Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Putting a boat into the Kenai River at the Eagle Rock boat launch can be an easier proposition than some - the area forms a natural slough, sheltering boats from the swift currents of the river. Here, a boat puts in and motors through the calm water Friday July 18, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

State takes ownership of Eagle Rock Boat Launch

Twice a day, at least during the fishing season, Tracy Poore leaves his house, walks to he end of his driveway and then down the… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Putting a boat into the Kenai River at the Eagle Rock boat launch can be an easier proposition than some - the area forms a natural slough, sheltering boats from the swift currents of the river. Here, a boat puts in and motors through the calm water Friday July 18, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Jake Wilkinson, 26, of Kenai tries to get past his niece Hailey Wilkinson, 14 in a friendly soccer match Sunday at the Kenai Middle School field. Kids from the Boys and Girls Club took on adults in the soccer game.

Photo: Just for kicks

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  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Jake Wilkinson, 26, of Kenai tries to get past his niece Hailey Wilkinson, 14 in a friendly soccer match Sunday at the Kenai Middle School field. Kids from the Boys and Girls Club took on adults in the soccer game.

Scores dead in first major ground battle in Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The first major ground battle in two weeks of Israel-Hamas fighting exacted a steep price Sunday: It killed 65 Palestinians… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By KARIN LAUB and TIA GOLDENBERG

Sitka project makes grocery store trip easier

SITKA — A trip to the grocery store can be a big ordeal for parents of children with disabilities.“It can be challenging, because I have… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By SHANNON HAUGLAND

Man found dead after barn fire

Central Emergency Services firefighters found a dead man after putting out a fire in a barn on Olivia Street in Kenai.  Alaska State Troopers identified… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By By Rashah McChesney

Southeast Alaska bat tests positive for rabies

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State officials have confirmed rabies in a bat in southeast Alaska. The state health department said biologists on Prince of Wales… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By Associated Press
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Civil Air Patrol Cadet Bradley Walters holds the photograph of the owner of the maintained World War II Advanced Trainer he flew in Saturday, at the Civil Air Patrol hanger.

Kenai cadets fly WWII-era plane

Sitting in the rear cockpit of a gleaming metallic Advance Trainer Aircraft Kenai Civil Air Patrol Cadet Lucas Cragg adjusted the white World War II… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Civil Air Patrol Cadet Bradley Walters holds the photograph of the owner of the maintained World War II Advanced Trainer he flew in Saturday, at the Civil Air Patrol hanger.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Margo Bouchard checks the price of a hanging basket at the new Swank Street Antiques & Art Market Saturday July 19, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

‘Swank’ shopping debuts in Soldotna

The incessant noise of the crowded Sterling Highway faded quickly in a gravel lot behind Pizza Boys and the Shops Around the Corner Saturday where… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Margo Bouchard checks the price of a hanging basket at the new Swank Street Antiques & Art Market Saturday July 19, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Lodge owners consider proposed bed tax

Lodge owners consider proposed bed tax

Some say it’s time, others say it’s not the way to go.But it’s up to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly whether the voters will decide… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Lodge owners consider proposed bed tax

King salmon restrictions affect sockeye management

The announcement of a catch-and-release fishery for Kenai River king salmon, a severe reduction in harvest opportunity for sport anglers — triggered an equally severe… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A commercial set gillnetting skiff runs out of the mouth of the Kasilof River as a crewmember lights the way with a flashlight during an overnight fishing period Thursday July 17, 2014 in Kasilof, Alaska.

[+Photo] Fishing in the dark

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  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion A commercial set gillnetting skiff runs out of the mouth of the Kasilof River as a crewmember lights the way with a flashlight during an overnight fishing period Thursday July 17, 2014 in Kasilof, Alaska.

Lawmaker fined $14k for mismanaging campaign funds

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The minority leader of the Alaska House has agreed to a fine of $14,000 for mismanaging campaign funds.Rep. Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage,… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014

11 dogs, 2 cats killed in Sterling fire

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Fire officials say 11 boxer puppies and two cats were killed in a residential fire in Sterling that apparently started while… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014

Soldotna website to be overhauled

Soldotna is in the process of re-designing it’s city website, slated to launch this fall. The overhaul will result in a more dynamic, interactive online… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Three saved, dog lost as boat capsizes in Kenai River

A boat capsized on the Kenai River sending three people and a dog overboard Wednesday night.Nearby boats pulled all three people out of the water… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

2 injured in ATV crash

Two people were injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident shortly after midnight Thursday in Kenai.A man and woman riding an ATV crashed into a large… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Kenai River king salmon restricted to catch-and-release

After a slow start and declining return projections, the Kenai River king salmon fishery will move to catch-and-release fishing beginning Saturday through the season’s July… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Commercial set gillnetters push their skiff further into the Cook Inlet as they race to pick salmon from their nets Wednesday July 9, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Area management biologists juggle competing interests during 2014 season

A scenario that area management biologists were hoping to avoid is playing out between the Kenai king and Kasilof sockeye salmon fisheries this week as… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Commercial set gillnetters push their skiff further into the Cook Inlet as they race to pick salmon from their nets Wednesday July 9, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.

Sockeye still the fish to follow

As the fishing season heats progresses the Kenai Peninsula — sockeye salmon are still the species to target, but efforts have shifted from the Russian… Continue reading

Dipnetters talk favorite ways to prepare salmon

Dipnetters talk favorite ways to prepare salmon

Salmon recipes range from hours-long preparation time to simple standbys with only a couple ingredients that at-home chefs have perfected over time to everything in… Continue reading

Dipnetters talk favorite ways to prepare salmon