Chefs at Central Peninsula Farmers Market... as fresh as it gets!

Chefs at Central Peninsula Farmers Market… as fresh as it gets!

It’s the best time of the year to get healthy and make a fresh start on eating habits, thanks to the efforts of long time… Continue reading

Chefs at Central Peninsula Farmers Market... as fresh as it gets!
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion The existing culvert under Beaver Loop Road sits half a foot above the stream, which has made it near impossible for juvenile fish to swim through and reach their spawning habitat. High groundwater seen her in a Clarion file photo in June, has been part of the reason for a six-week delay in the completion of a Kenai Watershed Forum project contracted by Endries Company.

Beaver Loop culvert nearing completion

Kenai Watershed Forum officials said Beaver Loop Road is expected to be open to two-lane traffic July 26, six weeks after the original target date… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion The existing culvert under Beaver Loop Road sits half a foot above the stream, which has made it near impossible for juvenile fish to swim through and reach their spawning habitat. High groundwater seen her in a Clarion file photo in June, has been part of the reason for a six-week delay in the completion of a Kenai Watershed Forum project contracted by Endries Company.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough is re-evaluating its plan to demolish a portion of the Nikiski Community Recreation Center, which has sat vacant for most of the past 10 years. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion

Demo of vacant portion of Nikiski Rec. Center under reconsideration

The Kenai Peninsula Borough administration is re-evaluating a plan to demolish the vacant, northern most portion of the Nikiski Community Recreation Center building. Prior to… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
The Kenai Peninsula Borough is re-evaluating its plan to demolish a portion of the Nikiski Community Recreation Center, which has sat vacant for most of the past 10 years. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Tim Wolff with the Alaska State Trooper K-9 Unit answers questions from students of the Crime Scene Investigators moonbase camp Tuesday at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai. Wolff explained how his dog Scout helps find suspects during investigations. The CSI moonbase camp teaches forensics skills that 28 students will apply in a mock investigation. The camp started Sunday and ends Friday.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Tim Wolff with the Alaska State Trooper K-9 Unit answers questions from students of the Crime Scene Investigators moonbase camp Tuesday at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai. Wolff explained how his dog Scout helps find suspects during investigations. The CSI moonbase camp teaches forensics skills that 28 students will apply in a mock investigation. The camp started Sunday and ends Friday.

Man wounded by Troopers on Sterling Highway

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say one of their officers has seriously wounded a man accused of pulling a gun on the trooper after… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2014

Official sees tie between gas project, referendum

JUNEAU — The decision Alaska voters make on an oil-tax referendum next month could have implications for a proposed liquefied natural gas project, the senior… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer

CIFF to argue state costs in fisheries lawsuit

The Cook Inlet Fisherman’s Fund will not have to repay the state Department of Law for costs associated with the lawsuit about 2013 management of… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner
Kenai launches new enforcement boat

Kenai launches new enforcement boat

With boat traffic around the mouth of the Kenai River nearing its summer peak, the City of Kenai has obtained a new rescue patrol boat… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Kenai launches new enforcement boat
Photo courtesy Jim Landess Sterling resident Jim Landess kneels next to the 9-foot brown bear he killed after it attempted to break into his house on July 7.

Brown bear killed at Sterling residence

A Sterling man killed a 9-foot brown bear with a pistol after the bear attempted to break into his home multiple times in the early… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo courtesy Jim Landess Sterling resident Jim Landess kneels next to the 9-foot brown bear he killed after it attempted to break into his house on July 7.

States told to find way to clear Medicaid backlog

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A half-dozen states with backlogs for Medicaid enrollees were facing a federal deadline Monday to create plans for getting those low-income residents… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2014
  • By JUDY LIN

First oil spill response drill planned near Nome

NOME (AP) — An oil spill response drill is set to take place at Port Clarence northwest of Nome on Wednesday in a region where… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2014
  • By Associated Press
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Melody Newberry shows off her minature poodle Shadow's teeth as she waits to show him during the Kenai Kennel Club's annual dog show Friday July 11, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Weekend dog show draws competitors from Alaska, Lower 48

A little drizzle didn’t seem to dampen any of the dogs’ spirits Thursday morning as they, lead by their handlers, took turns jumping, weaving, scooting… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Melody Newberry shows off her minature poodle Shadow's teeth as she waits to show him during the Kenai Kennel Club's annual dog show Friday July 11, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Kodiak High works with NASA on temblor project

KODIAK, Alaska — A global initiative led by NASA to develop ways to better predict earthquakes will soon get legs in Kodiak. And some of… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2014
  • By PETER J MLADINEO

Juneau E-cigarette users face new but familiar rule

JUNEAU, Alaska — Juneau resident Todd Mace picked up electronic cigarette use about a year ago as a healthier option while he tried to kick… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2014
  • By KATIE MORITZ

Alaska State Archives temporarily closed

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Beginning Monday and lasting through Aug. 25, the Alaska State Archives Research Room will be closed and research services limited to… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2014
  • By Associated Press

Former Alaskan accused in Texas murders

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The man accused of killing six members of his ex-wife’s family, including four children, in Texas this week is a graduate… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2014
  • By Associated Press

House chairman: $3.7B border request ‘too much’

WASHINGTON — A key Republican said Friday that President Barack Obama’s multibillion-dollar emergency request for the border is too big to get through the House,… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2014
  • By ERICA WERNER

Kenai looks to align e-cigarettes with smoking regulations

Steven Mapes used to smoke three packs of cigarettes a day. But, he hasn’t had one since he switched to vaporized nicotine about a year… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

State to share cost in North Pole water contamination fix

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The state of Alaska is agreeing to share the preliminary costs to explore a water-system expansion in North Pole, where a… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2014

Strong, early sockeye returns highlight salmon season

The Bristol Bay sockeye run continues to exceed expectations. Prior to the season, the Alaska Department Fish and Game forecast was for a sockeye run… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2014
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER