Energy conservation fair vendors share tips for saving

Clarion Dispatch - Sun Nov 08

While there is much national discussion about going "green," some Alaskans may still be uncertain about the methods and means of embracing this concept.

Schools, district discuss weighted grades for AP coursework

Clarion Dispatch - Sun Nov 08

For the majority of her 28 years as a teacher at Soldotna High, Sammy Crawford wanted to see the Advanced Placement courses she taught have weighted grades.

How to protect yourself from work place violence

KTVA Anchorage - Sat Nov 07

ANCHORAGE, Alaska On the heels of the Fort Hood and Orlando shootings and last November's Central Peninsula Hospital attacks in Soldotna, all of which were workplace related, Many are questioning just how safe can you be in your workplace environment? According to officials work place violence could happen at any time, which is why you should be ...

Icy roads mean it's time to prepare for winter driving

Clarion Dispatch - Fri Nov 06

Icy roads earlier this week left many drivers in ditches along the side of the road, and with cooler temperatures predicted again this weekend, motorists should take precautions for this and future winter driving conditions.

Kenai council meets tonight

Clarion Dispatch - Wed Nov 04

The Kenai City Council will meet tonight at 7 for its regular meeting. Items on the agenda include an ordinance to establish standards for erecting wind turbines, and a resolution authorizing Mayor Pat Porter to sign a joint resolution with the Soldotna and borough mayors asking the Board of Fisheries to reconsider its decision not to meet on the ...

Fundraiser on tap to ease family's medical bills

Clarion Dispatch - Tue Nov 03

For 2-year-old Emily Jacobs of Soldotna, no matter how much kissing, hugging, and lullaby singing her mother, Marcia, does, there is little comfort from her condition involving chronic symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, choking and crossed eyes, to name just a few.

Fire destroys Soldotna home

Clarion Dispatch - Tue Nov 03

A late morning fire destroyed a Soldotna home Monday. Firefighters rushed to Salamatoff Drive about 11:30 a.m. to find a home engulfed in flames, said assistant fire marshal Brad Nelson.

Soldotna looks ahead to 2030

Clarion Dispatch - Mon Nov 02

Slightly more than one year into the process, the Soldotna city planner presented the preliminary half of a four-chapter update on the city's Comprehensive Plan.

Sherman, Seymour marry

Clarion Dispatch - Sun Nov 01

Jessica Erin Sherman and Cody Joseph Seymour were married in a afternoon ceremony Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Soldotna.

Library estimate cut in half: Soldotna council sees ideas for new addition

Clarion Dispatch - Sun Nov 01

"Prices slashed. Build now," might have been a fitting title for the architect's presentation last week describing plans for a Soldotna library expansion.