"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 sockeye and lakes the best options

Editor's note: This fishing report has been corrected to reflect the area in the Kenai River where rainbow trout fishing is legal.  Kings Fishing this… Continue reading

Roping, Riding & Racing at Soldotna Rodeo Grounds

Roping, Riding & Racing at Soldotna Rodeo Grounds

The Soldotna Equestrian Association (SEA) was one of the first organizations to step up and offer an evacuation plan for Funny River livestock. While preparing… Continue reading

Roping, Riding & Racing at Soldotna Rodeo Grounds
KVCC Summer Art show features Homesteader James Evenson

KVCC Summer Art show features Homesteader James Evenson

The 2014 Summer Art Show at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center had its well-attended gala opening May 23rd. The solo artist exhibit… Continue reading

KVCC Summer Art show features Homesteader James Evenson
A memorable Memorial Day

A memorable Memorial Day

As over 700 firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to stay off one of the largest wild fires on the Kenai Peninsula in recent history,… Continue reading

A memorable Memorial Day

Kings picking up, lakes still the place to be

Kings Alaska Department of Fish & Game research biologist Robert Begich said, things are looking a little better for king salmon this week, compared to… Continue reading

Hunting for Hooligan

If you stand long enough on the banks of the Kenai River this time of year, you’ll likely notice a ripple in the surface of… Continue reading

First Kenai River Cleanup yields tons of trash

First Kenai River Cleanup yields tons of trash

The City of Soldotna teamed up with the Kenai River Professional Guide Assoc. (KRPGA) and the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce this year to host the… Continue reading

First Kenai River Cleanup yields tons of trash
Kenai Catering re-models & reopens historic meeting place

Kenai Catering re-models & reopens historic meeting place

In a place where Alaskan legends like Jay Hammond and Hugh Malone first discussed creating Alaska’s permanent fund and Don Gilman and Wally Hickel shared… Continue reading

Kenai Catering re-models & reopens historic meeting place
Meals on Wheels means "No Senior goes hungry!"

Meals on Wheels means “No Senior goes hungry!”

Caring for elders of a community is a tradition in Alaska that goes back thousands of years in native Alaskan culture. A tradition that is… Continue reading

Meals on Wheels means "No Senior goes hungry!"

Soldotna Trustworthy Hardware & Fishing’s 29th Anniversary

The higher the number of anniversaries the faster the planet seems to be orbiting the sun agrees Scott Miller, whose family recently celebrated Soldotna Trustworthy… Continue reading

For those uninterested in kings, options abound

Trout Fishing for rainbow and Dolly Varden trout on the Kenai River between the mouth of the river and Torpedo Hole, Jason Pawluk, assistant management… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kai Lamprecht tests reels at Trustworthy Hardware after breaking his own on a lake fishing trip Wednesday May 21, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. Lamprecht said he was fishing for trout on Kelly Lake in Soldotna when he hooked something larger, he thinks it was a pike, and managed to damage his reel.

King season starts slow

The season is starting off slow, but anglers targeting king salmon are making their way down the Kenai Peninsula for a Memorial Day weekend of… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Kai Lamprecht tests reels at Trustworthy Hardware after breaking his own on a lake fishing trip Wednesday May 21, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. Lamprecht said he was fishing for trout on Kelly Lake in Soldotna when he hooked something larger, he thinks it was a pike, and managed to damage his reel.
Arts, Kids Peeps & Research on display for May at Kenai Fine Arts

Arts, Kids Peeps & Research on display for May at Kenai Fine Arts

The Kenai Fine Arts Center May show features a wide variety of eye pleasing works from the Peeps Young Artist exhibit sponsored by the Kenai… Continue reading

Arts, Kids Peeps & Research on display for May at Kenai Fine Arts
CES Fire Marshall Hale retires with high honors

CES Fire Marshall Hale retires with high honors

After 40 years of responding to “May Day” calls this May 1st was the final day for CES Fire Marshall Gary Hale to answer those… Continue reading

CES Fire Marshall Hale retires with high honors

Forget Me-Not Center hosts Pre-Mother’s Day high tea

On a perfect spring Saturday afternoon before Mother’s Day weekend, the Forget Me-Not Center and Kenai Catering teamed up for a high pre-Mother’s Day tea.… Continue reading

Perfect spring weekend greets 29th Sport Rec & Trade Show

Perfect spring weekend greets 29th Sport Rec & Trade Show

Vendors from all over Alaska and the lower 48 converged at the Central Peninsula Sports Complex the first weekend of May this year for the… Continue reading

Perfect spring weekend greets 29th Sport Rec & Trade Show
Historic day for HEA as they celebrate energy independence

Historic day for HEA as they celebrate energy independence

A broad cross section of the community turned out Thursday, May 1st to celebrate HEA’s energy independence day with an official ribbon cutting. “The plant… Continue reading

Historic day for HEA as they celebrate energy independence