Man found dead in Kenai park

A man was found dead Sunday in Kenai’s Municipal Park. Kenai Police were called to the scene at about 8:30 a.m. after getting a report… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2015

Fast response, wary public keeping Alaska wildfires down

ANCHORAGE — A rapid and aggressive response to the start of Alaska wildfire season has keep burned acreage to a minimum despite persistent hot and… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2015
  • By Dan Joling

Fire consumes home near Soldotna

A Sunday morning fire destroyed a Sport Lake Road home.Central Emergency Services firefighters were called to a home on Rafie Street that had been engulfed… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Firefighters contain Funny River Road wildfire

This is a breaking news story that will be updated periodically. Firefighters had a wildfire nearly 14 miles down Funny River Road controlled and contained… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion George Spady led a foraging group searching for morel mushrooms Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Funny River, Alaska.

Mushroom hunters find tasty harvest on the Kenai Peninsula

The Central Kenai Peninsula is projected to yield a bountiful harvest of morel mushrooms this season. Mushroom hunters are already on the move, combing through… Continue reading

  • May 23, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion George Spady led a foraging group searching for morel mushrooms Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Funny River, Alaska.

Rough seas blamed for Cook Inlet fuel spill

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding a fuel spill near Port Graham Cook Inlet. Several agencies responded to an area in southeastern Cook Inlet after… Continue reading

  • May 23, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Norwegian king scheduled to visit Homer next week

Norwegian king scheduled to visit Homer next week

His Royal Highness King Harald V of Norway visits Anchorage and Homer next week for the first visit by the king to Alaska. King Harald… Continue reading

Norwegian king scheduled to visit Homer next week
Demarqus Green, 23, is lead out of the Homer Courtroom by a corrections officer after being convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting of Demain Sagerser on July 7, 2012, at Sagerser's Stariski Creek home.

Green found guilty of second-degree murder

After three days of deliberation, a Homer jury on Thursday afternoon found Demarqus Green, 23, of Anchorage, guilty of second-degree murder in the death of… Continue reading

Demarqus Green, 23, is lead out of the Homer Courtroom by a corrections officer after being convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting of Demain Sagerser on July 7, 2012, at Sagerser's Stariski Creek home.

Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee seeking members

The proposed Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee is another step closer to reality. After writing and receiving comments on a draft charter, the group’s convening… Continue reading

Firefighters battle 61-acre blaze near Hope

This is a breaking news story that will be updated periodically.  Updated at 8 p.m. Saturday Fire officials are reporting that the burn has been… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Emotional testimony ends first day of Heiman trial

Editor’s note: The Peninsula Clarion does not identify victims in sexual assault cases and will refer to the two women involved in this trial by… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Firefighters from the Soldotna office of the Alaska Division of Forestry draw water out of Sport Lake during a brief training on Tuesday May 19, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. Firefighters said conditions are hot and dry enough to merit concern and an elevated level of fire danger on the Kenai Peninsula.

Firefighters urge caution heading into Memorial Day weekend

Division of Forestry firefighters in Soldotna headed to their 18th wildland fire of the season Thursday as Kenai Peninsula departments prepared for the Memorial Day… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Firefighters from the Soldotna office of the Alaska Division of Forestry draw water out of Sport Lake during a brief training on Tuesday May 19, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. Firefighters said conditions are hot and dry enough to merit concern and an elevated level of fire danger on the Kenai Peninsula.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion   In this May 24, 2014 file photo, a team of firefighters walk along a fire break near Brown's Lake in the Funny River community of Alaska. Firefighters are urging caution citing hot and dry conditions that could lead to another wildland fire during the 2015 season.

Alaska wildfire responders keeping an eye on dry conditions

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Green leaves have popped out on trees throughout interior Alaska, but the dry vegetation below is putting wildfire responders on edge. Grasses… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2015
  • By Dan Joling
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion   In this May 24, 2014 file photo, a team of firefighters walk along a fire break near Brown's Lake in the Funny River community of Alaska. Firefighters are urging caution citing hot and dry conditions that could lead to another wildland fire during the 2015 season.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Graduating senior Ben Carstens chats with friends following commencement Wednesday, May 21, 2015, in the Nikiski Middle-High School commons area in Nikiski, Alaska.

Nikiski grads leave with ample Bulldog pride

The 48 2015 Nikiski Middle-High School graduating seniors are departing with their Bulldog spirit. Before the tassels were turned and caps tossed, Senior Class President… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Graduating senior Ben Carstens chats with friends following commencement Wednesday, May 21, 2015, in the Nikiski Middle-High School commons area in Nikiski, Alaska.

Legislature adjourns, convenes new session in Anchorage over minority objections

Alaska legislators adjourned Thursday to end the special session called by Gov. Bill Walker, immediately called their own session and the House Finance Committee later… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2015
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Kenai Alt grads thank accepting educators

Kenai Alternative’s 33 graduates gathered in their own gymnasium Tuesday for an honest, encouraging send off by community members and principal Loren Reese.Students attributed academic… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this Oct. 30, 2014 file photo, Gov. Bill Walker watches a Central Peninsula League of Women Voters forum in Soldotna, Alaska. Walker's Boards and Commission's Director resigned over an appointment she said he intended to make to the state's Board of Fisheries.

Gillis resignation was over board appointment

Karen Gillis, Gov. Bill Walker’s former director of Boards and Commissions, resigned in protest of an appointment Walker’s office said never happened.Gillis, who was named… Continue reading

  • May 20, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this Oct. 30, 2014 file photo, Gov. Bill Walker watches a Central Peninsula League of Women Voters forum in Soldotna, Alaska. Walker's Boards and Commission's Director resigned over an appointment she said he intended to make to the state's Board of Fisheries.
Ben Boettger/Peininsula Clarion Graduating senior Brittany Gilman sings a solo in a performance of "Bridge over Troubled Water" during the Kenai Central High School graduation ceremony on Monday at Kenai Central High School.

Kenai Central High School students graduate

Editor's note: This story has been changed to add the missing name of KCHS graduate Riley Michael Weber to the graduate list.  The 108 members… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peininsula Clarion Graduating senior Brittany Gilman sings a solo in a performance of "Bridge over Troubled Water" during the Kenai Central High School graduation ceremony on Monday at Kenai Central High School.
Happy times as 166 Grades walk into their future with KPC degrees

Happy times as 166 Grades walk into their future with KPC degrees

Surrounded by friends and family in the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium, Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) proudly graduated 166 students at this year’s 45th annual 2015… Continue reading

Happy times as 166 Grades walk into their future with KPC degrees