Former firefighter, wife, plead guilty to theft

Over the course of three years, a former firefighter and his wife stole more than $8,200 from two charities tied to Central Emergency Services. On… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

New attorney general to review Guard issues, gay marriage case

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s new attorney general said he will review issues related to the Alaska National Guard, including ensuring that proper prosecutions were… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo courtesy AST An unknown man attempted to burglarize the Kasilof Mercantile on the Sterling Highway Sunday at about 3 a.m. Anyone with information on the attempted burglary is encouraged to contact the Soldotna troopers at 907-262-4453.

Kasilof prowler caught on video

Alaska State Troopers are looking for help in identifying an unknown male caught on camera who attempted to break into the Kasilof Mercantile store early… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo courtesy AST An unknown man attempted to burglarize the Kasilof Mercantile on the Sterling Highway Sunday at about 3 a.m. Anyone with information on the attempted burglary is encouraged to contact the Soldotna troopers at 907-262-4453.

Interim superintendent shares progress

Interim Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendant Sean Dusek had mostly positive news about the current state of the school district during a speech on… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2014
  • By IAN FOLEY
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A dog stands guard over Emerald Road Wednesday Dec. 3, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A dog stands guard over Emerald Road Wednesday Dec. 3, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska.

School pool discussion makes waves

In the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, school-maintained swimming pools could be sapping valuable education resources or saving lives, depending on who is talking about… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

NOAA gives Kachemak Bay special designation

Scientific research in Kachemak Bay could get more federal funding thanks to its recent designation as a Habitat Focus Area by the National Oceanic and… Continue reading

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2008, file photo, former Alaska governors Bill Sheffield, left, Walter J. Hickel, Frank Murkowski, Tony Knowles, Steve Cowper, and Keith Miller, right, with then Gov. Sarah Palin, front left, and Territorial Gov. Mike Stepovich, front right, talk as they wait for a ceremony to honor Alaska governors as part of Alaska's 50th anniversary in Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Walker became the 13th governor of Alaska this week. Or its 11th governor. Or 16th or 17th. It depends on how you count. As it turns out, the state of Alaska doesn't appear to have an official way of counting governors and their terms. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)

How do you count Alaska’s governors? It depends

JUNEAU — This week, Bill Walker became the 13th governor of Alaska. Or the 11th. Or 16th. Depends on how you count.As it turns out,… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer
FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2008, file photo, former Alaska governors Bill Sheffield, left, Walter J. Hickel, Frank Murkowski, Tony Knowles, Steve Cowper, and Keith Miller, right, with then Gov. Sarah Palin, front left, and Territorial Gov. Mike Stepovich, front right, talk as they wait for a ceremony to honor Alaska governors as part of Alaska's 50th anniversary in Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Walker became the 13th governor of Alaska this week. Or its 11th governor. Or 16th or 17th. It depends on how you count. As it turns out, the state of Alaska doesn't appear to have an official way of counting governors and their terms. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)

USS Anchorage to retrieve Orion capsule at sea

ANCHORAGE (AP) — When NASA’s new state-of-the-art space capsule returns from its first orbit of the Earth, a Navy ship carrying the name of Alaska’s… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2014
Kayaking classes take off at Skyview pool

Kayaking classes take off at Skyview pool

Kayaks were invented by the host cultures of the Kenai Peninsula millenniums ago and were a fundamental means for hunting and fishing that allowed the… Continue reading

Kayaking classes take off at Skyview pool
Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe offers nostalgic items from the past, present & future for the Holidays

Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe offers nostalgic items from the past, present & future for the Holidays

While the Holiday’s for children are a time of excitement and anticipation, wishes and imagination, for adults amongst all the hustle and bustle and shopping… Continue reading

Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe offers nostalgic items from the past, present & future for the Holidays
Shopping locally pays dividends to Boys & Girls Clubs

Shopping locally pays dividends to Boys & Girls Clubs

On the heels of a very successful Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula fund raising gala, Stanley Ford marketing director John Wade, last… Continue reading

Shopping locally pays dividends to Boys & Girls Clubs
Hilcorp employees treat Kenai Seniors to pre-Thanksgiving dinner

Hilcorp employees treat Kenai Seniors to pre-Thanksgiving dinner

Over two decades ago Unocal began a tradition of honoring Kenai seniors and retirees with a Pre-Thanksgiving dinner at the Kenai Senior Center. When Unocal… Continue reading

Hilcorp employees treat Kenai Seniors to pre-Thanksgiving dinner

Man indicted for burglary of Nikiski home

An Anchorage man was indicted Monday on 10 charges of alleged theft and burglary of a Nikiski home last month. Michael Stanford, 38, was arraigned… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Ryan Buchanan, 7, gets a tow from Soldotna Parks and Recreation employee Trevor Baldwin during a power hockey class on Tuesday Dec. 2, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. Buchanan was the only student who attended the class and got a private lesson for the evening.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Ryan Buchanan, 7, gets a tow from Soldotna Parks and Recreation employee Trevor Baldwin during a power hockey class on Tuesday Dec. 2, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. Buchanan was the only student who attended the class and got a private lesson for the evening.

KPBSD board members quizz Chenault over next session

Kenai Peninsula Board of Education members sat down with Rep. Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, to ask him about the upcoming legislative session — set to convene… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

Changes on the horizon for school district healthcare plans

As structural changes to health care insurance delivery continue to roll out under the Affordable Health Care Act implementation, the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

Concerns raised about marijuana law

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Alaska Native municipal leaders are worried that a state law legalizing recreational use of marijuana could lead to more substance abuse and… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2014

Another year of halibut quota cuts on the table

Pacific halibut fishermen could have a reduced catch next year if the International Pacific Halibut Commission opts to go with the “blue-line” projection released Dec.… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner
AP Photo/Peninsula Clarion, Rashah McChesney  Central Emergency Services firefighter Terry Bookey laughs as his crew are showered with foam while fighting the Funny River Horse Trail wildfire Sunday May 25, 2014 in the Funny River community in Soldotna, Alaska. Several firefighting crews have been working to keep the 156,041 acre wildfire from encroaching into the more than 1,000 homes  in Funny River which was evacuated Sunday afternoon.

Leaving Funny River

 With just a few minutes notice, families in Funny River were evacuated Sunday afternoon as firefighters fought to contain the 156,041 acre wildfire that lit… Continue reading

  • May 26, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI and RASHAH MCCHESNEY
AP Photo/Peninsula Clarion, Rashah McChesney  Central Emergency Services firefighter Terry Bookey laughs as his crew are showered with foam while fighting the Funny River Horse Trail wildfire Sunday May 25, 2014 in the Funny River community in Soldotna, Alaska. Several firefighting crews have been working to keep the 156,041 acre wildfire from encroaching into the more than 1,000 homes  in Funny River which was evacuated Sunday afternoon.