Officials amend disclosures in response to APOC complaint

The Alaska Public Offices Commission will hear three out of more than 200 complaints that in some way relate to an annual Kenai River Fishing… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner

ASAP Project makes design chages, requires supplemental statement

While the Alaska LNG Project has taken the spotlight lately, the Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline Project, another proposed natural gas project, is still in the… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Floyd Frost testifies against the proposed closure of sport hunting of brown bears on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge at a public hearing Wednesday night at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. More than 60 people attended the hearing. A final decision by the refuge is expected to be made today.

Hunters speak out against proposed refuge brown bear closure

Funny River Road resident Jim Harpring said his property at mile 31 is the first place where brown bears encounter humans. With his home at… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Floyd Frost testifies against the proposed closure of sport hunting of brown bears on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge at a public hearing Wednesday night at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. More than 60 people attended the hearing. A final decision by the refuge is expected to be made today.

Shell files revised Arctic offshore drilling plan

ANCHORAGE — Royal Dutch Shell PLC has filed a revised Arctic offshore drilling plan with federal regulators but says the company hasn’t decided whether to… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By Dan Joling
Jackson Hobbs, 16, an Eagle Scout from Franklin, Idaho, firmly dominated the Jackpot Halibut Derby Leaderboard by hauling in a hefty 335.0 pound halibut aboard the vessel Venturess of Alaska Premier Sportfishing with Captain Travis Larson. (Photo courtesy Homer Chamber of Commerce)

Only three weeks to reel in the halibut of the season

Anglers still aiming to come out on top in the 28th annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby have less than three weeks to haul in the… Continue reading

Jackson Hobbs, 16, an Eagle Scout from Franklin, Idaho, firmly dominated the Jackpot Halibut Derby Leaderboard by hauling in a hefty 335.0 pound halibut aboard the vessel Venturess of Alaska Premier Sportfishing with Captain Travis Larson. (Photo courtesy Homer Chamber of Commerce)

Silvers dominate the tributaries

As silver salmon move into Kenai Peninsula streams, species from earlier runs are beginning to spawn, concentrating resident species, which are reaching the height of… Continue reading

Home rules do not yet apply

 The Soldotna City Council decided to move forward on researching how to become a home-rule city.   City manager Mark Dixson said a catalyst for… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Traffic camera installed at Soldotna intersection

Soldotna residents may have noticed a new camera hanging from the traffic light at the intersection of the Sterling Highway and Binkley Street. Alaska Department… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

School bus rear-ended on K-Beach Road

Central Emergency Services responders transported two people to Central Peninsula Hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a collision involving two vehicles and a school bus… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2014
  • By Staff Report
Members and staff of the Alaska Board of Fisheries meet in Soldotna Feb. 16, 1999. The 1999 meeting was the last time the full board met on the central Kenai Peninsula to address upper Cook Inlet fisheries. (Clarion file photo)

Kenai Peninsula hopes to host Board of Fish meetings

Municipalities across the Kenai Peninsula are slated to consider asking the Alaska Board of Fisheries hold the 2017 Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meetings on the… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Members and staff of the Alaska Board of Fisheries meet in Soldotna Feb. 16, 1999. The 1999 meeting was the last time the full board met on the central Kenai Peninsula to address upper Cook Inlet fisheries. (Clarion file photo)

APOC complaints filed over Kenai River Classic participation, gifts

Complaints have been filed against three state officials for taking gifts for themselves or their families in relation to an annual Kenai River fishing event.The… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner

Alaska voters reject repeal of 2013 petroleum tax

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters have retained a new petroleum production tax system that offers hope of increased investment and jobs but drew criticism… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2014
  • By Dan Joling
Candlelight vigil holds hope for Adam's family

Candlelight vigil holds hope for Adam’s family

With almost three months having passed since Rebecca Adam’s family of four mysteriously disappeared from their home in Kenai a candlelight vigil was held last… Continue reading

Candlelight vigil holds hope for Adam's family

Sow it! Grow it! Show it! Another Great Kenai Peninsula Fair

Once again wet weather plagued the Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, but it didn’t hinder bidders from paying record prices at the 4-H Junior Market… Continue reading

Military and local kids go fishing thanks to KRS and Kenai River Foundation

Military and local kids go fishing thanks to KRS and Kenai River Foundation

Back to back events August 13th & 14th saw over 150 kids fishing with professional guides on the Kenai River. First was the 8th Annual… Continue reading

Military and local kids go fishing thanks to KRS and Kenai River Foundation
Golden Anniversaries for KP Borough School District & Kenai Peninsula College

Golden Anniversaries for KP Borough School District & Kenai Peninsula College

Three very important community institutions celebrated collectively their golden anniversaries Thursday, August 14th at the Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) Kenai River campus. The Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

Golden Anniversaries for KP Borough School District & Kenai Peninsula College
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski resident Rocky Knudsen, a Democrat, listens to a question from the audience at the State Legislature candidate forum Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Knudsen is running for the District 29 House of Representatives seat in the Nov. 4 general election.

House candidates discuss issues

Jobs for Alaskans, funding for education and improving health care were topics that resonated with five candidates vying for three seats in the state House… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski resident Rocky Knudsen, a Democrat, listens to a question from the audience at the State Legislature candidate forum Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Knudsen is running for the District 29 House of Representatives seat in the Nov. 4 general election.

Environmental groups sue over Big Thorne sale

Three conservation groups filed a lawsuit Friday against the U.S. Forest Service in another attempt to stop the controversial Big Thorne timber sale.The Big Thorne… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • By KATIE MORITZ

Soldotna purchases police vehicles for long-term fleet plan

The city of Soldotna purchased two police interceptors for its fleet. The Ford Explorer Police Vehicles were purchased in alignment with a long-term plan to… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Seafood industry, delegation seek Russian import ban

The United States seafood industry is pushing for Russia to end its import ban on food from several countries including the U.S., but if it… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner