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The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly stands in silence while Assembly President Wayne Ogle offers an invocation before the meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Soldotna, AK. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

KPB Assembly to consider invocation issue

At its Nov. 20 meeting, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will consider two questions for its invocation policy: • Should the assembly authorize the borough… Continue reading

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly stands in silence while Assembly President Wayne Ogle offers an invocation before the meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Soldotna, AK. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
SoHi Arts and Crafts Fair set for this weekend

SoHi Arts and Crafts Fair set for this weekend

There will be plenty of seasonal and year-round gifts on sale this weekend at the 23rd Annual SoHi Arts and Crafts Fair. With more than… Continue reading

SoHi Arts and Crafts Fair set for this weekend
This photo, courtesy of the Alaska Department of Corrections, shows the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska. (Courtesy Alaska Department of Corrections)                                This photo, courtesy of the Alaska Department of Corrections, shows the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward. (Courtesy Alaska Department of Corrections)

Spring Creek holds town hall

On Monday night, the Spring Creek Correctional Center opened its doors to the public, inviting them to the maximum security prison for an open discussion… Continue reading

This photo, courtesy of the Alaska Department of Corrections, shows the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, Alaska. (Courtesy Alaska Department of Corrections)                                This photo, courtesy of the Alaska Department of Corrections, shows the Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward. (Courtesy Alaska Department of Corrections)
‘The Ballad of Kenai’ makes comeback for 50th anniversary

‘The Ballad of Kenai’ makes comeback for 50th anniversary

Kenai Performers are reviving “The Ballad of Kenai” for the play’s 50th anniversary. The historic play explores Kenai’s change and progress through the years, beginning… Continue reading

‘The Ballad of Kenai’ makes comeback for 50th anniversary
These undated images released by the Ohio Attorney General’s office, show from left, George “Billy” Wagner III, Angela Wagner, George Wagner IV and Edward “Jake” Wagner. Authorities announced Tuesday that the family of four has been arrested in the slayings of eight members of one family in rural Ohio two years ago. (Ohio Attorney General’s office via AP)

Former Kenai Peninsula residents arrested in slaying of 8 family members in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A family of four was arrested Tuesday in the gruesome slayings of eight people from another family in rural southern Ohio two… Continue reading

These undated images released by the Ohio Attorney General’s office, show from left, George “Billy” Wagner III, Angela Wagner, George Wagner IV and Edward “Jake” Wagner. Authorities announced Tuesday that the family of four has been arrested in the slayings of eight members of one family in rural Ohio two years ago. (Ohio Attorney General’s office via AP)
Magical Gardens, located off of the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, AK, specializes in CBD and hemp products for pets and people. Photographed on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Shop Talk: Magical Gardens talks CBD

Deniece and Ron Isaacs opened their specialty hemp and CBD, or cannabidiol, shop, Magical Gardens, earlier this year in Kenai off the Kenai Spur Highway.… Continue reading

Magical Gardens, located off of the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, AK, specializes in CBD and hemp products for pets and people. Photographed on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
True Tales Told Live to cap Startup Week

True Tales Told Live to cap Startup Week

The first True Tales Told Live of the season will cap off Startup Week at 6 p.m. Friday at Odie’s Deli in Soldotna. True Tales… Continue reading

True Tales Told Live to cap Startup Week
Kenai Central High School is photographed on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Grant funding helps buoy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District learning programs

Throughout the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, several programs and activities are offered through the use of grant money. According to board documents, in the… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2018
  • By KAT SORENSEN Peninsula Clarion
  • Schools
Kenai Central High School is photographed on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Everything Bagels co-owner Pamela Parker is photographed on Dec. 18. Parker is helping coordinate the Kenai/Soldotna Startup Week, a national event that celebrates and encourages entrepreneurs and business owners. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Startup Week comes to Kenai, Soldotna for the first time

For the first time, Kenai and Soldotna will be participating in Startup Week, a national event that brings together local entrepreneurs. Pam Parker, owner of… Continue reading

Everything Bagels co-owner Pamela Parker is photographed on Dec. 18. Parker is helping coordinate the Kenai/Soldotna Startup Week, a national event that celebrates and encourages entrepreneurs and business owners. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Travelers check baggage with airline Ravn Alaska at the Kenai Muncipal Airport on May 31. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion file)

