Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Yvonne Waskey, 19, works on a beaded keychain for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe Tuesday April 15, 2014 at the Kenai Peninsula College, Kenai River Campus in Soldotna, Alaska. The crafting class is part of a "Native Creations & Reflections" series hosted by the college.

Dena’ina Wellness Center to celebrate three-day grand opening

For decades, the Kenaitze Indian tribe has dreamed of operating a state-of-the-art healthcare and wellness facility; one that would house primary medical care, dental and… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Yvonne Waskey, 19, works on a beaded keychain for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe Tuesday April 15, 2014 at the Kenai Peninsula College, Kenai River Campus in Soldotna, Alaska. The crafting class is part of a "Native Creations & Reflections" series hosted by the college.

Small wildfire contained near Anchor Point

Fire crews in about an hour contained a one-acre wildfire that started in yard close to a home in the village of Nikolaevsk, 10 miles… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Cook Inlet Fisherman’s Fund appeals judge’s decision

ANCHORAGE — The Cook Inlet Fisherman’s Fund is appealing a court decision that upheld the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s 2013 management of Cook… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By Molly Dischner
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Dee Cassel points out the different options customers have with the custom made Amish Furniture, which is made entirely without electricity, Wednesday, June 11, at Home Gallery in Kenai.

New furniture store right at home in Kenai

In the middle of the cavernous entrance room of the new Home Gallery furniture store, Dee Cassel stood with her fingertips on a massive dining… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Dee Cassel points out the different options customers have with the custom made Amish Furniture, which is made entirely without electricity, Wednesday, June 11, at Home Gallery in Kenai.

Council smoothly votes down synthetic marijuana ban

The Soldotna City Council unanimously voted down the ordinance that would prohibit possession of synthetic cannabinoids that has been postponed since February. The vote was… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Advanced Physical Therapy adds new programs for your personal wellness

Advanced Physical Therapy adds new programs for your personal wellness

Advanced Physical Therapy is continuing to expand their wellness programs according to Jack Wade, DPT, COMT clinical director at Advanced Physical Therapy (APT). “Since we… Continue reading

Advanced Physical Therapy adds new programs for your personal wellness
"Bean Queen" returns to her throne at Black Jaxx BBQ

“Bean Queen” returns to her throne at Black Jaxx BBQ

Many Alaskans who head south for the winter are jealously referred to as “Snow birds” by those who wish they could do the same. However,… Continue reading

"Bean Queen" returns to her throne at Black Jaxx BBQ
Firefighters get heroic sendoff from thankful community

Firefighters get heroic sendoff from thankful community

Everyone wanted to do something to express appreciation for the more than 700 first responders that arrived from all over the country and joined forces… Continue reading

Firefighters get heroic sendoff from thankful community
High winds & rain do not delay Relay for Life

High winds & rain do not delay Relay for Life

With the 2014 Relay for Life theme “Finish the Fight!” rallying walkers to the new KCHS track Friday afternoon May 30th, by the following morning… Continue reading

High winds & rain do not delay Relay for Life

Kenai Public Health Center on alert for measles

Tourists this season could bring more than money to the area. With a high number of measles outbreaks in the Lower 48 from Jan. 1… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

Search for missing family continues

News of a family of four missing from their north Kenai residence for nearly two weeks has been unsettling for residents who described the neighborhood… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Mike Sounart walks with his border collie and blue heeler mix Keeta on an unnamed road at the end of Lawton Drive Tuesday June 10, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Mike Sounart walks with his border collie and blue heeler mix Keeta on an unnamed road at the end of Lawton Drive Tuesday June 10, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska.
In this photo taken Saturday, June 7, 2014, and released by BP Alaska, Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology using an AeroVironment Puma drone is given a pre-flight checkout in preparation for flights by BP at its Prudhoe Bay, Alaska operations. The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it has granted the first permission for commercial drone flights over land, the latest effort by the agency to show it is loosening restrictions on commercial uses of the unmanned aircraft. Drone maker AeroVironment of Monrovia, California, and BP energy corporation have been given permission to use a Puma drone to survey pipelines, roads and equipment in Alaska, the agency said. The first flight took place on Sunday. (AP Photo/BP Alaska)

FAA OKs commercial drone flights over land

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it has granted the first permission for commercial drone flights over land, the latest effort by the… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2014
  • By JOAN LOWY
In this photo taken Saturday, June 7, 2014, and released by BP Alaska, Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology using an AeroVironment Puma drone is given a pre-flight checkout in preparation for flights by BP at its Prudhoe Bay, Alaska operations. The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it has granted the first permission for commercial drone flights over land, the latest effort by the agency to show it is loosening restrictions on commercial uses of the unmanned aircraft. Drone maker AeroVironment of Monrovia, California, and BP energy corporation have been given permission to use a Puma drone to survey pipelines, roads and equipment in Alaska, the agency said. The first flight took place on Sunday. (AP Photo/BP Alaska)

Senate hopeful asks foe to help end attack ads

JUNEAU — Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Dan Sullivan said Tuesday that he supports the U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed unlimited spending by unions and… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Police Sgts. Scott McBride (left) and Jay Sjogren review a map with Lisa Jaegar from the Mat-Su Search and Rescue Dogs on Borgen Av. Monday in North Kenai. Two rescue dog teams along with agents with the FBI are searching the wooded area north of Wildwood Correctional Facility for a Kenai family of four missing since May 27.

Search for missing Kenai family continues

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and two search-and-rescue dog teams have joined the Kenai Police Department in the search for a Kenai family last seen… Continue reading

  • Jun 9, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Police Sgts. Scott McBride (left) and Jay Sjogren review a map with Lisa Jaegar from the Mat-Su Search and Rescue Dogs on Borgen Av. Monday in North Kenai. Two rescue dog teams along with agents with the FBI are searching the wooded area north of Wildwood Correctional Facility for a Kenai family of four missing since May 27.

Military warns of unexploded ammunition

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Military officials in Alaska are warning the public that if they see a weathered metal object outdoors, they should not pick it… Continue reading

  • Jun 9, 2014

District boundaries adjusted to eliminate multiple ballots

With little discussion and unanimous approval, some Kenai Peninsula Borough district lines have shifted slightly.The borough assembly OK’d revisions to six assembly and board of… Continue reading

  • Jun 9, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI

91 marijuana plants seized in Kasilof

Alaska State Troopers stumbled upon marijuana grow house during an investigation of a separate incident in Kasilof last month.While troopers attempted to locate a wanted… Continue reading

  • Jun 9, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Tribal leaders welcome Holder’s voting access plan

ANCHORAGE — Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday his office will consult with tribes across the country to develop ways to increase voting access for… Continue reading

  • Jun 9, 2014
  • By Rachel D'oro

New Anchorage VA patients face average 29-day wait

JUNEAU — The vast majority of medical appointments for veterans were scheduled within 14 days at the Alaska Veterans Health Care System in Anchorage, a… Continue reading

  • Jun 9, 2014
  • By Becky Bohrer