Easter Bunny sightings in Soldotna

Easter Bunny sightings in Soldotna

Getting up on Santa’s knee is a little different than cozying up to a 6ft rabbit even if it does have chocolate Easter eggs. But… Continue reading

Easter Bunny sightings in Soldotna

Kenai man indicted for sexual abuse of a minor

A Kenai man who police allege sexually abused his niece was indicted on Friday. The grand jury charged Robbie Satterwhite, 46, on two counts of… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion   The Acuren USA Kenai facility located in the Kenai Peninsula economic development district building sat nearly empty Tuesday April 2, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.  The facility had to suspend weld-testing operations after the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission found violations of radiation emissions standards that could have exposed the public to excessive amounts of radiation.

Kenai company cited for radiation exposure violations

The Kenai branch of Acuren USA has suspended operations after the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission found high radiation readings during a surprise inspection in… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion   The Acuren USA Kenai facility located in the Kenai Peninsula economic development district building sat nearly empty Tuesday April 2, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.  The facility had to suspend weld-testing operations after the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission found violations of radiation emissions standards that could have exposed the public to excessive amounts of radiation.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Jordan McNamara, of Nikiski, washes his truck Tuesday April 29, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Jordan McNamara, of Nikiski, washes his truck Tuesday April 29, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Lawmakers approve funding for path connecting schools

After three years of applying for state funding, the Legislature approved money for a pedestrian path between an elementary school and Kenai Peninsula College in… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Kenai receives $4.65 million from capital budget

State money for a new road for Kenai’s South Beach access and a new equipment storage building highlight state appropriations awarded to the City of… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
This undated photo provided by Brad Fisher, shows an urethane igloo in Anchorage, Alaska. The igloo, an embodiment of an Alaska cliche, and a must-stop for tourists heading for Denali National Park and Preserve, is for sale. The 80-foot high structure, erected more than four decades and never completed, sits on a 38-acre site, which is part of the sales package. (AP Photo/Brad Fisher)

Landmark urethane igloo in Alaska for sale

ANCHORAGE — The embodiment of an Alaska cliche is for sale.The massive urethane igloo that’s a must-stop for summer tourists heading up the Parks Highway… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2014
  • By Rachel D'oro
This undated photo provided by Brad Fisher, shows an urethane igloo in Anchorage, Alaska. The igloo, an embodiment of an Alaska cliche, and a must-stop for tourists heading for Denali National Park and Preserve, is for sale. The 80-foot high structure, erected more than four decades and never completed, sits on a 38-acre site, which is part of the sales package. (AP Photo/Brad Fisher)

Kasilof man arrested in hit and run

A Kasilof man is in jail after fleeing the scene of an accident Monday.Alaska State Troopers allege Dennis Poston, 57, was driving drunk when he… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

At least 24 winners in Nenana Ice Classic

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Alaska's biggest annual guessing game comes with a record jackpot this year of more than $363,000, but the prize will be… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2014
Kenai Chamber celebrates 60 years of supporting commerce

Kenai Chamber celebrates 60 years of supporting commerce

It’s been said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and the diamond anniversary of the Kenai Chamber proved that for 60 years from Peggy… Continue reading

Kenai Chamber celebrates 60 years of supporting commerce
Moose River Dental opens in Sterling

Moose River Dental opens in Sterling

Great news for Sterling residents who have always had a long drive to the nearest dental clinic, now Dr. Edwin Allgair has opened Moose River… Continue reading

Moose River Dental opens in Sterling
Homer senior reclaims Caring for the Kenai title

Homer senior reclaims Caring for the Kenai title

With a plan to increase longevity and add environmental benefits to roofs in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) by installing “Green Roofs” Homer… Continue reading

Homer senior reclaims Caring for the Kenai title

35th Annual Home Show forecasts robust Peninsula economy

The Home Show just like spring was early this year and that was perfect timing for anxious home builders and residents eager to get their… Continue reading

Nikiski woman in critical condition after ATV accident

A Nikiski woman remains in critical condition following an all-terrain vehicle accident Saturday. Barbara Ralston, 54, lost control of her ATV at the bottom of… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Peninsula approved for $68.8 million in capital budget

Following the Friday passage of the capital budget by the Legislature on Friday, House Speaker, Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, thinks the Kenai Peninsula fared well. “I… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Donald Pootjes removes a studded tire from its rim at Alyeska Tire in Kenai Monday. Thursday is the deadline to have studded tires removed from vehicles traveling on central Kenai Peninsula roads.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Donald Pootjes removes a studded tire from its rim at Alyeska Tire in Kenai Monday. Thursday is the deadline to have studded tires removed from vehicles traveling on central Kenai Peninsula roads.

Kenai proposes half mill increase

The rising cost of healthcare premiums for city employees has the City of Kenai grappling with a proposed half mill rate increase as administration works… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Nurses receive sexual assault examiner training

JUNEAU (AP) — Homer nurse Colleen James had been working in her field for about five years when she was confronted with something she’d never… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2014
  • By Melissa Griffiths

Bill eyed to limit access to arrest reports

FAIRBANKS (AP) — Gov. Sean Parnell is considering a bill that would limit public access to arrest records after people were acquitted or charges were… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2014
John Morton, supervisory fish and wildlife biologist with the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, discusses the elodea eradication project for Beck, Daniels and Stormy lakes in the Nikiski area at a meeting at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center in Nikiski on Thursday. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion

Plans for elodea eradication move forward

While some details still need to be finalized, a team has prepared a plan to eradicate elodea, an invasive aquatic plant, from three Nikiski area… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
John Morton, supervisory fish and wildlife biologist with the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, discusses the elodea eradication project for Beck, Daniels and Stormy lakes in the Nikiski area at a meeting at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center in Nikiski on Thursday. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion