Alaska may not be able to afford generous film subsidies

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Low oil prices could prevent Alaska from being able to afford to dole out generous film subsidies, Gov. Bill Walker said.… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2015

Anchorage fraternity investigated for sexual harrassment

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A fraternity at the University of Alaska Anchorage is under investigation for sexual harassment. The university has temporarily suspended Tau Kappa… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2015
  • By Associated Press

Pot puppies get pink slip

The Alaska State Troopers’ 10 drug-sniffing dogs will be out of work once using and carrying small amounts of marijuana becomes legal Feb. 24.Dogs can’t… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2015
  • By KATIE MORITZ

Residents from around peninsula join to prevent Soldotna home rule

For one Alaskan group, Tuesday’s special election in Soldotna is more than just an issue for the city. Members of Alaskans for Grocery Tax Relief… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2015
  • By IAN FOLEY

Two injured in pickup truck and semitrailer collision

One person was taken to Central Peninsula Hospital and another flown to Anchorage after a pickup truck and semitrailer collided on the Kenai Spur Highway.… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2015
  • By Rashah McChesney

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