TAPS moves17 billionth barrel

JUNEAU (AP) — The trans-Alaska pipeline has moved its 17 billionth barrel of oil.The operator of the 37-year-old pipeline, Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., announced the… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2014

LNG consortium files application for export license

The consortium planning the big North Slope gas pipeline and liquefied natural gas export project has taken another big step. An application was filed Friday… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2014
  • By Tim Bradner
Artist John Coyne is working on a raven sculpture at his studio in Iowa City for the Dena?ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska. Through his research of Dena?ina culture, Coyne chose to combine the iconic birds with the tribe?s words.   Benjamin Roberts / P-C A finished raven sculpture completed by artist John Coyne at his studio in Iowa City, IA, on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Coyne, a native of Fairbanks, AK, is currently crafting a series of metal sculptures resembling a Raven, a bird iconic to Alaska and the DenaÕina people, where the bird has a strong influence the culture's songs and poetry.

Incoming art

It has been almost two years since local artist John Coyne crafted six aluminum alloy caribou, boxed up the 16 sculpture pieces and transported them… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By MITCHELL SCHMIDT
Artist John Coyne is working on a raven sculpture at his studio in Iowa City for the Dena?ina Wellness Center in Kenai, Alaska. Through his research of Dena?ina culture, Coyne chose to combine the iconic birds with the tribe?s words.   Benjamin Roberts / P-C A finished raven sculpture completed by artist John Coyne at his studio in Iowa City, IA, on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Coyne, a native of Fairbanks, AK, is currently crafting a series of metal sculptures resembling a Raven, a bird iconic to Alaska and the DenaÕina people, where the bird has a strong influence the culture's songs and poetry.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Putting a boat into the Kenai River at the Eagle Rock boat launch can be an easier proposition than some - the area forms a natural slough, sheltering boats from the swift currents of the river. Here, a boat puts in and motors through the calm water Friday July 18, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

State takes ownership of Eagle Rock Boat Launch

Twice a day, at least during the fishing season, Tracy Poore leaves his house, walks to he end of his driveway and then down the… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Putting a boat into the Kenai River at the Eagle Rock boat launch can be an easier proposition than some - the area forms a natural slough, sheltering boats from the swift currents of the river. Here, a boat puts in and motors through the calm water Friday July 18, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Jake Wilkinson, 26, of Kenai tries to get past his niece Hailey Wilkinson, 14 in a friendly soccer match Sunday at the Kenai Middle School field. Kids from the Boys and Girls Club took on adults in the soccer game.

Photo: Just for kicks

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  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Jake Wilkinson, 26, of Kenai tries to get past his niece Hailey Wilkinson, 14 in a friendly soccer match Sunday at the Kenai Middle School field. Kids from the Boys and Girls Club took on adults in the soccer game.

Scores dead in first major ground battle in Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The first major ground battle in two weeks of Israel-Hamas fighting exacted a steep price Sunday: It killed 65 Palestinians… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By KARIN LAUB and TIA GOLDENBERG

Sitka project makes grocery store trip easier

SITKA — A trip to the grocery store can be a big ordeal for parents of children with disabilities.“It can be challenging, because I have… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By SHANNON HAUGLAND

Man found dead after barn fire

Central Emergency Services firefighters found a dead man after putting out a fire in a barn on Olivia Street in Kenai.  Alaska State Troopers identified… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By By Rashah McChesney

Southeast Alaska bat tests positive for rabies

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State officials have confirmed rabies in a bat in southeast Alaska. The state health department said biologists on Prince of Wales… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By Associated Press
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Civil Air Patrol Cadet Bradley Walters holds the photograph of the owner of the maintained World War II Advanced Trainer he flew in Saturday, at the Civil Air Patrol hanger.

Kenai cadets fly WWII-era plane

Sitting in the rear cockpit of a gleaming metallic Advance Trainer Aircraft Kenai Civil Air Patrol Cadet Lucas Cragg adjusted the white World War II… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Civil Air Patrol Cadet Bradley Walters holds the photograph of the owner of the maintained World War II Advanced Trainer he flew in Saturday, at the Civil Air Patrol hanger.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Margo Bouchard checks the price of a hanging basket at the new Swank Street Antiques & Art Market Saturday July 19, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

‘Swank’ shopping debuts in Soldotna

The incessant noise of the crowded Sterling Highway faded quickly in a gravel lot behind Pizza Boys and the Shops Around the Corner Saturday where… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Margo Bouchard checks the price of a hanging basket at the new Swank Street Antiques & Art Market Saturday July 19, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Lodge owners consider proposed bed tax

Lodge owners consider proposed bed tax

Some say it’s time, others say it’s not the way to go.But it’s up to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly whether the voters will decide… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Lodge owners consider proposed bed tax

King salmon restrictions affect sockeye management

The announcement of a catch-and-release fishery for Kenai River king salmon, a severe reduction in harvest opportunity for sport anglers — triggered an equally severe… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A commercial set gillnetting skiff runs out of the mouth of the Kasilof River as a crewmember lights the way with a flashlight during an overnight fishing period Thursday July 17, 2014 in Kasilof, Alaska.

[+Photo] Fishing in the dark

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  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A commercial set gillnetting skiff runs out of the mouth of the Kasilof River as a crewmember lights the way with a flashlight during an overnight fishing period Thursday July 17, 2014 in Kasilof, Alaska.

Lawmaker fined $14k for mismanaging campaign funds

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The minority leader of the Alaska House has agreed to a fine of $14,000 for mismanaging campaign funds.Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage,… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014

11 dogs, 2 cats killed in Sterling fire

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Fire officials say 11 boxer puppies and two cats were killed in a residential fire in Sterling that apparently started while… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014

Soldotna website to be overhauled

Soldotna is in the process of re-designing it’s city website, slated to launch this fall. The overhaul will result in a more dynamic, interactive online… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Three saved, dog lost as boat capsizes in Kenai River

A boat capsized on the Kenai River sending three people and a dog overboard Wednesday night.Nearby boats pulled all three people out of the water… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

2 injured in ATV crash

Two people were injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident shortly after midnight Thursday in Kenai.A man and woman riding an ATV crashed into a large… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Kenai River king salmon restricted to catch-and-release

After a slow start and declining return projections, the Kenai River king salmon fishery will move to catch-and-release fishing beginning Saturday through the season’s July… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney