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    Nathan Erfurth, right, responds to questions from his attorney Eric Derleth during a hearing at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska, on April 12, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Sexual abuse case against former Soldotna teacher set...
    By Jacob Dye • May 15, 2025 1:30 am

    Nathan Erfurth was arrested in May 2023.

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    Turning birdsong into soundscapes
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 14, 2025 12:30 pm

    This year’s Shorebird Festival keynote speaker, Dr. Ben Mirin, led a wildlife sound recording session on Friday.

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    Mt. Redoubt rises above Cook Inlet and the Anchor River drainage as fireweed is in bloom, as seen from Diamond Ridge Road on Friday, July 22, 2022, near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Native plants provide lifeline for local songbirds
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 14, 2025 8:00 am

    Shorebird Festival talk highlights importance of native plants.

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    The Oceania Riveria stands out against a bluebird sky at the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Over 1200 passengers from aboard the boat explored Homer throughout the beautiful day. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Summer tourism season kicks off with arrival of...
    By Chloe Pleznac • May 14, 2025 2:30 am

    The first cruise ship of the season arrived with 930 passengers on April 28

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    ‘Tomorrow — remember you are still a learner’
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Kachemak Bay Campus graduated 49 students during its 55th annual commencement hosted on May 7.

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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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    Students stock rainbow trout into Johnson Lake during Salmon Celebration, hosted by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game near Kasilof, Alaska, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Celebrating the cycle of life
    By Jacob Dye • May 13, 2025 1:30 am

    The annual Kenai Peninsula Salmon Celebration caps off the Salmon in the Classroom program.

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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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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters during a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
    Dunleavy orders freeze on state employee hiring, travel...
    By Mark Sabbatini • May 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.

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    Students and family members appraise the Jackson Pollock-inspired art project in one of the classrooms at West Homer Elementary on Friday, May 2, 2025, during their annual Arts Extravaganza, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Amy Russell)
    West Homer Elementary, Flex showcase student art for...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 8, 2025 2:30 am

    Students show off arts and crafts projects and works representing a wide variety of artistic disciplines.

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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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