Golden Anniversaries for KP Borough School District & Kenai Peninsula College

Golden Anniversaries for KP Borough School District & Kenai Peninsula College

Three very important community institutions celebrated collectively their golden anniversaries Thursday, August 14th at the Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) Kenai River campus. The Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

Golden Anniversaries for KP Borough School District & Kenai Peninsula College
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski resident Rocky Knudsen, a Democrat, listens to a question from the audience at the State Legislature candidate forum Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Knudsen is running for the District 29 House of Representatives seat in the Nov. 4 general election.

House candidates discuss issues

Jobs for Alaskans, funding for education and improving health care were topics that resonated with five candidates vying for three seats in the state House… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski resident Rocky Knudsen, a Democrat, listens to a question from the audience at the State Legislature candidate forum Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Knudsen is running for the District 29 House of Representatives seat in the Nov. 4 general election.

Environmental groups sue over Big Thorne sale

Three conservation groups filed a lawsuit Friday against the U.S. Forest Service in another attempt to stop the controversial Big Thorne timber sale.The Big Thorne… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • By KATIE MORITZ

Soldotna purchases police vehicles for long-term fleet plan

The city of Soldotna purchased two police interceptors for its fleet. The Ford Explorer Police Vehicles were purchased in alignment with a long-term plan to… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Seafood industry, delegation seek Russian import ban

The United States seafood industry is pushing for Russia to end its import ban on food from several countries including the U.S., but if it… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner

Almanac predicts a nasty winter

LEWISTON, Maine — The folks at the Farmers’ Almanac can be forgiven for feeling smug: The 198-year-old publication correctly predicted the past nasty winter while… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2014
  • By By DAVID SHARP
Steve Attleson and Natasha Huestis christen the Sanoah, a 56-foot landing craft, Sunday in Homer. The Sanoah was named for Huestis' 4-month-old daughter who died in a mudslide near Oso, Washington on March 22.

Sanoah: Vessel christening in Homer honors Washington mudslide victims, rescuers

A few months ago, a major event changed Natasha Huestis’ life. On March 22, a mudslide near Oso, Washington, claimed the lives of Huestis’ daughter… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Steve Attleson and Natasha Huestis christen the Sanoah, a 56-foot landing craft, Sunday in Homer. The Sanoah was named for Huestis' 4-month-old daughter who died in a mudslide near Oso, Washington on March 22.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Fish On Wasilla resident Tina Clifford pulls up a pink salmon from the Kenai River at Swiftwater Creek Campground Sunday. Clifford, who is on a 10-day camping trip with friends, said she has also caught and released a couple silver salmon.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Fish On Wasilla resident Tina Clifford pulls up a pink salmon from the Kenai River at Swiftwater Creek Campground Sunday. Clifford, who is on a 10-day camping trip with friends, said she has also caught and released a couple silver salmon.

Public meeting to discuss brown bear hunting closure scheduled

The United States Fish & Wildlife Service will hold a public meeting on Wednesday at the Soldotna Sports Center on Kalifornsky Beach Road from 6-9… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2014
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Wood and ceramic bowls donated to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank for the Soup Supper and Auction on Aug. 23 at Kenai Central High School. Members of the Kenai Potter's Guild made 230 bowls for attendees of the fundraiser, which brings in nearly one-fifth of the food banks revenue for the year.

Potter’s guild renews sublease with art guild

The Kenai Potter’s Guild has renewed a sublease with the Peninsula Art Guild that will keep the potter’s group in the Kenai Fine Arts Center… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Wood and ceramic bowls donated to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank for the Soup Supper and Auction on Aug. 23 at Kenai Central High School. Members of the Kenai Potter's Guild made 230 bowls for attendees of the fundraiser, which brings in nearly one-fifth of the food banks revenue for the year.

Soldotna woman awakes to house fire

A Soldotna woman who fell asleep while cooking woke up to her house on fire shortly after midnight Monday.Central Emergency Services responded to a residential… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Board of Fish 2014-15 agenda to include Cook Inlet clams, felt-sole boots

Cook Inlet razor clams are among the items on the Board of Fisheries menu this year.Fishermen and other stakeholders are asking the board to consider… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner

Soldotna woman awakes to house fire

A Soldotna woman who fell asleep while cooking woke up to her house on fire shortly after midnight Monday. Central Emergency Services responded to a… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Rocket with Army weapon explodes after launch

KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — A rocket carrying an experimental Army strike weapon exploded early Monday after taking off from a launch pad in Alaska, the… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2014
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula College's resident advisors Ashley Bell, Kirsten McBride and Joshuah Rutten go through CPR training, Friday, August 8, 2014, at the Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska.

Taking it to the next level: KPC RAs build on past experience

For the second year of Kenai Peninsula College Residence Hall resident advisor training, Associate Director of Residence Life Tammie Willis refined the series of exercises… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula College's resident advisors Ashley Bell, Kirsten McBride and Joshuah Rutten go through CPR training, Friday, August 8, 2014, at the Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska.

Canadian company eyes new mine in Alaska

KETCHIKAN (AP) — A Canadian company is moving forward with plans for a new rare-earth metals mine at the end of Kendrick Bay on Prince… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2014
ADVANCE FOR USE MONDAY, AUG. 25 - This Aug. 14, 2014 photo shows from left, housing project manager Lars Wagner, Vice Admiral Charles Ray, commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Capt. Jeffrey Westling, commander of Coast Guard Base Kodiak, scooping up gravel at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Coast Guard Base Kodiak housing facility in Kodiak, Alaska. The housing facility is expected to be completed in 2016. (AP Photo/Kodiak Daily Mirror, Julie Herrmann)

New housing to ease Coast Guard housing shortage

KODIAK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped break ground for a new Coast Guard Base Kodiak housing facility.Vice Admiral Charles Ray, the commander of… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2014
  • By JULIE HERMANN
ADVANCE FOR USE MONDAY, AUG. 25 - This Aug. 14, 2014 photo shows from left, housing project manager Lars Wagner, Vice Admiral Charles Ray, commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Capt. Jeffrey Westling, commander of Coast Guard Base Kodiak, scooping up gravel at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Coast Guard Base Kodiak housing facility in Kodiak, Alaska. The housing facility is expected to be completed in 2016. (AP Photo/Kodiak Daily Mirror, Julie Herrmann)

Hunters advised to know regulations before taking shot

As summer turns to fall on the Kenai Peninsula recreational interests shift from the fishing holes to the woods with the opening of several big… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Court says CIRI can pursue gas royalty payments

A federal South Texas Bankruptcy Court has ruled that Cook Inlet Region Inc. can continue its quest through the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2014
  • By ELWOOD BREHMER
Photo courtesy Shellie Saner, Soldotna city clerk Soldotna Police Chief Peter Mlynarik presents medals to Officers Derek Urban and Stephen Clary for saving a man's life at the Aug. 13 Soldotna City Council meeting. Mlynarik thanked the officers for their actions in rescuing the man from the Kenai River on June 24.

Two Soldotna police officers recognized for live-saving efforts

Two Soldotna police officers were recognized on Aug. 13 for saving the life of a man who jumped into the Kenai River in June. Officers… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo courtesy Shellie Saner, Soldotna city clerk Soldotna Police Chief Peter Mlynarik presents medals to Officers Derek Urban and Stephen Clary for saving a man's life at the Aug. 13 Soldotna City Council meeting. Mlynarik thanked the officers for their actions in rescuing the man from the Kenai River on June 24.