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Musher Chuck Schaeffer and his team charge down Anchorage's 4th Avenue during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod sled sog race in Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday, March 7, 2015. A lack of snow forced race organizers to move the official start of the race to Fairbanks, but the ceremonial start remained in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Alaska Dispatch News, Loren Holmes) KTUU-TV OUT; KTVA-TV OUT; THE MAT-SU VALLEY FRONTIERSMAN OUT

Iditarod show goes on despite lack of snow

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — If there is one day when mushers in the Iditarod sled dog race don’t have to worry about trail conditions, it should… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2015
  • By Mark Thiessen
Musher Chuck Schaeffer and his team charge down Anchorage's 4th Avenue during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod sled sog race in Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday, March 7, 2015. A lack of snow forced race organizers to move the official start of the race to Fairbanks, but the ceremonial start remained in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Alaska Dispatch News, Loren Holmes) KTUU-TV OUT; KTVA-TV OUT; THE MAT-SU VALLEY FRONTIERSMAN OUT
AP Photo/Alaska Dispatch News, Bob HallinenThe sled dogs of rookie musher Alan Eischens, from Wasilla, Alaska, storm down 4th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska, at the start of the 2015 Iditarod Sled Dog Race on Saturday, March 7, 2015.

Mushers embark on new route across Alaska as Iditarod begins

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Iditarod mushers began their 1,000-mile trek across Alaska along a new route Monday after poor trail conditions forced organizers to push… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2015
  • By Mark Thiessen
AP Photo/Alaska Dispatch News, Bob HallinenThe sled dogs of rookie musher Alan Eischens, from Wasilla, Alaska, storm down 4th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska, at the start of the 2015 Iditarod Sled Dog Race on Saturday, March 7, 2015.
The Arness Septage Site in Nikiski, shown here from the air in September 1985. The site was contaminated with thousands of gallons of oil and other industry wastes. Concerns about the septage site and a new monofill waste site in the area prompted the Kenai Peninsula Borough to commission a groundwater movement study. The results will be presented at a March 23 meeting in Nikiski.

Results of Nikiski groundwater study to be released

A series of underground maps designed to give researchers a picture of groundwater depth and flow direction in central Nikiski have been completed. The Kenai… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
The Arness Septage Site in Nikiski, shown here from the air in September 1985. The site was contaminated with thousands of gallons of oil and other industry wastes. Concerns about the septage site and a new monofill waste site in the area prompted the Kenai Peninsula Borough to commission a groundwater movement study. The results will be presented at a March 23 meeting in Nikiski.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Gary Dixon lines up his shot during the 9-Ball memorial tournament for Mike Exum and John "Griz" Young Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the Alaska Roadhouse Bar and Grill in Soldotna, Alaska.

Group remembers long-time pool players

Friends, family and fellow shooters gathered to remember the lives of long-time pool community members John “Griz” Young, 57, and Mike Exum, 64, at the… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Gary Dixon lines up his shot during the 9-Ball memorial tournament for Mike Exum and John "Griz" Young Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the Alaska Roadhouse Bar and Grill in Soldotna, Alaska.
Deb Nyquist, Wellness Director at the Dena'ina Wellness Center, and Youth Services Clinician Fridrick Gudmundsson stand under "Nolan the Colon" as they talk Monday about the importance of colorectal cancer screenings for adults. "Forty is the new fifty," Nyquist said about the need for Alaska Native people to be screened earlier than once thought, as they have colorectal cancer rates twice as high as rates seen in Caucasian people. Health educators from Southcentral Foundation brought the educational display to the Dena'ina Wellness Center to help raise awareness of the importance of regular screenings and a healthy diet. (M. Scott Moon/Kenaitze Indian Tribe)

“Nolan the Colon” spotlights colorectal cancer

If the 12-foot inflatable colon replica, complete with polyps, didn’t catch the attention of visitors at the Dena’ina Wellness Center Monday, not much else could… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Deb Nyquist, Wellness Director at the Dena'ina Wellness Center, and Youth Services Clinician Fridrick Gudmundsson stand under "Nolan the Colon" as they talk Monday about the importance of colorectal cancer screenings for adults. "Forty is the new fifty," Nyquist said about the need for Alaska Native people to be screened earlier than once thought, as they have colorectal cancer rates twice as high as rates seen in Caucasian people. Health educators from Southcentral Foundation brought the educational display to the Dena'ina Wellness Center to help raise awareness of the importance of regular screenings and a healthy diet. (M. Scott Moon/Kenaitze Indian Tribe)

