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    Articles by Delcenia Cosman
    Members of the Homer High School boys and girls cross country teams pose for a photo with coaches and Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche following the borough's presentation of a commendation and certificates of achievement to the athletes on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Justin Zank
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 22, 2026 1:30 am

    You know the drill — for information on upcoming events happening on the peninsula, take a look at these Best…

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    Shrubs grow outside of the Kenai Courthouse on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    Change of plea hearing set for Calderwood
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 21, 2026 3:00 pm

    A sentencing date and location will be determined at the next hearing on Feb. 5.

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council comments on Cook Inlet oil lease sales
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 21, 2026 1:30 pm

    The comment period on the proposed 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program closes Friday.

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    This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
    Vance, Bjorkman prefile bills for new legislative session
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 20, 2026 5:30 pm

    The second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature began Tuesday.

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    Volunteers sort winter gear prior to the start of the annual Community Resource Connect on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at the SPARC in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Derotha Ferraro
    Community Resource Connect returns next week
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    The annual free event will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the SPARC tent in Homer.

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    The Soldotna High School varsity football team receives certificates of achievement, presented on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026,  by Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche (right) and KPB Assembly member Sargeant Truesdell, for winning the Division II State Championship in October 2025. Photo courtesy Joe Rizzo
    Assembly commends Kenai, Soldotna teams
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    The Soldotna High School football team and Kenai Central High School marching band and girls’ volleyball team received recognition for their accomplishments in 2025.

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    This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. (Juneau Empire file photo)
    Bjorkman prefiles 2 bills ahead of session
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    The second regular session of the 34th legislature begins Jan. 20.

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    Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks during a meeting of the Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough updates public noticing requirements
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 15, 2026 1:30 am

    The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved an ordinance last week effectively ending requirements to publish notices in a newspaper of general circulation.

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    Dried rosehips cling to the bare branches of a rosebush outside the Homer News office on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Bets Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 15, 2026 1:30 am

    It’s cold outside, but things are heating up around here — the legislative season is about to start, the school…

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    Homer's Myra Kalafut is followed closely by Freya Bartlett on their way to a 10th and 11th place finish in the varsity girls' 7.5-kilometer classic race on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the Government Peak Recreation Area in Palmer, Alaska. Photo provided by Jessie Goodrich
    Sports briefs: Homer ski, basketball give top performances;...
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 15, 2026 1:30 am

    Homer varsity ski tops Palmer Division II meet

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    Aaron, Amanda and River Burdick are photographed at South Peninsula Hospital with gifts donated by local businesses and community members after River's arrival on Jan. 4, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Derotha Ferraro
    Homer welcomes 1st baby of 2026
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 9, 2026 1:30 am

    River Burdick was born on Jan. 4 at South Peninsula Hospital.

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    The Homer Mariner boys stand with their trophy after claiming the title at the 2025 ASAA Cross Country Division II Championships at Mike Janecek Trails in Palmer, Alaska, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Photo courtesy Jake Dye
    Assembly commends Homer High cross country teams
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 8, 2026 5:30 pm

    Both the Homer boys and girls cross country teams were named Division II state champions in 2025.

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    Kate Rich's one-act play, "The Creel," is performed in September 2025 in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Jennifer Norton
    Homer playwright receives fellowship award
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 8, 2026 8:30 am

    Kate Rich is revising a new play, which she hopes to take to the Valdez Theatre Conference Play Lab.

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