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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.

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  • Jul 1, 2015
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

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: Eye on the buoy

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  • Jun 30, 2015
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