A police officer stands guard Monday, April 27, 2015, after rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos, torching a pharmacy, setting police cars ablaze and throwing bricks at officers.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Riots in Baltimore over man’s death in police custody

BALTIMORE — Rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos Monday, torching a pharmacy, setting police cars ablaze and throwing bricks at officers hours after thousands… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2015
  • By TOM FOREMAN Jr. and AMANDA LEE MYERS
A police officer stands guard Monday, April 27, 2015, after rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos, torching a pharmacy, setting police cars ablaze and throwing bricks at officers.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Legislature adjourns; governor calls special session

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker spared little time in calling state lawmakers into a special session to deal with issues including the budget and Medicaid.Walker’s… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Businesses, schools partner on maritime job skills

JUNEAU — In coastal communities throughout Alaska, several organizations are working together to prepare more Alaskans for jobs in the maritime industry.The industry needs employees… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

State releases over 4,000 email pages in National Guard case

ANCHORAGE — The state of Alaska released more than 4,000 pages of emails covering the National Guard scandal, but they revealed little new information into… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2015
  • By Mark Thiessen

Alaska Senate approves budget; proposal now goes to House

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State lawmakers looked to end the extended legislative session Monday amid a still-unsettled budget. The Senate voted Monday morning to accept… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
226 years of Rotary roses

226 years of Rotary roses

For twenty six years Rotarians from the Soldotna Rotary Club have hit the streets with over 600 dozen roses to fund their very unique college… Continue reading

226 years of Rotary roses
Alaska Business week invites students

Alaska Business week invites students

For the last six years high school students from all over Alaska have had the opportunity for a week of hands on practical experience in… Continue reading

Alaska Business week invites students
High Voltage Vapes open

High Voltage Vapes open

There’s a new high voltage store in the former Kenai Electric location in Kenai. It’s called High Voltage Vapes. Vaping has become a popular way… Continue reading

High Voltage Vapes open
Wedding Show

Wedding Show

If the huge turnout for the First Annual Kenai Wedding Show at Kenai Catering is any indication, wedding bells will be ringing like crazy this… Continue reading

Wedding Show

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

Full Spring ahead at KPC

Surplus auction scheduled The public is invited to attend a surplus auction of equipment, furniture, office-related equipment, tools and other miscellaneous items. The complete list… Continue reading

Verbatim: Even at the table, one can be an example

Several months ago I participated in an activity that powerfully taught me the importance of being an example. My youth group put on an “Etiquette… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2015
  • By Claire Kincaid
  • Schools
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Bonnie Cain hold open one of her handcrafted cards Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Sterling Community Center in Sterling, Alaska. "I love this. I love it with all my heart," Cain said. "I would rather make cards than eat."

Sterling fair shows shift

The Spring Craft Fair at Sterling Community Center brought local hobbyists, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs out of the woodwork Saturday. Vendors from as close as Sterling… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Bonnie Cain hold open one of her handcrafted cards Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Sterling Community Center in Sterling, Alaska. "I love this. I love it with all my heart," Cain said. "I would rather make cards than eat."

Legislative session continues, with budget vote pending

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The extended state legislative session carries on, with a vote pending on a state spending plan.Senate President Kevin Meyer said Sunday… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Alaska Senate President Kevin Meyer, right, and House Speaker Mike Chenault speak to reporters after the Senate passed a bill that would limit participation of a state-sponsored corporation in an alternate gas pipeline proposal by Gov. Bill Walker, Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

State-led gas line scores low on credibility

Two consultants to the state Legislature have warned that Gov. Bill Walker’s quest for an expanded state-led natural gas pipeline could undermine the larger industry-led… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2015
  • By Tim Bradner
Alaska Senate President Kevin Meyer, right, and House Speaker Mike Chenault speak to reporters after the Senate passed a bill that would limit participation of a state-sponsored corporation in an alternate gas pipeline proposal by Gov. Bill Walker, Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Isaiah Metcalf reads the email he has been waiting for for two days that confirms he is the winner of the Global Technical Service's $10,000 annual scholarship Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Country Foods IGA in Kenai, Alaska.

Student building career before leaving high school

Resting on the counter beside the Country Foods IGA Kenai Alternative High School student Isaiah Metcalf got the news he’d been waiting for for days.Situated… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Isaiah Metcalf reads the email he has been waiting for for two days that confirms he is the winner of the Global Technical Service's $10,000 annual scholarship Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Country Foods IGA in Kenai, Alaska.
Contributed photo by Alaska Bob/Photography on the Kenai White-fronted geese fly over the Kenai Flats on Friday April 24, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Flocking together: Weather affects bird migration, still plenty for birders to see

It isn’t time to call the season yet, but with April rapidly drawing to a close Kenai Peninsula birders may have to settle for below-average… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Contributed photo by Alaska Bob/Photography on the Kenai White-fronted geese fly over the Kenai Flats on Friday April 24, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Lawmakers plan work on marijuana bills over interim

JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers say they will continue working on marijuana bills over the interim.Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, said the House Judiciary Committee, which she… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner
This photo provided by Azim Afif shows the scene after an avalanche triggered by a massive earthquake swept across Everest Base Camp, Nepal on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Afif and his team of four others from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) all survived the avalanche. (Azim Afif via AP)

Aid pours in amid aftershocks after Nepal quake kills 1,865

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Tens of thousands of Nepalese who spent the night under a chilly sky were jolted awake by strong aftershocks Sunday, and rescuers… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2015
  • By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA and MUNEEZA NAQVI
This photo provided by Azim Afif shows the scene after an avalanche triggered by a massive earthquake swept across Everest Base Camp, Nepal on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Afif and his team of four others from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) all survived the avalanche. (Azim Afif via AP)

Agreement reached by Senate, House majorities

JUNEAU — Senate President Kevin Meyer says agreement has been reached between the Senate and House majorities on a budget.A conference committee of House and… Continue reading

  • Apr 25, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer