Kenai and Nikiski firefighters responded to a noon fire at the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's administration building on Wednesday  Dec. 10, 2014 at 110 N. Willow in Kenai, Alaska.

Fire breaks out at Kenaitze Tribal headquarters

Update: 4:40 p.m. On Wednesday an electrical shortage sparked a small fire inside the walls of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s headquarters at 110 North Willow… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Kenai and Nikiski firefighters responded to a noon fire at the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's administration building on Wednesday  Dec. 10, 2014 at 110 N. Willow in Kenai, Alaska.

Filing period open for Soldotna charter commission candidates

Soldotna’s period for Home Rule Charter Commission member candidates to submit nomination petitions opened Monday and will close 4:30 p.m., Dec. 19. Soldotna’s Special City… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  AIMM Monofill Inc., representative Scott Anderson discusses a drilling mud spill with Brian Gabriel, Alaska Department of Transportation station manager, on Tuesday Dec. 9, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska. The mud was spilled from a truck delivering mud to the monofill.

Truck driver spills drilling waste in Nikiski

Several hundred gallons of drilling waste bound for the newly opened AIMM Technologies monofill site in Nikiski, splashed out of a truck, onto the Kenai… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  AIMM Monofill Inc., representative Scott Anderson discusses a drilling mud spill with Brian Gabriel, Alaska Department of Transportation station manager, on Tuesday Dec. 9, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska. The mud was spilled from a truck delivering mud to the monofill.

Man indicted on sexual assault charges

A cannery worker has been indicted on sexual assault charges in connection with a July incident that Alaska State Troopers allege occurred in Kenai.Rosendo Pallones,… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
This photo taken Dec. 6, 2014, shows Christmas toys and other supplies being loaded from a C130 military transport plane onto sleds being pulled by snowmobiles in Shishmaref, Alaska. The Alaska National Guard provided transport for the good Samaritan program Operation Santa, which took gifts and schools supplies to about 300 children in the Inupiat Eskimo community. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Volunteers bring Santa to remote Alaska village

SHISHMAREF — Volunteers who brought Christmas to a remote Inupiat Eskimo community on Alaska’s western coast came bearing necessities like coats and school supplies as… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2014
  • By Mark Thiessen
This photo taken Dec. 6, 2014, shows Christmas toys and other supplies being loaded from a C130 military transport plane onto sleds being pulled by snowmobiles in Shishmaref, Alaska. The Alaska National Guard provided transport for the good Samaritan program Operation Santa, which took gifts and schools supplies to about 300 children in the Inupiat Eskimo community. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Avalanche survivor says mountain gave warning sign

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Michael Hopper and Erik Peterson heard warning sounds as they skied toward mountains in the eastern Alaska Range, but they thought they… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2014
Brian Olson stands behind the wine tasting counter at Alaska Berries

Business booming for berry growers

Alaska Berries, which started out as a hobby for Brian Olson and his wife Laurie Olson, has expanded into a full-fledged business. Located on West… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2014
  • By IAN FOLEY
Brian Olson stands behind the wine tasting counter at Alaska Berries

Upper Cook Inlet sockeye harvest forecasted to beat 2014 numbers

If everything goes as forecast, Upper Cook Cook Inlet fishermen should see a total run of 5.8 million sockeye during the 2015 fishing season. Of… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

Learning to ask ‘the’ suicide question

Talking about suicide is hard.Talking about suicide with a person you think may be considering it is even harder.“‘Are you considering suicide?’ Doesn’t really just… Continue reading

Arctic drill ship company pleading to 8 felonies

JUNEAU — A company that operated a drill ship off Alaska’s Arctic coast has agreed to plead guilty to environmental and maritime crimes as part… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer

Judge clarifies order in Pebble Mine case

JUNEAU — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, while a lawsuit is pending, must stop all work related to a process that could restrict or prohibit… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer

Kenai Peninsula College: Around Campus

KPC’s enrollment for next semester is tracking about the same as last spring. Classes that meet general education requirements, program prerequisites and requirements, as well… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2014
  • By Suzie Kendrick
  • Schools

School news

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

Troopers says skier dead in Alaska avalanche

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say a man died after being caught in an avalanche while skiing.Troopers say the victim of the avalanche that… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2014

Regents to mull University of Alaska tobacco ban

FAIRBANKS (AP) — The University of Alaska Board of Regents is set to consider implementing a tobacco ban on all campuses.The issue is scheduled for… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2014

Sobriety brings stability for shelter manager

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Allan Lamprey is a happy man. He may not be rich or live in a mansion, but he has a tidy little… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2014
  • By Dorothy Chomicz

Business outlook positive amid oil price drop

“Slow and steady” was the motto for most of Alaska’s banks and credit unions in the third quarter.Total assets grew 3 percent combined at five… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2014
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Survivors gather to remember Pearl Harbor attack

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Veterans who survived the Pearl Harbor attack that launched the United States into World War II attended Sunday’s 73rd anniversary ceremony… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2014
  • By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER

Students create school lunch menus

KETCHIKAN (AP) — Of all the things to serve for lunch, the kids suggested seaweed.Genevieve Hiatt and Hailey Hubble, fourth-graders at Houghtaling Elementary, won the… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2014
  • By MEGAN PETERSEN
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Dozens of children packed close to the stage at Soldotna Creek Park where the Triumvirate Theatre put on a showing of A Charlie Brown Christmas on Saturday Dec. 6, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna kicks off Christmas season

For several hundred children at Soldotna Creek Park on Saturday, the night began with a Charlie Brown Christmas and ended with a hug from Santa… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Dozens of children packed close to the stage at Soldotna Creek Park where the Triumvirate Theatre put on a showing of A Charlie Brown Christmas on Saturday Dec. 6, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.