Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Stan Welles spoke at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Candidate Forum at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. Welles is running for the Sterling seat in the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly regular elections on Oct. 7.

Welles hopes to take cost effective approach to borough

As the new kid on the block, Stan Welles has been tuning into issues in his district since he moved to Sterling in 2012 after… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Stan Welles spoke at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Candidate Forum at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. Welles is running for the Sterling seat in the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly regular elections on Oct. 7.
Anderson understands district past, present, future

Anderson understands district past, present, future

Marty Anderson has lived on the Kenai Peninsula for 33 years and his longevity in the area became the deciding factor when he filed on… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Anderson understands district past, present, future

Sterling woman arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault of minor

A Sterling woman is in jail after Alaska State Troopers allege she forced a minor into the woods near the Sterling Highway and sexually assaulted… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ The Kenai Fine Arts Center has issued a call for artists for its October 2014 Experimental Exhibit. Call Joy, 283-0515, if… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2014

Bassett outlines political views

For Kenai resident Grayling Bassett, being elected to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly for the Kenai seat would mean putting his background and passion for… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014
  • By Stories by KELLY SULLIVAN

Gilman ready to step back into public service

Contender for the Kenai seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Blaine Gilman is running on a conservative platform. He believes in limited government, and… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Thompson touts balanced, fiscally conservative position

Candidate for the Kenai seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Jake Thompson is running to provide a balanced and fiscally conservative voice to the… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Communities finalize project proposals for revenue sharing funds

It’s time again for the 27 qualifying unincorporated communities within the Kenai Peninsula Borough to apply for a portion of the $545,000 in Community Revenue… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

Candidates for borough mayor report finances

As the Oct. 7 municipal election approaches, two candidates for borough mayor have far outspent the third contender for the seat.According to recent reports filed… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Homer man arrested in connection with Kenai shooting incident

A Homer man has been arrested in connection with a Sept. 6 shooting incident in Kenai.According to a Kenai Police Department release, Darry Flyum, 46,… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014

Arness, Vadla running unopposed for school board

For two school board seats, the decision is already made. Two candidates in the election for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

School board: Holt, Yerly run for District 7 seat

The race for the Kenai Peninsula Board of Education District 7 Central seat is between incumbent Bill Holt and newcomer Damon Yerly. Yerly said he… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Sterling man shot at driver after collision

A Sterling man is in jail after shooting at the driver of a pickup following an early morning vehicle collision last week.Christopher Allen, 49, told… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

LNG Project, state officials address legislators’ concerns

Remarks from state legislators representing the Kenai Peninsula during an Alaska LNG Project update focused on local impact and project finances.Alaska Department of Natural Resources… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Troopers recover two stolen vehicles

Alaska State Troopers recovered two stolen vehicles in Nikiski two days after a town hall meeting addressed recent thefts in the area.Troopers received a report… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Federal agency expresses concern with dam studies

JUNEAU — A federal fisheries agency has raised concerns about the accuracy of some studies being conducted for a massive proposed dam in south-central Alaska.In… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion This year's Paramedic Technology students practiced intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous injections on their peers Monday, September 29, 2014, at the Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska.

Shot in the arm: KPC EMS program continues to grow

Editor's note: A caption to a photo with this story has been updated to note that students were using a small dose of saline with… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion This year's Paramedic Technology students practiced intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous injections on their peers Monday, September 29, 2014, at the Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska.

Parnell’s office denies National Guard records

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Sean Parnell's office has denied a media request to obtain records showing how the office handled complaints of sexual abuse… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By Associated Press

State may require more math for diplomas

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Alaska public school students could have a new math requirement for obtaining a high school diploma under a proposed state regulation.… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By Associated Press

Sterling man shot at driver after collision

A Sterling man is in jail after shooting at the driver of a pickup following an early morning vehicle collision last week. Christopher Allen, 49,… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER