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Soldotna intersection to temporarily close

Soldotna’s latest street project might result in some temporarily clogged up streets.On April 13, the city will begin the installation of a new waste lift… Continue reading

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Proposal would reject pay increases for public employees

JUNEAU — The Senate Finance Committee included in a version of the state budget Wednesday language rejecting monetary terms in contracts for more than a… Continue reading

  • Apr 1, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for April 2

Thursday The House State Affairs Committee has cancelled the public hearing to discuss HB 77 Disability: ID / License & Training Requirements SB 6 Eliminate… Continue reading

  • Apr 1, 2015
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this May 8, 2012 file photo, Frank Roach, listens to the proceedings during his arraignment on charges that he stole donation money meant for deployed soldiers through his organization "Alaska Veterans Outreach Boxes for Heroes." After nearly three years of representation changes and trial delays, Roach's trial began on Tuesday March 25, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Trial begins for “Boxes for Heroes” founder

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to clarify the amount of jail time and amount of money Frank Roach would owe upon conviction. After… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2015
  • By RASHAH MCCHESNEY Peninsula Clarion
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this May 8, 2012 file photo, Frank Roach, listens to the proceedings during his arraignment on charges that he stole donation money meant for deployed soldiers through his organization "Alaska Veterans Outreach Boxes for Heroes." After nearly three years of representation changes and trial delays, Roach's trial began on Tuesday March 25, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Public comment open for K-Beach flooding project

A flood mitigation project proposed by a group of Kalifornsky Beach Road residents will be open to public comment through Thursday.  The K-Beach Flood Mitigation… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Gov. Bill Walker address members of the media during a news conference at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, March 2, 2015. A bill filed by House leadership would undercut Walker's plan to expand the scope of the in-state natural gas pipeline to be comparable and some say competitive with the North Slope producer-backed pipeline. (AP Photo/The Juneau Empire, Michael Penn )

Bill passed limiting state entity in alternate gas plan

JUNEAU, Alaska) — The Alaska Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would temporarily restrict participation by a state-sponsored corporation in an alternate gas pipeline project… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Gov. Bill Walker address members of the media during a news conference at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, March 2, 2015. A bill filed by House leadership would undercut Walker's plan to expand the scope of the in-state natural gas pipeline to be comparable and some say competitive with the North Slope producer-backed pipeline. (AP Photo/The Juneau Empire, Michael Penn )

K-Beach flood project up for public comment

A flood mitigation project proposed by a group of Kalifornsky Beach Road residents will be open to public comment through Thursday. The K-Beach Flood Mitigation… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion on Tuesday March 31, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna to get road upgrades

Pavement preservation preventative maintenance project. While it might be rough to say, it will hopefully mean smooth roads for Soldotna. At a chamber luncheon on… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion on Tuesday March 31, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Judge allows for subpoena in Pebble lawsuit

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal judge says the group behind the proposed Pebble Mine can serve a subpoena on an Internet services provider to… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2015
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this May 24, 2014 file photo, flames from the Funny River wildfire flare up along Royce Road in Funny River. The vast majority of wildfires reported in Alaska in 2014 were human-caused. Alaska's fire season begins Wednesday and burn permits will be required by the Division of Forestry for certain types of outdoor fires.

Fire season begins, burn permits now required

Following the start of Alaska’s official fire season on Wednesday, outdoor fire-starters will need permission to burn from state authorities. Burn permits, issued by the… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this May 24, 2014 file photo, flames from the Funny River wildfire flare up along Royce Road in Funny River. The vast majority of wildfires reported in Alaska in 2014 were human-caused. Alaska's fire season begins Wednesday and burn permits will be required by the Division of Forestry for certain types of outdoor fires.

Alaska internet providers get redundant

The redundant cable systems used by Alaska Internet service providers are more than an added bonus for their customers. While not required by law, Internet… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

HEA announces rate increase

Due to the increase in the energy rate and the Cost of Power Adjustment, Homer Electric Association monthly residential service bills will reflect an average… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Harmonyrain Enders gets ready to take a swing on the playset rings at Kenai Municipal Park after school Monday, March 30, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Photo: Spring swing

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  • Mar 30, 2015
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Harmonyrain Enders gets ready to take a swing on the playset rings at Kenai Municipal Park after school Monday, March 30, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.
FILE - In this Tuesday, June 20, 2006 file photo, ingredients of a Fluffernutter sandwich -- Marshmallow Fluff, peanut butter and bread -- are shown in Marlborough, Mass. Massachusetts lawmakers are considering the sandwich as the state sandwich. When New Hampshire lawmakers this month shot down as frivolous a group of fourth-graders' effort to name the red-tailed hawk the official state raptor, the pols got pasted as insensitive bullies. But in a state with an official tree, bird, dog, animal, insect, amphibian, butterfly, saltwater fish, freshwater fish, rock, mineral, gem and, yes, tartan, some say the legislators have a point. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)

Surplus symbols: How many state bugs and beans do we need?

CONCORD, N.H. — Maine celebrates its Whoopie pies. North Carolinians proudly dance their Shag. In Kansas, even dirt is official: Harney silt loam is the… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • By RIK STEVENS
FILE - In this Tuesday, June 20, 2006 file photo, ingredients of a Fluffernutter sandwich -- Marshmallow Fluff, peanut butter and bread -- are shown in Marlborough, Mass. Massachusetts lawmakers are considering the sandwich as the state sandwich. When New Hampshire lawmakers this month shot down as frivolous a group of fourth-graders' effort to name the red-tailed hawk the official state raptor, the pols got pasted as insensitive bullies. But in a state with an official tree, bird, dog, animal, insect, amphibian, butterfly, saltwater fish, freshwater fish, rock, mineral, gem and, yes, tartan, some say the legislators have a point. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)

Senate passes bill changing marijuana crime laws

JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate on Monday got closer to having state statutes reflect what remains illegal after Alaska voters legalized limited recreational marijuana last… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Tuesday deadline to apply for PFD

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaskans are almost out of time to sign up for their share of the state’s oil wealth this year.Today is the deadline… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2015

NOAA says Cook Inlet beluga numbers increased slightly

ANCHORAGE — The federal estimate of the number of beluga whales in Alaska’s Cook Inlet increased slightly in 2014, but researchers conclude the population remains… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2015
  • By Dan Joling

Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for March 31

Tuesday 1:30 p.m.The House Finance Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 143 AIDEA Bonds, Loans, Fund; AEA Loan and HB 135 Public… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2015

Tuesday deadline to apply for PFD

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaskans are almost out of time to sign up for their share of the state’s oil wealth this year. Tuesday is the… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2015

Kenai Peninsula College: Around Campus

Advice and a Slice offers venue to explore options KPC’s Kenai River Campus will be holding the third annual Advice and a Slice open house… Continue reading

  • Mar 29, 2015
  • By Suzie Kendrick
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