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    Glenfarne Group CEO and Founder Brendan Duval and Alaska LNG President Adam Prestidge stand in the gallery of the House Chamber during Governor Mike Dunleavy’s State of the State address on Thurday, Jan. 22.
    State of the State: Dunleavy reveals snippets of...
    By Mari Kanagy • January 28, 2026 10:00 am

    Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his eighth and final State of the State address Thursday evening.

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    Demonstrators gather at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, for the "No Kings, No ICE" protest organized by the Homer Women of Action. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    300 stand for 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    The rally held Saturday in Homer coincided with demonstrations nationwide protesting the Trump administration and recent ICE shootings.

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    Retired biologist and former Kenai National Wildlife Refuge manager Robin West speaks to nearly 150 attendees gathered in person and virtually for his presentation, “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Hosted by the Homer-based nonprofit Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, West’s talk included anecdotes about his 30 year-long career in the Fish and Wildlife Service and a solo canoe trip that inspired him to write a book about his experiences. Photo courtesy of Poppy Benson/Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges
    Former refuge manager speaks on loving the land
    By Chloe Anderson • January 23, 2026 2:30 am

    Robin West presented his talk, “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” in Soldotna on Tuesday evening.

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    A sign hangs over the entrance to the Homer Education and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Recreation complex will see some upgrades
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 22, 2026 8:30 am

    The Homer City Council approved an ordinance to replace the activity room floor in HERC 1 and will consider two more ordinances at their next meeting.

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    Shrubs grow outside of the Kenai Courthouse on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    Change of plea hearing set for Calderwood
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 21, 2026 3:00 pm

    A sentencing date and location will be determined at the next hearing on Feb. 5.

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council comments on Cook Inlet oil lease sales
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 21, 2026 1:30 pm

    The comment period on the proposed 11th National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program closes Friday.

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    The Alaska State Capitol building stands on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)
    School board meets with state legislators
    By Chloe Anderson • January 21, 2026 8:30 am

    Lawmakers discussed upcoming bills during a KPBSD work session last week.

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    Alaska Department of Natural Resources logo (graphic)
    State seeks Kenai Peninsula citizen advisory board members
    By Chloe Anderson • January 21, 2026 2:30 am

    The Department of Natural Resources invites Alaskans to apply for seats in Seward, Kachemak Bay and Kenai.

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    This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
    Vance, Bjorkman prefile bills for new legislative session
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 20, 2026 5:30 pm

    The second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature began Tuesday.

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    Volunteers sort winter gear prior to the start of the annual Community Resource Connect on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at the SPARC in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Derotha Ferraro
    Community Resource Connect returns next week
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    The annual free event will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the SPARC tent in Homer.

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    Retired Biologist and former manager of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” a talk about his solo trip on the Yukon River, on Tuesday evening at the Refuge headquarters in Soldotna. The Homer-based nonprofit organization Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges is hosting a virtual watch party in Homer. Photo courtesy of Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges
    Looking back, looking forward
    By Chloe Anderson • January 17, 2026 2:30 pm

    Robin West will give a talk about his 30-year career Tuesday evening at the Kenai refuge headquarters and virtually.

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    The Soldotna High School varsity football team receives certificates of achievement, presented on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026,  by Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche (right) and KPB Assembly member Sargeant Truesdell, for winning the Division II State Championship in October 2025. Photo courtesy Joe Rizzo
    Assembly commends Kenai, Soldotna teams
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    The Soldotna High School football team and Kenai Central High School marching band and girls’ volleyball team received recognition for their accomplishments in 2025.

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    This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. (Juneau Empire file photo)
    Bjorkman prefiles 2 bills ahead of session
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    The second regular session of the 34th legislature begins Jan. 20.

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