Man arrested in deaths of Alaska State Troopers

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two troopers in a remote village, the Alaska… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2014
  • By Rachel D'oro

2 Alaska State Troopers killed, two men taken into custody

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two Alaska State Troopers were shot and killed Thursday when they were conducting an investigation in the Interior Alaska village of… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2014
  • By Mark Thiessen
Clarion file photo  Smoke and steam obscure firefighters as they work to extinguish a fire that consumed two homes Thursday Dec. 20, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Dry weather makes wildfire danger high

A drier than average April has elevated the potential for wildfires and Department of Forestry services across the state remain at the ready. Firefighters from… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Clarion file photo  Smoke and steam obscure firefighters as they work to extinguish a fire that consumed two homes Thursday Dec. 20, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

Funds for fishery enforcement: Wildlife Troopers receive $175,000

JUNEAU — An unpublicized, end-of-session addition to the state capital projects bill for fiscal year 2015 gives the Alaska Wildlife Troopers $175,000 they never asked… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2014
  • By BOB TKACZ
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IHS announces new awards of Alaska’s Tribal Health providers

The Indian Health Service announced May 1 that it has settled additional contract support cost claims with Alaska providers, but an unknown number are still… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2014
  • By MOLLY DISCHNER and RASHAH MCCHESNEY
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Assembly decides to keep current compensation for members

The debate may be dead — for now. At its previous two meetings, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly has debated compensation for its members. While… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Over forty community members, HEA employees and industry workers turned out for the dedication of the new Nikiski Combined Cycle Facility, Thursday, May 5, in Nikiski.

HEA debuts Nikiski energy facility

“It’s humming!” Rick Roeske, shouted over the deep vibrations emitting from the maze of whirring turbines and endless pipes crisscrossing within the new Nikiski Combined… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Over forty community members, HEA employees and industry workers turned out for the dedication of the new Nikiski Combined Cycle Facility, Thursday, May 5, in Nikiski.

NTSB recommends safety audit of Alaskan aviation

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two fatal crashes of Alaska commuter aircraft and five other accidents or incidents have led the National Transportation Safety Board to recommend… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2014
  • By Dan Joling

Senators push for Tongass timber cutting

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski grilled the head of the U.S. Forest Service during a congressional hearing Wednesday over the slow pace of timber production in… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2014
  • By MATT WOOLBRIGHT

State parks increases public-use cabin fees

Most of the popular destinations have already been reserved, but campers will soon see a fee increase for the public-use cabins maintained by Alaska State… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2014
  • By Rashah McChesney
Jamie Nelson, sitting, plays Felix Ungar and Ian McEwen, standing, plays Oscar Madison in Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" at a dress rehearsal on Tuesday. Performances, directed by Angie Nelson, will the Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Triumvirate Theatre in Soldotna. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion

Local actors bring “The Odd Couple” to life

Crumpled newspapers and clothes tossed about the city apartment along with beer and playing cards welcome Oscar Madison’s poker buddies to his home. And Kenai… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2014
  • By KAYLEE OSOWSKI
Jamie Nelson, sitting, plays Felix Ungar and Ian McEwen, standing, plays Oscar Madison in Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" at a dress rehearsal on Tuesday. Performances, directed by Angie Nelson, will the Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Triumvirate Theatre in Soldotna. Photo by Kaylee Osowski/Peninsula Clarion

Funds for fishery enforcement: Wildlife Troopers receive $175,000

JUNEAU — An unpublicized, end-of-session addition to the state capital projects bill for fiscal year 2015 gives the Alaska Wildlife Troopers $175,000 they never asked… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2014
  • By BOB TKACZ
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenzo Cook, 2, of Kenai, plays in the parking lot of The Duck Inn, 43187 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Wednesday April 30, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kenzo Cook, 2, of Kenai, plays in the parking lot of The Duck Inn, 43187 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Wednesday April 30, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Dental Hygienist Ame Nienhuis examines Martha Allgiaer of Sterling at Moose River Dental April 23 in Sterling. Moose River Dental opened on April 14 and is located on the Sterling Highway at the corner of Swanson River Road.

Smile: New dental office opens in Sterling

Sterling residents have a new family dentistry in town. Moose River Dental, located off the Sterling Highway near the Sterling Community Center, opened for business… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Dental Hygienist Ame Nienhuis examines Martha Allgiaer of Sterling at Moose River Dental April 23 in Sterling. Moose River Dental opened on April 14 and is located on the Sterling Highway at the corner of Swanson River Road.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Scott Sellers helped Steve Vinzant and Carl Hatten hook up a power cord during a study session, Tuesday, April 29, at the Kenai Peninsula College Residence Hall.

STARS performer: KPC RA headed to selective training

Scott Sellers’ raspy, guttural laugh is hearty. The Kenai Peninsula College, Kenai River Campus resident assistant, or RA, said he likes people to see him… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2014
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Scott Sellers helped Steve Vinzant and Carl Hatten hook up a power cord during a study session, Tuesday, April 29, at the Kenai Peninsula College Residence Hall.

Four rescued from Skilak Glacier plane crash

Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard rescued four men after a plane went down at the foot of Skilak Glacier Tuesday night.The four men,… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER

Alaska candidates speak at middle school forum

ANCHORAGE — Statewide political candidates Wednesday got a chance to say how they would shape the future for Alaskans who won’t even be able to… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2014
  • By Dan Joling

Four men rescued from Skilak Glacier plane crash

Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard rescued four men after a plane went down at the bottom of Skilak Glacier Tuesday night. The four… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2014
  • By DAN BALMER
April proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Kenai and Soldotna

April proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Kenai and Soldotna

As the month of April passes into history it should be remembered through all the other 11 months of the year that it was jointly… Continue reading

April proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Kenai and Soldotna
Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" for one weekend only at Triumvirate Soldotna

Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” for one weekend only at Triumvirate Soldotna

Among the classics of Broadway, Motion Picture and Television comedy one of the all-time greats of the 20th Century has to be Neil Simon’s “The… Continue reading

Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" for one weekend only at Triumvirate Soldotna