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Cities back online sales tax initiative

Cities back online sales tax initiative

Sales tax revenues help support government services in both Kenai and Soldotna.

Cities back online sales tax initiative
Kelly Cooper (Photo provided)

Cooper files for House District 31 race

Cooper filed her letter of intent to run for the seat now held by Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer.

Kelly Cooper (Photo provided)
The Juneau Pioneers’ Home on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Juneau Pioneers’ Home on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Iraq War veteran Robert “R.J.” Carlough stands with a Quilt of Valor presented to him at the Veterans Day lunch held at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 11, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Carlough served in the U.S. Army First Division, 16th Infantry — the Big Red One — from 2002-10, and in Iraq from 2003-04. To his right is Karrie Youngblood, who quilted the work. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Quilters honor those who served on Veterans Day

More than 235,000 quilts have been presented nationally.

Iraq War veteran Robert “R.J.” Carlough stands with a Quilt of Valor presented to him at the Veterans Day lunch held at the Elks Lodge on Nov. 11, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Carlough served in the U.S. Army First Division, 16th Infantry — the Big Red One — from 2002-10, and in Iraq from 2003-04. To his right is Karrie Youngblood, who quilted the work. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna is photographed on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Two candidates file for Soldotna mayoral election

John Nels Anderson died in September while serving as mayor.

A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna is photographed on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Chairman Blair Martin, Vice Chairman Robert Ruffner and Parliamentarian Rick Foster facilitate discussions on Monday, June 24, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai, Soldotna accepting applications for planning and zoning commission vacancies

Commissioners deliberate land use development requests and make recommendations.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission Chairman Blair Martin, Vice Chairman Robert Ruffner and Parliamentarian Rick Foster facilitate discussions on Monday, June 24, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Nationwide trends show heroin and fentanyl deaths on the rise

Nationwide trends show heroin and fentanyl deaths on the rise

Dr. Kelly Olson gives a presentation to the Chambers of Commerce on the opioid crisis

Nationwide trends show heroin and fentanyl deaths on the rise
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Grand Group members Joe Carlson (left), Nancy Carlson (front center), Sue Gill (back center) and Vicki Fruichantie smile for the camera Oct. 3 at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Kenai.

Parenting through the golden years

Local group provides support to grandparents raising grandchildren

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion                                Grand Group members Joe Carlson (left), Nancy Carlson (front center), Sue Gill (back center) and Vicki Fruichantie smile for the camera Oct. 3 at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Kenai.
Representatives from local, state and federal agencies participate in a discussion about the Swan Lake Fire at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers in Soldotna, Alaska on Nov. 13, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Only unprecedented until it’s not’

Official discuss fire management strategies for a changing climate

Representatives from local, state and federal agencies participate in a discussion about the Swan Lake Fire at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Chambers in Soldotna, Alaska on Nov. 13, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Moose Pass work to cause Seward Highway delays, closures

Crews will repair a damaged culvert at Mile 32.9 of the Seward Highway where it crosses Moose Creek.

Soldotna City Council candidates Lisa Parker, Pamela Parker and Dave Carey speak to members of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce at the Soldotna Sports Complex on Sept. 11, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Parker appointed to Soldotna Council

Parker made an unsuccessful run for Seat D during the regular election held on Oct. 1.

Soldotna City Council candidates Lisa Parker, Pamela Parker and Dave Carey speak to members of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce at the Soldotna Sports Complex on Sept. 11, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
The entrance to the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska, as seen on Feb. 26, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Judicial council nominates applicants for Homer, Kenai court vacancies

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has 45 days to choose from nominated applicants and make appointments.

The entrance to the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska, as seen on Feb. 26, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Old Town Kenai woke up to a blanket of snow Thursday morning, and by Thursday afternoon Petersen Way was slushy and wet, shown on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Winter storm brings snow to peninsula

Another storm system is expected to move into the area again late Monday.

Old Town Kenai woke up to a blanket of snow Thursday morning, and by Thursday afternoon Petersen Way was slushy and wet, shown on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Former Director of the state’s combined alcohol and marijuana control office Erika McConnell, left, sits with Marijuana board chairman Mark Springer in Anchorage, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. The board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry voted to fire McConnell following last month’s vote by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to dismiss her. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Top state marijuana regulator fired

The Marijuana Control Board voted 3-2 to fire Erika McConnell.

  • Nov 13, 2019
  • By Becky Bohrer Associated Press
Former Director of the state’s combined alcohol and marijuana control office Erika McConnell, left, sits with Marijuana board chairman Mark Springer in Anchorage, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. The board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry voted to fire McConnell following last month’s vote by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to dismiss her. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Evidence argued ahead of Homer murder trial

Evidence argued ahead of Homer murder trial

Lee John Henry is accused of the 2013 killing of Mark Matthews.

Evidence argued ahead of Homer murder trial
Family, friends, police keep up search for missing woman

Family, friends, police keep up search for missing woman

Anonymous tips can be given to Crimestoppers by calling 907-283-8477.

Family, friends, police keep up search for missing woman
Kids burst from the start of the Brewery to Bathroom .5K “The race for the rest of us” on Aug. 11 , in Soldotna . (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Alcohol board shoots down proposed brewery regulations

Changes would have barred breweries from hosting festivals, fundraisers and other public gatherings.

Kids burst from the start of the Brewery to Bathroom .5K “The race for the rest of us” on Aug. 11 , in Soldotna . (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets to discuss school safety during a work session Monday in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

School board declares vacant seat, opens applications

The new appointed member will hold the seat until the next regular election, in October 2020

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets to discuss school safety during a work session Monday in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Winter storm warning issued for western peninsula

Winter storm warning issued for western peninsula

The warning is in effect for areas including Kenai, Soldotna, Homer and Cooper Landing.

Winter storm warning issued for western peninsula
Participants in 2018’s Startup Week gather at Kenai River Brewing in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Pamela Parker)

Startup week to provide tools for local entrepreneurs

“It reminds you why you’re doing the whole entrepreneurship thing in the first place.”

Participants in 2018’s Startup Week gather at Kenai River Brewing in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Pamela Parker)