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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
ADVANCED FOR RELEASE SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 A mosquito looks for an easy breakfast in Fairbanks, Alaska Thursday morning, June 13, 2013. (Eric Engman/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)

End of winter heralds arrive of mosquitoes

FAIRBANKS — Alaska winters are long, dark and cold and the coming of summer is greeted with relief and delight. However, that delight is tempered… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2015
  • By Dorothy Chomicz
ADVANCED FOR RELEASE SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 A mosquito looks for an easy breakfast in Fairbanks, Alaska Thursday morning, June 13, 2013. (Eric Engman/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion A display at the new Kenai Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center shows the Kenai Peninsula's anadromous streams in red lights and the borders of the Kenai Wildlife Refuge in green, at the Kenai WIldlife Refuge Soldotna headquarters on Friday May 1.

New wildlife refuge visitor center opens

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge staff said that their new visitor center, which began construction in 2013 and opened to the public for the first time… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion A display at the new Kenai Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center shows the Kenai Peninsula's anadromous streams in red lights and the borders of the Kenai Wildlife Refuge in green, at the Kenai WIldlife Refuge Soldotna headquarters on Friday May 1.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Robin Rogers (holding wooden sunflower) displays her crafts at the Kenai Peninsula Sport, Recreation, and Trade Show on Saturday, May 2, at the Soldotna Sports Center.

Photo: Show time

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  • May 2, 2015
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Robin Rogers (holding wooden sunflower) displays her crafts at the Kenai Peninsula Sport, Recreation, and Trade Show on Saturday, May 2, at the Soldotna Sports Center.

Trooper at center of Palin probe loses police certificate

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Officials have revoked the law enforcement certification of the former Alaska State Trooper at the center of the so-called Troopergate scandal that… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2015

Community health care provider faces financial challenges

Brittany Weston was stuck in root canal limbo. Some time after getting the decayed portion of an ailing tooth scraped out and getting it filled,… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Group continues effort to get setnet ban on 2016 ballot

JUNEAU — A proposed voter initiative to ban setnets in urban parts of Alaska is making its way toward the ballot, while a lawsuit over… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Raymon Machen-Gray listens to a story from Korean War veteran Jack Dean Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.

Veterans share experiences with students

Kenai Central High School history students supplemented classroom lessons on foreign wars with accounts of real life experiences Thursday. Sophomores and juniors heard personal accounts… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Raymon Machen-Gray listens to a story from Korean War veteran Jack Dean Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Attendees talk to each other during the Alaska LNG Project's business information session on Wednesday, April 29 at the Cannery Lodge in Kenai.

Alaska LNG presents information to local businesses

Although few specifics of the Alaska Liquid Natural Gas Project’s contracting procedures have been worked out, Alaska LNG contracting engineer Dan DeVries felt confident telling… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Attendees talk to each other during the Alaska LNG Project's business information session on Wednesday, April 29 at the Cannery Lodge in Kenai.

School safety watch lifted

Central Kenai Peninsula schools were taken off safety watch Thursday after the threat made involving Soldotna schools was deemed not credible. Law enforcement agencies were… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Resolution passes allowing recess while committees meet

JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature passed a resolution Thursday authorizing a recess in floor sessions until May 12 while the House and Senate Finance committees… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Regulatory board reviews proposed marijuana regulations

JUNEAU — Communities could opt-out or limit marijuana businesses much the same way they do alcohol under proposed regulations put forth by the state alcohol… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Schools on safety watch for second day

Update:  Central Kenai schools are on security watch and heightened awareness for the second day in a row. Parents with students at the local schools received… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Fish board remains to be filled

Gov. Bill Walker has yet another appointment to make to a shorthanded Board of Fisheries, and this time the Legislature won’t be in the equation.… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Amy Seitz feeds the flock of fiber producing sheep she raises with Jane Conway at Lancashire Farms Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.

Farm to fiber: Natural fiber industry grows

Producers, hobbyists and the curious will converge at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik this weekend for the third annual Fiber Arts Festival to feel… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Amy Seitz feeds the flock of fiber producing sheep she raises with Jane Conway at Lancashire Farms Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.