Soldotna to discuss annexation

More growth might be in Soldotna’s future. At a workshop preceding Wednesday’s city council meeting, an annexation presentation will be given to review the steps… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Graphic by Vincent Nusunginya/Peninsula Clarion

One-way road to change direction

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect the current direction a driver must travel on the Petersen Way and Alaska Avenue one-way loop… Continue reading

Graphic by Vincent Nusunginya/Peninsula Clarion

Budget, confirmation hearing expected in legislature

JUNEAU, Alaska — The focus this week will be on the House, which is expected to take up the state’s operating budget. The House Finance… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Extreme XC skier Aurora Agee of Soldotna finishes 2nd at Susitna 100 mile

Extreme XC skier Aurora Agee of Soldotna finishes 2nd at Susitna 100 mile

Even with the lack of snow in Alaska this year the Susitna 100 mile challenge for XC skiers, bikers & hikers was completed. For the… Continue reading

Extreme XC skier Aurora Agee of Soldotna finishes 2nd at Susitna 100 mile
"Walkin' the Dog" at new Blue Moose Doggie Day Care Bed & Biscuit

“Walkin’ the Dog” at new Blue Moose Doggie Day Care Bed & Biscuit

Ellen & Mike Adlam opened the Blue Moose Lakeside Lodge many years ago and as their interests in health care and canines evolved they opened… Continue reading

"Walkin' the Dog" at new Blue Moose Doggie Day Care Bed & Biscuit
Kenai's Annika Oren chosen as Alaska's Youth of the Year

Kenai’s Annika Oren chosen as Alaska’s Youth of the Year

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula was the host this year for the annual statewide Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of… Continue reading

Kenai's Annika Oren chosen as Alaska's Youth of the Year
PCHS earns national award for being a Patient Centered Medical Home

PCHS earns national award for being a Patient Centered Medical Home

While updating the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce last week on Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS), CEO Monica Adams announced a recognition that they have been… Continue reading

PCHS earns national award for being a Patient Centered Medical Home

Delta Junction couple to speak at Garden Club

Tuesday’s Central Peninsula Garden Club meeting will feature special guests Bryce and Jan Wrigley, owners of The Alaska Flour Company.In their first presentation on the… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during the Iowa Agriculture Summit, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Beyond Clinton, many 2016 hopefuls have used private emails

ATLANTA (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton continues to catch heat for her extensive use of a private email account to conduct official business while she… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2015
  • By BILL BARROW
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during the Iowa Agriculture Summit, Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa.

[Photo] Catching air

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  • Mar 7, 2015

400 HEA customers without power in Funny River, Scout Lake area

Homer Electric Association crews are working on an outage in the Scout Lake and Funny River area Saturday. The outage started at about 7:20 p.m.… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2015
  • By By Rashah McChesney

Spring forward: Daylight saving time returning to most of US

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sure sign that spring’s on the horizon: One hour less shut-eye Saturday night no matter when you turn out the lights.… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2015
In this July 16, 2012 file photo, commercial fishermen offload the day's catch of salmon from the Inlet Raider. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has predicted a harvest of about 3.7 million sockeye salmon during the 2015 fishing season.

Fish and Game predicts average year for Cook Inlet commercial harvest

Commercial fisheries managers in the Cook Inlet are predicting a run of about 5.8 million sockeye salmon with a harvest of about 3.7 million of… Continue reading

  • Mar 5, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
In this July 16, 2012 file photo, commercial fishermen offload the day's catch of salmon from the Inlet Raider. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has predicted a harvest of about 3.7 million sockeye salmon during the 2015 fishing season.

Local boy to attend state capital summit

While many students will be spending this spring break relaxing, one local boy is out to make a difference in Alaska’s communities. David Eller, 15,… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, goes through a powerpoint with a crowd packed into the Kenai Peninsula Borough Building during a town hall meeting on March 6, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Senator Peter Micciche holds town hall meeting in Soldotna

Senator Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, began his town hall meeting on Friday evening in Soldotna’s borough assembly chamber by speaking on Alaska’s reduced state budget. Micciche… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, goes through a powerpoint with a crowd packed into the Kenai Peninsula Borough Building during a town hall meeting on March 6, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska.