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    Kenai Peninsula Borough
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    School district projects $7.5 million budget deficit for...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 23, 2025 2:30 pm

    Decreased enrollment and increased property values mean less local and state funding.

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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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    Community members participate in the Homer Drawdown 4.0 kick-off on Oct. 2, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Jamie Currie
    Homer Drawdown selects 4th local climate solution
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 18, 2025 8:30 am

    Community members will tackle local waste streams and address municipal recycling, composting and reducing food waste.

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    Ryan Tunseth speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly accepts state funding for community assistance program
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 11, 2025 1:30 am

    The funding will be disbursed to unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for projects under the state Community Assistance Program.

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    A diagram presented by Seward City Manager Kat Sorenson during a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting on Dec. 2, 2025, shows the expected timeline for the Port of Seward Vessel Shore Power Implementation Project. Screenshot
    Seward shore power project moves into preliminary design...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 9, 2025 2:30 pm

    The project will create jobs, reduce cruise ship emissions and provide a backup power grid.

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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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    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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    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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    The Challenger Learning Center is seen here in Kenai, Alaska on Sept. 10, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
    Kenai City Council terminates Challenger Learning Center’s lease
    By Chloe Anderson • November 7, 2025 2:30 pm

    Kenai City Council adopted a resolution to terminate the Challenger Learning Center’s lease

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    New Peninsula Clarion reporter Chloe Anderson photographs bison in Yellowstone National Park on Oct. 17, 2025. Photo provided by Chloe Anderson
    Photojournalist joins Clarion staff
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Chloe Anderson is a new reporter for the Peninsula Clarion.

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    The George A. Navarre Kenai Peninsula Borough building. (Peninsula Clarion file photo)
    Assembly amends ordinance capping tax exemptions
    By Chloe Anderson • October 31, 2025 2:30 am

    The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday divided a large chapter of tax code into four new chapters.

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    Homer Electric Association CEO and General Manager Brad Janorschke discusses the future of natural gas and impacts on HEA during a community meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer Electric Association talks strategy, energy diversification
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 30, 2025 8:30 am

    HEA representatives met with Anchor Point residents last Thursday as part of their annual series of community meetings across the Kenai Peninsula.

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    The George A. Navarre Kenai Peninsula Borough building. (Peninsula Clarion file photo)
    Borough assembly swears in new members
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 21, 2025 5:30 pm

    Five new members were elected to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly this year.

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