Despite criticism, mobile food cart regs sent to Soldotna Council with no changes

It’s a lucrative business model for some. Park a mobile trailer inside city limits in Soldotna for a few months out of the summer, feed… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

After complaints, Soldotna postpones mobile food regulation changes

Editor's note: Heidi Isernhagen, Environmental Health Officer with the Department of Environmental Conservation's food safety and sanitation department said Wook Waffaz Waffle Emporium has since… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Skilak Lake Loop Road reopened

Thursday, 1 p.m.:   The west entrance to the Skilak Lake Loop Road has reopened, said Division of Forestry Public Information Officer Andy Alexandrou. The… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2015
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this June 27, 2013 file photo sockeye salmon tumble into a tote at a receiving station south of Clam Gulch, Alaska. A new company has entered the Cook Inlet fish industry as Inlet Fish Producers announced its sale to Seattle-based North Pacific Seafoods Inc.

Inlet Fish Producers sold to North Pacific Seafoods

Editor's note: A previous version of this story misspelled the name of the Japanese trading house that owns North Pacific Seafoods. It is Marubeni.  Two… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this June 27, 2013 file photo sockeye salmon tumble into a tote at a receiving station south of Clam Gulch, Alaska. A new company has entered the Cook Inlet fish industry as Inlet Fish Producers announced its sale to Seattle-based North Pacific Seafoods Inc.

City Council gives guidance on marijuana issues

The Kenai City Council voted on 12 questions regarding the sale and cultivation of marijuana to provide guidance to the Planning and Zoning Commission during… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this July 9, 2014 file photo Devin Every, Travis Every and Damien Redder pick fish from a setnet  in Kenai, Alaska. Alaska Department of Fish and Game managers have suspended regular fishing periods in the east side setnet fishery due to Kenai River king salmon restrictions.

Kenai River king salmon return triggers restrictions in commercial setnet fishery

On the opening day of fishing for Kenai River late run king salmon Wednesday, Alaska Department of Fish and Game managers announced restrictions for the… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this July 9, 2014 file photo Devin Every, Travis Every and Damien Redder pick fish from a setnet  in Kenai, Alaska. Alaska Department of Fish and Game managers have suspended regular fishing periods in the east side setnet fishery due to Kenai River king salmon restrictions.

Mlynarik appointed to Marijuana Control Board

Soldotna Police Chief Peter Mlynarik has been appointed to the public safety position on the Marijuana Control Board, according to a press release from the… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this March 19, 2013 file photo Soldotna mayor Nels Anderson speaks to a crowd during a candidate forum hosted by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. Anderson is resigning his post as Soldotna mayor and asking to be reappointed until October.

Soldotna mayor steps down, asks for reappointment

Before he travels to west Africa in 2016, Soldotna Mayor Nels Anderson would like to save the city the cost of having a special election.… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this March 19, 2013 file photo Soldotna mayor Nels Anderson speaks to a crowd during a candidate forum hosted by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. Anderson is resigning his post as Soldotna mayor and asking to be reappointed until October.

Fire operation shifts to local personnel

The incident management team from Washington will fly home Thursday and local resources will take over operation of the Card Street fire.Max Konkright, public information… Continue reading

Walker reduces amount available for oil tax credits

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker is limiting the amount available to pay for oil and gas tax credits this fiscal year, saying Wednesday that no… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Two men prepare to moor the fishing vessel Machinator on the Kenai River near the Kenai City Docks on Tuesday June 30, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Two men prepare to moor the fishing vessel Machinator on the Kenai River near the Kenai City Docks on Tuesday June 30, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

State-funded corp. criticized for golf during office hours

(Eds: APNewsNow.)ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A state-owned corporation is under fire after it was discovered the company sponsored a golf tournament that saw employees on… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2015

Tough budget decisions remain in Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — It took two special sessions for Alaska legislators to agree to a budget after a crash in oil prices contributed to… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Kasilof personal-use area expanded; sockeye sport bag limit raised

Due to a strong return of sockeye salmon into the Kasilof River, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued emergency orders to liberalize… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2015

Area fires cool off, burn bans lifted

Crews working the Card Street fire spent Tuesday preparing for rehabilitation efforts.Public Information Officer Max Konkright said firefighters moved trees and brush, and are waiting… Continue reading

Alaska stops Medicaid providers inflation-linked increases

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The state is facing a $100 million drop in Medicaid funding for the coming year and won’t be increasing rates for… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2015
Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Firefighting-themed cupcakes and tools decorate a wedding held on Sunday afternoon at the Sterling Community Center.

From Ashes to Hope

Anyone in the Sterling area during the last two weeks would have been able to see smoke from the Card Street fire rising into the… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Firefighting-themed cupcakes and tools decorate a wedding held on Sunday afternoon at the Sterling Community Center.

Still too dry: Burn ban remains in effect

Local fire departments have been responding to illegal fires since a burn closure was issued by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources on June 17.… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Natalie Ahkinga (right) and her sisters Jewel Koozaata (left) and Adrienne Okpealuk (middle) work together to make a U.S. Flag from Legos Monday, June 29, 2015, at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Natalie Ahkinga (right) and her sisters Jewel Koozaata (left) and Adrienne Okpealuk (middle) work together to make a U.S. Flag from Legos Monday, June 29, 2015, at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska.

Crews focus on containment for area fires

Management of the Card Street fire will transition back to local crews on Wednesday, said Max Konkright, public information officer with the current incident management… Continue reading