Market for locally raised meat grows

Livestock for sale and slaughter is a growing market on the Kenai Peninsula. The interest in organically grown, healthy meat is a national trend that… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Investigators: Suspect tampered with slain troopers’ guns

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Sound recorders worn by two slain Alaska State Troopers recorded evidence that suspects tampered with their service handguns, investigators testified Monday.The investigators… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2015

Assembly reconsiders food tax measure

After a lengthy debate about the morality of taxing food, funding for public schools, revenue for local cities and questioning voters for a third time… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Students to receive first hand business expertise

This summer, students from all across Alaska will experience what it takes to run a business. From July 18-25, 65 high school students will meet… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Senate Finance members defend budget proposal

JUNEAU — Members of the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday defended the budget the Senate passed, including proposed cuts to education, as responsible.A co-chair of… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Nikki Balovich shows her platinum wedding ring that had gone missing in January, after it was returned to her Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Sitka, Alaska. The ring was returned after it was discovered in dog waste.   (James Poulson(/The Daily Sitka Sentinel via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Missing wedding ring found in unusual place

SITKA (AP) — An Alaska woman suspected her family’s dog snatched her wedding ring, but she couldn’t find proof — until the diamond-encrusted platinum band… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2015
Nikki Balovich shows her platinum wedding ring that had gone missing in January, after it was returned to her Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Sitka, Alaska. The ring was returned after it was discovered in dog waste.   (James Poulson(/The Daily Sitka Sentinel via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Peninsula growers find opportunity with Rhodiola

A small group of dedicated Alaskan growers are cultivating a production industry for Rhodiola rosea, also known as king’s crown. Alaska Rhodiola Products, an 11-member… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Ron Robertson, of S&R Enterprises demolishes a portion of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Tyotka's Elder Center building at the corner of Mission Avenue and Upland Drive on Monday April 20, 2015 in  Kenai, Alaska. The tribe is currently accepting bids for the construction of a new elders building to be constructed this summer on the same plot of land. Tyotka's provides meals, healthy activities and advocacy to elders.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Ron Robertson, of S&R Enterprises demolishes a portion of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Tyotka's Elder Center building at the corner of Mission Avenue and Upland Drive on Monday April 20, 2015 in  Kenai, Alaska. The tribe is currently accepting bids for the construction of a new elders building to be constructed this summer on the same plot of land. Tyotka's provides meals, healthy activities and advocacy to elders.

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