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.

Fishermen fear looming cost of at-sea monitors

PORTLAND, Maine — New England fishermen of important food species like cod and haddock say the looming cost of paying for at-sea monitors could put… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2015
  • By PATRICK WHITTLE

Forest Service chief expects busy firefighting season

WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Forest Service warned Tuesday of an “above average” fire season that could cost the agency more than $1… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2015
  • By KEVIN FREKING
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Angel Anderson finishes up the giant rose she made with chalk at the Kenai Boys and Girls Club Kenai Clubhouse Monday, May, 4, 2015, in Kenai Alaska. Her friend Cadie Fabiano stopped for a moment to help draw. The girls said they were enjoying the warm weather.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Angel Anderson finishes up the giant rose she made with chalk at the Kenai Boys and Girls Club Kenai Clubhouse Monday, May, 4, 2015, in Kenai Alaska. Her friend Cadie Fabiano stopped for a moment to help draw. The girls said they were enjoying the warm weather.

Task force forges ahead

The K-Beach High Water Drainage Task Force is moving forward with a focus on public awareness. Two subcommittees were formed during an April 27 meeting,… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

School board approves superintendent contract

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Board of Education unanimously approved Sean Dusek’s three-year Superintendent of Schools contract Monday evening.The contract includes a $140,000 starting salary for… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2015

Seattle mayor: Port needs new permit for Arctic oil fleet

SEATTLE — Mayor Ed Murray threw a wrench into plans for a 400-foot oil-drilling rig to arrive in Seattle when he announced Monday that the… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2015
  • By PHUONG LE

State health officials confirm case of shellfish poisoning

KETCHIKAN (AP) — Officials have confirmed a case of paralytic shellfish poisoning from a mixture of clams harvested from a beach north of Ketchikan. Alaska… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2015
SBS Grand re-opening of Soldotna Store is a cuatomer's treat.

SBS Grand re-opening of Soldotna Store is a cuatomer’s treat.

While driving by the intersection of the Sterling Highway and K-Beach Rd. in Soldotna you have most assuredly become familiar with the friendly words of… Continue reading

SBS Grand re-opening of Soldotna Store is a cuatomer's treat.
Heather and Heather make gifts together.

Heather and Heather make gifts together.

Whether you’ve lost your shirt, or just want to make a statement with what your wearing you’ll find the custom gift, shirt or jacket that… Continue reading

Heather and Heather make gifts together.
Black Jaxx is back, long live the Bar-B-Que Bean Queen

Black Jaxx is back, long live the Bar-B-Que Bean Queen

An early sign of summer of the Peninsula is the stack of fresh and aged alder in front of Black Jaxx Bar-B-Que on the Spur… Continue reading

Black Jaxx is back, long live the Bar-B-Que Bean Queen
Ancient Art of Sushi made to perfection at Nikko Garden

Ancient Art of Sushi made to perfection at Nikko Garden

Nikko is which means sunlight in Japanese and a garden is a place of peace and tranquility, a description of the Nikko Garden on the… Continue reading

Ancient Art of Sushi made to perfection at Nikko Garden

KPC commencement exercises

The Kenai River Campus graduation ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on May 7 at Kenai Central High School’s Renée C. Henderson Auditorium. The… Continue reading

Around the District

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

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Matthew Widaman gives a speech at the Kenai Peninsula 2015 BP Teachers of Excellence award ceremony after winning Teacher of the Year Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Alaska Christian College in Soldotna, Alaska.

Honoring excellent educators

Teachers from across the Kenai Peninsula were honored for their work in local schools at the twentieth annual 2015 BP Teachers of Excellence award banquet… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
  • Schools
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Matthew Widaman gives a speech at the Kenai Peninsula 2015 BP Teachers of Excellence award ceremony after winning Teacher of the Year Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Alaska Christian College in Soldotna, Alaska.