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Kenai Mayor Brian Gabriel prepares to spin one of the wheels that determine the magic weight at the closing ceremony of the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Silver Salmon Derby returns Tuesday

The derby is unlike others because the winning fish is not the largest

Kenai Mayor Brian Gabriel prepares to spin one of the wheels that determine the magic weight at the closing ceremony of the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Flyer for the 2024 Candidate Forum Series by KDLL 91.9 FM and the Peninsula Clarion. (Ashlyn O’Hara/KDLL 91.9)

Clarion and KDLL candidate forum series continues, assembly forum canceled

Thursday’s forum will feature Soldotna City Council candidates Jordan Chilson and Linda Farnsworth-Hutchings

Flyer for the 2024 Candidate Forum Series by KDLL 91.9 FM and the Peninsula Clarion. (Ashlyn O’Hara/KDLL 91.9)
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly during their work session in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly gets update on 2022 bond package projects

Voters approved a $65.55 million bond package to address a list of 10 critical maintenance projects around the school district

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly during their work session in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A poll worker helps a voter cast their ballot at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, during the Alaska Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Primary election results certified, local races unchanged

Several candidates have dropped out since election day

A poll worker helps a voter cast their ballot at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, during the Alaska Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Rep. Mary Peltola delivers closing remarks at the Kenai River Sportfishing Association’s Kenai Classic Roundtable at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Fisheries issues tackled at annual Kenai Classic Roundtable

Organizers said the event was an opportunity for Alaska and Lower 48 experts to shed light and share knowledge on fisheries

Rep. Mary Peltola delivers closing remarks at the Kenai River Sportfishing Association’s Kenai Classic Roundtable at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections at Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)

Andy Cizek withdraws from race for Senate District D

The seat is currently held by Sen. Jesse Bjorkman

A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections at Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)
Alaska House District 6 candidate Alana Greear (back, center) poses with supporters at the corner of Pioneer Avenue and Lake Street in Homer during the primary election on Aug. 20, 2024. (Emilie Springer/Homer New)

Alana Greear drops out of race for House District 6

The K-Selo teacher threw her support behind Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly President Brent Johnson

Alaska House District 6 candidate Alana Greear (back, center) poses with supporters at the corner of Pioneer Avenue and Lake Street in Homer during the primary election on Aug. 20, 2024. (Emilie Springer/Homer New)
Flowers bloom at Soldotna City Hall on Wednesday, June 24, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna accepts $2 million in federal grant funding toward wastewater plant projects

The funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was secured in 2022 by Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Flowers bloom at Soldotna City Hall on Wednesday, June 24, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Central Peninsula Hospital Chief Executive Officer Shaun Keef speaks to the Soldotna City Council during their meeting in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Central Peninsula Hospital up year-over-year in visits, births, procedures

The statistics come from a review of CPH’s operations last fiscal year

Central Peninsula Hospital Chief Executive Officer Shaun Keef speaks to the Soldotna City Council during their meeting in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Northrim Bank Funding Branch Manager Steve Manley and Soldotna Finance Director Melanie Imholte speak to the Soldotna City Council in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna approves ‘line of credit’ with Northrim Bank for field house construction

As construction work continues on the Soldotna Field House, the Soldotna City Council on Wednesday, Aug. 28, approved an arrangement to issue a general obligation… Continue reading

Northrim Bank Funding Branch Manager Steve Manley and Soldotna Finance Director Melanie Imholte speak to the Soldotna City Council in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna head coach Galen Brantley Jr. congratulates his team on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, after the Division II championship game at Service High School in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi football knocks off Teton; Brantley Jr. draws even with Christiansen

The Soldotna football team defeated Teton High School 35-7 on Saturday at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State in Pocatello. Soldotna head coach… Continue reading

Soldotna head coach Galen Brantley Jr. congratulates his team on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, after the Division II championship game at Service High School in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Nikiski's Oliver Parrish rushes for a touchdown against Valdez on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski football blows past Valdez; Seward trounces Monroe

The host Nikiski football team defeated Valdez 54-14 on Saturday in nonconference action. The Bulldogs and Buccaneers both play in the nine-man Denali Conference, but… Continue reading

Nikiski's Oliver Parrish rushes for a touchdown against Valdez on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central's Hollan Chadwick catches a pass in front of Ryan Warfield of Yreka (California) on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central HIgh School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Yreka (California) topples Kenai Central

Yreka (California) defeated Kenai Central 41-12 on Friday in nonconference action at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai. The game marked the return of John Marquez,… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Hollan Chadwick catches a pass in front of Ryan Warfield of Yreka (California) on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central HIgh School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai's Herman Brad Snead poses with the medals he won, and the things he used to win them, at the Alaska International Senior Games in Fairbanks, Alaska, from Aug. 2 to 11, 2024. (Photo provided)

Kenai’s Snead nabs 5 golds, 1 bronze at Senior Games

Kenai’s Herman Brad Snead, 75, won five gold medals and a bronze medal at the Alaska International Senior Games from Aug. 2 to 11 in… Continue reading

Kenai's Herman Brad Snead poses with the medals he won, and the things he used to win them, at the Alaska International Senior Games in Fairbanks, Alaska, from Aug. 2 to 11, 2024. (Photo provided)
An Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulatory marker is seen at the outlet of Skilak Lake near Cooper Landing, Alaska, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Moderate coho run as harvest remains limited by emergency order

Northern Kenai Fishing Report for Aug. 28

An Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulatory marker is seen at the outlet of Skilak Lake near Cooper Landing, Alaska, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Ana Monyahan presents on behalf of the Soldotna Silver Salmon Swim Team, seeking a mini grant from the Soldotna City Council during their meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna awards mini grants to Silver Salmon Swim Team, Way Out Women

The grant provide funding to civic programs, services and events

Ana Monyahan presents on behalf of the Soldotna Silver Salmon Swim Team, seeking a mini grant from the Soldotna City Council during their meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna Mayor Paul Whitney speaks during a meeting of the Soldotna City Council in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna council expresses opposition to Endangered Species listing for chinook

The letter comes only a week after Kenai’s city council made the same move

Soldotna Mayor Paul Whitney speaks during a meeting of the Soldotna City Council in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Angel Patterson-Moe and Natalie Norris stand in front of one of their Red Eye Rides vehicles in Seward, Alaska, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Red Eye Rides to launch new route from Kenai to Seward or Anchorage

The shuttle service has been ferrying people up and down the Seward Highway since 2022

Angel Patterson-Moe and Natalie Norris stand in front of one of their Red Eye Rides vehicles in Seward, Alaska, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion A peace crane sculpture stands at the heart of the Kenai Peninsula Peace Crane Garden Trails in Soldotna on Wednesday.

From mundane to spiritual

Peace Crane Garden expands with two new structures

Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion A peace crane sculpture stands at the heart of the Kenai Peninsula Peace Crane Garden Trails in Soldotna on Wednesday.
Kenai City Council member Deborah Sounart, left, and candidate Sovala Kisena participate in the KDLL 91.9 FM/Peninsula Clarion 2024 Candidate Forum Series on Monday, at the Kenai Community Library . (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Forum series debuts with Kenai City Council candidates

Kenai voters will this year cast ballots for two candidates to fill the two open seats

Kenai City Council member Deborah Sounart, left, and candidate Sovala Kisena participate in the KDLL 91.9 FM/Peninsula Clarion 2024 Candidate Forum Series on Monday, at the Kenai Community Library . (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)