Teen charged as an adult in Delta Junction fires

FAIRBANKS (AP) — A 16-year-old Delta Junction boy stole alcohol from a lodge, burned it down and sold the booze out of his vehicle, according… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2014
  • By Associated Press
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Karl Kircher and Steven Bishop pitch setnet caught fish from a skiff near the mouth of the Kasilof River at 1 a.m. July 17 during an overnight commercial fishing period in Kasilof, Alaska.

Cook Inlet commercial fisheries winding down

The last of the Upper Cook Inlet East Side setnetters pulled their nets out of the water for good Aug. 6 after harvesting almost a… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Karl Kircher and Steven Bishop pitch setnet caught fish from a skiff near the mouth of the Kasilof River at 1 a.m. July 17 during an overnight commercial fishing period in Kasilof, Alaska.
A boatload of happy young anglers show off their catch during the Kenai River Jr. Classic. (Photo courtesy Kenai River Sportfising Association)

Smiles all around at Kenai River Jr. Classic

Smiles were abundant Aug. 13 at the 8th annual Kenai River Jr. Classic as nearly 100 youth from JBER, the Mat-Su Valley and across the… Continue reading

A boatload of happy young anglers show off their catch during the Kenai River Jr. Classic. (Photo courtesy Kenai River Sportfising Association)

Silvers: The bite is half the fun

Silver salmon are now bending the rods of local anglers who were anticipating their arrival among an abundant early run of pink salmon. For weeks… Continue reading

Silvers finally filling the streams

Pink salmon are still plentiful in Kenai River tributaries, but it may be time for anglers to move on to silver salmon entering the streams.… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Julia Selanoff (left) comforts Jeanine Adams after a candle light vigil at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Kenai Tuesday night. Adams is the mother of Rebecca Adams, who has been missing along with her two daughters and boyfriend Brandon Jividen for three months.

Supporters gather at candle light vigil for missing family

Heartfelt emotions poured from friends and family at a candlelight vigil Tuesday night for the Kenai family of four who have not been seen or… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Julia Selanoff (left) comforts Jeanine Adams after a candle light vigil at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Kenai Tuesday night. Adams is the mother of Rebecca Adams, who has been missing along with her two daughters and boyfriend Brandon Jividen for three months.
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, gives an update on goings-on in Washington D.C. at a joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers luncheon on Wednesday at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center.

Murkowski gives D.C. update

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is visiting the central Kenai Peninsula this week in a public tour around the state. The Senator stopped by the… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, gives an update on goings-on in Washington D.C. at a joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers luncheon on Wednesday at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center.

Candidates for governor plan campaign moves

ANCHORAGE — Candidates in Alaska’s three-way gubernatorial race wasted no time Wednesday launching their post-primary campaigns and welcoming their running mates for the general election… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Rachel D'oro

Oil-tax opponents vow to monitor industry promises

ANCHORAGE — Early results indicate Alaska’s new petroleum-tax system will be spared an early death by referendum. If the vote holds up, opponents vowed Wednesday… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Dan Joling

Oil-tax opponents vow to monitor industry promises

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Early results indicate Alaska's new petroleum-tax system will be spared an early death by referendum. If the vote holds up, opponents… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Dan Joling
Footworks & reigning Mrs. Alaska team up for TSC awareness

Footworks & reigning Mrs. Alaska team up for TSC awareness

The Peninsula held its first “Bcureful” Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) awareness event Sunday August 10th, thanks to 2014 reigning Mrs. Alaska and Footworks Quality Shoes… Continue reading

Footworks & reigning Mrs. Alaska team up for TSC awareness
Triumvirate Theatre Soldotna takes final curtain call

Triumvirate Theatre Soldotna takes final curtain call

Saturday, August 9th was the final curtain call for the Triumvirate Theatre players in Soldotna at their original home in the Peninsula Center Mall. Triumvirate… Continue reading

Triumvirate Theatre Soldotna takes final curtain call
Wounded Heroes enjoy a weekend of fishing & fun on the Kenai River

Wounded Heroes enjoy a weekend of fishing & fun on the Kenai River

Several years ago some of the Kenai River Professional Guides started the first Wounded Warriors fishing event on the Kenai River. Working with Joint Base… Continue reading

Wounded Heroes enjoy a weekend of fishing & fun on the Kenai River
Record crowd attends 4th Annual Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival

Record crowd attends 4th Annual Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival

Craft brewing continues to grow as an industry of acclaim in Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival has become a statewide event for brewers… Continue reading

Record crowd attends 4th Annual Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion New Kenai Central High School Assistant Principal Briana Randle tries to make a toilet paper dress on new teacher Ryan Moss as part of the new teacher initiation on the first day of the 2014-2015 school year at KCHS on Tuesday.

Students start off school year in unity

The 400 students at Skyview Middle School in Soldotna received a gift from community donors intended to ease the transition of life in a new… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion New Kenai Central High School Assistant Principal Briana Randle tries to make a toilet paper dress on new teacher Ryan Moss as part of the new teacher initiation on the first day of the 2014-2015 school year at KCHS on Tuesday.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Diane Hinshaw hands a sticker to five-year-old Urijah Walden and his mother Tasha Walden after voting in the primary election at Soldotna City Hall Tuesday.

Voters weigh in on primary ballots

As central Kenai Peninsula voters took to the polls for the primary election Tuesday, many said they were driven by the interest in having a… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI, DAN BALMER and KELLY SULLIVAN
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Diane Hinshaw hands a sticker to five-year-old Urijah Walden and his mother Tasha Walden after voting in the primary election at Soldotna City Hall Tuesday.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Deep holes were left when theives stole flowers from the Purple Heart memorial at Soldotna Creek Park Tuesday last weekend, August 19, 2014, in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna Creek Park gardens vandalized

Gaping holes now take the place of 43 blossoming plants in the flower beds in Pioneer Garden and Purple Heart Memorial Garden of Soldotna Creek… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Deep holes were left when theives stole flowers from the Purple Heart memorial at Soldotna Creek Park Tuesday last weekend, August 19, 2014, in Soldotna, Alaska.

Cook Inlet fishermen to receive $4.6 million in direct aid payments

Cook Inlet, Yukon and Kuskokwim commercial fishermen will receive payments this fall as part of the 2012 fishery disaster relief funding.The National Marine Fisheries Service… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner

Sullivan leads GOP Senate race

ANCHORAGE — A tea party attempt to overcome a mainstream Republican appeared to be coming up short in Alaska as former state Attorney General Dan… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer

Alaska oil tax referendum too close to call

ANCHORAGE — Voters rejecting a referendum to repeal Alaska’s revised oil tax system were prevailing with a narrow lead in late returns Tuesday night but… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Dan Joling