Fairbanks spent $7k defending mayor’s $37.50 fine

FAIRBANKS (AP) — The city of Fairbanks, Alaska, has so far spent about $7,000 appealing a $37.50 election-law fine leveled on the mayor. The Alaska… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2014
  • By Associated Press
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Shannon Pitt, of Nikiski and Jenna Streiff, of Kenai, play in the mud during low tide in the Cook Inlet Sunday August 31, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Fun in the mud

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  • Aug 31, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Shannon Pitt, of Nikiski and Jenna Streiff, of Kenai, play in the mud during low tide in the Cook Inlet Sunday August 31, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Greg Crane, who co-founded the ALICE Training Institute with his wife LIsa Crane, address Friday's group of Kenai Peninsula municipal officers and Alaska State Troopers, Friday, August 29, 2014 at the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska in Kenai, Alaska.

KPBSD staff, law officers receive intruder training

Uniformed officers from law enforcement agencies throughout the Kenai Peninsula joined with Kenai Peninsula Borough School District administrators to learn about ALICE. “Everybody’s here,” said… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI and KELLY SULLIVAN
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Greg Crane, who co-founded the ALICE Training Institute with his wife LIsa Crane, address Friday's group of Kenai Peninsula municipal officers and Alaska State Troopers, Friday, August 29, 2014 at the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska in Kenai, Alaska.

Setnetters, others ask for adjustments to Cook Inlet fishery regulations

Cook Inlet stakeholders are asking the state Board of Fisheries to consider more changes to area fisheries this winter.Fishery participants have submitted nine agenda change… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner

Later school day start good for teens

Teenagers need more sleep. They also need more time in school. A national push is now underway to address the first problem, which is encouraging… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2014

Warren Buffett betrays America

It must have been a bitter moment for President Barack Obama when he got the news that his favorite economic guru not only doesn’t like… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2014
  • By Rich Lowry

Move-in day comes for new UAS dorn

New students, meet your dorm. New dorm, meet your students.Clothes, TVs, blankets, pillows and other must-haves were hauled through the open doors of the brand… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2014
  • By KATIE MORITZ

Brown bear hunting on refuge closed

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Friday announced a temporary closure of sport hunting of brown bears on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The… Continue reading

  • Aug 30, 2014
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Regular Benny Holly makes an afternoon stop at the AK Taco Shack food truck, which is owned by Shannon Lindley and Mike Beals, Friday, August 29, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Mobile Meals

This summer, half a dozen food trucks were established within Soldotna, or tightly hugging the city limits. A renovated RV, open-air utility trailers and carry-on… Continue reading

  • Aug 30, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Regular Benny Holly makes an afternoon stop at the AK Taco Shack food truck, which is owned by Shannon Lindley and Mike Beals, Friday, August 29, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

5 things to know about Alaska’s midterm election

ANCHORAGE — Legalizing pot, trying to find the Libertarian candidate for Senate and whittling through a growing field for Alaska governor are among the things… Continue reading

  • Aug 30, 2014
  • By Mark Thiessen

Cook Inlet oil production up 25 percent

Cook Inlet oil producers have boosted output 25 percent in the last year, data from the state Department of Natural Resources indicates.Production averaged of 16,288… Continue reading

  • Aug 30, 2014
  • By Tim Bradner

Fill the Boot is back

After a year hiatus, Central Emergency Services responders have brought back the Fill the Boot campaign to raise funds to help find a cure for… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Planning ahead

The Soldotna Parks and Recreation Department reviewed and made a number of changes to the Memorial Park administrative policy and fee schedule, including an amendment… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Officials amend disclosures in response to APOC complaint

The Alaska Public Offices Commission will hear three out of more than 200 complaints that in some way relate to an annual Kenai River Fishing… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner

ASAP Project makes design chages, requires supplemental statement

While the Alaska LNG Project has taken the spotlight lately, the Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline Project, another proposed natural gas project, is still in the… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Floyd Frost testifies against the proposed closure of sport hunting of brown bears on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge at a public hearing Wednesday night at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. More than 60 people attended the hearing. A final decision by the refuge is expected to be made today.

Hunters speak out against proposed refuge brown bear closure

Funny River Road resident Jim Harpring said his property at mile 31 is the first place where brown bears encounter humans. With his home at… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna resident Floyd Frost testifies against the proposed closure of sport hunting of brown bears on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge at a public hearing Wednesday night at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. More than 60 people attended the hearing. A final decision by the refuge is expected to be made today.

Shell files revised Arctic offshore drilling plan

ANCHORAGE — Royal Dutch Shell PLC has filed a revised Arctic offshore drilling plan with federal regulators but says the company hasn’t decided whether to… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2014
  • By Dan Joling
Jackson Hobbs, 16, an Eagle Scout from Franklin, Idaho, firmly dominated the Jackpot Halibut Derby Leaderboard by hauling in a hefty 335.0 pound halibut aboard the vessel Venturess of Alaska Premier Sportfishing with Captain Travis Larson. (Photo courtesy Homer Chamber of Commerce)

Only three weeks to reel in the halibut of the season

Anglers still aiming to come out on top in the 28th annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby have less than three weeks to haul in the… Continue reading

Jackson Hobbs, 16, an Eagle Scout from Franklin, Idaho, firmly dominated the Jackpot Halibut Derby Leaderboard by hauling in a hefty 335.0 pound halibut aboard the vessel Venturess of Alaska Premier Sportfishing with Captain Travis Larson. (Photo courtesy Homer Chamber of Commerce)

Silvers dominate the tributaries

As silver salmon move into Kenai Peninsula streams, species from earlier runs are beginning to spawn, concentrating resident species, which are reaching the height of… Continue reading

Home rules do not yet apply

 The Soldotna City Council decided to move forward on researching how to become a home-rule city.   City manager Mark Dixson said a catalyst for… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan