Lava threatens Hawaiian homes

HONOLULU — Lava from one of the world’s most active volcanos is creeping slowly but steadily through cracks in the earth toward a rural subdivision… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
  • By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER

Syria strikes ISIS stronghold

BEIRUT —Syria launched a series of airstrikes targeting a stronghold of the Islamic State extremist group on Saturday, killing at least 29 people, most of… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
  • By DIAA HADID
Portia Parvin Harris

Community News and Notes

John C. and Parrisa J. Harris of Kenai announce the birth of their daughter, Portia Parvin Harris. Portia was born on August 13, 2014 at… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
Portia Parvin Harris
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai Peninsula College Kenai River Campus biology professor David Wartinbee teaches during a session of the Kenai River Guide Academy, Thursday March 13, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. The academy is required of all Kenai River guides.

New guides ready to fish, but focus shifts from kings

Editors Note: This article has been corrected to correct the spelling of Layton Van Lier's name.  During the seven-year period that the Kenai River Guide Academy… Continue reading

  • Mar 19, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai Peninsula College Kenai River Campus biology professor David Wartinbee teaches during a session of the Kenai River Guide Academy, Thursday March 13, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. The academy is required of all Kenai River guides.

An Outdoor View: Test your freezer IQ

Following is a quiz that will put your freezer knowledge to the test. The answers are below. 1. A home freezer should maintain a temperature… Continue reading

Binkley improvements start next phase near US Post Office

In the enduring saga of the Binkley Street improvements, the next phase of road construction will limit access to the Soldotna US Post Office. A… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A caribou watches the road on Lawton Drive Thursday September 4, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A caribou watches the road on Lawton Drive Thursday September 4, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Cook Inlet Risk Assessment reaching final stages

After three years of development, analysis and research, a document that aims to provide options to reduce the risk of marine oil spills in the… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Kenai enacts free boat launch use outside of dipnet season

It may have taken seven years, but Kenai City Council member Mike Boyle’s persistence in providing free boat launch use at the city dock has… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Construction at the new Kenai Visitors Center is moving forward with a new opening date pushed back until late December of this year, or early January of 2015, Friday, September 3, 2014, at the Kenai Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska.

Construction moves forward on new refuge visitors center

Construction is still moving forward at the new $6 million Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center in Soldotna, with a new opening date projected for… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Construction at the new Kenai Visitors Center is moving forward with a new opening date pushed back until late December of this year, or early January of 2015, Friday, September 3, 2014, at the Kenai Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre talks to a crowd during a borough mayor candidate forum at a Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce joint luncheon Wednesday September 3, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.  Navarre faces two challengers for his position.

Borough Mayor candidates discuss local, state issues

It sounds like the beginning of a joke — a businessman, a pastor and a rancher presented their views on local government to a full… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre talks to a crowd during a borough mayor candidate forum at a Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce joint luncheon Wednesday September 3, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.  Navarre faces two challengers for his position.

Assembly approves nearly $6 million in grants

Service areas and projects throughout the Kenai Peninsula saw millions of state dollars appropriated Tuesday night.The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members unanimously approved nearly $6… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Independence Party candidate withdraws from senate race

JUNEAU — Vic Kohring, who was nominated for U.S. Senate last month by the Alaskan Independence Party, withdrew his candidacy in the interest of getting… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer

Jury acquits man of sexual assault charges

A Florida man who was extradited to Kenai and served a year in jail while awaiting trial was acquitted Aug. 26 on six counts of… Continue reading

  • Sep 2, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Old Timers lunch where even the "Kids" are Old Timers

Old Timers lunch where even the “Kids” are Old Timers

Nearly 250 Old Timers turned out for the annual “Old Timers Dinner” August 21st at the Kenai Senior Center including the “kids” who helped serve,… Continue reading

Old Timers lunch where even the "Kids" are Old Timers
Kenai River Classic embarks on 3rd decade... ladies catch the big ones!

Kenai River Classic embarks on 3rd decade… ladies catch the big ones!

Even though the mighty Kenai kings are no longer the target of the Kenai River Sportfishing Assoc. (KRSA) annual Kenai River Classic, the event remains… Continue reading

Kenai River Classic embarks on 3rd decade... ladies catch the big ones!
Sister City Youth Sports Exchange is life changing experience

Sister City Youth Sports Exchange is life changing experience

The first Sister City Youth Sports exchange took place this summer in Akita Japan with a delegation of six Kenai Central High School volleyball team… Continue reading

Sister City Youth Sports Exchange is life changing experience

KPAR selects Realtor of the Year at Annual Membership meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Association of Realtors (KPAR) gathered August 21st for their annual General Membership Meeting and Board of Director Election. “We are happy to… Continue reading

Community tips its hat to Industry as thousands attend appreciation celebration

Community tips its hat to Industry as thousands attend appreciation celebration

For the last two decades the Kenai Peninsula community has chosen a Saturday in August to say thank you to the industries that provide the… Continue reading

Community tips its hat to Industry as thousands attend appreciation celebration
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Tom Netschert, Ron McAlpin and Jesse Bjorkman members of the Board of Directors for the Alaska Kenai Peninsula Chapter Safari Club International in collaboration with the Department of Transportation,  installed Moose Crash Area signs along the Kenai Spur Highway and Sterling Highway, Friday, August 29, on the Central Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Each sign costs $1,500, the funds of which were raised by the Safari Club, Netschert said. The signs are meant to raise more public awareness for personal safety, he said. The number of moose killed since last year is over 240, he said.

Moose crossing: Drivers urged to use caution

Laurie Speakman can recall the perfect imprint of a body left on the hood of the car. It was a collision on the list of… Continue reading

  • Sep 2, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Tom Netschert, Ron McAlpin and Jesse Bjorkman members of the Board of Directors for the Alaska Kenai Peninsula Chapter Safari Club International in collaboration with the Department of Transportation,  installed Moose Crash Area signs along the Kenai Spur Highway and Sterling Highway, Friday, August 29, on the Central Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Each sign costs $1,500, the funds of which were raised by the Safari Club, Netschert said. The signs are meant to raise more public awareness for personal safety, he said. The number of moose killed since last year is over 240, he said.