Jacob Dye

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)
COVID-19. (Courtesy Photo | The CDC)

COVID cases down, fewer patients on ventilators this week

The State Department of Health reported Wednesday that 80 patients were hospitalized with COVID-19. Five of those patients are on a ventilator. This is an… Continue reading

COVID-19. (Courtesy Photo | The CDC)
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Mike O’Brien shows off his cherries Wednesday at O’Brien Garden & Trees in Nikiski.

Harvesting knowledge

Nikiski farmer values learning over dollars

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Mike O’Brien shows off his cherries Wednesday at O’Brien Garden & Trees in Nikiski.
The Kenai Cinema on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Cheap movies at local theaters for National Cinema Day

Both local movie theaters will be participating in National Cinema Day on Saturday, offering admission at $3 to any and every showing, regardless of showtime… Continue reading

The Kenai Cinema on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Artwork donated for the Harvest Auction hangs at the Kenai Art Center on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Art Center to debut Harvest Auction

The Kenai Art Center is debuting the exhibition for the monthlong Harvest Auction on Thursday. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7… Continue reading

Artwork donated for the Harvest Auction hangs at the Kenai Art Center on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (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)

Kenai River king escapement misses key target

Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced preliminary estimated escapement numbers for Kenai River late-run King Salmon on Thursday. Currently, the total is estimated to… Continue reading

Raymond Bradbury preserves his salmon while dipnetting in the mouth of the Kenai River on Saturday, July 10, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
A renovated cupola was restored onto the Saint Nicholas Chapel in Kenai, Alaska on Aug. 29, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Saint Nicholas Chapel gets renovation

Saint Nicholas Chapel in Old Town Kenai, located right next to Veronica’s Cafe and across the street from the larger Holy Assumption of the Virgin… Continue reading

A renovated cupola was restored onto the Saint Nicholas Chapel in Kenai, Alaska on Aug. 29, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A construction vehicle at the site of the new Tsalteshi Trail maintenance building at Skyview Middle School on Aug. 29, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Tsalteshi starts on new maintenance shed

Construction is beginning on a new maintenance building for the Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Trees began to be cleared a couple of weeks… Continue reading

A construction vehicle at the site of the new Tsalteshi Trail maintenance building at Skyview Middle School on Aug. 29, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Michelle Duffield, of Kenai, performs an open turn while swimming her leg of the 200-yard medley relay at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Aug. 27, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai girls, SoHi boys swim to victory at tri meet

The Kenai Central girls and Soldotna boys swim teams came out on top at a tri meet hosted at Kenai Central High School on Saturday.… Continue reading

Michelle Duffield, of Kenai, performs an open turn while swimming her leg of the 200-yard medley relay at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Aug. 27, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Amy Jackman (center) and others dance to music performed by Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise on Aug. 24, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Hip-hop ‘n’ harp

Seasonal sun shines on Music in the Park

Amy Jackman (center) and others dance to music performed by Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise on Aug. 24, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Brayden Taylor and Gehret Medcoff celebrate a touchdown on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Prep football: SoHi, Kenai, Homer collect victories

The Soldotna football team won its first home game of the season Friday, bringing down the West Valley Wolfpack 55-26 at Justin Maile Field. The… Continue reading

Brayden Taylor and Gehret Medcoff celebrate a touchdown on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
The Kenai Fire Department headquarters are photographed on Feb. 13, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Peninsula Clarion file)

Kenai Fire Department resuces distressed boater Thursday morning

The City of Kenai Fire Department responded to a call made by a boater in distress and returned the operator to shore early Thursday morning.… Continue reading

The Kenai Fire Department headquarters are photographed on Feb. 13, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Peninsula Clarion file)