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    A photo of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane, missing since Oct. 17, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided, Homer Police Department)
    Calderwood pretrial hearing rescheduled
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 22, 2025 1:30 am

    The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb. 17, barring finalization of a plea agreement.

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    Kevin Ray Hunter is actively sought by Alaska State Troopers on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Photo courtesy of Alaska State Troopers
    Update: Troopers arrest Kenai man accused of sexual...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 19, 2025 4:00 pm

    A judge issued an arrest warrant for Kevin Ray Hunter, who was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly abusing multiple juveniles.

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    Cook Inlet Region, Inc. President and CEO Sophie Minich speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Nikiski Shelter of Hope on Friday, May 20, 2022 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants
    By Chloe Anderson • December 19, 2025 2:30 am

    Organizations in Nikiski and Kenai received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.

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    A Homer athlete wrestles against a Grace Christian athlete during the regional Kachemak Conference Wrestling Championships on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer girls wrestling team named regional champions
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer High School hosted the Kachemak Conference Wrestling Championships Saturday, Dec. 13.

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    The KBBI Public Radio office and studio is on Kachemak Way, as seen in this photo taken July 2, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Peninsula radio receives ‘stabilization’ funds from national nonprofit
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    The Public Media Bridge Fund awarded an “initial” round of stabilization grants equaling $26 million to 74 organizations nationwide impacted by the loss of federal funding.

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    Photo courtesy of Sophie Tapley
Kenai Central’s Sophie Tapley (center) on Nov. 26<ins>,</ins><ins> 2025,</ins> commits to playing volleyball at the University of Alaska Anchorage during the 2026-2027 school year. Tapley was a varsity hitter for three years at Kenai Central.
    Kenai Central’s Sophie Tapley signs with UAA volleyball
    By Chloe Anderson • December 9, 2025 8:30 am

    Tapley will trade her Kardinals jersey for a Seawolf one during the 2026-2027 academic year.

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    The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosted the annual Christmas Comes to Kenai on Nov. 28, 2025. The beloved event began over 40 years ago, and this year over 1,000 attendees enjoyed hot chocolate, fireworks, pictures with Santa and shopping. Photo courtesy of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
    Christmas Comes to Kenai and Soldotna Turkey Trot...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 3, 2025 2:30 am

    The weekend’s holiday festivities drew folks from all over the Kenai Peninsula.

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    Courtesy Harvest
On the Kenai Peninsula, a dormant liquefied natural gas export plant could be repurposed to receive cargoes of imported LNG under a plan being studied by Harvest, an affiliate of oil and gas company Hilcorp. The fuel would be transferred from ships to the tanks on the left, still in liquid form, before being converted back into gas and sent into a pipeline.
    Utilities say Alaska needs an LNG import terminal....
    By Nathaniel Herz Northern Journal • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Planning for two separate projects is currently moving ahead.

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    The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on Monday released maps showing areas open to woodcutting by permit beginning on Nov. 19, 2025.
    Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to allow permitted firewood...
    By Chloe Anderson • November 20, 2025 2:30 am

    Permitted individuals may gather up to five cords of wood beginning Nov. 19.

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    Soldotna Stars head coach Luke Baumer celebrates with the team during the state volleyball championship tournament in Anchorage during a game against the South Anchorage Wolverines on Nov. 14, 2025. Photo courtesy of Byron Corral/BC Media
    Kenai Central takes home 3rd volleyball state title
    By Chloe Anderson • November 19, 2025 8:30 pm

    The Kards defeated Nikiski in a rematch championship game on Saturday during the state tournament in Anchorage.

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    The KBBI Public Radio office and studio is on Kachemak Way, as seen in this photo taken July 2, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Kenai Peninsula public radio receives grant funding
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 11, 2025 5:30 pm

    The Alaska Community Foundation fund recently awarded $2.9 million in grants to public media stations statewide, including in Homer and Kenai.

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    Grant Aviation’s Cessna 208B EX Grand Caravan is pictured at the Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai, Alaska, on Monday, March 4, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Federal mandate orders Grant Aviation to cut flights
    By Chloe Anderson • November 11, 2025 12:30 pm

    Grant Aviation will cut 10% of its flights between Kenai and Anchorage by Nov. 14.

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    The cast of Kenai Central High School’s upcoming production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” pose for a photo on Nov. 6, 2025. The play will open on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Photo courtesy of Travis Lawson
    Kenai students prepare to open ‘A Midsummer Night’s...
    By Chloe Anderson • November 10, 2025 2:30 am

    The play will premiere Friday at Kenai Central High School, with additional showings the following weekend.

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