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Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Two men fish on the Kenai River Sunday March 1, 2015 in Cooper Landing, Alaska.

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  • Mar 4, 2015
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Two men fish on the Kenai River Sunday March 1, 2015 in Cooper Landing, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this Oct. 9, 2014 file photo, a group works to obtain a soil sample near Autumn Road in Nikiski, Alaska. Teams have been doing geotechnical work in the Nikiski were the Alaska LNG project has proposed locating an LNG facility to cool natural gas into a liquid form for export.

Kenai Peninsula Borough hires former federal coordinator as oil and gas adviser

A presidential appointee to the Federal Office for Alaska Gas Line Projects will join the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor’s Office as an oil and gas… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this Oct. 9, 2014 file photo, a group works to obtain a soil sample near Autumn Road in Nikiski, Alaska. Teams have been doing geotechnical work in the Nikiski were the Alaska LNG project has proposed locating an LNG facility to cool natural gas into a liquid form for export.
Alaska State Troopers are looking for Andre Morris Tanner who was last seen near Mile 52 of the Seward Highway on Saturday Feb. 28, 2015. Tanner led police on a high speed chase across the Kenai Peninsula before he fled on foot when he ran over a trooper-deployed spike stick. He is considered dangerous, according to a trooper media release.

Troopers find man who fled from Kasilof traffic stop

Updated at 3:30 p.m. on 03/04 An Eagle River man who Alaska State Troopers say led them on a high speed chase across the Kenai… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Alaska State Troopers are looking for Andre Morris Tanner who was last seen near Mile 52 of the Seward Highway on Saturday Feb. 28, 2015. Tanner led police on a high speed chase across the Kenai Peninsula before he fled on foot when he ran over a trooper-deployed spike stick. He is considered dangerous, according to a trooper media release.

Federal gas line coordinator joining borough staff

Outgoing federal gas line coordinator joining borough staffJUNEAU (AP) — The outgoing federal coordinator of Alaska gas pipeline projects has a new job lined up.Larry… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2015
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Assistent Superintendent of Instruction Dave Jones congradulates Interim Superintendent Sean Dusek after Dusek is named the new superintendent of schools Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Building in Soldotna, Alaska.

Dusek tapped for top KPBSD spot

Interim superintendent Sean Dusek will assume the superintendent of schools position on July 1, 2015. The Board of Education voted unanimously to offer the job… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Assistent Superintendent of Instruction Dave Jones congradulates Interim Superintendent Sean Dusek after Dusek is named the new superintendent of schools Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Building in Soldotna, Alaska.

Board of Education picks new superintendent

Interim superintendent Sean Dusek will assume the superintendent of schools position on July 1, 2015. The Board of Education voted unanimously to offer the job… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
New therapy dog helps during oncology treatments

New therapy dog helps during oncology treatments

At Peninsula Radiation Oncology in Soldotna, a new therapy is available to help patients cope with cancer treatment. Her name is LC, a 12-year-old English… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
New therapy dog helps during oncology treatments
Longtime Kenai River habitat advocate applies for Board of Fisheries seat

Longtime Kenai River habitat advocate applies for Board of Fisheries seat

A Kenai Peninsula resident known for his habitat advocacy has applied to be on Alaska’s Board of Fisheries. Robert Ruffner, outgoing founder and executive director… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Longtime Kenai River habitat advocate applies for Board of Fisheries seat

Daylight saving time bill springs forward

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would eliminate daylight saving time and allow for consideration of another time zone in… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for March 4

Wednesday 3:15 p.m.The House Labor & Commerce Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 123 Establish Marijuana Control Board. 3 minute testimony limit.Thursday… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2015

Italian tourist killed when hit by piece of Alaska glacier

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 28-year-old Italian tourist was killed in Alaska when he was crushed by a chunk of ice that broke from a… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2015
  • By Associated Press
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A lynx takes a stroll down Skilak Loop Road on Sunday March 1, 2015 near Cooper Landing, Alaska.

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  • Mar 2, 2015
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A lynx takes a stroll down Skilak Loop Road on Sunday March 1, 2015 near Cooper Landing, Alaska.

Soldotna website gets new look

The city of Soldotna’s website has received a makeover. The new site, which launched last week, offers a more modern version of its predecessor. It… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker holds a print out of a bill introduced in the Alaska House that would limit participation by the Alaska Gasline Development Corp. in an alternate gas line project during a news conference Monday, March 2, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. Walker expressed shock with the bill and said he would veto it if the bill reached his desk. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Tensions flare between House, governor over pipeline project

JUNEAU — Tensions flared Monday between members of the Alaska House and Gov. Bill Walker over how best to advance state efforts to secure a… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker holds a print out of a bill introduced in the Alaska House that would limit participation by the Alaska Gasline Development Corp. in an alternate gas line project during a news conference Monday, March 2, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. Walker expressed shock with the bill and said he would veto it if the bill reached his desk. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Panel to consider limiting households to 12 marijuana plants

JUNEAU — A House committee is trying to determine how much pot can be grown at one house.The House Community and Regional Affairs Committee will… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Midwest utlity offers proposal to shore up Railbelt grid

A Midwest utility company hopes to help Alaska fix its strained Railbelt electric transmission system.Xcel Energy Inc. representatives presented to the House and Senate Energy… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2015
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Legislative Information Office teleconfernce schedule for March 3

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. The House Community & Regional Affairs Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 75 Municipal Regulation of Marijuana; Advisory Boards.… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2015

Kenai Peninsula College: Around Campus

KPC’s summer enrollment numbers have steadily climbed during the last two decades. The number of student credit hours generated during summer of 1990 compared to… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2015
  • By Suzie Kendrick
  • Schools

Around the District

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo courtesy Derek Schramm David and Marina Schramm created the card game 'Show Dog!' during their 2014 summer break. The game has sold nearly four dozen copies online and within the local community.

Students dedicate summer to educational fun

Like most students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, Marina and David Schramm had some free time last summer. And just like many of their peers,… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
  • Schools
Photo courtesy Derek Schramm David and Marina Schramm created the card game 'Show Dog!' during their 2014 summer break. The game has sold nearly four dozen copies online and within the local community.