From left, Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Legislation spokesman Bruce Shulte and initiative co-sponsor Dr. Tim Hinterberger discuss the legalization of marijuana as the new law took effect in Alaska, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015.  The pair held a press conference in Anchorage noting among other items, that the neither had heard of any rallies or arrests in the new law's first hours. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)

Alaska quietly becomes 3rd state to legalize marijuana

JUNEAU — Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to legalize marijuana. But the historic day passed with little public acknowledgement in a state… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner
From left, Coalition for Responsible Cannabis Legislation spokesman Bruce Shulte and initiative co-sponsor Dr. Tim Hinterberger discuss the legalization of marijuana as the new law took effect in Alaska, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015.  The pair held a press conference in Anchorage noting among other items, that the neither had heard of any rallies or arrests in the new law's first hours. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)

Assault trial for former music teacher pushed back to August

A former Nikiski teacher accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting one of his students has had his trial pushed back to mid-August due to his lawyer’s… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Hoffbeck talks gas line during confirmation hearing

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker plans to continue to push the major liquefied natural gas project that Alaska has been pursuing with oil and gas… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this July 21, 2013 file photo former Board of Fisheries nominee Roland Maw takes notes during a hearing. Maw recently withdrew his name from consideration for inclusion on the board and is now facing an investigation into his residency status in Alaska.

Maw under investigation over residency

Gov. Bill Walker’s shakeup of the Alaska Board of Fisheries is off to a rough start. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is currently investigating Roland… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  In this July 21, 2013 file photo former Board of Fisheries nominee Roland Maw takes notes during a hearing. Maw recently withdrew his name from consideration for inclusion on the board and is now facing an investigation into his residency status in Alaska.

Maw under investigation over residency

Gov. Bill Walker’s shakeup of the Alaska Board of Fisheries is off to a rough start. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is currently investigating Roland… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2015
  • By DJ SUMMERS
Local members of the Key Coalition rally at Soldotna Creek Park Friday.

Rallying for Key support

The local chapter of the Key Coalition, a group advocating on behalf of people seeking state aid for developmental disabilities, held its annual rally on… Continue reading

Local members of the Key Coalition rally at Soldotna Creek Park Friday.

Kenai Performers ask city for land

Editor's Note: Edited to correct the title of city manager Rick Koch, which was incorrectly given as "city planner." The non-profit Kenai Performers theater group… Continue reading

Marijuana becomes legal in Alaska. Now what?

JUNEAU — Questions to ponder as Alaska legalizes marijuana:   How did this happen? Alaskans voted 53-47 percent in November to legalize marijuana use by… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion A bald eagle basks in the afternoon sunshine above the busy Sterling Highway near Kasilof, Monday.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion A bald eagle basks in the afternoon sunshine above the busy Sterling Highway near Kasilof, Monday.

Moving pieces: School district continues work on 2016 budget

The Board of Education will be asked to approve the 2015-2016 Kenai Peninsula Borough School District budget on April 6, and must submit the finalized… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Alaska becomes 3rd state with legal marijuana

JUNEAU — Smoking, growing and possessing marijuana becomes legal in America’s wildest state Tuesday, thanks to a voter initiative aimed at clearing away 40 years… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Kodiak animal shelter seeks pets from Alaska communities

KODIAK (AP) — The Kodiak animal shelter is reaching out to other shelters around Alaska to find extra dogs for the island community, which has… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015

Alaska minimum wage rises to $8.75 an hour Tuesday

JUNEAU — Alaska’s minimum wage will rise to $8.75 an hour Tuesday, giving a pay increase to thousands of workers.Voters in November overwhelmingly approved raising… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

FAA releases draft rules for unmanned aircraft systems

Unmanned aircraft operators were given an outline for flight standards Feb. 15 when the Federal Aviation Administration released its proposed rules for drone flights.The draft… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Finance member: Difficult decisions needed on budget

JUNEAU — If people are uncomfortable with the impact of rescheduling ferry reservations, they will never be comfortable with the type of cuts needed to… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Board of Fisheries nominee withdraws name

JUNEAU — A state official says a controversial Board of Fisheries appointee has indicated he no longer wants to be considered for a seat on… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Alaska’s share of federal highway funding steady

JUNEAU — Major transportation projects are being put on hold, or remain in limbo, as the state of Alaska deals with the fallout of declining… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

UA regents vote to raise tuition

Students at Kenai Peninsula College will see a 5 percent increase in tuition following a Friday vote by the University of Alaska Board of Regents.… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

Six arrested in meth, heroin bust in Kasilof

A two-month investigation into distribution of methamphetamines and heroin in the Kasilof area resulted in the arrest of six people Thursday.At about 9:30 a.m. Thursday,… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Verbatim: Why are teens so crazy? It’s all in our brains

Have you ever wondered why teenagers are so crazy? We now have the answer. In recent years, scientists have discovered many new things about how… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2015
  • By Chloe Kincaid
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