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    Member Tom Tougas speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Tourism Industry Working Group in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Tourism working group gets 2-month extension
    By Jacob Dye • April 28, 2025 10:30 am

    In a 3-3 vote, the working group had earlier this month rejected a draft document with proposed recommendations.

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    Brent Johnson speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly kills resolution asking for option to cap...
    By Jacob Dye • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska municipalities are required by state statute to assess all properties at their full and true value.

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    Cracks split the siding outside of Soldotna High School on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    SoHi siding, Hope roof repair projects move forward
    By Jacob Dye • April 10, 2025 1:30 am

    The Soldotna project has been reduced from its original scope.

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    Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche presents the findings of the Southcentral Mayors’ Energy Coalition during a luncheon hosted by the Kenai Chamber of Commerce in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Micciche reports back on Southcentral Mayors’ Energy Coalition
    By Jacob Dye • March 27, 2025 1:30 am

    The group calls importation of natural gas a necessity in the short-term.

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    Girl Scout Troop 210, which includes Caitlyn Eskelin, Emma Hindman, Kadie Newkirk and Lyberty Stockman, present their "Bucket Trees" to a panel of judges in the 34th Annual Caring for the Kenai Competition at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Caring for the Kenai announces 12 finalists
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 10, 2025 1:30 am

    The final presentations will take place on April 17 in Kenai.

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    Retired Kachemak Emergency Services Chief Robert Cicciarella, center, is honored by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly during their meeting in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly recognizes former KESA chief’s service
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Retired Kachemak Emergency Service Area chief Robert Cicciarella was presented with a plaque.

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    Cy Garcia, a student at Soldotna High School, speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly calls on state to boost school funding
    By Jacob Dye • February 26, 2025 1:30 am

    The move was made as the school district faces a $17 million budget deficit.

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    Council asks borough to waive inert waste disposal...
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council passed a resolution on Feb. 10 asking the Kenai Peninsula Borough to waive disposal fees for…

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    Brent Johnson speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly approves Seward land purchase ordinance
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 13, 2025 1:30 am

    The ordinance first authorizes a road feasibility study in Blueberry Hill, the results of which will determine the land purchase approval.

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    Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Tourism Industry Working Group in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough awards contract to assess emergency electrical system...
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The contract follows the failure of the SPH system to come online during a recent major snowstorm.

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    One of the two buildings used to teach elementary school children in Kachemak Selo sits on the outer edge of the village Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in the village at the head of Kachemack Bay. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News file)
    Borough awards contract for K-Selo school design
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 10, 2025 1:30 am

    It has been approximately nine years since the State of Alaska gave money to the borough to replace the school.

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    Peninsula fire departments receive grant funding
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 30, 2025 1:30 am

    Thirty-three rural fire departments within the state were awarded funds in a total amount of $306,292.

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    Ryan Tunseth speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Dec. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough considers Seward land purchase
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 24, 2025 1:30 am

    A public hearing on Ordinance 2024-19-24 will be held at the Feb. 4 assembly meeting.

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