School board finalizes budget

On Monday, the Kenai Peninsula School District Board of Education finalized the operating budget for the fiscal year 2016 — which began on July 1… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Business news

Chambers set schedules ■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets today at noon at the new Kenai National Wildlife Refuge visitor center on Ski Hill… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2015

Card Street fire operations winding down

The Card Street fire is now 95 percent contained, and crews will finish fighting it soon. Division of Forestry Public Information Officer Andy Alexandrou said… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Lark Ticen sifts through tomato vines looking for ripe fruit Monday, July 6, 2015, inside her arctic dome in Kenai, Alaska. She said she has been eating out of her "little, big" garden for 2.5 months. The corn she plans to harvest in August was taller then her own height, much more than the "knee-high by the fourth of July," requirement corn growers in the Lower 48 believe the stalks have to be to know if a good crop will come in during the season.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Lark Ticen sifts through tomato vines looking for ripe fruit Monday, July 6, 2015, inside her arctic dome in Kenai, Alaska. She said she has been eating out of her "little, big" garden for 2.5 months. The corn she plans to harvest in August was taller then her own height, much more than the "knee-high by the fourth of July," requirement corn growers in the Lower 48 believe the stalks have to be to know if a good crop will come in during the season.

More students in need of free or reduced meals

More students are showing up to Kenai Peninsula Borough School District cafeterias without lunch money, joining a growing number of their peers statewide. Half of… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Kachemak Bay Research Reserve gets new partner

More than a year ago, things looked bleak for the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve. The House Subcommittee on Fish and Game had cut annual funding.… Continue reading

Man in custody after barricading self in village; 1 dead

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers arrested a man Monday after he barricaded himself inside a home for hours in a tiny northwest Alaska village where… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2015
  • By Rachel D'oro

Farmers, state agencies keep eye on local flocks

Alaska flocks have not yet been stricken by the largest avian influenza outbreak to hit the poultry industry in history. The risk is still there… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenny Hackett takes off during the double mugging - a form of calf roping - competition at the Ninilchik Rodeo on Sunday July 5, 2015 in Ninilchik, Alaska.

Hang on: Rodeo rides into Ninilchik

The bulls won the weekend at the Ninilchik Rodeo. Riders had no luck on John Wayne, Dark Town, Hizenberg and Calico as all jumped —… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenny Hackett takes off during the double mugging - a form of calf roping - competition at the Ninilchik Rodeo on Sunday July 5, 2015 in Ninilchik, Alaska.

Senators using budget to put heat on administration, EPA

Alaska’s senators outlined their plans to continue to fight on resource and environment issues on which they say the Obama administration is overstepping its boundaries… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2015
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Juneau police update batons

Take a close look at the next Juneau Police Department officer walking down the street, and you might notice something missing from his or her… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai City Manager Rick Koch smokes a cigar while driving a '73 Mustang with the Kaknu Kruzers car club during the annual Independence Day parade on Saturday July 4, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Crowds celebrate Independence Day despite poor weather

Nothing could rain on Kenai’s annual “Honoring our Hometown Heros” Independence Day parade this year — not even rain. Huddled under blankets, umbrellas and tents,… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai City Manager Rick Koch smokes a cigar while driving a '73 Mustang with the Kaknu Kruzers car club during the annual Independence Day parade on Saturday July 4, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Trooper in deadly collision with motorcyclist identified

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 58-year-old Anchorage man is dead after troopers say he caused an accident while trying to flee a traffic stop on… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2015

Operational plan submitted for Kenai, Kasilof gillnets

The Ninilchik Traditional Council has submitted operational plans for both the Kasilof and Kenai rivers subsistence gillnets approved by the Federal Subsistence Board in a… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion An off balance seagull watches the Pocaher's Cove neighborhood from the roof of a fish processing shack on Wednesday July 1, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska. The gull has a length of fishing line wrapped around its leg and would not stand on it.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion An off balance seagull watches the Pocaher's Cove neighborhood from the roof of a fish processing shack on Wednesday July 1, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska. The gull has a length of fishing line wrapped around its leg and would not stand on it.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Cooks Nita Jackson and Tyler Hall crack eggs for the quiche Hall will be making Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Veronica's Cafe in Kenai, Alaska.

Egg-spenses on the rise: Avian flu outbreak in Lower 48 leads to higher costs

Egg prices have shot up across the central Kenai Peninsula within the past month, causing concern for local sellers and buyers. The increase is due… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Cooks Nita Jackson and Tyler Hall crack eggs for the quiche Hall will be making Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Veronica's Cafe in Kenai, Alaska.

Kenai City Council gives guidance on marijuana issues

Kenai City Council members provided recommendations for the Planning and Zoning Commission to use as guidance for developing marijuana regulations during a Wednesday night meeting.… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A structure on Slough Avenue burns late into the night after the Card Street wild fire burned near the Kenai Key subdivision on June 17, 2015 in Sterling, Alaska. The flames burned high from a damaged gas line.

Fire disaster assistance available

Families affected by area wildfires will have the opportunity to apply for state assistance this month. Jeremy Zidek with the Alaska Division of Homeland Security… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A structure on Slough Avenue burns late into the night after the Card Street wild fire burned near the Kenai Key subdivision on June 17, 2015 in Sterling, Alaska. The flames burned high from a damaged gas line.

New USGS report: Coastal erosion threatens northern Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Erosion is eating away at Alaska’s northern coast at some of the highest rates in the nation, threatening habitat and infrastructure, according to… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • By Rachel D'oro

New title for census area named for confederate officer

JUNEAU (AP) — Gov. Bill Walker has made official Alaska’s intent to change the title of a census area named for confederate military officer Wade… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015