Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Family and friends of the 2015 Cook Inlet Academy class snap photographs of the six graduates Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Cook Inlet Academy in Soldotna, Alaska.

Cook Inlet Grads look from past to future

Following the turn of the tassel, Cook Inlet Academy’s six 2015 graduates were off. The tight knit group that has functioned as peers and friends… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Family and friends of the 2015 Cook Inlet Academy class snap photographs of the six graduates Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Cook Inlet Academy in Soldotna, Alaska.
ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY MAY 10, 2015 AND THEREAFTER- In this photo taken April 26, 2015, Judy Connolly holds a photograph in Anchorage, Alaska, that was taken just days before her 16-year-old daughter Shelley Connolly was found dead in 1978. On a foggy Saturday morning in early January 1978, the body of a 16-year-old girl was found in a ditch off the Seward Highway. An autopsy would later determine she had been beaten, sexually assaulted, dragged behind a car and then tossed down an embankment. (Bill Roth/Alaska Dispatch News via AP)

Anchorage family clings to hope murder will be solved

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — On a foggy Saturday morning in early January 1978, the body of a 16-year-old girl was found in a ditch off… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2015
  • By MICHELLE THERIAULT BOOTS
ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY MAY 10, 2015 AND THEREAFTER- In this photo taken April 26, 2015, Judy Connolly holds a photograph in Anchorage, Alaska, that was taken just days before her 16-year-old daughter Shelley Connolly was found dead in 1978. On a foggy Saturday morning in early January 1978, the body of a 16-year-old girl was found in a ditch off the Seward Highway. An autopsy would later determine she had been beaten, sexually assaulted, dragged behind a car and then tossed down an embankment. (Bill Roth/Alaska Dispatch News via AP)

Food pantry referrals jump

Data from the United Way of Anchorage shows food bank referrals in Fairbanks nearly quadrupled between 2012 and 2014. Most other places in Alaska saw… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2015
  • By Associated Press

Nearly half of states expect to confront big budget gaps

ATLANTA (AP) — With the nation’s economy at its healthiest since the Great Recession, a surprising trend is emerging among the states — large budget… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2015
  • By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY

KPC grads thank educators

Standing among flashing digital cameras and tables laden with refreshments, Kenai Peninsula College’s 166 graduates shook hands with friends and family following the 2015 commencement… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Skilak Loop Road remains closed

A popular driving loop that connects several trails, campgrounds and boat launches on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to travelers on the Sterling Highway remains… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2015
  • By Staff Report

School district prepares for high deficit spending

While all existing educators and support staff in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District kept their jobs this year, it is unlikely to happen next… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Myrna Kuchenoff swims backstroke during the Special Olympics swim meet on Saturday May 9 at the Soldotna High School swimming pool. Last year, Kuchenoff won a gold medal for 100 meter freestyle at the National Special Olympics in New Jersey.

Special Olympics held in Soldotna

Two Special Olympics teams met on Saturday at Soldotna High School to compete in swimming and basketball. The teams from Homer and from the Central… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Myrna Kuchenoff swims backstroke during the Special Olympics swim meet on Saturday May 9 at the Soldotna High School swimming pool. Last year, Kuchenoff won a gold medal for 100 meter freestyle at the National Special Olympics in New Jersey.

Temporary closure for Skilak Lake Road

Skilak Lake Road, the gravel road that leads from the Sterling Highway to recreation areas at Bottenintinin, Skilak, Engineer, Lower Ohmer and Hidden lakes, was… Continue reading

Division of Forestry A Division of Forestry helicopter releases a bucket of water on a five-acre fire on Monday April 4, between Anchor Point and Nikolaevsk.

Anchor Point fire extinguished

Firefighters responded to a fire on Monday around 4:00 p.m. near Jim Howard Road, between Anchor Point and Nikolaevsk. Alaska Division of Forestry Fire Management… Continue reading

Division of Forestry A Division of Forestry helicopter releases a bucket of water on a five-acre fire on Monday April 4, between Anchor Point and Nikolaevsk.

Questions linger as date for lawmakers to reconvene looms

JUNEAU — The state budget remained unsettled Thursday, one-third of the way through the special session called by Gov. Bill Walker.Lawmakers are scheduled to reconvene… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

AIDEA approves $30 million deal for Cosmo development

The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has given approval for a $30-million financing package that will allow BlueCrest Energy to begin drilling and development… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2015
  • By Tim Bradner

By the numbers: Alaska budget debate, attempts to fix it

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Last week, Gov. Bill Walker called lawmakers into a special session after the Legislature failed to pass a fully funded budget… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2015
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Jan Stenga rolls during her turn in 'Bunco' Friday, May 1, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

‘Bunco’ group still hooked

Following the crisp ring of a tarnished hand bell, the sporadic clack of rolling dice echoes through Etta Mae Near’s Soldotna home on Friday evening.… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Jan Stenga rolls during her turn in 'Bunco' Friday, May 1, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Assembly talks budget, money for special interests

Editor's Note: The story has been edited to clarify Peggy Dye's statements requesting that the borough assembly fund a feasibility study for residents of Kalifornsky… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Schools around Alaska receive threatening calls

ANCHORAGE — Authorities on Wednesday were investigating threatening phone calls to at least eight schools in Alaska in the past 10 days that prompted brief… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2015
  • By Rachel D'oro
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion William Roth (right) discusses his post graduation plans at the IDEA home schooling support program's 2015 graduation ceremony Tuesday, May, 5, 2015, at the Kalifonsky Christian Center in Kenai, Alaska.

IDEA graduates plan ahead

Interior Distance Education of Alaska sent off 25 graduates Tuesday evening, following a ceremony at the Kalifonsky Christian Center. Kody Knox from Ninilchik and William… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion William Roth (right) discusses his post graduation plans at the IDEA home schooling support program's 2015 graduation ceremony Tuesday, May, 5, 2015, at the Kalifonsky Christian Center in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Peyton Drake, of Anchor Point, checks out a fish identification station during the 16th annual Salmon Celebration at the  Johnson Lake State Park Campground on Wednesday May 6, 2015 in Kasilof, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Peyton Drake, of Anchor Point, checks out a fish identification station during the 16th annual Salmon Celebration at the  Johnson Lake State Park Campground on Wednesday May 6, 2015 in Kasilof, Alaska.
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, and Rep. Kurt Olson, R-Soldotna, answer questions during a joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce luncheon Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. (Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion)

Legislators share thoughts on session

With the Alaska Legislature on recess until the May 12 resumption of a special session called by Gov. Bill Walker, three Kenai Peninsula legislators gave… Continue reading

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, and Rep. Kurt Olson, R-Soldotna, answer questions during a joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce luncheon Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. (Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion)
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Larry Marsh pours seed into a no-till seed planter on Tuesday May 5, 2015 at the rodeo grounds in Soldotna, Alaska. The Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District requires that farmers train on certain pieces of its rental equipment before using them. It hosted a training meeting on the seed planter and participants helped to seed a field at the rodeo grounds.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Larry Marsh pours seed into a no-till seed planter on Tuesday May 5, 2015 at the rodeo grounds in Soldotna, Alaska. The Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District requires that farmers train on certain pieces of its rental equipment before using them. It hosted a training meeting on the seed planter and participants helped to seed a field at the rodeo grounds.

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