Watchdog reviews EPA handling of Alaska mine study

JUNEAU — A watchdog plans to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s handling of a report on the potential effects of large-scale mining on a… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer

Assembly approves money for school projects

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly appropriated funds for various school-related projects at its Tuesday meeting in Soldotna. Three ordinances unanimously passed appropriating a total of… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Climate assessment warns of dire effects in Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Alaska has been referred to as ground zero for climate change because of its proximity to a vulnerable polar region where effects are… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2014
  • By Dan Joling
Historic day for HEA as they celebrate energy independence

Historic day for HEA as they celebrate energy independence

A broad cross section of the community turned out Thursday, May 1st to celebrate HEA’s energy independence day with an official ribbon cutting. “The plant… Continue reading

Historic day for HEA as they celebrate energy independence
United Way of the Kenai Peninsula expresses appreciation for successful campaign

United Way of the Kenai Peninsula expresses appreciation for successful campaign

As April closed out the 2013 United Way of the Kenai Peninsula campaign executive director Lisa Roberts presented several appreciation plaques to major donors that… Continue reading

United Way of the Kenai Peninsula expresses appreciation for successful campaign
May is Motorcyle Awareness Month

May is Motorcyle Awareness Month

While motorcycles have been seen on local highways as early as February this year, May is officially Motorcycle Awareness Month as proclaimed at the Tuesday,… Continue reading

May is Motorcyle Awareness Month
Soldotna Pharmacy hosts Drug Take Back Day

Soldotna Pharmacy hosts Drug Take Back Day

Spring cleaning included medicine cabinets last week as Soldotna Pharmacy in cooperation with the Alaska State Troopers, DEA, Kenai and Soldotna Police Departments and the… Continue reading

Soldotna Pharmacy hosts Drug Take Back Day
Spring cleaning Eli Heinrich, 13, rakes dead grass and leaves in front of Fireweed Herb Garden and Gifts on North Forest Drive in Kenai on Monday afternoon. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion
Spring cleaning Eli Heinrich, 13, rakes dead grass and leaves in front of Fireweed Herb Garden and Gifts on North Forest Drive in Kenai on Monday afternoon. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion

Ordinance proposes changes to assembly district lines

Some Kenai Peninsula Borough residents may find themselves in different assembly districts, if a proposed ordinance passes. Ordinance 2014-14, which will be introduced at Tuesday’s… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Wildfire contained near Caribou Lake

A wildfire that grew to 12 acres near Caribou Lake over the weekend took the full resources of the Division of Forestry before being contained… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Senate candidates weigh in on same-sex marriage

JUNEAU — In the lead-up to this year’s elections, The Associated Press plans to publish an occasional list featuring the positions of the highest-profile Alaska… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer
Fairbanks flight opens unmanned aircraft test site

Fairbanks flight opens unmanned aircraft test site

A small and unassuming unmanned aircraft made a short flight Monday in Fairbanks that signified a big step in aviation, Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2014
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER
Fairbanks flight opens unmanned aircraft test site

School briefs

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2014

Tustumena departs Ketchikan after overhaul

KETCHIKAN — A remarkable vessel in Alaska maritime history — some say legendary —was hunkered down at the Ketchikan Shipyard recently for an annual overhaul.… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2014
  • By Scott Bowlen

Shrinking the funding gap

While the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will see more money to help close its funding gap thanks to an increase in state appropriations, district… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion More than 40 motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at the Nikiski Church of the Nazarene for a biker blessing Sunday.

Bikers get blessed for safe riding season

A convoy of motorcycles pulled into the Nikiski Church of the Nazarene parking lot Sunday and before long more than 40 bikes parked in front… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion More than 40 motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at the Nikiski Church of the Nazarene for a biker blessing Sunday.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Adam McKenzie helps during clean up for Construction Career Day, Tuesday, April 29, at the Soldotna Sports Center.

Construction Career Day

Since its Soldotna debut three years ago, Alaska Construction Career Day is seeing a more diverse group of students attend the event.Loretta Knudson-Spalding, Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Adam McKenzie helps during clean up for Construction Career Day, Tuesday, April 29, at the Soldotna Sports Center.

3 motorcyclists killed in Glenn Highway accident

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Three motorcyclists are dead and another is injured following a crash Saturday night on a key Alaska highway north of Anchorage.… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2014
  • By The Associated Press
Candidates Joe Miller, left, Dan Sullivan, center, and Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell appear on stage together at the state Republican Convention at Centennial Hall on Friday. The three are running against each over for the Republican nomination to run against Democrat Sen. Mark Begich next November.

Republican candidates rally party support

JUNEAU — Alaska’s largest political party and its candidates for major offices are bracing for a fight this fall when the nation’s eyes turn to… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2014
  • By MATT WOOLBRIGHT
Candidates Joe Miller, left, Dan Sullivan, center, and Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell appear on stage together at the state Republican Convention at Centennial Hall on Friday. The three are running against each over for the Republican nomination to run against Democrat Sen. Mark Begich next November.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion After Robia Bishop's ceremonial installment, Sherrill Behm and Ronald Haberman joined her outside the Post Office, Wednesday, April 30, in Soldotna.

Soldotna gets new postmaster

Robia Bishop has been performing the duties of Postmaster in Soldotna for a year, but still had trouble sleeping the night before her official installation… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion After Robia Bishop's ceremonial installment, Sherrill Behm and Ronald Haberman joined her outside the Post Office, Wednesday, April 30, in Soldotna.