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Kenai man arrested for sexual abuse of several minors

A Kenai man is facing multiple charges of sexual assault against multiple minors over a period of five years. Donald Tresness, 29, of Kenai, was… Continue reading

Troopers arrest woman after high-speed chase in stolen truck

A high-speed chase on near Soldotna on Friday ended in Alaska State Troopers arresting a woman for stealing a truck. Amber Heath, 28, of Kenai,… Continue reading

A footbridge stretches out over wetlands on the Ryan’s Creek trail among foliage in full fall colors Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. The Ryan’s Creek trail, which runs for about 1.3 miles parallel to Trading Bay Road and connects the Kenai Spur Highway and Marathon Road near Daubenspeck Family Park, was extended in 2013. The city of Kenai maintains a network of pedestrian trails downtown, part of which features a disc golf course in the park near the Kenai Safeway. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Photo: Out for a stroll

A footbridge stretches out over wetlands on the Ryan’s Creek trail among foliage in full fall colors Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. The… Continue reading

A footbridge stretches out over wetlands on the Ryan’s Creek trail among foliage in full fall colors Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. The Ryan’s Creek trail, which runs for about 1.3 miles parallel to Trading Bay Road and connects the Kenai Spur Highway and Marathon Road near Daubenspeck Family Park, was extended in 2013. The city of Kenai maintains a network of pedestrian trails downtown, part of which features a disc golf course in the park near the Kenai Safeway. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Ethics complaint dismissed against Homer council members

Affirming what had been suspected happened when a Heartbeat of Homer spokesperson broke confidentiality, an ethics complaint against three Homer City Council members filed on… Continue reading

Locker room burglary suspect gets trial date

Details emerge of alleged kidnapping, assault

Two Kenai residents and an Anchorage resident were arrested Monday on charges of sexual assault, assault, kidnapping and drug and weapon charges. Kenai police officers… Continue reading

Locker room burglary suspect gets trial date
This year’s three Kenai city council candidates — incumbents Tim Navarre (left) and Henry Knackstedt, and newcomer Bob McIntosh — respond to questions during a discussion on Wednesday in the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. After the municipal elections on Oct. 3, the two top vote-getters will take the two open seats on the seven-person Kenai city council.

3 Kenai council candidates talk business

Members of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce invited the three candidates to a forum on Wednesday, at which they answered questions chamber members had submitted… Continue reading

This year’s three Kenai city council candidates — incumbents Tim Navarre (left) and Henry Knackstedt, and newcomer Bob McIntosh — respond to questions during a discussion on Wednesday in the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. After the municipal elections on Oct. 3, the two top vote-getters will take the two open seats on the seven-person Kenai city council.
Linda Hutchings (standing), a candidate for Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor, answers a question during a forum with fellow candidates Dale Bagley (center) and Charlie Pierce (right) at the Funny River Community Center on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2017 in Funny River, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Voters to choose new mayor on Oct. 3

Next week will bring not only five new assembly members and a draft of new service area board members and city council members in the… Continue reading

Linda Hutchings (standing), a candidate for Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor, answers a question during a forum with fellow candidates Dale Bagley (center) and Charlie Pierce (right) at the Funny River Community Center on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2017 in Funny River, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)
A sockeye salmon’s tail protrudes above the edge of a bin on a setnet site July 11, 2016 near Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Tagging experiment offers evidence that setnet-caught kings survive

Editor's note: This article has been clarified that a king salmon did not gill in Brent Johnson's selective harvest module and to correct a misspelling… Continue reading

A sockeye salmon’s tail protrudes above the edge of a bin on a setnet site July 11, 2016 near Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)
3 arrested in report of kidnapping in Kenai

3 arrested in report of kidnapping in Kenai

3 arrested in report of kidnapping, assault in Kenai area Two Kenai residents and an Anchorage man have been arrested on multiple counts of crimes… Continue reading

3 arrested in report of kidnapping in Kenai
The research vessel Sikuliaq is docked at its homeport in Seward on Saturday, July 15, preparing for a research cruise through the Beaufort Sea on which oceanographer Dr. Carin Ashjian served as chief scientist. After the recent conclusion of the cruise, Dr. Ashjian was one of eight female scientists to participate in a discussion on women in science, organized by the conservation nonprofit Cook Inletkeeper, at the Kenai Fine Arts Center on Friday.

