Richard Thompson, left, of Kenai, a United Cook Inlet Drift Association member, grills salmon with his father, Dan Thompson, for the crowd at Industry Appreciation Day Saturday in Kenai. The event recognizes the contributions of area industries, including fishing, oil and gas, and tourism, to the community.
Richard Thompson, left, of Kenai, a United Cook Inlet Drift Association member, grills salmon with his father, Dan Thompson, for the crowd at Industry Appreciation Day Saturday in Kenai. The event recognizes the contributions of area industries, including fishing, oil and gas, and tourism, to the community.

Efforts prepare K-Beach area for future flooding

About 10 months after the declared Kalifornsky Beach Road flood disaster, affected property owners gathered Tuesday at the Donald E. Gilman River Center to listen… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Adventurer completes Pacific crossing

She tried three times in three years, but after 3,700 miles, at 8 p.m. Aug. 14, British adventurer Sarah Outen paddled her kayak, Krissy, up… Continue reading

Family buries remains of veteran killed in 1952

WHITTIER, Calif. (AP) — An Air Force veteran whose body lay lost in the snow of an Alaskan glacier for six decades has been buried… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2014

Murkowski, Begich talk recreational fishing at roundtable

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Mark Begich, D-Alaska, joined panelists at the Kenai River Classic Roundtable in a discussion about recreational fishing and the… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Kenai adds e-cigarettes to smoking ordinance

After hearing about the potential health concerns of electronic cigarettes at its preview two meetings, the Kenai City Council Wednesday night passed an ordinance for… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Teen charged as an adult in Delta Junction fires

FAIRBANKS (AP) — A 16-year-old Delta Junction boy stole alcohol from a lodge, burned it down and sold the booze out of his vehicle, according… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2014
  • By Associated Press
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Karl Kircher and Steven Bishop pitch setnet caught fish from a skiff near the mouth of the Kasilof River at 1 a.m. July 17 during an overnight commercial fishing period in Kasilof, Alaska.

Cook Inlet commercial fisheries winding down

The last of the Upper Cook Inlet East Side setnetters pulled their nets out of the water for good Aug. 6 after harvesting almost a… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Karl Kircher and Steven Bishop pitch setnet caught fish from a skiff near the mouth of the Kasilof River at 1 a.m. July 17 during an overnight commercial fishing period in Kasilof, Alaska.
A boatload of happy young anglers show off their catch during the Kenai River Jr. Classic. (Photo courtesy Kenai River Sportfising Association)

Smiles all around at Kenai River Jr. Classic

Smiles were abundant Aug. 13 at the 8th annual Kenai River Jr. Classic as nearly 100 youth from JBER, the Mat-Su Valley and across the… Continue reading

A boatload of happy young anglers show off their catch during the Kenai River Jr. Classic. (Photo courtesy Kenai River Sportfising Association)

Silvers: The bite is half the fun

Silver salmon are now bending the rods of local anglers who were anticipating their arrival among an abundant early run of pink salmon. For weeks… Continue reading

Silvers finally filling the streams

Pink salmon are still plentiful in Kenai River tributaries, but it may be time for anglers to move on to silver salmon entering the streams.… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Julia Selanoff (left) comforts Jeanine Adams after a candle light vigil at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Kenai Tuesday night. Adams is the mother of Rebecca Adams, who has been missing along with her two daughters and boyfriend Brandon Jividen for three months.

Supporters gather at candle light vigil for missing family

Heartfelt emotions poured from friends and family at a candlelight vigil Tuesday night for the Kenai family of four who have not been seen or… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Julia Selanoff (left) comforts Jeanine Adams after a candle light vigil at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Kenai Tuesday night. Adams is the mother of Rebecca Adams, who has been missing along with her two daughters and boyfriend Brandon Jividen for three months.
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, gives an update on goings-on in Washington D.C. at a joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers luncheon on Wednesday at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center.

Murkowski gives D.C. update

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is visiting the central Kenai Peninsula this week in a public tour around the state. The Senator stopped by the… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, gives an update on goings-on in Washington D.C. at a joint Kenai and Soldotna Chambers luncheon on Wednesday at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center.

Candidates for governor plan campaign moves

ANCHORAGE — Candidates in Alaska’s three-way gubernatorial race wasted no time Wednesday launching their post-primary campaigns and welcoming their running mates for the general election… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Rachel D'oro

Oil-tax opponents vow to monitor industry promises

ANCHORAGE — Early results indicate Alaska’s new petroleum-tax system will be spared an early death by referendum. If the vote holds up, opponents vowed Wednesday… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Dan Joling

Oil-tax opponents vow to monitor industry promises

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Early results indicate Alaska's new petroleum-tax system will be spared an early death by referendum. If the vote holds up, opponents… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2014
  • By Dan Joling
Footworks & reigning Mrs. Alaska team up for TSC awareness

Footworks & reigning Mrs. Alaska team up for TSC awareness

The Peninsula held its first “Bcureful” Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) awareness event Sunday August 10th, thanks to 2014 reigning Mrs. Alaska and Footworks Quality Shoes… Continue reading

Footworks & reigning Mrs. Alaska team up for TSC awareness
Triumvirate Theatre Soldotna takes final curtain call

Triumvirate Theatre Soldotna takes final curtain call

Saturday, August 9th was the final curtain call for the Triumvirate Theatre players in Soldotna at their original home in the Peninsula Center Mall. Triumvirate… Continue reading

Triumvirate Theatre Soldotna takes final curtain call
Wounded Heroes enjoy a weekend of fishing & fun on the Kenai River

Wounded Heroes enjoy a weekend of fishing & fun on the Kenai River

Several years ago some of the Kenai River Professional Guides started the first Wounded Warriors fishing event on the Kenai River. Working with Joint Base… Continue reading

Wounded Heroes enjoy a weekend of fishing & fun on the Kenai River
Record crowd attends 4th Annual Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival

Record crowd attends 4th Annual Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival

Craft brewing continues to grow as an industry of acclaim in Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival has become a statewide event for brewers… Continue reading

Record crowd attends 4th Annual Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival