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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: Get out and play

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  • May 4, 2015
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
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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.

Heavy topics need not carrying so much weight

When making light conversation, there are several go-to topics. Just small talk, like how are you doing, have you noticed this weather, I like your… Continue reading

Keira Stroh presents her "Scannin' Salmon' app during the Caring for the Kenai contest. Stroh's project won first place. (Photo by Merrill Sikorski)

Caring for Kenai turns to technology

Caring for the Kenai participants are modernizing their projects. Kenai Central High School student Keira Stroh won first place and $1,600 for her “Scannin’ Salmon… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Keira Stroh presents her "Scannin' Salmon' app during the Caring for the Kenai contest. Stroh's project won first place. (Photo by Merrill Sikorski)
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Penisula Clarion Scott Hamann, left, blesses Gary Anderson and his Heritage Softail Sunday at the Nikiski Nazarene Church in Nikiski. The annual event is held for two purposes, Hamann said. "It can bring people to Christ" and bless people on their rides for the rest of the year. "We look forward to this. There are a few people that might need it more than me," Anderson said with a laugh. "We have a couple new ones this year, who didn't know what to expect." Anderson said he has been attending the blessing for nearly two decades, and drove from Ninilchik Sunday morning.

Photo: Bikes, riders blessed

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  • May 3, 2015
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Penisula Clarion Scott Hamann, left, blesses Gary Anderson and his Heritage Softail Sunday at the Nikiski Nazarene Church in Nikiski. The annual event is held for two purposes, Hamann said. "It can bring people to Christ" and bless people on their rides for the rest of the year. "We look forward to this. There are a few people that might need it more than me," Anderson said with a laugh. "We have a couple new ones this year, who didn't know what to expect." Anderson said he has been attending the blessing for nearly two decades, and drove from Ninilchik Sunday morning.
In this April 15, 2015 photo, James Poulson, left, operates the printing press as his father, Thad, approaches at the Daily Sitka Sentinel newspaper office in Sitka, Alaska. As many newspapers in big cities have folded or turned into online only operations, the Daily Sitka Sentinel, which celebrated its 75th anniversary last year, steadily churns out five issues a week. (Emily Kwong/KCAW via AP)

Sitka newspaper a family affair

SITKA (AP) — The Sitka Sentinel celebrated its 75th anniversary last year without much fanfare. As many newspapers in big cities have folded or turned… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2015
  • By EMILY KWONG
In this April 15, 2015 photo, James Poulson, left, operates the printing press as his father, Thad, approaches at the Daily Sitka Sentinel newspaper office in Sitka, Alaska. As many newspapers in big cities have folded or turned into online only operations, the Daily Sitka Sentinel, which celebrated its 75th anniversary last year, steadily churns out five issues a week. (Emily Kwong/KCAW via AP)
In this photo taken Sunday, April 26, 2015, Carole Romberg pets Robin, a service dog-in-training with The Other Paw Assistance Dogs, during an event to teach the public about assistance dogs and The Other Paw at Gulliver's Books in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Erin Corneliussen/The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Group provides service dogs in Fairbanks area

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Nathan Collin rolled his wheelchair through Rohnert Park, California, accompanied at every turn by a service dog named Ethan. His goals for… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2015
  • By WESTON MORROW
In this photo taken Sunday, April 26, 2015, Carole Romberg pets Robin, a service dog-in-training with The Other Paw Assistance Dogs, during an event to teach the public about assistance dogs and The Other Paw at Gulliver's Books in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Erin Corneliussen/The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Legislators may get last word on gasline funds

After a session spent dueling with Gov. Bill Walker over his plan to spend $85 million in state funds to increase the size of a… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2015
  • By Tim Bradner