Ashlyn O'Hara

Kenai Peninsula Food Banks staff and volunteers assemble food bags for the cities of Kenai and Soldotna recently at the food bank near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Kenai Peninsula Food Bank)

Food bank bag program extended through end of April

The nonprofit was awarded a grant by the Soldotna City Council during their Wednesday meeting

Kenai Peninsula Food Banks staff and volunteers assemble food bags for the cities of Kenai and Soldotna recently at the food bank near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Kenai Peninsula Food Bank)
State health officials address members of the media during a remote press conference on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (Screenshot)

Initial vaccine demand by seniors met, DHSS says

DHSS said a new eligibility tier was opened in part because fewer appointments were being booked by seniors

State health officials address members of the media during a remote press conference on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (Screenshot)
Sanitization equipment is seen inside of a classroom at Kenai Middle School on Friday, Jan. 8 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

KPBSD to offer vaccine clinics for teachers, staff

Pre-K through 12th grade teachers were eligible to receive the vaccine as of Thursday

Sanitization equipment is seen inside of a classroom at Kenai Middle School on Friday, Jan. 8 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
A vial of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is seen at Central Emergency Services Station 1 on Friday, Dec. 18 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Teachers eligible Thursday to schedule COVID vaccine appointments

The state announced the opening of a new eligibility group on Wednesday

A vial of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is seen at Central Emergency Services Station 1 on Friday, Dec. 18 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (Screenshot)

186 new cases; state disaster declaration set to expire

Dunleavy said the potential extension of the declaration is in the Legislature’s hands

Gov. Mike Dunleavy during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (Screenshot)
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Kenai to outsource engineering services for bluff stabilization project

The project aims to stabilized 5,000 of bluff along the north shore of the Kenai River.

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15% of Alaskans have received at least 1 vaccine dose

As of Tuesday, more than 110,000 Alaskans had received at least one dose of their COVID vaccine.

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Seward to interview city manager finalists Thursday

The council considered seven applications before selecting finalists

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The Alaska State Capitol, seen here on Nov. 4, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Local reps. await House organization

Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, is the only rep. to have prefiled legislation

The Alaska State Capitol, seen here on Nov. 4, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
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Peninsula COVID vaccinations far surpass infections

7,358 people in the “Kenai” region have received at least one dose of their COVID-19 vaccine

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Seward to launch shop local program

Shoppers may submit as many receipts as is necessary to reach $200.

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More than 100,000 Alaskans vaccinated as peninsula cases stay low

As of Friday, 139,151 of the 174,400 initial vaccine doses allocated to the state for December, January and February had been administered.

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1 peninsula case, 184 cases statewide

The state also reported one new hospitalization and no new deaths on Thursday

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Kenai City Council Candidate Teea Winger participates in a candidate forum with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center in Kenai, Alaska on Sept. 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai City Council condemns Winger’s remarks on shop local program

The program, which went live Monday, offers financial incentives to shoppers at Kenai businesses

Kenai City Council Candidate Teea Winger participates in a candidate forum with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center in Kenai, Alaska on Sept. 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai City Hall on Feb. 20, 2020, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Changes made to Kenai animal control laws

Changes to the Kenai Municipal Code relating to animal control were unanimously approved by the Kenai City Council at their Feb. 3 meeting. Among other… Continue reading

Kenai City Hall on Feb. 20, 2020, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
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226 new cases statewide, 6 on peninsula

The state reported no new hospitalizations or deaths on Wednesday

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Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration and Assembly meet for a joint work session with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021.

District, borough at odds over school budget

The school district requested about $53 million from the borough, while the borough proposed about $43 million as a minimum amount.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration and Assembly meet for a joint work session with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021.
Robert Gibson testifies before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 2 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly approves new agriculture lease structure

Both pieces of legislation were approved unanimously

Robert Gibson testifies before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 2 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Connections enrollment doubled this year

The surge in enrollment put a strain on the home-school program.

Michael Wojciak stands in front of the middle and high school building of Kachemak Selo School Nov. 12, 2019, in Kachemak Selo, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

K-Selo sticking point on KPBSD project bond package

The amount of money requested for the project — $5.39 million — reflects the 35% local match the borough would need to provide

Michael Wojciak stands in front of the middle and high school building of Kachemak Selo School Nov. 12, 2019, in Kachemak Selo, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)