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Mud and debris is washed up at Bear Creek near East End Road on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Bear Creek crosses East End Road near Bear Creek Drive and overflowed the creek banks. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Borough to hold special meeting to consider funding for winter storm damage

Storms caused power outages, late-starts for schools, landslides and flooding in some areas.

Mud and debris is washed up at Bear Creek near East End Road on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Bear Creek crosses East End Road near Bear Creek Drive and overflowed the creek banks. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announces his state budget during a press conference at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire via AP)

Budget provides challenges, opportunities for local lawmakers

Dunleavy wants the Legislature to pass laws changing how much programs are funded.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announces his state budget during a press conference at the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire via AP)
North Peninsula Recreation Service Area                                Nikiski residents pose with Santa Claus during Christmas Comes to Nikiski at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center on Dec. 9.

Christmas comes to Nikiski

Santa will be making a stop at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center.

North Peninsula Recreation Service Area                                Nikiski residents pose with Santa Claus during Christmas Comes to Nikiski at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center on Dec. 9.
The Tsalteshi Trails, seen here on Dec. 3, 2019, are open for nordic skiing only, with most of the trail system groomed. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Winter trails report

Snowfall, rainstorm transform ski, walk, bike trails

The Tsalteshi Trails, seen here on Dec. 3, 2019, are open for nordic skiing only, with most of the trail system groomed. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
The entrance to the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, AK as seen on February 26, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Dunleavy appoints nominees to Homer, Kenai Court vacancies

The two were chosen from a list of applicants put forward by the Alaska Judicial Council.

The entrance to the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, AK as seen on February 26, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Troopers on alert for dangerous driving

Troopers on alert for dangerous driving

Troopers: Plan to have a designated driver, stay the night, or call a cab.

Troopers on alert for dangerous driving

Tustumena Elementary School recognized nationally

Every year, two schools are chosen to represent each state.

Kathy and Dan Gensel accept their award for Honorary Lifetime Soldotna Chamber Membership at the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Dec. 11, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

People who make Soldotna great

The chamber honors community members at its 61st annual Awards Luncheon.

Kathy and Dan Gensel accept their award for Honorary Lifetime Soldotna Chamber Membership at the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Dec. 11, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending

Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending

Governor calls budget a ‘starting point’ for discussions.

Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending
Terry Allen rides his jet ski at Auke Lake near Juneau on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Fish and Game proposes repeal of ban on personal watercraft in areas of Kachemak Bay

There is a 30-day public comment period open until 5 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2020.

Terry Allen rides his jet ski at Auke Lake near Juneau on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

School enrollment dips, despite population growth

Fewer students than expected enrolled in peninsula schools this year. In its FY 2020 preliminary enrollment report to the state of Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

In this May 29, 2019 file photo, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters in his office at the state Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

School board requests full funding from state

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed FY 2021 budget is expected to be released this week

In this May 29, 2019 file photo, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters in his office at the state Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)
Kenai to vote on funds for drug task force officer

Kenai to vote on funds for drug task force officer

An officer with the Kenai Police Department was a member of a regional drug task force.

Kenai to vote on funds for drug task force officer
Organizers for Project Homeless Connect meet at the Independent Living Center in Kalifornsky, Alaska on Dec. 10, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Volunteers wanted for Project Homeless Connect

Project Homeless Connect will take place in January at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Organizers for Project Homeless Connect meet at the Independent Living Center in Kalifornsky, Alaska on Dec. 10, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Debris from a flood fills ditches along Meadow Drive near East End Road on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Bear Creek crosses East End Road near Bear Creek Drive and overflowed the creek banks. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Peninsula recovers from severe weather

Warm temperatures and rain are still forecast to continue in some areas.

Debris from a flood fills ditches along Meadow Drive near East End Road on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Bear Creek crosses East End Road near Bear Creek Drive and overflowed the creek banks. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Students from Nikiski/Middle High School participate in a mock trial at the Kenai Courthouse on Dec. 3, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

A whodunit with a lesson in criminal justice

Nikiski Middle/High School seniors participated in a mock trial at the Kenai Courthouse.

Students from Nikiski/Middle High School participate in a mock trial at the Kenai Courthouse on Dec. 3, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Nikiski Fire Station #2 can be seen here on July 15, 2019 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion

Nikiski fire station project funds approved

The additional funds brought the total cost of the project from $3.2 million to about $4.7 million.

Nikiski Fire Station #2 can be seen here on July 15, 2019 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion
The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

UA Regents look ahead at reductions, tuition increases

Proposed tuition increases for fiscal year 2021 and 2022 are on the table.

The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mud and debris is washed up at Bear Creek near East End Road on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Bear Creek crosses East End Road near Bear Creek Drive and overflowed the creek banks. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Winter storms bring floods, power outages, emergency declarations

Several weather-related events have caused damage across the entire peninsula.

Mud and debris is washed up at Bear Creek near East End Road on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Bear Creek crosses East End Road near Bear Creek Drive and overflowed the creek banks. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
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Schools briefs for the week of Dec. 9-13, 2019

What’s happening this week.

  • Dec 7, 2019
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