Soldotna

Annexation discussion continues despite lack of trust

Soldotna is considering annexing one or more of nine areas outside of current city borders, and has brought the conversation outside of city hall, to… Continue reading

Community Schools programs start Wednesday

Summer is officially gone. The leaves are yellow, the temperatures are dropping and Community Schools is back in session. The Community Schools program, which is… Continue reading

Dan Castimore answers a question during a forum for Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly candidates Wednesday at a joint meeting of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. Castimore is running for the District 1-Kalifornsky seat. (Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion)

One challenges incumbent for District 1 assembly seat

Voters in the Kalifornsky Beach area and part of Ridgeway have two choices for their Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly representative on Oct. 3 — one… Continue reading

Dan Castimore answers a question during a forum for Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly candidates Wednesday at a joint meeting of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. Castimore is running for the District 1-Kalifornsky seat. (Photo by Will Morrow/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna continues annexation discussion

The discussion of Soldotna’s potential annexation is moving out of city council chambers. As of Sept. 1, an online forum is available for community members,… Continue reading

A sarplaninac dog chases after Bear at the Three Friends Dog Park in Soldotna, Alaska on Sunday, September 17, 2017. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Dogs make friends at Three Friends Dog Park

For a small dog, Bear seems to be the pack leader of the 3 Friends Dog Park in Soldotna. When he runs, a crowd of… Continue reading

A sarplaninac dog chases after Bear at the Three Friends Dog Park in Soldotna, Alaska on Sunday, September 17, 2017. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
Madee Knowlton chases down a steer during the steer daubing event at the Soldotna Equestrian Club’s first 9-11 Tribute Rodeo, junior division, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 in Soldotna’s Centennial Park. In steer daubing, riders carry poles tipped with swabs dipped in mustard to tag a running steer forward of its shoulder. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

At the rodeo

Madee Knowlton chases down a steer during the steer daubing event at the Soldotna Equestrian Club’s first 9-11 Tribute Rodeo, junior division, on Saturday, Sept.… Continue reading

Madee Knowlton chases down a steer during the steer daubing event at the Soldotna Equestrian Club’s first 9-11 Tribute Rodeo, junior division, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 in Soldotna’s Centennial Park. In steer daubing, riders carry poles tipped with swabs dipped in mustard to tag a running steer forward of its shoulder. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly candidates discuss Soldotna annexation

Two Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly candidates — incumbent Brett Hibbert and challenger Dan Castimore, both running to represent District 1, the Kalifornsky Beach area —… Continue reading

Signs for various businesses line the Sterling Highway on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. City staff in Soldotna are continuing work on revising the city’s sign code. (Peninsula Clarion file photo)

Soldotna City Council hears sign plans

The rules for signage in Soldotna are changing and although the exact details are still uncertain, preliminary plans allow for the use of sandwich board… Continue reading

Signs for various businesses line the Sterling Highway on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. City staff in Soldotna are continuing work on revising the city’s sign code. (Peninsula Clarion file photo)

Soldotna introduces ordinance to continue pot ban

The Soldotna City Council has introduced an ordinance that would turn the city’s two-year moratorium on marijuana businesses into an indefinite prohibition of commercial production,… Continue reading

Michele Vasquez memorializes Heather Heyer at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Standing for love, peace and joy

More than 20 people gathered in Soldotna Creek Park on Wednesday night in memory of Heather Heyer. Heyer was killed Saturday when a man drove… Continue reading

Michele Vasquez memorializes Heather Heyer at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna: Three seats, three candidates

Soldotna City Council elections are sure to bring change this October, although each of the three seats are running uncontested. Tyson Cox is running to… Continue reading

Soldotna hires consultants to open annexation conversation

The city of Soldotna is continuing its research into the annexation of nearby areas currently outside of city boundaries by creating a forum for public… Continue reading

Footing Alaska’s bill: Legislators talk about state budget

The Kenai Peninsula’s three legislators spoke Wednesday to an audience of Kenai and Soldotna Chamber of Commerce members about the legislative session that concluded last… Continue reading

Voters cast their ballots at the Kasilof Fire Station on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 in Kasilof, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Step on up, take a seat

With 42 elected offices opening up this fall, Kenai Peninsula residents will have ample opportunity to get involved in local governments. On October 3, voters… Continue reading

Voters cast their ballots at the Kasilof Fire Station on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 in Kasilof, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)
Summer attire

Summer attire

Summer fashion A caribou grazes along the side of the Forest Lane in Soldotna on Friday. The coat of the caribou changes with the seasons. During… Continue reading

Summer attire
Daschund owners walk in the Soldotna Progress Days Parade, as they have for the past 24 years, as part of the group “Wieners on Parade,” on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Progress days keep progressing

For sixty years, the annual Progress Days parade has marched forward, in step with the city, growing and bringing together the community. On Saturday, community… Continue reading

Daschund owners walk in the Soldotna Progress Days Parade, as they have for the past 24 years, as part of the group “Wieners on Parade,” on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna puts moratorium on commercial marijuana

While the city of Soldotna is now a local regulatory authority — allowing it to profit from the commercial production, testing and sale of marijuana… Continue reading

Supplies sit on the desk in the newly finished book sale room in the basement of the Soldotna Public Library on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna library basement reopens

After a year and a half, the nonprofit Soldotna Library Friends are gearing up to reopen their book sale space in the Joyce K. Carver… Continue reading

Supplies sit on the desk in the newly finished book sale room in the basement of the Soldotna Public Library on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

Rotary Park reopens after black bear sighting

The 52-acre Rotary Park on Funny River Road in Soldotna is open again. The park reopened Thursday after being temporarily closed due to bear activity.… Continue reading

Soldotna council strengthens code on using phone while driving

Motorists making their way through Soldotna can now be found in violation of the city’s code for using their phones for anything other than an… Continue reading