Kenai starts airport remodel

The Kenai Municipal Airport remodel is underway. Construction began in mid-October, according to Kenai City Manager Paul Ostrander, and will modernize the terminal building, which… Continue reading

Travelers check baggage with airline Ravn Alaska at the Kenai Muncipal Airport on May 31. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion file)
Alaska Judicial Council nominates four for Kenai Superior Court

Alaska Judicial Council nominates four for Kenai Superior Court

The Alaska Judicial Council nominated four candidates for the Kenai Superior Court’s vacant seat. The governor will have 45 days to appoint Roberta Erwin, Jason… Continue reading

Alaska Judicial Council nominates four for Kenai Superior Court
Schools briefs for the week of Nov. 12-18

Schools briefs for the week of Nov. 12-18

Soldotna High School Soldotna High School will be hosting a College Goal Alaska FAFSA completion workshop for seniors and their parents on November 27th at… Continue reading

Schools briefs for the week of Nov. 12-18
Senator Dan Sullivan spoke at a joint Soldotna, Kenai Chamber Luncheon, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska, at the Kenai Visitor’s Center. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Sen. Sullivan visits Kenai

Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan spoke about his recent accomplishments, goals for improving the Alaska economy, and future challenges in Washington, D.C., during a presentation at… Continue reading

Senator Dan Sullivan spoke at a joint Soldotna, Kenai Chamber Luncheon, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska, at the Kenai Visitor’s Center. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Police Lt. Ben Langham demonstrates how police prepare evidence for storage at Kenai Police Department headquarters on Thursday. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai receives safety grants

Kenai police and fire departments will be seeing some upgrades thanks to a grant from the State Homeland Security Program. At Wednesday night’s Kenai City… Continue reading

Kenai Police Lt. Ben Langham demonstrates how police prepare evidence for storage at Kenai Police Department headquarters on Thursday. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Voter turnout on the entire peninsula, including Districts 29, 30 and 31 was 42.9 percent, which is slightly above the state voter turnout of 41.4 percent of registered voters, according to the Alaska Division of Elections, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

How the peninsula voted: A breakdown of Tuesday’s elections results

Peninsula voter turnout for this week’s midterm elections saw a major increase from August’s primary elections and a sharp decrease from other elections in years… Continue reading

Voter turnout on the entire peninsula, including Districts 29, 30 and 31 was 42.9 percent, which is slightly above the state voter turnout of 41.4 percent of registered voters, according to the Alaska Division of Elections, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Election night live reporting

Election night live reporting

Update 11:45 p.m. Republican Mike Dunleavy will be Alaska’s next governor. Dunleavy leads Democratic candidate Mark Begich by approximately 10 percentage points with 88 percent… Continue reading

Election night live reporting
Supporters of the “Stand for Salmon” Ballot Measure 1 hold signs at the intersection of the Sterling and Kenai Spur Highways on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Few upsets, despite a heated lead-up to election

Alaskans came out Tuesday to exercise their right to vote in a race that determined a new governor, the same congressman, and several new state… Continue reading

Supporters of the “Stand for Salmon” Ballot Measure 1 hold signs at the intersection of the Sterling and Kenai Spur Highways on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Closeup flute on the keyboard of piano, musical instrument (File photo)

Raften, Allison to perform Friday

The first Performing Arts Society concert of the season showed the international-caliber talent this area can attract in pianist Teresa Walters. The second one will… Continue reading

Closeup flute on the keyboard of piano, musical instrument (File photo)
A spruce tree showing heavy damage from spruce bark beetles stands on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ben Boetttger/Peninsula Clarion file)

Forestry to host Spruce bark beetle workshops amid outbreak

The Division of Forestry and Cooperative Extension will host a spruce bark beetle workshop Thursday. The event is being offered because of increased spruce bark… Continue reading

A spruce tree showing heavy damage from spruce bark beetles stands on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ben Boetttger/Peninsula Clarion file)
SoHi’s ‘Chicago’ set to razzle dazzle audiences

SoHi’s ‘Chicago’ set to razzle dazzle audiences

This week, the Soldotna High School theatre department is putting on the razzle dazzle with the three-day showing of “Chicago” — one of its edgier… Continue reading

SoHi’s ‘Chicago’ set to razzle dazzle audiences