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Erik Boraas speaks during the Celebration of Life for his father, Dr. Alan Boraas, at Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Community gathers to remember Alan Boraas — educator and trailblazer

‘That’s how you change the world’

Erik Boraas speaks during the Celebration of Life for his father, Dr. Alan Boraas, at Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Public safety briefs for Jan. 19, 2020
Public safety briefs for Jan. 19, 2020
Soldotna city council to consider LGBTQ hate crime resolution

Soldotna city council to consider LGBTQ hate crime resolution

The resolution would express support for the expansion of hate crime protections.

Soldotna city council to consider LGBTQ hate crime resolution
Micciche discusses PFD, taxes and criminal justice at town hall

Micciche discusses PFD, taxes and criminal justice at town hall

Micciche started by addressing the repeal of Senate Bill 91.

Micciche discusses PFD, taxes and criminal justice at town hall
Soldotna man sentenced to 9 years for heroin operation

Soldotna man sentenced to 9 years for heroin operation

He was arrested after he sold large quantities of heroin from his Soldotna residence in May of 2018.

Soldotna man sentenced to 9 years for heroin operation
The Supreme Court building is seen in Washington on June 17. (J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated Press)

Taking on Citizens United

Assembly members propose resolution supporting amendment to U.S. Constitution.

The Supreme Court building is seen in Washington on June 17. (J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated Press)
The frozen Kenai River can be seen here from the Ciechanski Day Use Area in Kenai, Alaska on Jan. 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Flooding subsides in Big Eddy area

Ice jam on the Kenai River caused flooding earlier this month and shut down several roads.

The frozen Kenai River can be seen here from the Ciechanski Day Use Area in Kenai, Alaska on Jan. 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Cellist Brooks Whitehouse, left, and bassist Paul Sharpe, right, are seen here performing at the Garth Newel Music Center in Hot Springs, Virginia, on Nov. 3, 2019. (Courtesy Brooks Whitehouse)

Musicians go ‘low’

Spoken word meets classical music in Low and Lower comedy performance

Cellist Brooks Whitehouse, left, and bassist Paul Sharpe, right, are seen here performing at the Garth Newel Music Center in Hot Springs, Virginia, on Nov. 3, 2019. (Courtesy Brooks Whitehouse)
The work of Stephanie Cox and Anna Widman is seen here on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Jan. 2, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Exploring new dimensions

Kenai Fine Art exhibit focuses on texture, shapes

The work of Stephanie Cox and Anna Widman is seen here on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Jan. 2, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Assembly to vote on anadromous work group appointees

Assembly to vote on anadromous work group appointees

The group was established by the borough assembly in November.

Assembly to vote on anadromous work group appointees
Craig Barnard can be seen here on Graduation Peak near Seldovia, Alaska, in this undated photo. (Courtesy Tony Doyle)

‘Like a church to me’

Backcountry skiers to share tales of wilderness treks at KDLL Adventure Talk.

Craig Barnard can be seen here on Graduation Peak near Seldovia, Alaska, in this undated photo. (Courtesy Tony Doyle)
Nikiski Fire Station #2 can be seen here on July 15, 2019 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion

Feds fund new emergency equipment

Kenai City Council will vote to approve the purchase of breathing equipment for fire departments.

Nikiski Fire Station #2 can be seen here on July 15, 2019 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion
Man sentenced for death threats to judge’s family

Man sentenced for death threats to judge’s family

The charges stem from a hearing during which a judge denied a request to withdraw a guilty plea.

Man sentenced for death threats to judge’s family
An ice jam in the Kenai River can be seen here from the Soldotna Bridge in this January 2020 photo. (Courtesy Dan Nelson/Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management)

Flood advisory continues for Big Eddy area

The flooding is due to an ice jam.

An ice jam in the Kenai River can be seen here from the Soldotna Bridge in this January 2020 photo. (Courtesy Dan Nelson/Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management)
Flooding in Safeway can be seen here in Soldotna, Alaska, on Jan. 13, 2020. (Photo courtesy Brooke Dobson/Central Emergency Services)

Soldotna Safeway closed after flooding

Cold air likely caused a sprinkler line to freeze.

Flooding in Safeway can be seen here in Soldotna, Alaska, on Jan. 13, 2020. (Photo courtesy Brooke Dobson/Central Emergency Services)
House chambers at the Alaska State Capitol on Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Local lawmakers get head start on legislative session

Legislators have prefiled bills on criminal justice, education.

House chambers at the Alaska State Capitol on Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Fire Marshals Jeremy Hamilton (left) and Brooke Dobson (center right) meet with members of the Shelter Development Workgroup at the Kenai Public Health Center in Kenai on Jan. 8.

Cold-weather shelter still faces obstacles

Any building serving as an emergency shelter would have to meet certain general requirements.

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Fire Marshals Jeremy Hamilton (left) and Brooke Dobson (center right) meet with members of the Shelter Development Workgroup at the Kenai Public Health Center in Kenai on Jan. 8.
The new exhibit at the Alaska SeaLife Center focuses on the center’s ongoing research, Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of the Alaska SeaLife Center)

Small fire breaks out at SeaLife Center

Staff from the avian curatorial recovered two long-tailed ducks that were being held in the area.

The new exhibit at the Alaska SeaLife Center focuses on the center’s ongoing research, Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of the Alaska SeaLife Center)
The frozen Kenai River can be seen here near the Big Eddy State Recreation Site in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management)

Freezing temperatures prolong ice jam flooding

Cold temperatures are expected to cause the Kenai River to continue freezing upstream.

The frozen Kenai River can be seen here near the Big Eddy State Recreation Site in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management)
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                State Rep. Gary Knopp (R-Soldotna) speaks to constituents during a town hall Thursday at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center.

Knopp hosts town hall

Kenai lawmaker discusses budget, PFD in town hall meeting.

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                State Rep. Gary Knopp (R-Soldotna) speaks to constituents during a town hall Thursday at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center.