Tax season comes with surprises

Due to new laws and other factors, this tax season has caused surprises for some taxpayers. While there are many questions about filing 2014 returns,… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Elizabeth Ward, who owns 'Bead It' with her husband Jimmy Ward, chats with Amiel Severson Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, in Soldotna Alaska. Severson said she comes consistently but refers to herself as an "irregular" customer.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Elizabeth Ward, who owns 'Bead It' with her husband Jimmy Ward, chats with Amiel Severson Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, in Soldotna Alaska. Severson said she comes consistently but refers to herself as an "irregular" customer.

Borough sends priority list to feds

The Kenai Peninsula Borough is asking for minimal federal financial assistance for the 2016 fiscal year. In the borough’s 2015 Federal Priorities approved by the… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Some lawmakers worry about cost of Medicaid expansion

JUNEAU — A subcommittee hearing on Gov. Bill Walker’s proposal to expand Medicaid coverage revealed few new details Monday, with several members expressing concern about… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Committee plans to resume Maw hearing later this week

JUNEAU (AP) — The Senate Resources Committee plans to continue its confirmation hearing of Roland Maw to the state Board of Fisheries.The hearing began Monday… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2015

Board to meet on possible emergency pot regulation

JUNEAU (AP) — The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board plans to meet next week to decide whether to consider an emergency regulation defining what constitutes a… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Business news

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Feb. 24 at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. A presentation by Peninsula Community Health Services is… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2015

Famed Alaskan musher George Attla dies at 81

ANCHORAGE (AP) — George Attla Jr., known as the “Huslia Hustler,” was an unmatched sprint racing champion and one of Alaska’s most decorated mushers.He died… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2015
Dena'ina Heyi celebrates host culture

Dena’ina Heyi celebrates host culture

A winter celebration known in the Dena’ina language as a Heyi retuned to Kenai on the first Friday in February at the Kenai Visitor &… Continue reading

Dena'ina Heyi celebrates host culture
Oiler baseball supported by Saturday night Gusher

Dena’ina Heyi celebrates host culture

Following the Frozen River Festival many baseball fans went over to the Soldotna Regional Sports Center for a prime rib dinner at the Lucky 7… Continue reading

Oiler baseball supported by Saturday night Gusher
Frozen River Festival brings family fun in the season of little sun

Frozen River Festival brings family fun in the season of little sun

There were skeptics who wondered just how many people would turn out on cold blustery afternoon to taste a cold beer and play around outdoor… Continue reading

Frozen River Festival brings family fun in the season of little sun
Stanley Ford brings on two new certified diesel mechanics

Stanley Ford brings on two new certified diesel mechanics

“Diesel Dans” will be happy to learn that Stanley Ford in Kenai now has two new certified diesel mechanic specialists with over 30 years of… Continue reading

Stanley Ford brings on two new certified diesel mechanics
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Al Janonis with three birch bowls he carved on an electric lathe at a Kenai Peninsula Woodturner's meeting at the "3 Guys, No Wood" workshop on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Photos: Taking turns

Top: Al Janonis stands next to three birch bowls he carved on an electric lathe during the “3 Guys, No Wood” workshop on Saturday. Middle:… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2015
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Al Janonis with three birch bowls he carved on an electric lathe at a Kenai Peninsula Woodturner's meeting at the "3 Guys, No Wood" workshop on Saturday, Feb. 14.

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

Erin’s Law: ‘Stalking the Boogeyman’

Sexual assault prevention took the spotlight at the Capitol last week as legislators heard testimony from child sexual abuse survivors. If passed this session, HB23,… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2015
  • By STEPHANIE SHOR

Soldotna Chamber gets new director

After nearly a dozen years of running the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, executive director Michelle Glaves is moving on. Tami Murray, the current Visitor Center… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Kenai Peninsula College: Around Campus

Never before have scholarships played such an important role in students’ lives, specifically because the funds awarded are gifted and do not have to be… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2015
  • By Suzie Kendrick
  • Schools
Vintage wedding fashions are modeled during the Kenai Senior Center's Valentine's Day dinner Friday. (Photo by Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion)

Seniors celebrate lasting love

More than a hundred people gathered on Friday night to celebrate marriage during a special Valentine’s party at the Kenai Senior Center.The event included a… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Vintage wedding fashions are modeled during the Kenai Senior Center's Valentine's Day dinner Friday. (Photo by Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion)

BLM clears way for petroleum reserve development

JUNEAU — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision Friday that it said will open the way for the first oil and… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Commissioner says districts responsive to school rankings

JUNEAU — Education officials said the state’s school rating system, now in its third year, is an improvement compared to the former system.State education department… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner