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Kenai Peninsula College Director Cheryl Siemers speaks to graduates during the 55th commencement ceremony at Kachemak Bay Campus on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Kenai Peninsula College leadership sees temporary transitions

KPC Director Cheryl Siemers is serving as interim UAA chancellor, while former KBC director Reid Brewer fills in…

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Turning birdsong into soundscapes

This year’s Shorebird Festival keynote speaker, Dr. Ben Mirin, led a wildlife sound recording session on Friday.

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‘Tomorrow — remember you are still a learner’

Kachemak Bay Campus graduated 49 students during its 55th annual commencement hosted on May 7.

Tyson Cox speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Borough awards Homer schools improvements contracts

Funding for improvements to the Homer High School entrance comes out of the 2022 bond package.

A young girl digs for razor clams at the Ninilchik Beach in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Saturday, July 1, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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East Cook Inlet clamming to remain closed for 2025

The causes of these conditions remain unknown but likely include effects from habitat changes and predation, officials said.

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Homer woman sentenced for 2020 murder

Sarah Dayan was convicted in December for the murder of Keith Huss.

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‘More than a symbol’

Haven House last week observed Denim Day, an international sexual assault prevention campaign.

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Bay Weld Boats launches new seiner

The custom-built fishing vessel represents a number of firsts for the Homer welding company.

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Best Bets

Mayday, mayday — or rather, May Day! It’s May 1, folks, and the Betster is ready for some…

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‘What gives it teeth’

Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke spoke on her novel and writing process last week at the Homer Public…

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33rd Shorebird Festival starts next week

This year’s festival, running May 7-11, features “Wildlife DJ” Dr. Ben Mirin as keynote speaker.

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Sterling Highway reconstruction delayed

The project, which spans from Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill, is anticipated to begin next spring.

Shane Blakely, winner of the 30th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Tournament, holds up his prize fish in front of the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Photo provided by Mcki Needham

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Blakely wins 30th Anchor Point Salmon Derby

The annual fishing tournament, organized by the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce, was held Saturday.