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A ballot partition is at the Kenai No. 2 precinct for Election Day on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Alaska primary election is on Tuesday

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Skilak Lake can be seen from Hideout Trail in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on July 5, 2020, in Alaska. (Photograph by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Air National Guard rescues 3 hunters Sunday on Kenai Peninsula

The hunters were rescued in two separate incidents

Alaska Oil and Gas Association President Kara Moriarty speaks to the joint Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Oil and Gas Association forecasts strong production

The industry forecasts a production rate of more than 600,000 barrels a day by the early 2030s

Signs direct visitors at Seward City Hall on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Seward, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Seward expands alcohol sales window by 2 hours

The ordinance changes code to say that alcohol cannot be sold between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Lily DeTaeye performs on the Inlet Stage during Salmonfest on Sunday, Aug. 4<ins>,</ins><ins> 2024,</ins> in Ninilchik<ins>,</ins> <ins>Alaska</ins>. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Salmonfest returns to Ninilchik with music, art, education

By Jake Dye and Delcenia Cosman

A sign directs voters at Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Early voting open in Kenai, Soldotna and Homer

Early voting will be open until Aug. 19

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

Sports

Homer’s Faulkner wins 2nd gold of Paris Olympics

Faulkner also won gold in the women’s road race Sunday

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

Sports

Faulkner, United States qualify 2nd in Team Pursuit

The former Homer resident won the gold medal in the women’s road race Sunday

U.S. Coast Guard 17th District - Alaska (Image via news.uscg.mil)

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Coast Guard suspends search for 4 passengers of capsized boat

A 28-foot aluminum vessel was reported on Saturday to be taking on water in the Gulf of Alaska…

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State Department of Health warns of pertussis spike

Infants are at the highest risk for severe disease, with about one-third requiring hospitalization.

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)
Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

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Faulkner takes Olympic gold in women’s cycling

The athlete is a former Homer resident

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council secures further rec center funding

The Homer City Council set aside additional funding for a multiuse community recreation center at their last regular…

A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections at Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)

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Candidate filing period for city, borough elections now open

The filing deadline is Aug. 15