Groups strive for autism awareness

Organizations on the peninsula are showing their support for National Autism Awareness Month. The month of April “represents an excellent opportunity to promote autism awareness,… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Republican and Democratic lawmakers gather in front of House Speaker Mike Chenault, center, following a parliamentary question on a proposed amendment to the capital budget on Monday, April 20, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Legislature hits overtime on budget; special session eyed

JUNEAU — Efforts to reach an agreement on a state spending plan continued Monday as the Legislature went into overtime.But even after a budget is… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Republican and Democratic lawmakers gather in front of House Speaker Mike Chenault, center, following a parliamentary question on a proposed amendment to the capital budget on Monday, April 20, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Halliburton to cut 9,000 jobs in wake of oil’s drop

HOUSTON (AP) — Halliburton Co. has cut 9,000 jobs — more than 10 percent of its workforce — in about six months and is considering… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2015
Home State Mortgage opens new office at the "Y" in Soldotna

Home State Mortgage opens new office at the “Y” in Soldotna

In 1994 John Carman started HomeState Mortgage in Anchorage to help Alaskans realize the American dream of home ownership. Last week Loan Originator Kristina Hughes… Continue reading

Home State Mortgage opens new office at the "Y" in Soldotna
Alaska Physical Therapy celebrates 20 years of pain relief.

Alaska Physical Therapy celebrates 20 years of pain relief.

For two decades Jill Skidmore-Erickson, PT has been relieving pain and helping her clients rehabilitate after surgery or injuries. Owner of Alaskan Physical Therapy on… Continue reading

Alaska Physical Therapy celebrates 20 years of pain relief.
"Scannin" Salmon App!" Wins 25th Anniversary Caring for the Kenai Competition

“Scannin” Salmon App!” Wins 25th Anniversary Caring for the Kenai Competition

Keira Stroh of Kenai Central High School (KCHS) made her place in history as the 25th 1st Place winner of the Caring for the Kenai… Continue reading

"Scannin" Salmon App!" Wins 25th Anniversary Caring for the Kenai Competition
Contagious fun for funds.

Contagious fun for funds.

As the Kenai Chamber of Commerce continues to celebrate six decades of serving the business interests they continue to underscore the fun that it is… Continue reading

Contagious fun for funds.
Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, watches a vote on an amendment to SB 30, a bill to regulate marijuana, at the Capitol at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, March 30, 2015. Senators voted 17-3 to pass the bill, which outlines crimes for possessing more than 1 ounce of marijuana, the threshold voters approved last November for personal use by adults.

Lawmakers approve new marijuana control board

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers have approved creation of a marijuana board to write regulations for the new industry. The state Senate on Saturday… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner
Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, watches a vote on an amendment to SB 30, a bill to regulate marijuana, at the Capitol at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, March 30, 2015. Senators voted 17-3 to pass the bill, which outlines crimes for possessing more than 1 ounce of marijuana, the threshold voters approved last November for personal use by adults.

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

Matti’s Farm to help empower youth

Diamond M Ranch Resort owner Blair Martin is on a mission to help at-risk children. “The bottom line is there’s not enough couples that have… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Crash course: Students take a lesson in Junior Achievement

Sitting with their regular table group, Gloria Sweeney’s first graders Kyla Karella, Jace Applehans and Cobe Hodge were doing some out-of-the-ordinary activities Friday morning. Along… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
  • Schools

Public registration open for fall semester

The door opened this morning at 12:01 a.m. for the general public to register for the fall semester that begins August 24. To peruse the… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion The interior of the redesigned Kenai police car, with a reduced console and smaller post for mounting a laptop computer, photographed on Sunday, April 19 at the Kenai Police Station.

Kenai redesigns police car interiors

Two members of the Kenai city maintenance department saw something that could be better and made it better. Kenai mechanic Scott Morris and foreman Randy… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion The interior of the redesigned Kenai police car, with a reduced console and smaller post for mounting a laptop computer, photographed on Sunday, April 19 at the Kenai Police Station.
Sen. Peter Micciche, standing, speaks in support of Robert Ruffner, one of Gov. Bill Walker's nominees to the Board of Fisheries, during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. Ruffner was among the Walker appointees considered for confirmation during the joint session. His appointment was rejected. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Legislature fails to confirm Ruffner to Board of Fisheries

The Alaska Legislature failed to confirm a Soldotna conservationist for a seat on the Alaska Board of Fisheries. The confirmation for Gov. Bill Walker’s appointee,… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Sen. Peter Micciche, standing, speaks in support of Robert Ruffner, one of Gov. Bill Walker's nominees to the Board of Fisheries, during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. Ruffner was among the Walker appointees considered for confirmation during the joint session. His appointment was rejected. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Sale of rodent pellets banned

Rodents in Alaska have a few less things to worry about — 12 to be exact. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has prohibited the… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Legislature headed for overtime

JUNEAU — With the scheduled end of session looming Sunday, lawmakers were trying to reach agreement on a spending package, an effort complicated by a… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Jury finds Soldotna man guilty of attempted rape

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

  • Apr 17, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Sale of rodent pellets banned

Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by 34 this week… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2015

Walker vetos bill to limit Alaska LNG competition

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Bill Walker vetoed legislation Friday that sought to temporarily restrict participation of a state-sponsored corporation in an alternate gas pipeline… Continue reading

  • Apr 17, 2015
  • By The Associated Press

Support association, school district at impasse

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the Kenai Peninsula Education Support Association have reached an impasse in collective bargaining negotiations. Support Association President Patty… Continue reading

  • Apr 17, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan