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    The Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference is held at Kachemak Bay Campus starting on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference returns for 23rd year
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 13, 2025 11:30 am

    This year’s keynote presenter is author Ruth Ozeki.

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    Tyson Cox speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough awards Homer schools improvements contracts
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 13, 2025 10:30 am

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

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    Homer Electric Association General Manager Brad Janorschke speaks at the utility’s annual meeting of the members at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    HEA manager talks natural gas, hazard trees, rates...
    By Jacob Dye • May 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Natural gas remains the “backbone” of the utility’s energy production.

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    A young girl digs for razor clams at the Ninilchik Beach in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Saturday, July 1, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    East Cook Inlet clamming to remain closed for...
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 12, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    State of Alaska Department of Law logo. Photo courtesy of the State of Alaska Department of Law
    Homer woman sentenced for 2020 murder
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 9, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Tyson Cox speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly advances $57.6 million funding floor for KPBSD
    By Jacob Dye • May 8, 2025 1:30 am

    The assembly said it will not determine the actual contribution amount until later in its annual budget process.

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    ‘More than a symbol’
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 7, 2025 12:30 pm

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

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    Dale Banks stands in his production facility in Kachemak City on Monday, April 28. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Local manufacturer takes hit from tariff hike
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 7, 2025 2:30 am

    Loopy Lupine has provided Alaska restaurants with locally made paper products since 2010.

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    President Zen Kelly speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    KPBSD board votes to close Nikolaevsk School
    By Jacob Dye • May 6, 2025 1:30 am

    There are 21 students enrolled at the school.

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    Homer Electric Association Board President Dan Furlong speaks after being reelected at the utility’s annual meeting of the members at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    HEA elects status quo board
    By Jacob Dye • May 1, 2025 1:30 am

    President Dan Furlong, Deputy Secretary Wayne Ogle and Director Erin McKittrick will all retain their seats.

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    Senate Minority Leader Mike Shower (R-Wasilla), right, explains why he is changing his vote on a compromise education bill during Wednesday’s floor session at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
    Education funding bill passes Legislature with veto-proof margin
    By Mark Sabbatini • April 30, 2025 1:30 am

    Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.

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    Economist and research analyst Andy Wink presents “State of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Economy” during the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Industry Outlook Forum in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    KPEDD forum focuses on borough economy, vision for...
    By Jacob Dye • April 29, 2025 9:30 am

    Where most economic indicators suggest fairly good health, housing appears to be a cause for concern, according to an economist presenting at forum.

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    2 dead, 1 hospitalized in Nanwalek plane crash
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 29, 2025 1:30 am

    The crash occurred near the airport Monday afternoon.

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