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Hope Hillyer, Grace Henry and Rachel Johnson clear debris during their mission trip in New Orleans, La., on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Allie Copeland/CrossRoads Missions New Orleans)

Twister transforms local mission trip

Cook Inlet Academy students participate in Louisiana relief efforts

Hope Hillyer, Grace Henry and Rachel Johnson clear debris during their mission trip in New Orleans, La., on Friday, March 25, 2022. (Allie Copeland/CrossRoads Missions New Orleans)
Aislyn Downum, left, and Mylee Yeoman perform a scene from “Moana” during a dress rehearsal at the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Middle debuts ‘Moana’ this weekend

The Disney musical follows the story of a young heiress to a Polynesian kingdom

Aislyn Downum, left, and Mylee Yeoman perform a scene from “Moana” during a dress rehearsal at the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
Grace looks for cool rocks on Douglas Island outside of Juneau, Alaska, on Sunday, April 24, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

Out of the Office: Island respite

Grace is one of those eternal optimist types. She moves about her life with a positive outlook that is rare, enviable even, and it’s something… Continue reading

Grace looks for cool rocks on Douglas Island outside of Juneau, Alaska, on Sunday, April 24, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

Alaska COVID-19 cases down; US sees increase

The state reported a total of 1,479 new COVID-19 cases for the prior week

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Left to right: Darek Hatten, Aidan Bon and Sophia Micciche rehearse “Arsenic and Old Lace” at Soldotna High School on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

Arsenic and laughs pair well

SoHi students bring the dark comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” to the stage

Left to right: Darek Hatten, Aidan Bon and Sophia Micciche rehearse “Arsenic and Old Lace” at Soldotna High School on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
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Tsalteshi to pilot Backyard Ultra race

Competitors must consecutively run a loop of 4.167 miles in less than one hour

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Caring for the Kenai logo. (Image courtesy Merrill Sikorski)

Caring for the Kenai announces winners

A natural disaster preparedness digital app created by a Cook Inlet Academy sophomore took the top prize

Caring for the Kenai logo. (Image courtesy Merrill Sikorski)
Juneau residents line up with legislators for a picture and a cheer during a Go Blue Day Rally for National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Capitol on Friday, April 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Orgs to host event highlighting child abuse prevention

The event honors Child Abuse Prevention Month, a nationwide campaign to spread awareness about childhood neglect

Juneau residents line up with legislators for a picture and a cheer during a Go Blue Day Rally for National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Capitol on Friday, April 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Executive Director Tim Dillon sits in his office on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, north of Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Economic forum to spotlight Alaska Natives

The Alaska Native Economic Future Forum will provide resources and feature topics of interest to the Indigenous community

Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Executive Director Tim Dillon sits in his office on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, north of Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Native Youth Olympics celebrate fitness and Alaska history and culture

The Cook Inlet Tribal Council began hosting the Games in 1986, and has held competitions annually

From left: Zodiac Trio members Kliment Krylovskiy, Vanessa Mollard and Riko Higuma (Courtesy image)

Soldotna to host musical trio

The three-member group features the sounds of the clarinet, violin and piano

From left: Zodiac Trio members Kliment Krylovskiy, Vanessa Mollard and Riko Higuma (Courtesy image)
Alaska State Troopers logo.

East peninsula fire leaves resident badly burned

Officials responded to the structure fire at 1:49 a.m. Easter Sunday

Alaska State Troopers logo.
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
A caribou has holiday lights tangled in its antlers on April 13, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Robin Andree)

Springtime brings out the animals

Wildlife sightings might become more prevalent in the coming weeks

A caribou has holiday lights tangled in its antlers on April 13, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Robin Andree)
Vaughn Dosko is seen in this undated photo. Dosko was awarded region 3 principal of the year by the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals. (Photos courtesy of the Alaska Council of School Administrators)

Kenai Middle School administrator receives principal of the year award

Vaughn Dosko, the principal at Kenai Middle School, attributed the award to his students and staff

Vaughn Dosko is seen in this undated photo. Dosko was awarded region 3 principal of the year by the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals. (Photos courtesy of the Alaska Council of School Administrators)
A fishing vessel fleet off the coast of Seward, Alaska, participates in oil spill response training hosted by the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (RCAC), along with members of the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, on Thursday, April 14, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

‘The prevention proves that it’s working’

Community seminar explores oil spill preparedness in Seward

A fishing vessel fleet off the coast of Seward, Alaska, participates in oil spill response training hosted by the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (RCAC), along with members of the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, on Thursday, April 14, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
Jonathan Freeman displays his first place photography piece during the opening reception of the Kenai Art Center’s annual student show on Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

Students show their stuff

Kenai Art Center’s annual student showcase will be on display through May

Jonathan Freeman displays his first place photography piece during the opening reception of the Kenai Art Center’s annual student show on Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
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Central peninsula hopping with Easter events

The central peninsula is hopping with Easter events this weekend. Thursday, the Kenai Community Library will host an Easter egg basket building event from 4… Continue reading

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COVID still leveling off in state

COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases are still plateauing pretty low in Alaska, health officials said during a public science session Wednesday. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne… Continue reading

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Snow falls on studded tires on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Kenai, Alaska. For Alaskans living above the 60 North Latitude line, which includes all portions of the Sterling Highway, studded tires must be removed by May 1, 2022. (Peninsula Clarion file)

Studded tires off May 1 on peninsula

Studded tires cause damage on dry pavement, officials said

Snow falls on studded tires on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Kenai, Alaska. For Alaskans living above the 60 North Latitude line, which includes all portions of the Sterling Highway, studded tires must be removed by May 1, 2022. (Peninsula Clarion file)