New gas platform for Cook Inlet now en route from Texas

The new Furie Operating Alaska platform planned for Cook Inlet is en route to from a Texas fabrication facility towed by a Crowley Maritime Corp.… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2014
  • By Tim Bradner
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Bunny Swan-Gease helps to complete a large circle of people during a cloth-tearing ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Dena'ina Wellness Center Thursday June 12, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Kenaitze Indian Tribe celebrates opening of Dena’ina Wellness Center

Isis Fischer wanted to dance. She squatted, stamped her feet and arched her back, and stared at Rolly Rivas, whose bell-wrapped feet matched the rhythm… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Bunny Swan-Gease helps to complete a large circle of people during a cloth-tearing ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Dena'ina Wellness Center Thursday June 12, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, left, shakes the hand of Rear Adm. Daniel Abel as Ostebo hands command of Coast Guard forces in Alaska to Abel on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Ostebo, nominated for promotion to vice admiral, has been assigned to a position in Washington, D.C. and will be leaving Alaska after three years in the state. Standing behind the two men is Vice Admiral Charles Ray, commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area. (AP Photo/James Brooks, Capital City Weekly)

Abel takes control of Alaska Coast Guard

Dozens gathered on the docks of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Station Juneau on Thursday to look on as a new leader was given command over… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2014
  • By MATT WOOLBRIGHT Morris News Service-Alaska
Coast Guard Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, left, shakes the hand of Rear Adm. Daniel Abel as Ostebo hands command of Coast Guard forces in Alaska to Abel on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Ostebo, nominated for promotion to vice admiral, has been assigned to a position in Washington, D.C. and will be leaving Alaska after three years in the state. Standing behind the two men is Vice Admiral Charles Ray, commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area. (AP Photo/James Brooks, Capital City Weekly)
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Emily Moss and Masidon McDonald watch their robotic lemonade stand treat their lemonade with laser beams, Saturday, June 14, in Soldotna.

Learning with lemonade

Lia Benner wanted to run her own business since she was three years old. Finally, along with business partner Ava Grossl, Benner, now 10, opened… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Emily Moss and Masidon McDonald watch their robotic lemonade stand treat their lemonade with laser beams, Saturday, June 14, in Soldotna.

July hearing set for Kenai Loop gas payments

Buccaneer Energy, Cook Inlet Region Inc., and the State of Alaska will be back before the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission July 7 to… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2014
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER Morris News Service-Alaska

Kasilof personal-use setnet fishery hours restricted

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued an emergency order restricting fishing hours in the Kasilof personal-use setnet fishery. Under the emergency order… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2014

Campfire restrictions lifted

Restrictions on where campfires are allowed on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge were lifted Friday after recent rainfall reduced the fire danger on the Kenai… Continue reading

  • Jun 13, 2014
  • By Clarion staff report

All at the Russian River

Editor's note: This story has been edited to correct which river hatchery kings can be fished upon. Currently the Kenai River is closed to king… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Mike McBride holds a container of holy water for Bishop David Mahaffey during the bishop's blessing of a new outbuilding at the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church Thursday June 12, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Newly blessed: Kenai’s Russian Orthodox church celebrates completed outbuilding

Genevieve Coffey was not shy about meeting Alaska’s newest Orthodox Bishop David Mahaffey Thursday as members of Kenai’s Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Mike McBride holds a container of holy water for Bishop David Mahaffey during the bishop's blessing of a new outbuilding at the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church Thursday June 12, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Soldotna passes 2015 budget

Soldotna City Council unanimously passed the city’s fiscal year 2015 operating budget on Wednesday, after minimal debate.“We’re all on the same page,” City Manager Mark… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Early release days scheduled

Early release days will continue this coming school year giving students a total of nine hours off from classroom time and teachers nine hours to… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Guiding company investigating ice caves fall

A Juneau guiding company is investigating an incident where one of their clients was injured on a guided tour of the Mendenhall Glacier.A woman in… Continue reading

Air fair ready for takeoff

Air fair ready for takeoff

The skies above the Kenai Peninsula will be buzzing with planes Saturday with the return of the 14th annual Kenai Peninsula Air Fair.Pilots from all… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Air fair ready for takeoff

Adams’ family remains positive despite search effort yielding few results

When Kenai resident Dennis Gifford heard his niece Rebecca Adams, two daughters and boyfriend were reported missing he went out into the woods near their… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Yvonne Waskey, 19, works on a beaded keychain for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe Tuesday April 15, 2014 at the Kenai Peninsula College, Kenai River Campus in Soldotna, Alaska. The crafting class is part of a "Native Creations & Reflections" series hosted by the college.

Dena’ina Wellness Center to celebrate three-day grand opening

For decades, the Kenaitze Indian tribe has dreamed of operating a state-of-the-art healthcare and wellness facility; one that would house primary medical care, dental and… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Yvonne Waskey, 19, works on a beaded keychain for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe Tuesday April 15, 2014 at the Kenai Peninsula College, Kenai River Campus in Soldotna, Alaska. The crafting class is part of a "Native Creations & Reflections" series hosted by the college.

Small wildfire contained near Anchor Point

Fire crews in about an hour contained a one-acre wildfire that started in yard close to a home in the village of Nikolaevsk, 10 miles… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Cook Inlet Fisherman’s Fund appeals judge’s decision

ANCHORAGE — The Cook Inlet Fisherman’s Fund is appealing a court decision that upheld the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s 2013 management of Cook… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Dee Cassel points out the different options customers have with the custom made Amish Furniture, which is made entirely without electricity, Wednesday, June 11, at Home Gallery in Kenai.

New furniture store right at home in Kenai

In the middle of the cavernous entrance room of the new Home Gallery furniture store, Dee Cassel stood with her fingertips on a massive dining… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Dee Cassel points out the different options customers have with the custom made Amish Furniture, which is made entirely without electricity, Wednesday, June 11, at Home Gallery in Kenai.

Council smoothly votes down synthetic marijuana ban

The Soldotna City Council unanimously voted down the ordinance that would prohibit possession of synthetic cannabinoids that has been postponed since February. The vote was… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Advanced Physical Therapy adds new programs for your personal wellness

Advanced Physical Therapy adds new programs for your personal wellness

Advanced Physical Therapy is continuing to expand their wellness programs according to Jack Wade, DPT, COMT clinical director at Advanced Physical Therapy (APT). “Since we… Continue reading

Advanced Physical Therapy adds new programs for your personal wellness

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