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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)

Ninilchik fire chief let go during restructure

The board of directors for Ninilchik Emergency Services has terminated the volunteer fire department’s chief while it restructures the program. Volunteer members of the department… Continue reading

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)
Erik Boraas speaks during the Celebration of Life for his father, Dr. Alan Boraas, at Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

State Rep. Gary Knopp introduces bill to change College Road to Alan Boraas Road

A state bill introduced by Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai/Soldotna, would change College Road, near Soldotna, to Alan Boraas Road, in honor of the late Kenai… Continue reading

Erik Boraas speaks during the Celebration of Life for his father, Dr. Alan Boraas, at Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Photo by Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Bruce Shelley, Director of Member Relations for Homer Electric Association, gives a presentation Wednesday to the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center.

HEA’s Shelley: Electric vehicles are no laughing matter

Electric vehicles were the topic of discussion Wednesday as local business leaders gathered for the first Kenai Chamber of Commerce Luncheon of the year. Members… Continue reading

Photo by Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Bruce Shelley, Director of Member Relations for Homer Electric Association, gives a presentation Wednesday to the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center.
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Students bring topic of sustainability to school board

A call for more sustainable practices was brought to the attention of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meeting Monday. Two Soldotna… Continue reading

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$30 million bond package to address aging school facility needs

$30 million bond package to address aging school facility needs

A $30 million bond package proposal is in the works to tackle nearly 20 different deferred maintenance projects in school buildings across the peninsula, Kenai… Continue reading

$30 million bond package to address aging school facility needs
Brian Mazurek, left, and Ben Weagraff, right, are seen ice fishing on Paddle Lake off of Swan Lake Road in Sterling, Alaska on Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Cold brings ideal ice fishing conditions

The beginning of February marks the beginning of Trustworthy Hardware’s annual Ice Fishing Derby, and those involved say that conditions are ideal for dropping a… Continue reading

Brian Mazurek, left, and Ben Weagraff, right, are seen ice fishing on Paddle Lake off of Swan Lake Road in Sterling, Alaska on Feb. 2, 2020. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, rests his head on a Constitution of Alaska booklet as he listens to Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Mike Barnhill, policy director for the OMB, present Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2019. Senate President Cathy Giessel, R - Anchorage, left, and Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, right, are in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Proposed tax would boost school maintenance, construction

A bill that would deduct $30 a year from every worker in Alaska and pool that money to be used for maintenance and construction costs… Continue reading

Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, rests his head on a Constitution of Alaska booklet as he listens to Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Mike Barnhill, policy director for the OMB, present Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2019. Senate President Cathy Giessel, R - Anchorage, left, and Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, right, are in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Tammie Willis speaks at the LGTBQ Town Hall at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna on Jan. 4. (Brian Mazurek | Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai to vote on resolution in support of hate crime legislation

A state bill looking to expand hate crime protections to include crimes motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity may see support from… Continue reading

Tammie Willis speaks at the LGTBQ Town Hall at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna on Jan. 4. (Brian Mazurek | Peninsula Clarion)
Cold, wind can’t stop Ski for Women

Cold, wind can’t stop Ski for Women

Like the Kansas City Chiefs later Sunday, Morgan Aldridge proved it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. Hours before the Chiefs would come… Continue reading

Cold, wind can’t stop Ski for Women
Red Cross of Alaska CEO Tanguy Libbrecht installs free, 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms at a home in Anchorage, Alaska in May 2018. (Photo courtesy Cari Dighton/Red Cross Alaska)

Red Cross provides free smoke alarms

Last year the Red Cross installed 2,170 free smoke alarms in 670 households across the state.

Red Cross of Alaska CEO Tanguy Libbrecht installs free, 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms at a home in Anchorage, Alaska in May 2018. (Photo courtesy Cari Dighton/Red Cross Alaska)
A sign directs voters at Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Ordinance would extend residency requirements for local office

The ordinance would require candidates to have lived in the borough for one year.

A sign directs voters at Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Record request deadline could be extended to 10 days

Record request deadline could be extended to 10 days

Ten days is the time limit for a response enforced by the State of Alaska and the Mat-Su Borough.

Record request deadline could be extended to 10 days
Governor begins town hall series on Monday

Governor begins town hall series on Monday

PFD change needs a vote, governor said.

Governor begins town hall series on Monday
Substance misuse costs the state of Alaska $3.45 billion every year, according to a report released recently by the McDowell Group. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Substance misuse costs the state of Alaska $3.45 billion every year, according to a report released recently by the McDowell Group. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Juneau residents line up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Judge halts enforcement of decision in Dunleavy recall case

The judge agreed with arguments made by the recall opposition group Stand Tall With Mike.

  • Jan 30, 2020
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
Juneau residents line up outside of the Planet Alaska Gallery to sign an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Teagen Kobylarz, Mia Hannevold and Carson Cobb from Soldotna Elementary School play their recorders during “Link Up: The Orchestra Rocks!” at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska on Jan. 21, 2017. (Photo courtesy Sue Biggs/Kenai Peninsula Orchestra)

Kids, orchestra to make music together

“Link Up: Orchestra Rocks!” allows third, fourth and fifth graders to perform with an orchestra.

Teagen Kobylarz, Mia Hannevold and Carson Cobb from Soldotna Elementary School play their recorders during “Link Up: The Orchestra Rocks!” at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska on Jan. 21, 2017. (Photo courtesy Sue Biggs/Kenai Peninsula Orchestra)
Kasilof man killed by troopers

Kasilof man killed by troopers

The Alaska Bureau of Investigation and the General Investigative Unit in Soldotna are investigating.

Kasilof man killed by troopers
Mike Crawford barrels down a hill during Fat Freddie’s Bike Race and Ramble on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the Caribou Hills near Freddie’s Roadhouse. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Freddie’s Roadhouse closes doors

Freddie’s became more and more of a gateway to the Caribou Hills as the years went on.

Mike Crawford barrels down a hill during Fat Freddie’s Bike Race and Ramble on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the Caribou Hills near Freddie’s Roadhouse. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Snowfall boosts area avalanche hazard

The snowpack in the mountain needs time to adjust to the heavy snow load.

Blizzard warning issued for Turnagain pass area

Blizzard warning issued for Turnagain pass area

Warning issued for the Turnagain Pass area, as well as Whittier, Seward, Girdwood and Moose Pass.

Blizzard warning issued for Turnagain pass area