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Homer Electric Association General Manager Brad Janorschke speaks at the utility’s annual meeting of the members at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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HEA manager talks natural gas, hazard trees, rates at annual meeting

Natural gas remains the “backbone” of the utility’s energy production.

A young girl digs for razor clams at the Ninilchik Beach in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Saturday, July 1, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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East Cook Inlet clamming to remain closed for 2025

The causes of these conditions remain unknown but likely include effects from habitat changes and predation, officials said.

State of Alaska Department of Law logo. Photo courtesy of the State of Alaska Department of Law

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Homer woman sentenced for 2020 murder

Sarah Dayan was convicted in December for the murder of Keith Huss.

Students and family members appraise the Jackson Pollock-inspired art project in one of the classrooms at West Homer Elementary on Friday, May 2, 2025, during their annual Arts Extravaganza, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Amy Russell)

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West Homer Elementary, Flex showcase student art for First Friday

Students show off arts and crafts projects and works representing a wide variety of artistic disciplines.

Tyson Cox speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly advances $57.6 million funding floor for KPBSD

The assembly said it will not determine the actual contribution amount until later in its annual budget process.

Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Borough mayor proposes mill rate decrease in $180M draft budget

The budget also follows his “balanced budget philosophy” of spending increases at or below around 2.5% year-over-year.

JD Nolan and Lisa Nolan stand outside the newly reopened Cosmic Kitchen on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Cosmic Kitchen returns under new ownership

The restaurant will pay homage to the original.

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‘More than a symbol’

Haven House last week observed Denim Day, an international sexual assault prevention campaign.

Dale Banks stands in his production facility in Kachemak City on Monday, April 28. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Local manufacturer takes hit from tariff hike

Loopy Lupine has provided Alaska restaurants with locally made paper products since 2010.

Douglas Waclawski sits at his desk in his office at Homer High School on Thursday, May 1. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Waclawski to retire from Homer High after 18 years in district

The Homer High principal spent 15 years at the local high school.

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Bay Weld Boats launches new seiner

The custom-built fishing vessel represents a number of firsts for the Homer welding company.

Amiah Jared points out Sandhill Cranes as an example on the modified “Guess Who?” game board she created for her final practicum on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Semester by the Bay students present final practicum projects

The program offers undergraduates from across the country the opportunity to study the biological sciences in Alaska.

President Zen Kelly speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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KPBSD board votes to close Nikolaevsk School

There are 21 students enrolled at the school.