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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy compares Alaska to Mississippi data on poverty, per-pupil education spending, and the 2024 National Assessment of Education Progress fourth grade reading scores during a press conference on Jan. 31, 2025. Alaska is highlighted in yellow, while Mississippi is in red. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
    Dunleavy calls special session for August
    By Jacob Dye • July 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Lawmakers on Wednesday said they were surprised by the move.

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    The Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team conducts a training mission in Seward, Alaska in 2024. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team
    Anchor Point fundraiser to benefit Alaska rescue and...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization established in 2016.

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    Board President Zen Kelly speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Kenai Peninsula Borough school board to finalize budget
    By Jacob Dye • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    The new budget designed by the committee will be considered at a public hearing during the full board meeting on Monday evening.

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    The Russian River Sanctuary Area is seen in the area labeled B in this map provided by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. (courtesy)
    Strong sockeye run prompts early open of Russian...
    By Jacob Dye • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    In regulation, the confluence is expected to be open from July 15 to Aug. 20.

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    Commanding Officer Corey Engel, Rear Adm. Megan Dean, and former ASPEN Commanding Officer Shea Winterberger smile for a photograph during the Change of Command ceremony on Thursday, June 26, on the Homer Spit . (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    USCG ASPEN changes command
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 30, 2025 2:30 am

    Commanding Officer Corey Engel will be in charge of the cutter’s operations and crew.

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    The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from above on Monday, Aug. 26 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska Wildland Fire Information)
    Burn suspension lifted for Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The public is asked to remain vigilant while burning due to minimal available resources.

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    Local youth anglers participate in the 15-and-under king salmon fishery on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Snagging allowed at Nick Dudiak Lagoon July 3-6
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The move is described as “liberalizing” existing sport fishing regulations.

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    The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Homer mayor recognizes Parks and Recreation Month, ADA...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 27, 2025 12:30 pm

    Parks and recreation areas are fundamental to the environmental well-being of the community, the proclamation said.

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    A line of antique cars proceeds down Pioneer Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Lower peninsula gears up for 4th of July
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 26, 2025 5:30 am

    Events are scheduled July 4-6 in Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik.

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    Seal pup PV2511 poses for a photograph on June 14, 2025 at the Alaska Sealife Center in Seward, Alaska. She was rescued by the site of a "popular fishing spot" in Homer on June 12, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ASLC)
    SeaLife center urges public to leave seal pups...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 26, 2025 2:30 am

    If you see a hurt or disabled pup, call the Stranded Marine Animal Hotline at 1-888-774-SEAL (7325).

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    Students stand during a protest against the possible closure of Sterling Elementary School along the Sterling Highway in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Sterling Elementary no longer set to close this...
    By Jacob Dye • June 26, 2025 1:30 am

    It could be closed next year.

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    Swimmers and parents protest the proposed closure of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District pools outside of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration Building in Soldotna on Thursday. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Pool funding OK’d as district looks to hand...
    By Jacob Dye • June 26, 2025 1:30 am

    School pools have repeatedly been raised as a possible option for closure and then saved at the last minute.

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    The development site of 25 new homes, under construction at 955 Sterling Highway in Homer, Alaska on Monday, June 23, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Construction begins on residential housing project along Homer...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 25, 2025 2:30 pm

    Twenty-five homes will be built along a stretch of the Sterling Highway.

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