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The yellow line on this map shows the existing Kenai Spur Highway between approximately mile 19 and 22, while the striped line shows the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s chosen route for moving the highway around its planned natural gas liquifaction facility and export terminal in Nikiski. After considering approximately 26 possible routes since 2015, AGDC announced its choice at a Wednesday public meeting in Nikiski. (Map courtesy of Alaska Gasline Development Corporation).

AGDC selects shortest, least expensive Spur Highway option

The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation announced Wednesday its chosen route for moving the Kenai Spur Highway around the natural gas liquefaction plant and export terminal… Continue reading

The yellow line on this map shows the existing Kenai Spur Highway between approximately mile 19 and 22, while the striped line shows the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s chosen route for moving the highway around its planned natural gas liquifaction facility and export terminal in Nikiski. After considering approximately 26 possible routes since 2015, AGDC announced its choice at a Wednesday public meeting in Nikiski. (Map courtesy of Alaska Gasline Development Corporation).

Kenai City Council prohibits marijuana cultivation facilities in residential zones

On Wednesday, the Kenai City Council unanimously prohibited marijuana cultivation facilities in residential zones. There were no public comments regarding the ordinance at Wednesday’s city… Continue reading

South Kachemak Bay may have to pay taxes to South Peninsula Hospital

The boundary lines on the service areas for both the borough’s hospitals may change in the fall. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved a change… Continue reading

The assembly killed the sales tax increase. A citizen group is picking up the effort

Peninsula voters may get a chance to decide on the future of a sales tax increase this fall after all. A group of citizens have… Continue reading

Oilers starting pitcher Mike Lopez delivers to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

The runaway train known as the Peninsula Oilers didn’t lose any steam Thursday night at Coral Seymour Memorial Park, as the Alaska Baseball League’s top… Continue reading

Oilers starting pitcher Mike Lopez delivers to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Walking to remember: Heritage Place residents raise awareness about Alzheimer’s

Walking to remember: Heritage Place residents raise awareness about Alzheimer’s

A drizzle may have shortened a scheduled mile-and-a-half trek through the streets of Soldotna Thursday, but participants in the Longest Day Walk ’n’ Roll event… Continue reading

Walking to remember: Heritage Place residents raise awareness about Alzheimer’s

Ostrander named to Academic All-America First Team

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central High School, was named to the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic All-America Division I Cross Country and Track… Continue reading

Veihdeffer puts up top time at Run Into Summer

Karalyn Veihdeffer put up the top time Tuesday at the Run Into Summer 5K series in Old Town Kenai. Veihdeffer covered the course in 29… Continue reading

Twins catcher Cody Quelland tags to first base June 15, 2018, against Service at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi, Twins catcher Quelland bids adieu to peninsula baseball

His name is Cody, but most know him as Bubba. Those who follow baseball on the Kenai Peninsula know that he’s been an integral part… Continue reading

Twins catcher Cody Quelland tags to first base June 15, 2018, against Service at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central High School sophmore Riley Graves demonstrates a magnetic rake he built to pick up buried metallic debris on Kenai’s north beach on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

Metal objects present danger on Kenai beaches. A student’s idea may help the city clean it up

Dipnetters, children, and anyone walking barefoot on Kenai beaches this summer may be less likely to step on a nail, screw, wire, lost tent stake… Continue reading

Kenai Central High School sophmore Riley Graves demonstrates a magnetic rake he built to pick up buried metallic debris on Kenai’s north beach on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)
Tsalteshi Sprockets volunteer coach Morgan Aldridge leads a group of youth riders Thursday, June 14, at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Tsalteshi Sprockets teach youth cycling

The present day cycling scene on the peninsula is undoubtedly strong, as evidenced by the numbers of bikers that flock to the trails and pathways… Continue reading

Tsalteshi Sprockets volunteer coach Morgan Aldridge leads a group of youth riders Thursday, June 14, at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)