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Strengthening Alaska’s health care response to violence

While Alaska has the highest rates of interpersonal violence in the country, including domestic violence, sexual assault, child…

Derrick Green (Courtesy photo)

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Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 will help businesses and communities thrive

It would not be good for the health and safety of my staff, my customers, or my family…

Soldotna City Council member Linda Farnsworth-Hutchings participates in the Peninsula Clarion and KDLL candidate forum series, Thursday, Sept. 5 , at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Opinion: I’m a Soldotna Republican and will vote No on 2

Open primaries and ranked choice voting offer a way to put power back into the hands of voters,…

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Don’t be fooled: Ballot Measure 1 puts Alaska’s small businesses and workers at risk

As the debate around Ballot Measure 1 picks up steam, Alaskans from all walks of life should take…

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Alaska historian Morgan Sherwood was the keynote speaker for the first Kenai Peninsula history conference held at Kenai Central High School on Nov. 7-8, 1974.

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Remembering the Kenai Peninsula’s 1st history conference — Part 1

Kenai Peninsula history gathering 50 years ago remains relevant and rousing

Twink and Dink, 8-year-old sisters. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Twink and Dink

These two beauties are waiting patiently for their furever home. They qualify for The Golden Paws Program too,…

Mike O'Meara.

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Letters to the Editor

Let’s prove that Homer is better than Vance’s representation

Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich speaks to an audience at the Alaska Chamber of Commerce’s U.S. House debate on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Fairbanks. At left is incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

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North to a Brighter Future

We live in Alaska for many reasons. We have fellowship with the land and sea; we appreciate the…

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Opinion: Vote yes to retain Judge Zeman and all judges on your ballot

We are a diverse group of Alaskans who serve as members of the board for Alaskans for Fair…

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November First Friday

Multimedia works celebrate the seasonal transition to winter

Ronnie Neolan Morrison

Obituaries

Ronnie Neolan Morrison

June 7, 1951 – October 24, 2024

The Anchor River flows in the Anchor Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Opinion: Help ensure Alaskans have rights to use, enjoy and care for rivers

It is discouraging to see the Department of Natural Resources seemingly on track to erode the public’s ability…

A voter fills out their ballot at the Kenai No. 2 Precinct in the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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I was opposed to open primaries and ranked choice voting, but now I’m voting no on Ballot Measure 2

Here’s why