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    Sterling Highway reconstruction delayed
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 30, 2025 12:30 pm

    The project, which spans from Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill, is anticipated to begin next spring.

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    Project stakeholders cut a ribbon 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 Delcenia Cosman • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Three organizations, in Seldovia, Seward and Soldotna, recently received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.

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    Students smile from atop a mountain peak while engaged in KMTA’s Pathfinders program. The program fosters environmental literacy and lifelong learning using an experiential, inquiry-based teaching model and helps expose students to the rich histories, environments and recreation opportunities available in the KMTA. (Photo courtesy of KMTA)
    Kenai Peninsula heritage area faces uncertain future
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • March 27, 2025 2:30 am

    A national heritage area that provides education and resources to the Kenai Peninsula is among the local organizations feeling the…

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    The summit crater of snowy Mount Spurr is seen on Aug. 27, 2020, from the air. (Photo courtesy of Cyrus Read/Alaska Volcano Observatory-U.S. Geological Survey)
    Spurr in spotlight as volcano shows signs of...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News and Jake Dye Peninsula Clarion • March 27, 2025 2:30 am

    The volcano has erupted twice before, in 1992 and 1953.

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    Wetlands are surveyed by the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust. (Photo provided by the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust)
    Hope, strength and togetherness through conservation
    By Carson Chambers • March 13, 2025 2:30 am

    Back in 1990, Kachemak Heritage Land Trust was a brand-new nonprofit in a sea of many new and budding nonprofits…

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    Homer man sentenced for illegally transporting black bears
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 10, 2025 1:30 am

    Travis Larson pleaded guilty to four counts of violating the Lacey Act in October 2024.

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    DOT announces 2025 Kenai Peninsula construction projects
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 14, 2025 1:30 am

    With 20 projects in total, some represent continued construction efforts while others are new this year.

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    An 86 pound Kenai River king salmon is measured in Soldotna, Alaska, on June 29, 1995. (M. Scott Moon/Peninsula Clarion File)
    Kenai River king salmon fishing closed entirely for...
    By Jacob Dye • February 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Kenai River king salmon were designated a stock of management concern in 2023.

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    More than 50 people work together to perform a traditional blanket toss during the Kahtnuht’ana Hey Chi’ula Native Youth Olympics Invitational at Skyview Middle School near Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Native Youth Olympics brings competition, community to Soldotna
    By Jacob Dye • January 30, 2025 1:30 am

    Dozens of athletes gathered in the Skyview Middle School gym this weekend both to compete and to celebrate being together…

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    The logo for South Peninsula Hospital. Homer News file photo.
    Measles case confirmed in Homer
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 17, 2025 1:30 am

    South Peninsula Hospital will offer free MMR vaccines starting Monday.

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    Collecting Homer history
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Local resident Tim Hatfield is a saver of artifacts from Homer’s past

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    Assembly President Peter Ribbens speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly accepts state funding for community projects
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

    The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly accepted state funding at their last regular meeting on Dec. 3 that will enable the…

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    Ellowyn Hanson competes in the butterfly in the 8-and-under medley relay at the Kate Kuhns Memorial Pool on Saturday, Nov. 23<ins>,</ins><ins> 2024, in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. (Photo provided by Kachemak Kings)
    Homer Kachemak Kings host peninsula swim meet
    By Emilie Springer • November 27, 2024 1:30 am

    The Homer swim club, Kachemak Kings, over the weekend hosted the first home meet of the season. The Nov. 22-23…

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