Thursday Nov 19 | Clarion Dispatch
Troopers charge Sterling man after pursuit ends in crash
A suspected drunken driver who fled Alaska State Troopers when they tried to pull him over this weekend has been charged with assault, reckless driving and other offenses after a pursuit ended with him crashing into a home, troopers said today.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Dave Carey and several assembly members indicated Tuesday they would not support a recommendation to conduct an operational audit of Central Peninsula Hospital.
Assembly gets new members: Voters keep term limits on the books for another two years
Sue McClure and Mako Haggerty replaced 18 years of Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly experience with victories for two vacant seats -- one in District 6 and 9 -- Tuesday night.
Superintendent gets schooled: District's top administrator walks a mile in students' shoes
The superintendent of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District sits in a school cafeteria staring down at a tiny-portioned meal while squirming elementary students devour their lunches next to him.
Saying goodbye: Classmates take opportunity to remember a friend
It's been a month since Soldotna resident Mathias "Matti" Martin died at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds after being fatally injured while attending livestock.
Taking out the slash: Forestry program aids homeowners with woody debris
As the peak of fire season has passed, many Kenai Peninsula residents will soon start felling trees for firewood, or begin clearing away dead trees to get a jump on next year's fire season.
With some schools already in session and all of the district to be in full-swing by Aug.
Political seats go up for grabs
The filing period for Homer City Council, Kenai Peninsula Borough and school board seats opened Monday in preparation for the upcoming Oct.
School's AYP report cards announced
Judging by their achievement of standards determined by the federal No Child Left Behind Act, 35 of 44 schools -- 79.5 percent -- in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District made the grade and nine did not during the 2008-2009 school year, according to information released Friday by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
Political seats go up for grabs
The filing period for Homer City Council, Kenai Peninsula Borough and school board seats opened Monday in preparation for the upcoming Oct.
Finding her way in life: Kalifornsky Beach student copes with vision loss
Living with blindness in Alaska presents innumerable challenges for the visually impaired.
Peninsula teachers honored: 5 get award from BP
BP this week recognized five Kenai Peninsula teachers for their work in the classroom.
Big wheels: Bike race heralds in the summer season
Sunny spring days are an inspiration to get outside and stretch the legs. Some might do that by hopping on a bike; and a handful might stay on their bike and pedal it 120 some miles, just to see if they can.
3 blazes strike central peninsula over weekend
Three fires struck the central Kenai Peninsula over the weekend, setting ablaze two structures and wild land.