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John Cox makes a run at Senate District P seat

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John Cox makes a run at Senate District P seat

In a bid for what would be his freshman term in state office, John Cox of Anchor Point…

Gary Stevens looks to keep his Alaska Senate seat

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Gary Stevens looks to keep his Alaska Senate seat

Incumbent Gary Stevens is making a bid to keep his seat in the Alaska Senate.

Soldotna’s Greg Madden makes bid for Alaska Senate

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Soldotna’s Greg Madden makes bid for Alaska Senate

Relative political newcomer Greg Madden of Soldotna is hoping to serve his first term in the Alaska Senate,…

Screenshot from the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center

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Tsunami warning canceled

The tsunami warning for Kachemak Bay has been canceled by the U.S. Tsunami Warning System.

This screenshot shows the areas of Alaska under a tsunami warning following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck off the Aleutian Chain Tuesday, July 21, 2020. (Screenshot from National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration)

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Tsunami warning in effect for Homer following earthquake

11:30 p.m. update:

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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New record set for largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases

141 new cases driven in part by seafood industry outbreaks

Out of the Office: There and back again

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Out of the Office: There and back again

In a recent display of tenacity, mediocre coordination skills and a deep love for the outdoors, some friends…

COVID-19. (Image courtesy the CDC)

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57 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska, none on Kenai Peninsula

The state of Alaska reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday — 53 resident cases and four…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council approves contract for new city manager

A new city manager for the City of Homer could be on his way next month now that…

The Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers in Soldotna, Alaska. (Peninsula Clarion file photo)

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Borough assembly passes 2nd amendment ‘sanctuary’ ordinance

Members of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly voted recently to make the borough a Second Amendment “sanctuary.”

Ninilchik Fire Chief David Bear moves the fire truck out of the new Ninilchik Emergency Services building on Aug. 9, 2014, to make room for visitors to the open house of the new NES building. (Homer News file photo)

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Combined fire, EMS service area will go to the voters

Anchor Point and Ninilchik residents have the choice to join forces — or, more appropriately, taxes — to…

A sign by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center shows where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, for the Diamond Ridge, Homer, Alaska, precinct. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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A rundown of candidates running to represent the lower Kenai Peninsula in the primary, general election

Residents of the lower Kenai Peninsula have some choices ahead of them in both the upcoming Alaska primary…

A sign announcing the closure of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District schools at K-Beach Elementary can be seen on March 26, 2020, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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School board to vote on 1st day for students

Smart Start plan for KPBSD will be sent to Department of Education by the end of this month