Micciche reclaims District O

Sen. Peter Micciche received his ticket back to Juneau Tuesday. Three out of every four voters in Senate District O favored Micciche, R-Soldotna, over his… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Chenault wins District 29 by a landslide

Mike Chenault has been a state representative in Alaska for 14 years and, for the third time since 2010, he successfully defended his seat against… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

Voters approve ballot initiatives on marijuana, minimum wage, Bristol Bay mining

ANCHORAGE — A measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Alaska was maintaining a steady lead in early returns Tuesday night.With nearly two-thirds of… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2014
  • By Dan Joling
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky.,  joined by his wife, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, celebrates with his supporters at an election night party in Louisville, Ky.,Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. McConnell won a sixth term in Washington, with his eyes on the larger prize of GOP control of the Senate. The Kentucky Senate race, with McConnell, a 30-year incumbent, fighting off a spirited challenge from Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, has been among the most combative and closely watched contests that could determine the balance of power in Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP takeover: Republicans surge to Senate control

WASHINGTON — Riding a powerful wave of voter discontent, resurgent Republicans captured control of the Senate and tightened their grip on the House Tuesday night… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2014
  • By DAVID ESPO
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky.,  joined by his wife, former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, celebrates with his supporters at an election night party in Louisville, Ky.,Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. McConnell won a sixth term in Washington, with his eyes on the larger prize of GOP control of the Senate. The Kentucky Senate race, with McConnell, a 30-year incumbent, fighting off a spirited challenge from Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, has been among the most combative and closely watched contests that could determine the balance of power in Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Buccaneer sells assets; wants $20M from state

Bankrupt Buccaneer Energy Ltd. is demanding more than $20 million from the State of Alaska, days after appearing to sell its remaining assets.The Australia-based independent… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2014
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER

Intersection causes road block for daycare permit

Soldotna resident Robyn Schneider has been trying to get a conditional use permit from the city to open a daycare facility since July 6. Throughout… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Two Nikiski candidates running for District 29

Two Nikiski candidates running for District 29

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories looking at area candidates for the Alaska Legislature.   Political newcomer Rocky Knudsen, a… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Two Nikiski candidates running for District 29

Alaska voters face several high-profile choices

ANCHORAGE — Alaska, a state known for its beauty and its bears, garnered national attention this year for its high-profile political campaigns. One election could… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer
An aerial view of Grant Lake, site of HEA's planned hydroelectric project, in 2013.

HEA shares progress on Grant Lake hydro project

The Homer Electric Association (HEA) will update residents on the current state of its Grant Lake hydroelectric project in a public meeting on Thursday at… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2014
  • By By BEN BOETTGER
An aerial view of Grant Lake, site of HEA's planned hydroelectric project, in 2013.

Kenai man arrested in three store burglaries

A Kenai man was arrested last week in the alleged burglaries of three Kenai businesses along the Kenai Spur Highway committed in the past two… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Around Campus: Spring registration right around the corner

It’s time for students (admitted into degree or certificate programs) to plan for next semester and be ready to register for classes on the day… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2014
  • By Suzie Kendrick
  • Schools

Around the District

School board to meet The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the borough building at 148 N. Binkley… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, poses for a photograph with an audience member after a stump speech for Alaska Senate Candidate Dan Sullivan on Sunday Nov. 2, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Texas Senator stumps for Sullivan in Soldotna

On the second day of stumping for U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz brought a heavily Tea Party-influenced message to Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, poses for a photograph with an audience member after a stump speech for Alaska Senate Candidate Dan Sullivan on Sunday Nov. 2, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, laughs at a joke his challenger for Senate District O, Eric Treider, made during a Central Peninsula League of Women Voters debate on Thursday Oct. 30, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Peninsula candidates get last word

Candidates in several local races got one last chance to publicly challenge their opponents before Tuesday’s election. About 30 people, including gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker,… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, laughs at a joke his challenger for Senate District O, Eric Treider, made during a Central Peninsula League of Women Voters debate on Thursday Oct. 30, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Hunting for whale, votes above the Arctic Circle

BARROW — Three children whiz by on a snowmobile as Gabe Tegoseak, crunching through icy streets in the town that’s as far north as you… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer

Group plan increases smaller than individual rate spikes

The huge spike in health insurance premiums in the individual market due to the Affordable Health Care Act hasn’t materialized for employer group plans, the… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2014
  • By Tim Bradner
HEA educates public at annual energy fair

HEA educates public at annual energy fair

Editor's note: This story has been edited to correct the date of HEA's next energy fair.  The Homer Electric Association (HEA) held its Energy and… Continue reading

HEA educates public at annual energy fair
Betsy Grant, 61, Kenai "I voted against the measure because I worry it would make the drug more available to kids and could have a negative impact in the community."

Debate over Prop. 2 enters final days

Patricia Patterson had to break the law to help save her son’s life. When Ben Cantil was diagnosed with testicular cancer while in college about… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Betsy Grant, 61, Kenai "I voted against the measure because I worry it would make the drug more available to kids and could have a negative impact in the community."

Accident on Seward Highway results in one fatality

A three-vehicle accident on the Seward Highway Friday resulted in one fatality.Jonathan Boreland, 33, of Fairbanks was pronounced dead on scene by paramedics after Kim… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Latest search for family provides no leads

Latest search for family provides no leads

The ice cracked below the feet of five Kenai police investigators, and several members of Alaska media, Thursday as the group traversed frozen swampy meadows,… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Latest search for family provides no leads