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From left: Sara, Kristen and Jon Faulkner pose with Kristen's two gold medals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. (Photo provided by Jon Faulkner)

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From Homer roots to Olympic gold

Kristen Faulkner shares experiences at Paris Games, Tour de France

Rep. Mary Peltola delivers closing remarks at the Kenai River Sportfishing Association’s Kenai Classic Roundtable at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Fisheries issues tackled at annual Kenai Classic Roundtable

Organizers said the event was an opportunity for Alaska and Lower 48 experts to shed light and share…

The MS Westerdam, from the Holland America cruise line, is anchored out in Kachemak Bay on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Chamber to hold cruise ship policy luncheon

The event, scheduled for Sept. 12, will be open to member businesses

Left to right: Elks member Robert “Lenny” Euberts, Matthew Hockema, Homer High School band instructor Eric Simondsen, Lodge Exalted Ruler Jill Hockema and Heather Turner present instruments donated by Homer Elks Lodge #2127 to Homer High School on Aug. 30, 2024. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Elks lodge provides grants for hospice supplies, high school instruments

The Homer Elks Lodge has donated to a number of local organizations in 2024

Frank Jeffries (front left) and Jacki Holzman (front right) play together during Tomodachi Daiko’s first taiko drum performance on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in the Homer High School Mariner Theatre in Homer, Alaska. Pictured in the background are Naoyuki Furuta (left), one of the leaders of Tokyo-based taiko group Chokoma, and TDI founder Sachiko Kono (right). (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Alaska’s head Japanese consul to address city council

Eight Alaska communities have sister city relationships with cities in Japan

Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Seafood industry roundtable slated to meet next week

Local fishermen and seafood industry stakeholders will be able to discuss their concerns

A poll worker helps a voter cast their ballot at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, during the Alaska Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Primary election results certified, local races unchanged

Several candidates have dropped out since election day

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Homer council, mayoral candidates talk city goals, development

A public forum was hosted by KBBI and the Peninsula Clarion last Thursday

State of Alaska Department of Law logo. Photo courtesy of the State of Alaska Department of Law

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Homer man sentenced for attempted sexual assault

Vance Wolford was convicted by a Homer jury in May

Alaska House District 6 candidate Alana Greear (back, center) poses with supporters at the corner of Pioneer Avenue and Lake Street in Homer during the primary election on Aug. 20, 2024. (Emilie Springer/Homer New)

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Alana Greear drops out of race for House District 6

The K-Selo teacher threw her support behind Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly President Brent Johnson

Students sit down to read books on the first day of the school year at Tustumena Elementary School in Kasilof, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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‘Right back into the swing’

Students return to KPBSD schools for 2024-2025 year

Logo for the National Marine Fisheries Service. Photo courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Comment period still open on Endangered Species Act listing of chinook salmon

Public comments on an effort to list Gulf of Alaska chinook salmon under the Endangered Species Act are…

Kenai Peninsula College Director Cheryl Siemers speaks at a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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KPC celebrates 60 years

As the college marked its six decades of operation, it also welcomed back more than 2,200 students