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Part of the Ski-Hill Multi-use trail is seen from a trailhead located at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Saturday, Sept. 26 just outside Soldotna, Alaska.                                Part of the Ski-Hill Multi-use trail is seen from a trailhead located at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Saturday, Sept. 26 just outside Soldotna, Alaska.

Ski Hill Multi-use Trail welcomes first visitors

Hikers, cyclists and dog-walkers celebrated the Kenai Wildlife Refuge’s newest trail on Saturday.

Part of the Ski-Hill Multi-use trail is seen from a trailhead located at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Saturday, Sept. 26 just outside Soldotna, Alaska.                                Part of the Ski-Hill Multi-use trail is seen from a trailhead located at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Saturday, Sept. 26 just outside Soldotna, Alaska.
Seward sports canceled for Saturday

Seward sports canceled for Saturday

Seward Elementary shifts to remote learning after possible transmission of COVID-19 case

Seward sports canceled for Saturday
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)                                COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

DHSS reports 128 new cases, one on peninsula

DHSS announced 128 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)                                COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 25

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 25

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 25
Henry Knackstedt
Henry Knackstedt
The race for Kenai City Council: Winger touts newcomer status
The race for Kenai City Council: Winger touts newcomer status
The sign outside Soldotna City Hall is seen on July 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna approves plan to distribute $4.5 million in CARES funds

The funds will go to local businesses, nonprofits and residents

The sign outside Soldotna City Hall is seen on July 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Image via Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 24

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Image via Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
A map of the proposed Soldotna Annexation Areas. (Courtesy Alaska Local Boundary Commission)

Annexation decision slated for October

The meeting is scheduled to take place on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.

A map of the proposed Soldotna Annexation Areas. (Courtesy Alaska Local Boundary Commission)
A safer Ski Hill

A safer Ski Hill

New refuge trail allows dog walkers, runners, bikers to get off road

A safer Ski Hill
COVID-19. (Image via CDC)

Statewide cases pass 8,000

DHSS announced 142 new COVID-19 cases

COVID-19. (Image via CDC)
COVID-19. (Image via CDC)

State reports 5 new central peninsula COVID-19 cases

The tally includes a case associated with Soldotna High School.

COVID-19. (Image via CDC)
Tim Navarre, who is running for reelection to Kenai City Council, is photographed at the Peninsula Clarion office in Kenai, Alaska, on Sept. 14, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

The race for Kenai City Council: Tim Navarre

An interview with the current council member

Tim Navarre, who is running for reelection to Kenai City Council, is photographed at the Peninsula Clarion office in Kenai, Alaska, on Sept. 14, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, from left, Bristol Bay Reserve Association Board member Mike LaRussa, Bristol Bay Native Association President/CEO Ralph Andersen, Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Executive Director Andy Wink, United Tribes of Bristol Bay Deputy Director Lindsay Layland, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Norm Van Vactor, and Robin Samuelson of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, make statements at the Federal Courthouse in Anchorage. (Marc Lester/Anchorage Daily News via AP, File)

Pebble CEO quits over recorded comments

Collier in the tapes suggested support from the state for the project

  • Sep 23, 2020
  • By Becky Bohrer Associated Press
  • Pebble Mine
In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, from left, Bristol Bay Reserve Association Board member Mike LaRussa, Bristol Bay Native Association President/CEO Ralph Andersen, Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Executive Director Andy Wink, United Tribes of Bristol Bay Deputy Director Lindsay Layland, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Norm Van Vactor, and Robin Samuelson of Bristol Bay Native Corporation, make statements at the Federal Courthouse in Anchorage. (Marc Lester/Anchorage Daily News via AP, File)
Ninilchik Fire Chief David Bear moves the fire truck out of the new Ninilchik Emergency Services building on Aug. 9, 2014, to make room for visitors to the open house of the new NES building. (Homer News file photo)

Proposition 1: What you need to know

Ninilchik, Anchor Point voters to decide on combine fire and EMS service area

Ninilchik Fire Chief David Bear moves the fire truck out of the new Ninilchik Emergency Services building on Aug. 9, 2014, to make room for visitors to the open house of the new NES building. (Homer News file photo)
Image via Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

SoHi reports COVID-19 case

Close contacts have been notified and are required to quarantine for 14 days.

Image via Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 22

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 22

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 22
Sullivan: I look forward to seeing who the President nominates

Sullivan: I look forward to seeing who the President nominates

Senator says president has authority to nominate, Senate will take on confirmation responsibilities.

Sullivan: I look forward to seeing who the President nominates
Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 22

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 22

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Sept. 22
COVID-19 virus. (Image courtesy CDC)
COVID-19 virus. (Image courtesy CDC)