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Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion John Parker, President and COO of Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems in Kenai, received collision avoidance radar for small unmanned aerial vehicles for which he has exclusive patent rights last week.

Advanced radar for drones arrives in Kenai

The technology has arrived — all 12.5 ounces of it. John Parker, president and COO of Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems in Kenai, received collision avoidance… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion John Parker, President and COO of Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems in Kenai, received collision avoidance radar for small unmanned aerial vehicles for which he has exclusive patent rights last week.

Non-profits seek funding to continue providing community resources

Four non-departmental organizations made pitches to the finance committee for funding allocations in the Kenai Peninsula Borough fiscal year 2015 annual budget. The draft budget… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Cook Inlet Academy principal Mary Rowley congratulates Courtney Snodgress after receiving her diploma Sunday. Snodgress plans to attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks and work toward becomming a dental hygienist.

CIA sends off 13 graduates

With his cap transformed into an airplane it seemed fitting Dartanian Aldridge led out the 13 graduates of Cook Inlet Academy during their ceremony Sunday.… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Cook Inlet Academy principal Mary Rowley congratulates Courtney Snodgress after receiving her diploma Sunday. Snodgress plans to attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks and work toward becomming a dental hygienist.

Too early to answer: Nikiski residents have questions about proposed LNG plant

As the room filled to capacity, attendees willingly stood to hear updates about the proposed pipeline project to transport North Slope natural gas to a… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Scott Habermann was a runner at the second annual CARE 2RUN 5k sponsored by the Peninsula Grace Brethren Church, Thursday, May 15, on Kalifornsky Beach Road.

Running for well being: Effort raises funds for clean water in Sudan

The second annual CARE 2RUN 5k race raised over $1,000 in donations, extending local awareness for the resources crisis in Sudan, while promoting health and… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Scott Habermann was a runner at the second annual CARE 2RUN 5k sponsored by the Peninsula Grace Brethren Church, Thursday, May 15, on Kalifornsky Beach Road.

Nikiski music teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student

A 36-year-old music teacher has been accused of having sex, repeatedly, with one of his students. Alaska State Troopers have been issued a warrant to… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

Red flag fire warning in Kenai Peninsula

The Division of Forestry has issued a red flag warning for high fire danger in the Kenai Peninsula and suspended open burning until 11 p.m.… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2014
This May 6, 2014 photo provided by Bob Armstrong shows a long-billed curlew in flight near Juneau, Alaska. North America's largest shorebird had made an appearance in southeast Alaska, hundreds of miles north of its usual northern breeding area. Martina Kallenberger and her husband, Doug Sanvik, spotted and photographed a long-billed curlew May 3 at the Boy Scout camp north of Alaska's capital. They consulted guidebooks for nearly an hour trying to confirm the identity. (AP Photo/Bob Armstrong)

Rare shorebird spotted near Juneau

JUNEAU (AP) — North America’s largest shorebird made an appearance this month in southeast Alaska, hundreds of miles north of its usual northern breeding area.Martina… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2014
This May 6, 2014 photo provided by Bob Armstrong shows a long-billed curlew in flight near Juneau, Alaska. North America's largest shorebird had made an appearance in southeast Alaska, hundreds of miles north of its usual northern breeding area. Martina Kallenberger and her husband, Doug Sanvik, spotted and photographed a long-billed curlew May 3 at the Boy Scout camp north of Alaska's capital. They consulted guidebooks for nearly an hour trying to confirm the identity. (AP Photo/Bob Armstrong)

Same-sex marriage activists hopeful amid lawsuit

JUNEAU (AP) — Over the years, the Alaska Supreme Court has chipped away at laws deemed discriminatory against gay couples. In 2005, for example, the… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2014

Couples challenge Alaska same-sex marriage ban

JUNEAU (AP) — Five gay couples filed a lawsuit Monday challenging Alaska’s ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional. The Alaska lawsuit, filed in federal court… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2014

Kenai man indicted for December assault

One of three men connected to an alleged assault and kidnapping of a Soldotna man last December has been indicted on felony charges. Kenai resident… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion Oliver Larrow laughs as he climbs back onto his bike after not quite landing a stunt at the Karen Street skate and BMX park in Soldotna Monday.

Photos: Air time

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  • May 12, 2014
Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion Oliver Larrow laughs as he climbs back onto his bike after not quite landing a stunt at the Karen Street skate and BMX park in Soldotna Monday.

Two Cook Inlet producers seek air permits

The public comment periods for air quality permits for two area producers are coming to a close this week.Furie Operating Alaska LLC and Hilcorp Alaska,… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

ISER backs Revenue on tax impact

Scott Goldsmith, the University of Alaska’s venerated senior economist, has stepped into the political snake pit of the oil tax repeal debate.Goldsmith is well-known for… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2014
  • By Tim Bradner

School briefs

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

Options abound after graduation

Options abound after graduation

Well, it definitely looks like summer is here! The trees are starting to get leaves, and the snow is gone. Also, school is almost over!… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2014
  • By John Boatright
  • Schools
Options abound after graduation

Around Campus: Kenai River Campus paramedic, nursing labs expanded

After years of moving equipment in and out of cabinets and storage spaces, KRC nursing and paramedic students will finally have dedicated lab spaces to… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2014
  • By Suzie Kendrick
  • Schools
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Shelby Moore bought a helmet at the Bike Rodeo, and needed help adjusting the straps, Friday, May 9, at Mountain View Elementary School.

Students practice safety at Bike Rodeo

Students put on helmets and lined up, straddling bikes at the start of the course. One-by-one they took turns maneuvering through it. First they had… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
  • Schools
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Shelby Moore bought a helmet at the Bike Rodeo, and needed help adjusting the straps, Friday, May 9, at Mountain View Elementary School.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Fire crews put out a grass fire in the backyard of a residence on Franke Road off of Poppy Ridge in Soldotna Sunday. Central Emergency Services received the call at about 4:30 p.m. and along with assistence from the Division of Forestry, the small fire was contained. Crews cleared the scene after one hour. The owner of the residence declined to comment. CES health and safety officer Brad Nelson said the family was having a bonfire and the fire spread to the grass.

Bonfire gets out of control

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  • May 11, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Fire crews put out a grass fire in the backyard of a residence on Franke Road off of Poppy Ridge in Soldotna Sunday. Central Emergency Services received the call at about 4:30 p.m. and along with assistence from the Division of Forestry, the small fire was contained. Crews cleared the scene after one hour. The owner of the residence declined to comment. CES health and safety officer Brad Nelson said the family was having a bonfire and the fire spread to the grass.
The Alaska State Trooper 21-Gun Salute Firing Party stands at attention during the playing of TAPS during the memorial service for Alaska State Trooper Sgt. Patrick "Scott" Johnson and Trooper Gabriel "Gabe" Rich at the Carlson Center, Saturday, May 10, 2014m in Fairbanks, Alaska. The tow were killed in the line of duty in the village of Tanana earlier this month. (AP Photo/The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Eric Engman)

Slain troopers remembered

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Law enforcement officers from as far away as Florida on Saturday mourned the loss of two Alaska state troopers killed earlier this… Continue reading

  • May 11, 2014
  • By Associated Press
The Alaska State Trooper 21-Gun Salute Firing Party stands at attention during the playing of TAPS during the memorial service for Alaska State Trooper Sgt. Patrick "Scott" Johnson and Trooper Gabriel "Gabe" Rich at the Carlson Center, Saturday, May 10, 2014m in Fairbanks, Alaska. The tow were killed in the line of duty in the village of Tanana earlier this month. (AP Photo/The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Eric Engman)