Pic of Palin’s son standing on dog draws reaction

A photo of Sarah Palin’s young son standing on a dog to reach the kitchen sink is drawing sharp reaction.The image of 6-year-old Trig, presumably… Continue reading

  • Jan 4, 2015
  • By BOB SEAVEY
Wes Remmer  - Kenai "I recently relocated back to the peninsula after being gone for a few years, so I'm most excited to reconnect with the community and pursue everything Alaska has to offer."

Looking forward to 2015

As we say goodbye to 2014, Peninsula Clarion reporters Ben Boettger, Dan Balmer and Ian Foley asked people in the community what they are looking… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2015
  • By Dan Balmer, Ben Boettger and Ian Foley
Wes Remmer  - Kenai "I recently relocated back to the peninsula after being gone for a few years, so I'm most excited to reconnect with the community and pursue everything Alaska has to offer."

Car chase results in arrest

An attempt by the Kenai Highway Patrol to contact a stopped vehicle on December 31 resulted in a car chase and an arrest the next… Continue reading

Repeat shoplifter busted with heroin

A Kenai woman previously banned from Wal-Mart for shoplifting returned to the Kenai store on New Year’s Eve and allegedly attempted to steal more than… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2015
  • By DAN BALMER

Marijuana regulation to remain on schedule

Following a meeting with state leaders to discuss the timeline for marijuana regulations, Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday announced the implementation of the regulations will… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2015
  • By DAN BALMER

North Dakota, Alaska locked in rivalry for oil, population

BISMARCK, N.D. — Forget South Dakota. North Dakota’s most similar sister state these days is some 2,000 miles away.Alaska and North Dakota — which once… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2015
  • By JAMES MacPHERSON

Politicos have tough hands to play in 2015

Gov. Bill Walker and his new administration are still settling in as state legislators are packing up to head to Juneau for the 2015 session.The… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2015
  • By Tim Bradner
By IAN FOLEY/Peninsula Clarion The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank advertises Pick.Click.Give on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Soldotna.

Pick.Click.Give. provides essential funding for local non-profits

From Jan. 1 through March 31, Alaskans filing for a Permanent Fund dividend will have more opportunity to donate to charity as the Pick.Click.Give. program… Continue reading

  • Jan 1, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
By IAN FOLEY/Peninsula Clarion The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank advertises Pick.Click.Give on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Soldotna.

Clarion to no longer carry Parade

Beginning with Sunday’s edition, the Peninsula Clarion will no longer be able to offer Parade magazine.Parade was recently acquired by Athlon Media Group, and the… Continue reading

  • Jan 1, 2015

Year-end emergency statistics reveal trends, anomalies

This season, Central Peninsula Emergency Services responded to little more than half the number of structure fires that they were called to last year. Between… Continue reading

Minimum wage raise could affect school bus drivers down the road

With Alaska’s minimum wage set to increase by $1 per hour Feb. 24, an 1989 state statute may eventually lead to a significant pay increase… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Troopers seek missing Wisconsin man

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers are seeking the public’s help in a search for a 72-year-old Wisconsin man who disappeared in August. Troopers… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2014
Four-time champion Lance Mackey talks about his entry into this year's Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race at the Quest Visitor Center Fairbanks, Alaska, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. Mackey is replacing rookie Jimmy Lebling as the driver of his Comeback Kennels dog team, which was already signed up for the race. (AP Photo/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Eric Engman)

Mackey enters Yukon Quest

FAIRBANKS (AP) — A four-time champion of the Yukon Quest sled dog race is getting back into the competition. Lance Mackey on Monday signed up… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2014
Four-time champion Lance Mackey talks about his entry into this year's Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race at the Quest Visitor Center Fairbanks, Alaska, Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. Mackey is replacing rookie Jimmy Lebling as the driver of his Comeback Kennels dog team, which was already signed up for the race. (AP Photo/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Eric Engman)

Legislature’s website gets a makeover

The Alaska Legislature’s website has received a makeover, just in time for the start of the new legislative session on January 20. The new user-friendly… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2014
  • By IAN FOLEY
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this Jan. 2, 2014  Maura Johnson, 19, reads the fantasy book "Shadows" by Robin McKinley at the newly revamped public library in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna library expansion creates engaging space

Editor’s note: This story is part of a series looking at some of the people and events in the news in 2014.   More than… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2014
  • By IAN FOLEY
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this Jan. 2, 2014  Maura Johnson, 19, reads the fantasy book "Shadows" by Robin McKinley at the newly revamped public library in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clairon Residence Advisors Robert Goerdt and Sean McBride, desk attendant Zach Moore and Residence Life Coordinator Leslie Byrd dump buckets of ice water on  Kenai Peninsula College Associate Director of Residence Life Tammie Willis Friday, Sept. 05, 2014, at the Kenai Peninsula College Residence Hall in Soldotna, Alaska. Willis was asked by Byrd to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Positive growth: KPC residence hall continues to develop as a community

Editor’s note: This story is part of a series looking at some of the people and events in the news in 2014.Kenai Peninsula College’s residence… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clairon Residence Advisors Robert Goerdt and Sean McBride, desk attendant Zach Moore and Residence Life Coordinator Leslie Byrd dump buckets of ice water on  Kenai Peninsula College Associate Director of Residence Life Tammie Willis Friday, Sept. 05, 2014, at the Kenai Peninsula College Residence Hall in Soldotna, Alaska. Willis was asked by Byrd to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

New charges filed in 2012 teen drinking party case

The Alaska Department of Law last week filed new charges against two brothers suspected to be involved in the assault of a teenage boy at… Continue reading

Sitka gym born from college closure

SITKA (AP) — On the list of top 10 New Year’s resolutions, “staying fit and healthy” ranked fifth in a recent nationwide study.Hames Center director… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2014
  • By SHANNON HAUGLAND

Militia head seeks delay in federal appeal

FAIRBANKS (AP) — The Alaska militia leader convicted of conspiracy to murder public officials is seeking a second delay for filing briefs in his appeal.The… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2014

Snow businesses still keeping busy

Despite having hardly any snow on the ground this winter, many local businesses that sell winter gear and machinery are still going strong. The habits… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2014
  • By IAN FOLEY