Female scientists talk about women in science

Eight research and technical professionals gathered at the Kenai Fine Arts Center on Friday to publicly discuss a statistical imbalance in their own population —… Continue reading

The research vessel Sikuliaq is docked at its homeport in Seward on Saturday, July 15, preparing for a research cruise through the Beaufort Sea on which oceanographer Dr. Carin Ashjian served as chief scientist. After the recent conclusion of the cruise, Dr. Ashjian was one of eight female scientists to participate in a discussion on women in science, organized by the conservation nonprofit Cook Inletkeeper, at the Kenai Fine Arts Center on Friday.

Grant helps continue suicide conversation in schools

The conversation about suicide on the Kenai Peninsula continues on into the classroom, with support from the GCI Suicide Prevention Grant. Last year, the Kenai… Continue reading

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski gets a hug from fellow Women’s Classic participant.

Women’s Classic breaks fundraising record

For the last decade, the Kenai River Sportfishing Association’s (KRSA) ladies-only event known as the Women’s Classic has been a unique opportunity for women to… Continue reading

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski gets a hug from fellow Women’s Classic participant.
Mike Tauriainen remembers his high school basketball coach at Evenson collection reception at KPC.

Jim Evenson’s collection at KPC through September

Works from the permanent collection of legendary artist, coach and homesteader Jim Evenson will be on display through this month at the Gary Freeburg Gallery… Continue reading

Mike Tauriainen remembers his high school basketball coach at Evenson collection reception at KPC.
Pat Porter congratulates JoAnne Hollier, one of the first Vintage Pointe residents.

Aging well! Vintage Point celebrates 25th Anniversary

It was like a reunion of those who made their dream come true. The 25th anniversary of Vintage Pointe senior housing in Kenai brought together… Continue reading

Pat Porter congratulates JoAnne Hollier, one of the first Vintage Pointe residents.
The Reading Corner hosts a Back to School dance.

Home-schoolers dance the night away

For teens and parents of teens, one of the most common comments about life on the Kenai is, “There’s nothing for us do!” And that… Continue reading

The Reading Corner hosts a Back to School dance.
Event organizer Sharon Hale hands out Safe Kids easy to be seen hats on Walk to School day.

Stepping out: Walking kids to school

Mother Nature gave kids and their parents a break last week and provided a sunny warm autumn morning for the annual Walk to School Day.… Continue reading

Event organizer Sharon Hale hands out Safe Kids easy to be seen hats on Walk to School day.
KPBSD administrators update district Key Communicators.

Giving the keys to KPBSD Key Communicators

In the fall of 2013 the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) started what is called a Key Communicator program. “It started by asking all… Continue reading

KPBSD administrators update district Key Communicators.

Hilcorp subleases Kenai airport hangar

Hilcorp will be using a hangar on the Kenai Municipal Airport for flights to its facilities on the west side of Cook Inlet. The privately-owned… Continue reading

Leif Abel, co-owner of standard cannabis cultivation facility Greatland Ganja and a former member of the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Marijuana Task Force, advocates for voters to oppose Proposition 1 in the borough’s Oct. 3 municipal regular election during a debate with former assembly president Blaine Gilman on the topic hosted by the Central Peninsula League of Women Voters on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. Proposition 1 would ban commercial cannabis operations in the borough outside city limits. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Fate of borough’s cannabis industry before voters

It’s down to the wire for Kenai Peninsula Borough voters outside the cities to decide whether they want to prohibit commercial cannabis operations. Proposition 1,… Continue reading

Leif Abel, co-owner of standard cannabis cultivation facility Greatland Ganja and a former member of the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Marijuana Task Force, advocates for voters to oppose Proposition 1 in the borough’s Oct. 3 municipal regular election during a debate with former assembly president Blaine Gilman on the topic hosted by the Central Peninsula League of Women Voters on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. Proposition 1 would ban commercial cannabis operations in the borough outside city limits. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Homer firefighters knock down small wildfire

A small wildland fire in the hills above Shirley Court appears to have been started by some sort of accelerant, Homer Volunteer Fire Department Chief… Continue reading