House ends stalemate, passes state spending plan

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House voted early Saturday to pass a state spending plan, after an agreement was reached between the majority and… Continue reading

  • May 30, 2015
  • By Associated Press

White House vow to veto fishing law changes sparks fight

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A White House pledge to veto proposed changes to federal fishing laws has divided fishermen over whether the rule changes should… Continue reading

  • May 30, 2015
  • By PATRICK WHITTLE
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A group from The Study takes a walk along Riverview Avenue on May 28, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A group from The Study takes a walk along Riverview Avenue on May 28, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A Soldotna man waves as he drives past a lot on Riverview Avenue on Thursday May 28, 2015, that the city council recently voted to sell to the owners of a neighboring home in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna council votes to sell parcel scheduled for public auction

For some, like the 17 neighbors who signed a petition supporting the purchase, the small undeveloped lot on Soldotna’s Riverview Avenue belongs in the hands… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A Soldotna man waves as he drives past a lot on Riverview Avenue on Thursday May 28, 2015, that the city council recently voted to sell to the owners of a neighboring home in Soldotna, Alaska.

Enstar’s pipeline is in the ground

Installation of Enstar Natural Gas Company’s four-mile-long, 16-inch-diameter gas transport pipeline is complete. Crews are now working on cleaning up and restoring the construction areas… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Federal agency dings Shell for oil rig mishap

ANCHORAGE — As Royal Dutch Shell PLC seeks permits for exploratory oil drilling off Alaska’s northwest coast, a federal agency has concluded the company underestimated… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2015
  • By Dan Joling

Kenai changes employee health plan

In its drafted Fiscal Year 2016 budget, Kenai will spend $291,629 more on employee health insurance than it did in the last fiscal year. This… Continue reading

Kenai Coast Guard Auxilliary to hold boat inspection

This Saturday the Kenai U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a free boat safety inspection in the parking lot of the Kenai Walmart from noon… Continue reading

Judge hears motion to dismiss suit over proposed Pebble Mine

ANCHORAGE — A federal judge was considering Thursday whether a lawsuit alleging federal regulators were in cahoots with opponents of a proposed Alaska mine can… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2015
  • By Mark Thiessen

Alaska NPFMC members appeal recusals

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will spend the first four days of its weeklong meeting in Sitka beginning June 3 deciding on a series… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS

Sport fishermen slow to respond with applications for $4.6 million in fisheries disaster aid

Sport fishermen who were affected by the 2012 fisheries disaster have been slow to respond to a call for applications for aid, but the few… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Aaron Dupuis carries a king salmon caught in Deep Creek on the opening day of king salmon fishing on Memorial Day weekend Saturday May 22, 2015 near Ninilchik, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Aaron Dupuis carries a king salmon caught in Deep Creek on the opening day of king salmon fishing on Memorial Day weekend Saturday May 22, 2015 near Ninilchik, Alaska.

Refuge plans grand opening for new visitor center

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate the Grand Opening of your new Visitor Center on Saturday 1-5 p.m. The Center opens with a celebratory ribbon… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2015

School pool fees may go up

Fees for the seven swimming pools inside Kenai Peninsula Borough School District middle and high schools are likely to increase to offset a $750,000 operating… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

House Finance unveils draft spending plan

JUNEAU — The House Finance Committee advanced a state spending plan Wednesday that seeks to dial up pressure on minority Democrats to end a long-running… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Judge to hear arguments in Pebble case against EPA

JUNEAU — A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments Thursday in a case alleging that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency worked with critics of… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Norway’s king opens Arctic drilling conference in Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Norway’s king opened a conference on Arctic offshore drilling Wednesday with a plug for incorporating his country’s expertise into drilling off Alaska’s northern… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2015
  • By Dan Joling
Jeep N Alaska calls 'Jeepsters' to the Peninsula

Jeep N Alaska calls ‘Jeepsters’ to the Peninsula

For the first time ever on the Kenai Peninsula Saturday, May 16th, found local Jeep owners and lovers participating in what will hopefully become an… Continue reading

Jeep N Alaska calls 'Jeepsters' to the Peninsula
SoHi Junior heads to Finland for World Power Lifting Competition

SoHi Junior heads to Finland for World Power Lifting Competition

Keeping physically fit is a lot of work, imagine the work and ability it takes to become one of the best powerlifters in the world.… Continue reading

SoHi Junior heads to Finland for World Power Lifting Competition
Torch Run raises funds for local Special Olympic Athletes

Torch Run raises funds for local Special Olympic Athletes

Putting chills up your spine and making those hairs stand up on the back of your neck, our local athletes and law enforcement officers displayed… Continue reading

Torch Run raises funds for local Special Olympic Athletes