Binkley Street construction in final phase

Binkley Street Improvement construction is nearing an end. Crews are now tackling the Park Avenue intersection, which is closed to traffic for the final leg… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Central Peninsula Landfill gas monitoring network to expand

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Solid Waste Department’s monitoring network has been declared insufficient by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The announcement came after DEC… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Mountain View Elementary School students from Mandi Vaala's first grade class practice their escape out of a fire safety house Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 in Kenai. Kenai firefighters are meeting with every class in Kenai in the month of October to educate kids to know how to act in the event of a fire.

Kenai students learn fire safety

October is a month traditionally associated with falling leaves, pumpkins and shorter days, but elementary school students in Kenai are learning the importance of what… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Mountain View Elementary School students from Mandi Vaala's first grade class practice their escape out of a fire safety house Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 in Kenai. Kenai firefighters are meeting with every class in Kenai in the month of October to educate kids to know how to act in the event of a fire.

News organizations sue for sex-abuse records

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two Alaska news organizations filed a lawsuit late Wednesday against Gov. Sean Parnell over his office’s refusal to release documents related… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2014
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion  From right Carolyn Clift, libertarian; Gov. Sean Parnell, Republican; J.R. Myers, Alaska Constitution; and Bill Walker, independent, participate in a gubernatorial forum at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Wednesday.

Parnell, Walker joust at forum

While one candidate reminded voters that they have four options for governor, two opponents spent some time during a Wednesday debate trying to discredit one… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion  From right Carolyn Clift, libertarian; Gov. Sean Parnell, Republican; J.R. Myers, Alaska Constitution; and Bill Walker, independent, participate in a gubernatorial forum at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Wednesday.

KPBSD seeks budget input

It’s time to consider costs and cuts.Parents, staff, members of the community and elected officials are invited to attend a Kenai Peninsula Borough School District… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Troopers looking for tips to curb property crime

The rise of property crimes in Nikiski has left many residents on edge and more alert about what has taken place in their community the… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Soldotna mayor, council members run uncontested

Soldotna mayor, council members run uncontested

Soldotna will likely be seeing some familiar faces filling the city council chambers. The five incumbents running for re-election in the Oct. 7 election seek… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Soldotna mayor, council members run uncontested

Photographer honors “Fleeting Images” of lives lost at Dachau and a soldier who fought there.

Through October 10th at the Gary Freeburg Gallery at KPC a unique and moving array of photographs by Joe Kashi are on display. The show… Continue reading

Experience authentic south of the border family cuisine at Acapulco Soldotna

Experience authentic south of the border family cuisine at Acapulco Soldotna

The newly remodeled Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Soldotna offers a new ambiance for family diners with the same authentic Mexican delicious dishes and pizza too.… Continue reading

Experience authentic south of the border family cuisine at Acapulco Soldotna
Stanley Ford fills the Focus to help local school children
Stanley Ford fills the Focus to help local school children
More Hometown Heroes complete U.S. Marine boot camp

More Hometown Heroes complete U.S. Marine boot camp

Two more U.S. Marine Hometown Heroes recently completed their basic training and have proudly entered service to the United States. Christopher Works graduated from SoHi… Continue reading

More Hometown Heroes complete U.S. Marine boot camp
Installation Services LLC does it all for Stoves, Chimneys & Fireplaces

Installation Services LLC does it all for Stoves, Chimneys & Fireplaces

Whether you want a new stove or fireplace to cozy up to this fall or need your chimney cleaned and inspected, Installation Services LLC on… Continue reading

Installation Services LLC does it all for Stoves, Chimneys & Fireplaces
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Jake Thompson, candidate for the Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly, waves to passersby at the corner of the Kenai Spur Highway and the Main Street Loop Oct. 1, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. Thompson lost his bid for the seat.

Gilman, Welles take assembly seats

Stan Welles and Blaine Gilman have come out ahead in their Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly races, while voters in Homer approved Kelly Cooper. After Tuesday’s… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Jake Thompson, candidate for the Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly, waves to passersby at the corner of the Kenai Spur Highway and the Main Street Loop Oct. 1, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. Thompson lost his bid for the seat.

Voters say no to animal rescue, by-mail voting

Local voters said no to an animal rescue program and holding elections by mail. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly put the issues on the ballot… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Holt wins Central district school board seat

Incumbents will fill the three seats on the Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board up for grabs in Tuesday’s election. Absentee ballots have not yet been… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Adele Bearup gives "Bear Oscars" to guests at her husband Tom Bearup's election night party October 7, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. Tom Bearup ran an unsuccesful campaign for Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor.

Navarre wins re-election

In the race for the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor’s seat, unofficial results show incumbent Mike Navarre retaining his position with 53.52 percent of the vote.… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Adele Bearup gives "Bear Oscars" to guests at her husband Tom Bearup's election night party October 7, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. Tom Bearup ran an unsuccesful campaign for Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor.

Soldotna voters reject city ballot proposition

The five Soldotna incumbents running uncontested will fill their seats for the next term. The four candidates running for city council, Linda Murphy, Pete Sprague,… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Kenai City Council candidate Mike Boyle chats with others standing along the Kenai Spur Highway - each holding signs for their favorite candidates in the borough-wide elections Tuesday October 7, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Tim Navarre, Knackstedt win Kenai council seats

With nearly 1,800 votes cast in the Kenai City Council race, incumbents Tim Navarre and Henry Knackstedt won the two vacant seats according to unofficial… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Kenai City Council candidate Mike Boyle chats with others standing along the Kenai Spur Highway - each holding signs for their favorite candidates in the borough-wide elections Tuesday October 7, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

Kenai Peninsula Borough 2014 Municipal Election unofficial results

Unofficial resultsKenai Peninsula Borough MayorTom Bearup 3,270 votesCarrol Martin 846Mike Navarre 4,794Borough Advisory Proposition AA.1 (Limited animal control powers)Yes 2,772No 2,831A.2 (0.02 mill rate)Yes 1,993No… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2014