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Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Shelby Hatfield, 8, and Lydia Schwartz, 7, finish a balloon race where they could not use their hands to transport it across the field, Tuesday, July 22, at the Joyce K. Carver Soldotna Public Library.

Soldotna’s Summer Reading club ends with a “boom” and a “fizz”

On the trimmed, sun soaked lawn behind the Joyce K. Carver Soldotna Public Library on Tuesday afternoon Hayden Carr, 4, watched Linda McMilin explain the… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Shelby Hatfield, 8, and Lydia Schwartz, 7, finish a balloon race where they could not use their hands to transport it across the field, Tuesday, July 22, at the Joyce K. Carver Soldotna Public Library.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion (left) Hailey, Sondra, Roy and Taylor Stonecipher watch as Carmen West, of Hatcher Pass, works on a chainsaw carving during the Soldotna Progress Days festival Saturday July 26, 2014 at the Soldotna Little League fields.

Thousands descend on Soldotna for annual Progress Days festivities

Silas Hamilton, 3, Gus Miller, 9, and Michael Greist Beltz, 7, clustered around a group of toy cars and with the single-minded determination of professionals,… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion (left) Hailey, Sondra, Roy and Taylor Stonecipher watch as Carmen West, of Hatcher Pass, works on a chainsaw carving during the Soldotna Progress Days festival Saturday July 26, 2014 at the Soldotna Little League fields.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kaitlin Vadla said she choses the subjects in her paintings if it is something that has personal meaning for her, Thursday, July 24, at the Kenai Fine Arts Center.

Young artist gets exposure at Fine Arts Center

For the month of July, the main gallery at the Kenai Fine Arts center is filled with 31 pieces of vibrant, acrylic covered canvases. The… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kaitlin Vadla said she choses the subjects in her paintings if it is something that has personal meaning for her, Thursday, July 24, at the Kenai Fine Arts Center.

Owner gives details about Nikiski house fire

Valerie Campbell, 58, was doing homework at her Aleutian Court home in Nikiski when her generator backfired Wednesday night and set the house on fire.… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Wilcox retires after 25 years as Kenai Fire Marshal

In 1985 as a 21-year-old volunteer firefighter for Central Emergency Services, Eric Wilcox spent every waking moment listening to the radio ready to drop everything… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Owner gives details about Nikiski house fire

Valerie Campbell, 58, was doing homework at her Aleutian Court home in Nikiski when her generator backfired Wednesday night and set the house on fire.… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Kenai River king salmon fishing closed for the rest of the season

Alaska Department of Fish and Game managers announced a closure of the Kenai River king salmon fishery Thursday after continued low counts of returning fish… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney

Fed caps fine for not buying health insurance

MIAMI (AP) — Federal officials have capped the amount of money scofflaws will be forced to pay if they don’t buy insurance this year at… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2014
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Anchorage resident Mike Miles attempts a birdie shot during a round of disc golf July 20 at the Kenai Eagle Frisbee Golf Course. The shot clanged off the basket and MIles settled for a par.

Watch for flying objects in area parks

With his target in sight at a distance of about 230 feet, Anchorage resident Mike Miles pulled out his trusty red flying disc and let… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Anchorage resident Mike Miles attempts a birdie shot during a round of disc golf July 20 at the Kenai Eagle Frisbee Golf Course. The shot clanged off the basket and MIles settled for a par.

Fishing report: Still caught on sockeyes

While the strength of incoming schools fluctuates, sometimes hourly, sockeye salmon are still the best bet for anglers on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers. Sockeye… Continue reading

Assembly sends bed tax ordinance to voters, but could reconsider

With a 5-4 vote, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed an ordinance at its Tuesday meeting to ask voters on the Oct. 7 ballot if… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Staff member Susan Myers stops on her way through the lobby to pet Ben, Kathy East's certified therapy animal, Wednesday, July 23, at Central Peninsula Hospital.

Therapy animals in the spotlight at CPH

With chocolate eyes Bandit, a 6-year-old border collie and blue heeler mix stared eagerly up at his owner, Lynn Whitmer, Wednesday in the lobby of… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Staff member Susan Myers stops on her way through the lobby to pet Ben, Kathy East's certified therapy animal, Wednesday, July 23, at Central Peninsula Hospital.
Nikiski Fire Department firefighters continue to work an Aleutian Court home in Nikiski Wednesday after a fire consumed it. When crews arrived at about 6 p.m., Nikiski Fire Department information officer Bud Sexton said the fire had fully involved the home. The sole occupant of the home was out of the structure when crews arrived, and the fire was quickly extinguished, he said. The department responded with one engine, two tankers, one rescue vehicle, one ambulance and about 10 personnel, according to on-scene personnel. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Sexton said he was unable to release the name of the occupant at the time of inquiry. The American Red Cross has been contacted to assist the victim. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion

Photo: Structure fire

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  • Jul 23, 2014
Nikiski Fire Department firefighters continue to work an Aleutian Court home in Nikiski Wednesday after a fire consumed it. When crews arrived at about 6 p.m., Nikiski Fire Department information officer Bud Sexton said the fire had fully involved the home. The sole occupant of the home was out of the structure when crews arrived, and the fire was quickly extinguished, he said. The department responded with one engine, two tankers, one rescue vehicle, one ambulance and about 10 personnel, according to on-scene personnel. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Sexton said he was unable to release the name of the occupant at the time of inquiry. The American Red Cross has been contacted to assist the victim. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion

Voters to advise on by-mail elections

Voters this Oct. 7 will have the opportunity to advise local public servants whether the Kenai Peninsula Borough should hold elections by mail.The borough assembly… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Judge rules setnet ban ballot initiative allowable

ANCHORAGE — Voters could to be asked to decide whether to ban setnets in certain parts of Alaska under a court decision made Wednesday.The Alaska… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner

Soldotna approves contracts, addresses concerns

The Soldotna City Council unanimously approved two contracts totaling $3.8 million for airport improvement projects at its Wednesday night meeting. City Manager Mark Dixson was… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion Summer Ferguson stands in her soon-to-be opened shop on July 17, Iced and Sliced Cakery in the strip mall at 610 Attla Way in Kenai. Ferguson has been making cakes out of her home for weddings, birthdays and other events for about five years. The grand opening of her shop is scheduled for Aug. 9 starting at 10 a.m.

Cakery to open in Kenai

When opening a new business, Summer Ferguson’s recipe for success combines dreams, ambition, hard work and talent.After a few years of making decorative cakes and… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion Summer Ferguson stands in her soon-to-be opened shop on July 17, Iced and Sliced Cakery in the strip mall at 610 Attla Way in Kenai. Ferguson has been making cakes out of her home for weddings, birthdays and other events for about five years. The grand opening of her shop is scheduled for Aug. 9 starting at 10 a.m.
CPH honors volunteers and awards scholarships

CPH honors volunteers and awards scholarships

It’s been said by those who volunteer for a variety of community service organizations that if you do a good job and work hard you’ll… Continue reading

CPH honors volunteers and awards scholarships
"Guys & Dolls" opens to lucky lady reviews

“Guys & Dolls” opens to lucky lady reviews

The latest dinner show by the Triumvirate players, the Broadway smash “Guys & Dolls”, opened last weekend at the Triumvirate Theatre in Nikiski. Ten years… Continue reading

"Guys & Dolls" opens to lucky lady reviews
Canine Showtime for Kenai Kennel Club

Canine Showtime for Kenai Kennel Club

The annual Kenai Kennel Club All Breed dog show at Skyview campus draws canines and their owners/trainers from all over Alaska and the lower 48.… Continue reading

Canine Showtime for Kenai Kennel Club