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Members of a shelter development work group meet at the Independent Living Center in Soldotna, Alaska, to discuss the establishment of an emergency cold-weather shelter on the peninsula on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

‘We want to see this shelter yesterday’

As winter approaches, work group looks to train emergency homeless shelter volunteers

Members of a shelter development work group meet at the Independent Living Center in Soldotna, Alaska, to discuss the establishment of an emergency cold-weather shelter on the peninsula on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Nationwide trends show heroin and fentanyl deaths on the rise

Nationwide trends show heroin and fentanyl deaths on the rise

Dr. Kelly Olson gives a presentation to the Chambers of Commerce on the opioid crisis

Nationwide trends show heroin and fentanyl deaths on the rise
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Grand Group members Joe Carlson (left), Nancy Carlson (front center), Sue Gill (back center) and Vicki Fruichantie smile for the camera Oct. 3 at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Kenai.

Parenting through the golden years

Local group provides support to grandparents raising grandchildren

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Grand Group members Joe Carlson (left), Nancy Carlson (front center), Sue Gill (back center) and Vicki Fruichantie smile for the camera Oct. 3 at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Kenai.
Representatives from local, state and federal agencies participate in a discussion about the Swan Lake Fire at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers in Soldotna, Alaska on Nov. 13, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Only unprecedented until it’s not’

Official discuss fire management strategies for a changing climate

Representatives from local, state and federal agencies participate in a discussion about the Swan Lake Fire at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers in Soldotna, Alaska on Nov. 13, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Moose Pass work to cause Seward Highway delays, closures

Crews will repair a damaged culvert at Mile 32.9 of the Seward Highway where it crosses Moose Creek.

Winter storm warning issued for western peninsula

Winter storm warning issued for western peninsula

The warning is in effect for areas including Kenai, Soldotna, Homer and Cooper Landing.

Winter storm warning issued for western peninsula
Participants in 2018’s Startup Week gather at Kenai River Brewing in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Pamela Parker)

Startup week to provide tools for local entrepreneurs

“It reminds you why you’re doing the whole entrepreneurship thing in the first place.”

Participants in 2018’s Startup Week gather at Kenai River Brewing in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Pamela Parker)
Michael Armstrong / Homer News                                 Lee John Henry is brought into the Homer courtroom for his arraignment Oct. 17, 2016, in Homer. Henry is charged with first-degree murder in the July 2013 death of Mark Matthew in Homer.

Trial opens in 2013 death of Homer man

Jury selection will begin in the trial for Lee John Henry.

Michael Armstrong / Homer News                                 Lee John Henry is brought into the Homer courtroom for his arraignment Oct. 17, 2016, in Homer. Henry is charged with first-degree murder in the July 2013 death of Mark Matthew in Homer.
Soldotna woman wins state scholarship

Soldotna woman wins state scholarship

Alaska 529’s Scholarship Account Giveaway selects one person to receive $25,000.

Soldotna woman wins state scholarship
The sign at the front of Kenai River Campus’s main building as seen on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Photos by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Celebrating Alaska Native Heritage at KPC

November is recognized nationwide as Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Month, and Kenai Peninsula College is hosting multiple events in celebration of the occasion.… Continue reading

The sign at the front of Kenai River Campus’s main building as seen on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Photos by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Members of the Kahtnu Yurartet dance group perform a traditional Yupik dance during a ceremony celebrating the life Dr. Alan Boraas at Kenai Peninsula College on Saturday.

‘How we’re going to own our own language’

Naqenaga Nuch’eghetdneq event uses Native language to connect past and future

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Members of the Kahtnu Yurartet dance group perform a traditional Yupik dance during a ceremony celebrating the life Dr. Alan Boraas at Kenai Peninsula College on Saturday.
Peninsula Art Guild Vice President Marion Nelson, left, and artist Rachel Grossl examine a portion of the “Gather” mural at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

A creative challenge

Peninsula artists gather for a collaborative mural project at the Fine Art Center

Peninsula Art Guild Vice President Marion Nelson, left, and artist Rachel Grossl examine a portion of the “Gather” mural at the Kenai Fine Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Soldotna, Sen. Peter Micciche, R- Soldotna and Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speak to members of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Visitor’s Center on Nov. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Peninsula lawmakers look ahead to next legislative session

Local legislators talk state budget, PFD and more at chamber luncheon

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Soldotna, Sen. Peter Micciche, R- Soldotna and Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speak to members of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Visitor’s Center on Nov. 6, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Public safety briefs for Nov. 3, 2019

Public safety briefs for Nov. 3, 2019

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Public safety briefs for Nov. 3, 2019
Court reports for Nov. 3, 2019

Court reports for Nov. 3, 2019

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Court reports for Nov. 3, 2019
Pamyua performs at the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series in Soldotna Creek Park on July 3, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Public voting for music series grant begins

Residents can vote online for Soldotna to receive the Levitt AMP Grant Award for the summer of 2020.

Pamyua performs at the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series in Soldotna Creek Park on July 3, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna Police identify body found in hospital parking lot

Soldotna Police identify body found in hospital parking lot

The man was discovered in the front seat of a pickup truck by hospital security staff.

Soldotna Police identify body found in hospital parking lot
“Sir” James Adcox, left, leads Silas Barnes, Manoah Barnes and Nehemiah Barnes through the Literary Haunted House at the Kenai Community Library on Oct. 30, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins

Where to go on the peninsula for Halloween

“Sir” James Adcox, left, leads Silas Barnes, Manoah Barnes and Nehemiah Barnes through the Literary Haunted House at the Kenai Community Library on Oct. 30, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Public safety briefs for Oct. 23, 2019
Public safety briefs for Oct. 23, 2019
Court reports for Oct. 23, 2019

Court reports for Oct. 23, 2019

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Court reports for Oct. 23, 2019