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Officials: Kids at risk for respiratory illnesses

Although a child hasn’t been admitted as an inpatient for COVID at the facility, there have been multiple…

Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News Parents on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, pick up students at Chapman School in Anchor Point, Alaska, after a shooting about a half mile north on the Sterling Highway in which an Alaska State Trooper was shot. The school was on lockdown while troopers searched for the alleged shooter, Bret Herrick, 60. An Alaska State Trooper stands by.

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Troopers arrest wanted man on Tuesday morning

Injured trooper is in fair condition at Anchorage hospital.

In this Zoom meeting screenshot, Homer City Council member Heath Smith, upper left, speaks on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at the Cowles Council Chambers at Homer City Hall, Homer, Alaska, while other council members attend remotely. Under the city's hybrid model, council members and the public can participate in meetings either remotely or in person. (Screenshot)

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Council meets with a full body again

For the first time since Evensen resignation, council has six members present

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District communications blog/Screenshot

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KPBSD pauses weekly antigen tests for athletes

The district is experiencing “supply chain challenges”

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire Marine Corps and Army veteran Darren Hafford does pushups in front of the Alaska State Capitol as part of a fundraising effort where Hafford is traveling to every state capitol building and doing pushups in front of them to raise awareness and money for veteran suicide prevention. Juneau is his 49th, with only Hawaii remaining.

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49 down, 1 to go: Man raising veteran suicide awareness in all 50 state capitals

A whirlwind tour for a worthy cause.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce attends the March 2, 2021, borough assembly meeting at the Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers at the Borough Administration Building in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Borough mayor promotes debunked COVID treatments

Pierce defends ivermectin as potential virus med, proposes local clinical trials

Homer Truffle Co. owner David Briggs cuts the grand opening ribbon at the relaunch of his business on Aug. 17. He is pictured with Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center board members and employees. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Homer Truffle Co. reopens with new products

Homer Truffle Co. hosted a grand re-opening ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 17, to launch its new products after being…

Homer City Council met in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers on Monday to discuss numerous ordinances and resolutions. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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5 file for city council races

Election includes two 3-year terms and one 1-year term.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will offer a districtwide 100% Remote Learning option during the 2021-2022 school year. (Image via the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District communications blog)

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School district offers updated remote learning options

Students learning 100% remotely will not be allowed to return to in-person learning outside of the transfer dates…

The George A. Navarre Kenai Peninsula Borough building. (Peninsula Clarion file photo)

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Borough sales tax revenue higher than anticipated

The borough said it planned conservatively in anticipation of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Participants burn an example of a commercial garment that led to a now-settled intellectual property lawsuit in a ceremony commemorating the settlement with the fashion company on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Saga over garment design copyright infringement ends with ceremonial fire

The case was settled in March.

Assembly Member Willy Dunne (second from left) speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O'Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Candidates file for borough elections

The candidate filing period for people interested in running for seats open in the Oct. 5 municipal election…

A roadside sign welcomes drivers to Nikiski, Alaska, on Jan. 7, 2019. (Clarion file)

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Nikiski soil treatment facility on track for approval

The facility would be located near Mile 27.5 of the Kenai Spur Highway in Nikiski.