Drift fishermen critical of new management plan

The Cook Inlet drift fleet is largely done fishing for the summer, with a catch of more than 2 million salmon. Through Aug. 12, when… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Brady Baker grabs his scooter and takes off during a the BMX biking competition portion of the 5th Annual Bike & Skate Challenge Saturday Sept. 6, 2014 iat the Soldotna Skate Park in Soldotna, Alaska.

5th Annual Bike and Skate competition held in Soldotna

Four boys sat on a concrete block, squinting in the direct sunlight and dripping sweat from an afternoon of jumping, flipping, spinning and wrestling steady… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Brady Baker grabs his scooter and takes off during a the BMX biking competition portion of the 5th Annual Bike & Skate Challenge Saturday Sept. 6, 2014 iat the Soldotna Skate Park in Soldotna, Alaska.

Federal judge rules to keep Cook Inlet out of salmon management plan

A federal judge ruled Thursday to uphold the federal decision to remove Cook Inlet from the salmon fishery management plan. Alaska has managed salmon since… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Two sport anglers fish for silver salmon as the sun rises over the Kenai River Monday Sept. 1, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Cook Inlet sport fishermen faced newly restrictive fisheries in 2014

Kenai River sport fisheries saw several changes this summer — including a closure of the early king run, new gear restrictions and pairings with the… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
  • By MOLLY DISCHNER and RASHAH MCCHESNEY
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Two sport anglers fish for silver salmon as the sun rises over the Kenai River Monday Sept. 1, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

LeeShore’s fundraiser illuminates link between domestic and animal abuse

Women fleeing domestic abuse may be forced to leave behind loved ones, such as the family pet. The escapee will find the animal was killed… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Lava threatens Hawaiian homes

HONOLULU — Lava from one of the world’s most active volcanos is creeping slowly but steadily through cracks in the earth toward a rural subdivision… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
  • By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER

Syria strikes ISIS stronghold

BEIRUT —Syria launched a series of airstrikes targeting a stronghold of the Islamic State extremist group on Saturday, killing at least 29 people, most of… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
  • By DIAA HADID
Portia Parvin Harris

Community News and Notes

John C. and Parrisa J. Harris of Kenai announce the birth of their daughter, Portia Parvin Harris. Portia was born on August 13, 2014 at… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2014
Portia Parvin Harris
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai Peninsula College Kenai River Campus biology professor David Wartinbee teaches during a session of the Kenai River Guide Academy, Thursday March 13, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. The academy is required of all Kenai River guides.

New guides ready to fish, but focus shifts from kings

Editors Note: This article has been corrected to correct the spelling of Layton Van Lier's name.  During the seven-year period that the Kenai River Guide Academy… Continue reading

  • Mar 19, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai Peninsula College Kenai River Campus biology professor David Wartinbee teaches during a session of the Kenai River Guide Academy, Thursday March 13, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. The academy is required of all Kenai River guides.

An Outdoor View: Test your freezer IQ

Following is a quiz that will put your freezer knowledge to the test. The answers are below. 1. A home freezer should maintain a temperature… Continue reading

Binkley improvements start next phase near US Post Office

In the enduring saga of the Binkley Street improvements, the next phase of road construction will limit access to the Soldotna US Post Office. A… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A caribou watches the road on Lawton Drive Thursday September 4, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A caribou watches the road on Lawton Drive Thursday September 4, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Cook Inlet Risk Assessment reaching final stages

After three years of development, analysis and research, a document that aims to provide options to reduce the risk of marine oil spills in the… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Kenai enacts free boat launch use outside of dipnet season

It may have taken seven years, but Kenai City Council member Mike Boyle’s persistence in providing free boat launch use at the city dock has… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Construction at the new Kenai Visitors Center is moving forward with a new opening date pushed back until late December of this year, or early January of 2015, Friday, September 3, 2014, at the Kenai Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska.

Construction moves forward on new refuge visitors center

Construction is still moving forward at the new $6 million Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center in Soldotna, with a new opening date projected for… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Construction at the new Kenai Visitors Center is moving forward with a new opening date pushed back until late December of this year, or early January of 2015, Friday, September 3, 2014, at the Kenai Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre talks to a crowd during a borough mayor candidate forum at a Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce joint luncheon Wednesday September 3, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.  Navarre faces two challengers for his position.

Borough Mayor candidates discuss local, state issues

It sounds like the beginning of a joke — a businessman, a pastor and a rancher presented their views on local government to a full… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre talks to a crowd during a borough mayor candidate forum at a Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce joint luncheon Wednesday September 3, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.  Navarre faces two challengers for his position.

Assembly approves nearly $6 million in grants

Service areas and projects throughout the Kenai Peninsula saw millions of state dollars appropriated Tuesday night.The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members unanimously approved nearly $6… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Independence Party candidate withdraws from senate race

JUNEAU — Vic Kohring, who was nominated for U.S. Senate last month by the Alaskan Independence Party, withdrew his candidacy in the interest of getting… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer

Jury acquits man of sexual assault charges

A Florida man who was extradited to Kenai and served a year in jail while awaiting trial was acquitted Aug. 26 on six counts of… Continue reading

  • Sep 2, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Old Timers lunch where even the "Kids" are Old Timers

Old Timers lunch where even the “Kids” are Old Timers

Nearly 250 Old Timers turned out for the annual “Old Timers Dinner” August 21st at the Kenai Senior Center including the “kids” who helped serve,… Continue reading

Old Timers lunch where even the "Kids" are Old Timers