Many local children exempt from vaccinations

Despite Alaska state requirements, many Kenai Peninsula school children are not being fully vaccinated. Alaska state law requires that before attending school, children must be… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Bill would let terminally ill make decision to die

JUNEAU — An Anchorage lawmaker introduced legislation Monday that would give terminally ill patients the right to decide to end their lives with the help… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Lawmakers look at new draft of marijuana bill

JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers are considering a new approach to decriminalizing and regulating marijuana.That approach, which was introduced in a Senate Judiciary Committee bill Monday,… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner

Transportation department proposes ferry service reductions

JUNEAU — The state transportation department is proposing reductions in ferry service as part of an effort to cut costs.The changes proposed for the next… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer

Kenai Peninsula College: Around Campus

The Kuspuk School District’s EXCEL Alaska program recently facilitated “mini-bridging” camps that brought 20 students to Kenai Peninsula College’s Kenai River Campus for five days… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 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

From health products to handmade baby clothes all at the Cabin Fever Gift Shop.

Cabin Fever Gift shop offers locally made crafts in Sterling

There’s another new business in Sterling where the Napetown restaurant once was, it’s the new Cabin Fever Gift Shop inside the new Porterhouse Grill. The… Continue reading

From health products to handmade baby clothes all at the Cabin Fever Gift Shop.
Breakfast, your favorite latte and relativity all for you at Steve Drolet's Porterhouse Grill.

New Steak House opens in Sterling “Here’s the Meat!”

The Central Peninsula has a new steak house! It’s Chef Steve Drolet’s Porterhouse Grill and his goal is to serve the highest quality custom cut… Continue reading

Breakfast, your favorite latte and relativity all for you at Steve Drolet's Porterhouse Grill.
Kenai exhibition
honors Dena'ina

Kenai exhibition honors Dena’ina

On Friday, people from all over Alaska gathered at the Kenai Visitor Center for the Dena’ina winter celebration and the Dena’inaq’ Huch’ulyeshi: The Dena’ina Way… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Kenai exhibition
honors Dena'ina

Verbatim: We all have a talent worth sharing

Over the past year I have painted six murals around Soldotna. I began the exciting project through Soldotna High School’s art club and then continued… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2015
  • By Claire Kincaid
  • Schools

Chugach National Forest unaffected by snowmobile ruling

When it comes to how snowmobile use is managed, the Chugach National Forest is one step ahead of many other national parks around the country.… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion A group gathers around a fire during the Frozen River Festival at Soldotna Creek Park on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion A group gathers around a fire during the Frozen River Festival at Soldotna Creek Park on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Elementary students see new set of marks on report cards

Elementary level educators are reporting the progress of their students by way of a new grading system.Students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the Kenai… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Report: Expanding Medicaid would save state millions

JUNEAU — Expanding Medicaid coverage would save Alaska money, a new state health department report said.The report, released Friday, says the state will be able… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
In this photo provided by the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, workers install exhibits in the new refuge visitor center.

Kenai Wildlife Refuge delays visitor center opening for LEED certification

The new visitor center building that the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge has been constructing since last year at its Ski Hill Road headquarters in Soldotna… Continue reading

In this photo provided by the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, workers install exhibits in the new refuge visitor center.
Reps. Wes Keller, from left to right rear, Harriet Drummond and Paul Seaton, members of the House Education Committee, laugh during a hearing on a bill that would require Alaska school districts to teach American constitutionalism, on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. Also pictured is Keller's aide Jim Pound, foreground. Alaska lawmakers are considering a bill that would require school districts to teach American constitutionalism, the latest of several state government measures across the U.S. aimed at civics education. The House Education Committee heard Friday from members of the public who supported the bill, including some former educators. (AP Photo/Molly Dischner)

Alaska lawmakers debate requiring constitutional education

JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers are considering a bill that would require school districts to teach American constitutionalism, the latest of several state government measures across… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2015
  • By Molly Dischner
Reps. Wes Keller, from left to right rear, Harriet Drummond and Paul Seaton, members of the House Education Committee, laugh during a hearing on a bill that would require Alaska school districts to teach American constitutionalism, on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in Juneau, Alaska. Also pictured is Keller's aide Jim Pound, foreground. Alaska lawmakers are considering a bill that would require school districts to teach American constitutionalism, the latest of several state government measures across the U.S. aimed at civics education. The House Education Committee heard Friday from members of the public who supported the bill, including some former educators. (AP Photo/Molly Dischner)
Governor Bill Walker & First Lady Donna arrive at Peninsula Inaugural Ball.

Governor’s Ball underscores unity theme

The old Carr’s Mall was transformed to a starlit, gossamer fairyland of elegance to honor Alaska’s new chief executives. Governor Bill Walker and First Lady… Continue reading

Governor Bill Walker & First Lady Donna arrive at Peninsula Inaugural Ball.
Dawn & Brian show last year's winning catch by six year old Damon Braden.

Ice Fishing is Hot! In the 18th Annual Soldotna Hardware Ice Fishing Derby

The 18th Annual Soldotna Trustworthy Hardware & Fishing Ice Fishing Derby is off to what just might be its biggest start ever. Not just in… Continue reading

Dawn & Brian show last year's winning catch by six year old Damon Braden.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion An ATV trail and utility boxes line the side of Beaver Loop Road near the Dolchok Lane intersection. The road that connects Bridge Access Road and the Kenai Spur Highway is one of the few capital funding projects in the area paid for in Governor Bill Walker's preliminary budget.

Governor’s amended capital budget reduces Kenai peninsula funding

The $444.3 million reduction in unrestricted general fund spending in the amended budget proposal that Governor Bill Walker released on Thursday could make a large… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion An ATV trail and utility boxes line the side of Beaver Loop Road near the Dolchok Lane intersection. The road that connects Bridge Access Road and the Kenai Spur Highway is one of the few capital funding projects in the area paid for in Governor Bill Walker's preliminary budget.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Ice crystals form on a tree branch recently. Forecasters are calling for continued chilly temperatures and mostly clear skies over the weekend.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Ice crystals form on a tree branch recently. Forecasters are calling for continued chilly temperatures and mostly clear skies over the weekend.