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DOT announces 2025 Kenai Peninsula construction projects

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

An 86 pound Kenai River king salmon is measured in Soldotna, Alaska, on June 29, 1995. (M. Scott Moon/Peninsula Clarion File)

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Kenai River king salmon fishing closed entirely for 3rd year

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

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)

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Native Youth Olympics brings competition, community to Soldotna

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

The logo for South Peninsula Hospital. Homer News file photo.

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Measles case confirmed in Homer

South Peninsula Hospital will offer free MMR vaccines starting Monday.

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Collecting Homer history

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

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)

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Assembly accepts state funding for community projects

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

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)

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Homer Kachemak Kings host peninsula swim meet

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

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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CARTS considering expansion to southern peninsula

Representatives gave a presentation to the Homer City Council on Oct. 28

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Alaska historian Morgan Sherwood was the keynote speaker for the first Kenai Peninsula history conference held at Kenai Central High School on Nov. 7-8, 1974.

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Remembering the Kenai Peninsula’s 1st history conference — Part 1

Kenai Peninsula history gathering 50 years ago remains relevant and rousing

Incumbent Rep. Sarah Vance answers questions during a forum hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce for Alaska State House District 6 candidates on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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House district 6 hopefuls talk education, economy

The Homer Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for State House District 6 candidates on Monday

Pigs race at the Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Pigs race at the Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai Peninsula Fair 2024: Back to the Last Frontier

The Kenai Peninsula Fair opens Friday, Aug. 9, at the historic fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Fair coordinator Lara McGinnis…

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Public comment period open for proposed Hilcorp project

Comments must be received by June 17 at 4:30 p.m.

Graduates of Kenai Peninsula College prepare for the 54th Annual Kenai Peninsula College Commencement Ceremony at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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‘Never be afraid to be a new you’

KPC grads take step toward future in commencement ceremony