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    A map presented by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources during a virtual meeting on Dec. 11, 2025, shows the location of a potential Kenai Peninsula State Forest. Screenshot.
    Community discusses state forest proposal at Homer meeting
    By Chloe Anderson • January 13, 2026 2:30 am

    The public comment period on the proposed Kenai Peninsula State Forest closes Jan. 16 at 5 p.m.

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    A map presented by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources during a virtual meeting on Dec. 11, 2025, shows the location of a potential Kenai Peninsula State Forest. Screenshot.
    Community meeting in Homer to focus on proposed...
    By Chloe Anderson • January 5, 2026 2:30 pm

    The Department of Natural Resources will continue to gather community input on the potential establishment of a Kenai Peninsula State Forest during a meeting on Tuesday at Kachemak Bay Campus.

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    Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, speaks during a joint luncheon of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Opinion: Alaskans deserve a real voice in decisions...
    By Sen. Jesse Bjorkman • January 2, 2026 1:30 am

    Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a state forest…

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    A map presented by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources during a virtual meeting on Dec. 11, 2025, shows the location of a potential Kenai Peninsula State Forest. The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection must gather community perspectives before creating a proposal, and so far they’ve received “mixed” input. Screenshot.
    DNR receives “mixed” public input on proposed Kenai...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 19, 2025 2:30 am

    The potential proposal would expand the Tanana Valley State Forest by 600,000 acres.

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    The U.S. Forest Service Porcupine Campground offers gorgeous views of the Kenai Mountains and Turnagain Arm, as seen here on July 20, 2020, near Hope, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 7, 2025 2:30 am

    DNR is gathering community perspectives during several meetings this week.

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Eric Antrim inspecting bridges near Kake in 2023.
    My Turn: In response to the mass firings...
    By Eric Antrim • February 20, 2025 1:30 am

    I am Eric Antrim, a proud member and the elected Recording Secretary for National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) Local…

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