Kat Sorensen

Preliminary results show Seward opting in to PERA

Results won’t be official until the canvass board meets on Thursday

An “I voted” sticker lays abandoned outside Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna mayor hopes to revisit field house project

“I would like to see this come back as soon as possible, supported by a positive campaign.”

An “I voted” sticker lays abandoned outside Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Seward to vote on employee relations measure March 19

Seward to vote on employee relations measure March 19

PERA would dictate union relation policy in the city

Seward to vote on employee relations measure March 19
A rendering of the proposed Soldotna Regional Sports Complex field house. Voters rejected a proposition to take out a $10 million bond to pay for the project by a narrow margin Tuesday. (City of Soldotna)

Field house ordinance voted down

The election’s certification is currently on the agenda for Wednesday’s Soldotna City Council meeting.

A rendering of the proposed Soldotna Regional Sports Complex field house. Voters rejected a proposition to take out a $10 million bond to pay for the project by a narrow margin Tuesday. (City of Soldotna)
Sustainable Seward members host sewing groups to create repurpose t-shirts into reusable shopping bags. (Photo courtesy of Jennny Nakao).

Sustainable Seward upcycles in preparation for plastic bag ban

As Seward approaches a citywide plastic bag ban later this year, a local environmental awareness group is trying to help the community transition away from… Continue reading

Sustainable Seward members host sewing groups to create repurpose t-shirts into reusable shopping bags. (Photo courtesy of Jennny Nakao).
The author stumbles at the rock marking the race point on the Mount Marathon Race trail during one of her many training runs in preparation for the July 4, 2018, race. (Photo provided by Kat Sorensen)

Tangled Up in Blue: A double-edged sword

Registration for the 2019 Mount Marathon Race opened March 1. Within hours of getting the email, I sent my information off into the internet tubes… Continue reading

The author stumbles at the rock marking the race point on the Mount Marathon Race trail during one of her many training runs in preparation for the July 4, 2018, race. (Photo provided by Kat Sorensen)
Early results show no bond for Soldotna field house

Early results show no bond for Soldotna field house

Soldotna’s field house bond may have failed at the polls, but with over 150 votes still in question, the narrow defeat is still uncertain. After… Continue reading

Early results show no bond for Soldotna field house
October flooding on Assembly agenda

October flooding on Assembly agenda

Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will introduce a resolution authorizing the borough to seek assistance from the state to fund flood damage repairs in Seward. After… Continue reading

October flooding on Assembly agenda
Packages move along a conveyor belt at the Amazon.com fulfillment center in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on June 7. (Bloomberg/Photo by Bess Adler)

Kenai estimates 6-figure Amazon revenues

Earlier this month, Amazon filed to start collecting and paying sales taxes

Packages move along a conveyor belt at the Amazon.com fulfillment center in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on June 7. (Bloomberg/Photo by Bess Adler)
Sword-wielding man allegedly threatens woman in Seward

Sword-wielding man allegedly threatens woman in Seward

Police traced a late-night 911 call to a house in Seward on Saturday, where they found a 50-year-old Anchorage man wielding a sword and threatening… Continue reading

Sword-wielding man allegedly threatens woman in Seward
Soldotna special election absentee ballots now open

Soldotna special election absentee ballots now open

The question will officially be put in front of voters on March 5

Soldotna special election absentee ballots now open
Tsunami Bowl challenges Alaska students

Tsunami Bowl challenges Alaska students

The Seward Starfish competed in the 22nd annual Alaska Regional National Ocean Bowl competition, known as the Alaska Tsunami Bowl, at Seward High School on… Continue reading

Tsunami Bowl challenges Alaska students
Peninsula Clarion file photo

Kenai approves animal control ordinance

Requires animal owners who violate animal ordinances have an arraignment before a judge

Peninsula Clarion file photo
The author skis at the Ski for Women earlier this winter. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tangled up in Blue: Not feeling it

I really do not want to write this. It’s not that I don’t love writing my column, I enjoy it. It’s a fun practice, reflecting… Continue reading

The author skis at the Ski for Women earlier this winter. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Contributed photo/Michael Humling, U.S. Fish Wildlife Service Spring Chinook Salmon.

2019 king outlook below average

If the outlook proves true, 2019 will be the fourth-lowest run in 34 years of records

Contributed photo/Michael Humling, U.S. Fish Wildlife Service Spring Chinook Salmon.
Kenai to talk dogs, Amazon

Kenai to talk dogs, Amazon

Kenai City Council will vote on an ordinance addressing animal control violations

Kenai to talk dogs, Amazon
KPEA President David Brighton speaks to a group of educators, community members and district employees at Resurrect Art Coffee House on Friday, in Seward. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Educators speak out on school funding, contract issues

The three main issues are the state budget, the borough budget and contract negotiations

KPEA President David Brighton speaks to a group of educators, community members and district employees at Resurrect Art Coffee House on Friday, in Seward. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Man found dead after sailboat fire

A man is dead following a fire on a sailboat in Seward Harbor Saturday morning. Seward Fire Department responded to the fire on the Perspective,… Continue reading

A king salmon during the 67th annual Golden North Salmon Derby at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in August 2013. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)

Fish & Game places restrictions on 2019 early run kings

If projections are realized, this year’s run would rank as the fourth lowest across 34 years.

A king salmon during the 67th annual Golden North Salmon Derby at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in August 2013. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)

22nd annual Tsunami Bowl coming to Seward

The annual event has been held in Seward since 1998