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Matt Murphy (center) and Seth Bodine (right) play in the bass section of the University of Alaska Anchorage Wind Ensemble. The group will make its annual stop in Kenai on Friday at Kenai Central High School.

All about that bass: University Wind Ensemble concert highlights tuba

Most people don’t see the tuba as a lead instrument. But on Friday, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Wind Ensemble plans to put the big… Continue reading

Matt Murphy (center) and Seth Bodine (right) play in the bass section of the University of Alaska Anchorage Wind Ensemble. The group will make its annual stop in Kenai on Friday at Kenai Central High School.

Borough considers amending liquor license setback

The borough assembly will take up a proposed change to the Kenai Peninsula Borough code requiring liquor stores to be at least 500 feet from… Continue reading

Planning commission defines ‘water-dependent’ buildings

The Kenai Peninsula Borough planning commission issued a more detailed definition for buildings placed inside the anadromous stream setback.Most of the population of the peninsula… Continue reading

The residents of Heritage Place in Soldotna hand-sewed blankets and catnip-stuffed toys to donate to the Soldotna Animal Shelter. They presented them to Amanda Alaniz, the assistant animal control officer for the city, on Friday.

Seniors give back to animal shelter

A black Labrador retriever pads around the halls of Heritage Place in Soldotna, entertaining the residents with a wagging tail and big brown eyes. Residents… Continue reading

The residents of Heritage Place in Soldotna hand-sewed blankets and catnip-stuffed toys to donate to the Soldotna Animal Shelter. They presented them to Amanda Alaniz, the assistant animal control officer for the city, on Friday.
Dr. Jeanne Olson of Fairbanks prepares to stitch up a cat after spaying her during a spay/neuter clinic at the Salvation Army church on Forest Drive on Friday.

Spay, neuter clinic comes to Kenai

“This is your clean area,” said Dr. Jeanne Olson, motioning in a square around an unconscious cat. “It doesn’t matter if you do it in… Continue reading

Dr. Jeanne Olson of Fairbanks prepares to stitch up a cat after spaying her during a spay/neuter clinic at the Salvation Army church on Forest Drive on Friday.

Federal subsistence board reviews rural rule

Subsistence hunters on the Kenai Peninsula will soon have priority in a few more areas.The Federal Subsistence Board, the ruling body of the U.S. Fish… Continue reading

Group for young professionals to launch

Many young adults leave the Kenai Peninsula, but the Kenai Chamber of Commerce plans to give them another reason to stay. The organization intends to… Continue reading

The Ninilchik Tribal Council constructed a building to serve as a transit hub on Oil Well Road.

Ninilchik Traditional Council plans a peninsula public transit service

Ninilchik is more than 37 miles from either of the central and southern peninsula’s hospitals, which isn’t a problem for most people with a car… Continue reading

The Ninilchik Tribal Council constructed a building to serve as a transit hub on Oil Well Road.

All American Meats recalls beef for E. Coli

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nationwide recall for 167,427 pounds of ground beef from an Omaha, Nebraska manufacturer Monday.The USDA’s Food Safety and… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this July 1, 2015 file photo king salmon fishermen and guides ride upriver during the first day of fishing on the late run of Kenai River king salmon near Kenai, Alaska. The legislature is considering a bill to reestablish sportfishing guide licensing fees.

Fish & Game to host sportfishing license meeting

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will host meetings throughout the state in November to gather public input on the legislature’s revival of sportfishing… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion In this July 1, 2015 file photo king salmon fishermen and guides ride upriver during the first day of fishing on the late run of Kenai River king salmon near Kenai, Alaska. The legislature is considering a bill to reestablish sportfishing guide licensing fees.

Pirate fishing bill sponsored by Alaska’s senators headed to President’s desk

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect when the bill was passed and who sponsored it. A new measure granting the National Oceanic… Continue reading

Seward's Resurrection Bay is routinely significantly warmer than the air, which produces steam, as shown in this Nov. 9, 2010 photo.

Renewable energy heat systems arrive on the Kenai Peninsula

Seward’s Resurrection Bay is so warm it steams in the winter. Seawater heated near the equator travels thousands of miles to reach Resurrection Bay, one… Continue reading

Seward's Resurrection Bay is routinely significantly warmer than the air, which produces steam, as shown in this Nov. 9, 2010 photo.
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued concept plans for developing a parking lot on the north side of the Kasilof River.

DNR issues plans for Kasilof River parking lot

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the site plan concept for a parking lot near the mouth of the Kasilof… Continue reading

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued concept plans for developing a parking lot on the north side of the Kasilof River.

ACS approved for E911 tariff

The borough may have to pay an extra tax for 911 address listings for Alaska Communications customers in the future. Alaska Communications won permission from… Continue reading

Clarion file photo Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre proposed unifying Central and Southern Peninsula Hospitals during a recent healthcare task force meeting.

Mayor proposes unified hospital service areas

The Healthcare Task Force zeroed in on the hospitals at its Wednesday night meeting.At its third meeting, the Healthcare Task Force heard from the representatives… Continue reading

Clarion file photo Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre proposed unifying Central and Southern Peninsula Hospitals during a recent healthcare task force meeting.
In this May 18, 2014 file photo Ted Nichols, 12, of Chugiak, goes digging for clams at the Whiskey Gulch beach access in Anchor Point, Alaska. Alaska's Board of Fisheries took up several proposed regulatory changes to Cook Inlet razor clam fisheries.

Razor clam fishing to remain closed

The razor clam sport and personal use fisheries on the east side of the Cook Inlet will remain closed for a second year. The number… Continue reading

In this May 18, 2014 file photo Ted Nichols, 12, of Chugiak, goes digging for clams at the Whiskey Gulch beach access in Anchor Point, Alaska. Alaska's Board of Fisheries took up several proposed regulatory changes to Cook Inlet razor clam fisheries.
(Clarion file photo)Members and staff of the Alaska Board of Fisheries meet in Soldotna Feb. 16, 1999. The 1999 meeting was the last time the full board met on the central Kenai Peninsula to address upper Cook Inlet fisheries.

Board of Fisheries debates Kenai meeting

Despite several hours of discussion, the Alaska’s Board of Fisheries members did not come to a decision whether to move its 2017 Upper Cook Inlet… Continue reading

(Clarion file photo)Members and staff of the Alaska Board of Fisheries meet in Soldotna Feb. 16, 1999. The 1999 meeting was the last time the full board met on the central Kenai Peninsula to address upper Cook Inlet fisheries.
Jackson (front) and Tad Covault pose with the moose Jackson shot down in September north of the Yukon River.

K-Beach Elementary student takes monster moose

A towering bull moose stepped into the clearing in front of them. They had seen a number of smaller moose, some wolves, swans and cow… Continue reading

Jackson (front) and Tad Covault pose with the moose Jackson shot down in September north of the Yukon River.

BlueCrest gas production paused

Though BlueCrest Energy is on schedule to begin drilling for oil, the gas production is on hold.BlueCrest Energy’s shore-based drill and pad, located about six… Continue reading

Nikiski residents gathered at the Nikiski Recreational Center Monday to examine the options for the relocation of the Kenai Spur Highway around the proposed Alaska LNG facility.

Neighbors examine Spur relocation options

More than 275 Nikiski residents turned out Monday night to hear about the options for relocating the Kenai Spur Highway. The Alaska LNG facility, a… Continue reading

Nikiski residents gathered at the Nikiski Recreational Center Monday to examine the options for the relocation of the Kenai Spur Highway around the proposed Alaska LNG facility.