Kenai holds its first Strongman competition

Editor's note: This article has been corrected to add information about Sarah Belle, she is from Wasilla.  Kenai’s National Guard Armory hosted the first Kenai… Continue reading

Kenai man arrested after tools stolen in Nikiski posted for sale on Craigslist

A Kenai man was arrested Wednesday after a Craigslist ad linked him to tools that were reported stolen from a Nikiski business. Alaska State Troopers… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2015
  • By DAN BALMER

Uncertainties surround Soldotna’s home rule vote

On Tuesday, February 3, the city of Soldotna will hold a special election that could have a major impact on the city. But whether residents… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Driver hospitalized after cement truck overturns in Kasilof

Driver hospitalized after cement truck overturns in Kasilof

A cement mixing truck overturned on the Sterling Highway in Kasilof on Thursday sending the injured driver to the hospital.Long, dirty grooves in the snow… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Driver hospitalized after cement truck overturns in Kasilof

Soldotna-bound missing plane found

A pilot and plane that have been missing since Wednesday evening have been found near Chakachamna Lake at the base of Mt. Spurr north of… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2015
  • By RASHAH MCCHESNEY and DAN BALMER

New scam targets HEA customers

Homer Electric Association customers are currently being targeted in a telephone scam that has made its way to the Kenai Peninsula. In recent days, HEA… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Central Peninsula Health Foundation hopes to purchase Birch Ridge

The Central Peninsula Health Foundation has requested $350,000 from the city of Soldotna in order to help purchase the land currently occupied by the Birch… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Consultants suggest possibly revisiting Cook Inlet credits

JUNEAU, Alaska — Legislative consultants this week suggested that it may be wise for lawmakers to examine their approach to creating incentives for oil and… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A chocolate lab mix puppy looks through the cage Friday April 18, 2014 at the Kenai Animal Shelter in Kenai, Alaska.

Animals to receive microchips at Kenai animal shelter

Employees at the Kenai Animal Shelter are preparing for a new policy requiring that identifying microchips be implanted in all animals adopted from the shelter.… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A chocolate lab mix puppy looks through the cage Friday April 18, 2014 at the Kenai Animal Shelter in Kenai, Alaska.

Driver hospitalized after cement truck overturns in Kasilof

A cement mixing truck overturned on the Sterling Highway in Kasilof on Thursday sending the injured driver to the hospital. Long, dirty grooves in the… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A WWII-era plane nicknamed "Salmon Ella," lands the Kenai Municipal airport on Tuesday Jan. 13, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. Everts Air Fuel operates several of the planes to deliver fuel and cargo around the state.

Flying through history: Rare planes continue to fly Alaska skies

In present day Alaska, World War II-era relics continue to fly the skies. Now, instead of being used by the military, private companies operate aircraft… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A WWII-era plane nicknamed "Salmon Ella," lands the Kenai Municipal airport on Tuesday Jan. 13, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. Everts Air Fuel operates several of the planes to deliver fuel and cargo around the state.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Rose Bezilla gives Anthony Griglione, of Soldotna, a massage during the third annual Project Homeless Connect at the Kenai Mall, Tuesday Jan. 28, 2014 in Kenai. Bezilla joined several other volunteers who served the area's homeless population and connected them with a variety social service agencies.

Homeless Connect held at Soldotna Sports Center

The fourth annual Homeless Connect Event will be held Thursday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The event is produced by a coalition of local… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Rose Bezilla gives Anthony Griglione, of Soldotna, a massage during the third annual Project Homeless Connect at the Kenai Mall, Tuesday Jan. 28, 2014 in Kenai. Bezilla joined several other volunteers who served the area's homeless population and connected them with a variety social service agencies.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this June 26, 2013 file photo, Alaska State Troopers and Nikiski paramedics respond to a standoff on Miller Loop Road during an incident that was characterized as an attempted murder. A group of community members in Nikiski is seeking support to form a service area board, in part because the entity could contract with law enforcement agencies to provide more police oversight in the area.

Nikiski council shows support for police service area

More than 10 years after Nikiski voters rejected the formation of a police service area, a similar ordinance is in the works and could be… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2015
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this June 26, 2013 file photo, Alaska State Troopers and Nikiski paramedics respond to a standoff on Miller Loop Road during an incident that was characterized as an attempted murder. A group of community members in Nikiski is seeking support to form a service area board, in part because the entity could contract with law enforcement agencies to provide more police oversight in the area.

Revenue from traffic citations fluctuates

Traffic citation fine collection accounts for a chunk of annual revenue for Kenai Peninsula municipalities — albeit a fluctuating one. The city of Soldotna approved… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Marijuana criminal bills put on hold for rewrite

JUNEAU — Bills that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana have been put on hold while lawmakers wait for a new draft that better reflects… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Hanley: Education will have to be protected at some level

JUNEAU — State education commissioner Mike Hanley said the department, schools and districts will have to work to find efficiencies in light of the state’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

School board faces deficit in 2016

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to show the correct date of the next Board of Education meeting. It is Monday Feb. 2 The… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Car burns in Soldotna school parking lot

A car burst into flames in the Soldotna Prep School parking lot Tuesday afternoon. Central Emergency Services responded to a report of a vehicle fire… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2015
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Fire Department responded to a fire alarm Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at Kenai Central High School. A heating unit pipe burst, which sent steam and water into an empty art classroom on the east wing of the school. Crews remained on scene for an hour to clean up.

Heating pipe bursts, floods KCHS classroom

Kenai firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Kenai Central High School Tuesday night after a heating pipe burst in a classroom. A heating unit… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2015
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Fire Department responded to a fire alarm Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at Kenai Central High School. A heating unit pipe burst, which sent steam and water into an empty art classroom on the east wing of the school. Crews remained on scene for an hour to clean up.

Kasilof man petitions to recall assembly member

A Kasilof resident has filed a petition with the Kenai Peninsula Borough to ask for the recall of assembly member Kelly Wolf on the grounds… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2015
  • By DAN BALMER

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