Riley Board, KDLL - Soldotna
Peninsula Clarion reduced to weekly printing amid cost-cutting measures
The Peninsula Clarion will go from two weekly issues to one, as new owner Carpenter Media Group executes layoffs at other papers.
Feds declare economic disaster for 2023 east Cook Inlet set net season
The declaration releases federal relief funds for affected fishers and related businesses. It follows one this spring for the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
Pipeline proposed to power Donlin mine could have impacts from Y-K Delta to Cook Inlet
If it’s built, Donlin would be one of the largest open-pit gold mines in the world, powered by a gas pipeline stretching to Cook Inlet.
Appeals court approves involuntarily medicating Nikiski man for murder trial
River Aspelund, accused of killing his mother in 2022, had challenged his antipsychotic medication by Alaska Psychiatric Institute staff.
Kenai repeals laws on public sleeping, begging and curfew
The Kenai City Council unanimously repealed three ordinances Wednesday, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a homelessness case this summer.
Bill will allow higher insurance reimbursements for injured commercial fishermen
Senate Bill 93, signed into law last month by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, increases the maximum payout from the fishermen’s fund to $15,000.
Kenai council to consider repealing public sleeping, loitering, begging prohibitions
Kenai Police Chief David Ross says the three items are outdated, unenforceable and may even violate individual rights.
State economist says Kenai Peninsula job market recovering faster than Alaska
Economist Sam Tappen said the Kenai Peninsula has fared better than the rest of the state in rebounding from the post-pandemic recession.
NOAA issues final ruling on Cook Inlet federal fishing waters
The federal decision comes after the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council was tasked with choosing a new management plan, but took no action.
Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion owner sold to Mississippi-based newspaper group
Carpenter Media Group and Canadian investors now own the Empire, the Clarion and the Homer News among more than 100 publications in the sale.
Legislators get update on fixes for $5B transportation plan rejected by feds
Transportation Commissioner Ryan Anderson updated lawmakers Wednesday on the revised State Transportation Improvement Plan.
2 Kasilof residents charged with animal cruelty after dog found frozen to death
Staff at a Soldotna veterinary clinic said one of several dogs left outside in the case had likely died of malnourishment and hypothermia.
Kenai Peninsula Borough settles former firefighter’s lawsuit over sexual harassment
Courtney Moody will receive $78,500 from the borough, after she reported harassment by her boss and says she was then fired without a stated reason.
Soldotna teacher accused of sex with former student seeks dismissal of his case
An attorney for Nathan Erfurth claims Alaska State Troopers improperly presented evidence to a grand jury before his arrest in May.
Rural Chugach Electric customers deal with ‘excessive’ winter outages
The utility says the primary culprit is the above-average snowfall that has impacted all of Southcentral Alaska this winter.
Soldotna man accused of threatening to kill wife and dog
Alaska State Troopers say Kristoffer Calhoun, 36, threatened to kill his estranged wife and himself during a phone call as troopers listened.
Soldotna Pride postpones drag story hour at library after online backlash
The storytime event was part of Soldotna Pride’s winter celebration, called Happy New Queer, scheduled for Saturday.
Persily perforates Alaska natural gas line’s prospects in ‘Gasonomics’ talk
Longtime energy observer Larry Persily thinks Alaska will import natural gas to meet its needs, rather than building an in-state gas pipeline.
Ripping open the world of pull-tabs, Alaska’s most popular form of charitable gaming
All legal gaming in Alaska benefits nonprofits, and the most popular form, pull-tabs, is played at more than 1,000 locations statewide.
Peltola hosts online town hall on Albertsons-Kroger merger
In the tele-town hall Tuesday night, Rep. Mary Peltola said she was nervous about what the merger could mean for grocery options in Alaska communities.