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Joel Caldwell shows off the new Tecnam Traveller on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Aviation ready to take off

The local airline begins scheduled commuter service Oct. 3

Joel Caldwell shows off the new Tecnam Traveller on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
From left: Lacey Jane Brewster, Terri Zopf-Schoessler, Donna Shirnberg, Tracie Sanborn and Bill Taylor (center) rehearse “Menopause Made Me Do It” on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Applause for menopause

Kenai Performers’ new play takes aim at ‘not the most glorious part of womanhood’

From left: Lacey Jane Brewster, Terri Zopf-Schoessler, Donna Shirnberg, Tracie Sanborn and Bill Taylor (center) rehearse “Menopause Made Me Do It” on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

State reports 25 additional deaths, 66 hospitalizations

For the period of Sept. 7 to Sept. 13, 1,494 new COVID-19 cases were reported

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
A rescued harbor seal pup undergoes care at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)

SeaLife Center admits harbor seal pup, baby sea otter

A harbor seal pup was rescued on Aug. 22 and a sea otter pup was rescued Sept. 7

A rescued harbor seal pup undergoes care at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)
Peter Micciche speaks at the ceremony for the signing of Senate Bill 185 into law at Special Olympics Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (Photo courtesy Alaska Office of the Governor)

Subminimum wages for disabled workers removed from statute

The bill was sponsored by Senate President Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna

Peter Micciche speaks at the ceremony for the signing of Senate Bill 185 into law at Special Olympics Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (Photo courtesy Alaska Office of the Governor)
Alaska Wildlife Alliance member Grace Kautek looks out over the Kenai River for signs of belugas during the third annual Belugas Count! event at Erik Hansen Scout Park in Kenai, Alaska on Sept. 21, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek)

Belugas, and counters, are back

Belugas Count! aims to educate the public about the beluga population in Cook Inlet

Alaska Wildlife Alliance member Grace Kautek looks out over the Kenai River for signs of belugas during the third annual Belugas Count! event at Erik Hansen Scout Park in Kenai, Alaska on Sept. 21, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek)
Zac Buckbee holds the ball while trying to push through Chugiak defenders at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna, Alaska on Sept. 9, 2022 (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Football roundup: SoHi, Homer get conference wins

The Soldotna Stars dealt a decisive defeat to the Chugiak Mustangs on Friday at Justin Maile Field. The final score was 55-21. The Stars improved… Continue reading

Zac Buckbee holds the ball while trying to push through Chugiak defenders at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna, Alaska on Sept. 9, 2022 (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Mayor Brian Gabriel spins a wheel to determine the Magic Weight at the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at Three Bears grocery store in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Wheel of fish

Silver Salmon Derby kicks off Tuesday

Kenai Mayor Brian Gabriel spins a wheel to determine the Magic Weight at the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at Three Bears grocery store in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Raymond Bradbury preserves his salmon while dipnetting in the mouth of the Kenai River on Saturday, July 10, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)

Waters high, turbid on Kenai River

Northern Kenai fishing report for Sept. 8

Raymond Bradbury preserves his salmon while dipnetting in the mouth of the Kenai River on Saturday, July 10, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
Festival producer Chris Miller on the site of Sacred Acre in Ninilchik. (Photo Courtesy David Stearns)

EDM festival debuts in Ninilchik this weekend

The Sacred Acre music festival will run Sept. 9-11 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds

Festival producer Chris Miller on the site of Sacred Acre in Ninilchik. (Photo Courtesy David Stearns)
A lacquer sculpture of a salmon hangs on the walls of Kathy Matta’s gallery in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

The allure of lacquer

Local gallery showcases art made with traditional Chinese medium

A lacquer sculpture of a salmon hangs on the walls of Kathy Matta’s gallery in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

COVID cases, hospitalizations down

Starting next week, an updated bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine will be available in Alaska

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Kenai Courthouse is photographed on Feb. 26, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Clarion file)
Kenai Courthouse is photographed on Feb. 26, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Clarion file)
A poster for “The Show Must Go On” is displayed at the Kenai Cinema on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

The show goes on-screen

A feature-length documentary on efforts to rebuild Triumvirate debuts this weekend

A poster for “The Show Must Go On” is displayed at the Kenai Cinema on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
The Kahtnuht'ana Duhdeldiht Campus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninula Clarion)

Kahtnuht’ana Duhdeldiht Campus learning begins Wednesday

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s new centralized learning facility — the Kahtnuht’ana Duhdeldiht Campus — welcomes students for the first time Wednesday. The campus, whose name… Continue reading

The Kahtnuht'ana Duhdeldiht Campus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninula Clarion)
Nurse Tracy Silta draws a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the walk-in clinic at the intersection of the Kenai Spur and Sterling Highways in Soldotna, Alaska on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. An updated COVID-19 booster will be available to Kenai Peninsula Borough residents as soon as Monday. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion file)

New COVID booster available Monday

38,000 doses of the updated booster have been ordered by vaccine providers in the state

Nurse Tracy Silta draws a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the walk-in clinic at the intersection of the Kenai Spur and Sterling Highways in Soldotna, Alaska on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. An updated COVID-19 booster will be available to Kenai Peninsula Borough residents as soon as Monday. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion file)
John Land, Christina Land, Joshua Land and Edgar Land of Grace Acres Farm show off some of their produce at the Harvest Moon Local Food Festival at Soldotna Creek Park on Sept. 14, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Harvest Moon fest to celebrate local food

Events at the stage, a chef tent and a demonstration tent will run between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Soldotna Creek Park

John Land, Christina Land, Joshua Land and Edgar Land of Grace Acres Farm show off some of their produce at the Harvest Moon Local Food Festival at Soldotna Creek Park on Sept. 14, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Wyatt Faircloth and Hokoa Montoya celebrate a touchdown at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi rips South, remains undefeated

The Soldotna football team brought home a strong victory over the South Anchorage on Friday during their homecoming game at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna.… Continue reading

Wyatt Faircloth and Hokoa Montoya celebrate a touchdown at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Raymond Bradbury preserves his salmon while dipnetting in the mouth of the Kenai River on Saturday, July 10, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)

Coho fishing still good on Kenai River

Northern Kenai Fishing Report

Raymond Bradbury preserves his salmon while dipnetting in the mouth of the Kenai River on Saturday, July 10, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
A baggage carousel can be seen at the Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Ravn Alaska announced this week new charges for luggage. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Ravn to charge baggage fees for all passengers

Tickets purchased prior to Sept. 1 will not be subject to the revised fees

A baggage carousel can be seen at the Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Ravn Alaska announced this week new charges for luggage. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)