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First National Bank Alaska bumps up Kettle Wars competition

First National Bank Alaska bumps up Kettle Wars competition

It’s been a tradition since the first Soldotna/Kenai Rotary Club was chartered over 35 years ago. Bell Ringing or as the Salvation Army calls it… Continue reading

First National Bank Alaska bumps up Kettle Wars competition
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Several people flip through books during the the Soldotna Public Library's book sale in the basement of the library on Thursday Dec. 3, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. More than 80 community members had stopped into the sale by 4:30 p.m.

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Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Several people flip through books during the the Soldotna Public Library's book sale in the basement of the library on Thursday Dec. 3, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. More than 80 community members had stopped into the sale by 4:30 p.m.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Members of the Squirt C team practice on Monday Nov. 30, 2015 at the Kenai Multipurpose Recreation Facility in Kenai, Alaska. The team is comprised of players in the third to fifth grades.

Photo: Ice time

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Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Members of the Squirt C team practice on Monday Nov. 30, 2015 at the Kenai Multipurpose Recreation Facility in Kenai, Alaska. The team is comprised of players in the third to fifth grades.
Grocery grab

Grocery grab

It may not be core curriculum and it involves running the halls, but the lessons kids learn at Redoubt Elementary school during the “Great Grocery… Continue reading

Grocery grab
Support for Boys and Girls Clubs

Support for Boys and Girls Clubs

After months of hard work and preparation by volunteers, board members and employees, the Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula held their Annual… Continue reading

Support for Boys and Girls Clubs
Snow falls

Snow falls

Nearly a hundred members of the community turned out on a snowy, cold Thursday evening November 19th to participate in the 6th Annual Candlelight Vigil… Continue reading

Snow falls
Bob day proclaimed

Bob day proclaimed

As Alaska’s official balladeer Hobo Jim sang on Good Morning America back in 1995, “This is the land where legends are born!” The City of… Continue reading

Bob day proclaimed
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/The Peninsula Clarion The flags at the Kenai Courthouse fly at half mast at sunset Monday. Alaska Gov. Bill Walker declared Sunday that all Alaska state flags be lowered to half mast in honor of the victims of the attacks in Paris on Friday. The flags will remain at half mast until Thursday.

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Photo by Elizabeth Earl/The Peninsula Clarion The flags at the Kenai Courthouse fly at half mast at sunset Monday. Alaska Gov. Bill Walker declared Sunday that all Alaska state flags be lowered to half mast in honor of the victims of the attacks in Paris on Friday. The flags will remain at half mast until Thursday.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Anna Aley, sophomore flutist, laughs as Soldotna-based flutist Tomoka Raften plays a technically difficult modern piece by composer Ian Clarke during a band class on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. The song "Zoom Tube" is a blues-influenced piece that requires several techniques including playing multiple tones at once and singing while playing that had students laughing throughout Raften's performance. Raften and Kenai-based pianist Maria Allison will perform on Nov. 7 at the Soldotna Christ Lutheran Church.

Photo: ‘Zoom Tube’

To hear the piece flutist Tomoka Raften played for Soldotna High School students, click here. … Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Anna Aley, sophomore flutist, laughs as Soldotna-based flutist Tomoka Raften plays a technically difficult modern piece by composer Ian Clarke during a band class on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2015 in Soldotna, Alaska. The song "Zoom Tube" is a blues-influenced piece that requires several techniques including playing multiple tones at once and singing while playing that had students laughing throughout Raften's performance. Raften and Kenai-based pianist Maria Allison will perform on Nov. 7 at the Soldotna Christ Lutheran Church.
Tom White of Integrity Janitorial clears snow from the sidewalk of the Kenai Courthouse Tuesday after several inches of snow fell Monday night.

Photo: Lean into it

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Tom White of Integrity Janitorial clears snow from the sidewalk of the Kenai Courthouse Tuesday after several inches of snow fell Monday night.
Chad Helgeson updates Kenai chapter Alliance on Hilcorp Alaska activities.

Hilcorp’s Kenai team leader updates Kenai Alliance Chapter

Chad Helgeson, Hilcorp’s Kenai team operations manager, updated the Kenai Chapter of the Alaska Support Industry Alliance on his company’s activities last month. While the… Continue reading

Chad Helgeson updates Kenai chapter Alliance on Hilcorp Alaska activities.
Oil and Gas Tax Credits have impact on energy providers

Oil and Gas Tax Credits have impact on energy providers

The revserse direction in the supply of natural gas that fuels energy utilities like Homer Electric Associaton Inc., (HEA) and Chugach Electric can be directly… Continue reading

Oil and Gas Tax Credits have impact on energy providers
21st Annual Pie Auction has another successful year

21st Annual Pie Auction has another successful year

The 21st Annual Pie Auction has come and gone, and on a night with at least two other fundraisers happening the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

21st Annual Pie Auction has another successful year
Rediscover the iconic Don Jose's in Kenai and meet new manager Marcus Condreay.

Don Jose’s celebrates Grand re-opening and new manager

The Grand re-opening week at the iconic Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina was a huge success according to Don Jose’s new manager Marcus Condreay… Continue reading

Rediscover the iconic Don Jose's in Kenai and meet new manager Marcus Condreay.
AST Lt. Gilmore AST Investigator Ramin Dunford demonstrates new 3-D laser scanner at a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

New 3-D scanning will expedite CSI for State Troopers

Delays due to fatal accidents on Alaska’s highways as well as crime scene investigations may be greatly reduced thanks to new 3D laser scanning equipment… Continue reading

AST Lt. Gilmore AST Investigator Ramin Dunford demonstrates new 3-D laser scanner at a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
ACC Native dance group performs cultural dances at NHCC banquet.

A harvest of hope at ACC Counseling Center

The New Hope Counseling Center (NHCC) has been part of the Alaskan Christian College (ACC), founded in 2001, since 2003. NHCC Executive Director Debbie Hamilton… Continue reading

ACC Native dance group performs cultural dances at NHCC banquet.
Kindergarten gets interrupted by an announcement of the Great Shake Out.

KPBSD schools “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great AK Shake Out

All schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD) participated in the Great Alaska Shake Out “Drop, Cover & Hold On” earthquake drill at… Continue reading

Kindergarten gets interrupted by an announcement of the Great Shake Out.
Students claim prizes in HEA's energy contest.

HEA’s Energy Fair offers money saving solutions

As the seasons change, and the demand for lights and heat increase on the Kenai Peninsula, the local member owned Homer Electric Association Inc., or… Continue reading

Students claim prizes in HEA's energy contest.
Just like the Soldotna bridge the Bridge Lounge bar changes colors like the autumn leaves.

New “Bridge Lounge” opens at Kenai River Bridge in Soldotna

The Central Peninsula has a new gathering place in Soldotna. The new beautiful Bridge Lounge located on the upper deck of the Kenai River Lodge… Continue reading

Just like the Soldotna bridge the Bridge Lounge bar changes colors like the autumn leaves.
Ron Walden local true to life crime writer signs books at Walgreens.

Local true to life crime author holds book signing at Walgreens grand opening

Ron Walden has lived on the Kenai Peninsula for more than 40 years and has written 8 books based on his experiences with criminals. Walden… Continue reading

Ron Walden local true to life crime writer signs books at Walgreens.