusual late surge

Bristol Bay lived up to its reputation for unpredictability as a bizarre late rush of sockeyes has surged into fishermen’s nets nearly a week past… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS

Walker announces intent to expand Medicaid

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker said Thursday that he intends to accept federal money to expand Medicaid coverage in Alaska, regardless of whether he gets… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Subsistence gillnet proposal attracts 600 public comments

The final count for public comments regarding the Kenai and Kasilof rivers subsistence gillnets was nearing 600, including requests from federal agencies, on the eve… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS

Peninsula hospitals measure impact of state reimbursement rate freeze

With Alaska Medicaid cut by $51.9 million in this year’s state budget, Kenai Peninsula Medicaid providers are seeing the first financial effects of the underfunded… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Paul Pichette fishes at the confluence of the Kenai and Funny Rivers on Wednesday July 14, 2015 in Funny River, Alaska. Anglers reported slow, small catches of sockeye that have been picking up over the last few days.
Tight Lines

Tight Lines: A quieter place to fish

For his patience a Canadian teacher standing in the Kenai River at the Funny River campground was rewarded with his day’s limit of sockeye, though… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Paul Pichette fishes at the confluence of the Kenai and Funny Rivers on Wednesday July 14, 2015 in Funny River, Alaska. Anglers reported slow, small catches of sockeye that have been picking up over the last few days.

School board goals focus on uncertain future

The Board of Education’s top priority this year is to develop strategies to counter economic realities. Drafted plans are outlined in the 2015-2016 board goals,… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Brian Bowers, of Calgary, Alberta, cleans a sockeye salmon on Wednesday July 14, 2015 at the Funny River campground in Funny River, Alaska.

Photo: Dinner on the table

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  • Jul 15, 2015
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Brian Bowers, of Calgary, Alberta, cleans a sockeye salmon on Wednesday July 14, 2015 at the Funny River campground in Funny River, Alaska.

4-year-old drowns in Ninilchik

A 4-year-old boy was reported to have drowned in the Ninilchik Harbor in Ninilchik on Wednesday, according to a dispatch from Alaska State Troopers.Troopers say… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2015

Soldotna Women’s Center seeks sale to CPH

Central Peninsula Hospital is moving to fill a gap in coverage after one of its on-call obstetricians decided to leave town, leaving two Ob-Gyns to… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
In this proto provided by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, a barge is docked off Womens Bay in Kodiak, Alaska, Wednesday, July 15, 2015. The barge that will be used to haul away tons of marine debris - some likely from the 2011 tsunami in Japan - from Alaska shores arrived at Kodiak on Wednesday. (Candice Bressler/Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)

Barge that will haul marine debris arrives in Kodiak

JUNEAU — A barge that will be used to haul away tons of marine debris from Alaska shores — some of it likely from the… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
In this proto provided by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, a barge is docked off Womens Bay in Kodiak, Alaska, Wednesday, July 15, 2015. The barge that will be used to haul away tons of marine debris - some likely from the 2011 tsunami in Japan - from Alaska shores arrived at Kodiak on Wednesday. (Candice Bressler/Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)

Murkowski raises nearly $1.1 million in latest quarter

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski brought in nearly $1.1 million toward her re-election bid in the latest quarter.A summary of her disclosure report, released… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Robert Mitchell, of Sterling, fishes for red salmon at the mouth of the Moose River on Tuesday July 15, 2015 in the Izaak Walton Campground in Sterling, Alaska. Mitchell joked that he was a hungry hippie seeking dinner.

Photo: Cast away

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  • Jul 14, 2015
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Robert Mitchell, of Sterling, fishes for red salmon at the mouth of the Moose River on Tuesday July 15, 2015 in the Izaak Walton Campground in Sterling, Alaska. Mitchell joked that he was a hungry hippie seeking dinner.

Setnet opening planned for Kasilof

Set gillnetters in the Kasilof Section of the east side setnet fishery will try a new way of fishing Wednesday as Alaska Department of Fish… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2015

Soldotna shooting victim identified

The victim of a Monday morning shooting in Soldotna has been identified as 24 year-old Russell J. Camp, of Soldotna, according to an email from… Continue reading

School district budget cycle has begun

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is starting the budget process four months early for the 2016-2017 school year. Assistant Superintendent Dave Jones is asking… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, JULY 12 AND THEREAFTER - In this undated photo provided by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, debris litters the shore on Montague Island, Alaska. A massive cleanup effort is getting underway in Alaska, with tons of marine debris, some likely sent to sea by the 2011 tsunami in Japan, set to be airlifted from rocky beaches and taken by barge for recycling and disposal in the Pacific Northwest. (Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)

Massive debris removal project to get underway

JUNEAU — A massive cleanup effort is getting underway in Alaska, with tons of marine debris — some likely sent to sea by the 2011… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, JULY 12 AND THEREAFTER - In this undated photo provided by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, debris litters the shore on Montague Island, Alaska. A massive cleanup effort is getting underway in Alaska, with tons of marine debris, some likely sent to sea by the 2011 tsunami in Japan, set to be airlifted from rocky beaches and taken by barge for recycling and disposal in the Pacific Northwest. (Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)

Work allowed to progress on 3 large-scale projects

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker’s administration is allowing work to progress on three large-scale infrastructure projects, but he has not yet given a final blessing.Recent… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Identity of Soldotna shooting victim released

Update: Alaska State Troopers have identified the victim of Monday's shooting as Russell J. Camp, 24, of Soldotna. Troopers say investigation into the circumstances surrounding… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2015
Aquaculture donates fresh salmon to Food Bank

Aquaculture donates fresh salmon to Food Bank

At a time when donations are down to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank and needs are high, the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Assoc. (CIAA) donated two… Continue reading

Aquaculture donates fresh salmon to Food Bank
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Frank Roach buries his face in his hands on Wednesday April 1, 2015 after a jury found him guilty on nine counts of scheming to defraud and theft while running his nonprofit organization Alaska Veterans Outreach Boxes for Heroes in Kenai, Alaska.

“Boxes for Heroes” founder gets 7 years for fraud, theft

Barring relief on appeal or any unforeseen circumstances for at least four of the next seven years, Boxes for Heroes founder Frank Roach will be… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Frank Roach buries his face in his hands on Wednesday April 1, 2015 after a jury found him guilty on nine counts of scheming to defraud and theft while running his nonprofit organization Alaska Veterans Outreach Boxes for Heroes in Kenai, Alaska.