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Libraries face uncertainty in wake of funding cuts

The annual Public Library Assistance Grant funding was cut for 82 libraries statewide for FY2025

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Homer locals break powerlifting state records

Four community members participated in a nationwide powerlifting competition on Sept. 14

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Dancers from EMERGE125 perform “Poly String Theory” in this undated photo.

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New York-based dance company to perform in Homer

The company will also provide workshops for Homer students on Sept. 30.

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Current Ptarmigan Arts cooperative members Ted Heuer, Susan Stuart and George Overpeck pose with their work next to longtime member Gary Lyon’s paintings on Friday, Sept. 20<ins>, 2024,</ins> at the gallery on Pioneer Avenue<ins> in Homer, Alaska</ins>.

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Ptarmigan Arts celebrates 40 years as a gallery in Homer

Homer’s Ptarmigan Arts will host a gallery event on Friday, Oct. 4 in celebration of the 40th anniversary…

A man fishes in the Kenai River on July 16, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Peninsula Clarion/file)

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Coho bag limit again reduced to 1 per day on Kenai River

The restrictions are motivated by weak runs of coho salmon throughout Cook Inlet

Soldotna Elementary School on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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School board hears bond update, seeks way forward for Soldotna schools

Central to the conversation was the increased cost of reconstruction of Soldotna Elementary School

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council adopts 2025-2030 capital improvement plan

The Homer City Council finalized and adopted the 2025-2030 capital improvement plan during their last regular meeting on…

John Osenga, Michael Calhoon and Casie Warner participate in a Seward City Council candidate forum hosted by KBBI 890 AM and the Peninsula Clarion at the Seward Community Library and Museum in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Seward City Council candidates talk housing, child care, business at forum

On election day, Oct. 1, Seward voters will cast ballots in favor of up to two candidates

City Council Member James Baisden speaks during a work session of the Kenai City Council in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Election 2024: Assembly candidate James Baisden talks budget, industry, vision

He is running for the District 1 seat representing Kalifornsky

Homer Mariner cheerleaders perform at half time during the game against Kodiak on Friday, Sept. 13, in Homer, Alaska. Varsity defeated Kodiak 58 to 6. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Homer High School holds week of spirit events for 2024 homecoming

Homer High School student council discussed final preparation plans for a week of homecoming events at their student…

Center, from left: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Clayton Holland; Borough Mayor Peter Micciche; Seward High Student Council President Otto Nipp; and Seward High School Principal Dr. Henry Burns participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new turf field at Roger Steinbrecher Memorial Field at Seward High School, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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‘A symbol of a new era of Seahawks football’

Seward High School celebrates installation of new football field

Sarah Douthit and Jeanne Reveal participate in a candidate forum for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (Jamie Diep/KBBI)

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School board candidates address budget issues, homeschooling, 4-day weeks at forum

Each of the open seats is for a three-year term expiring in October 2027

Alaska Department of Fish and Game logo. (Graphic by Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Board of Fish requests tackle commercial dipnets, beach seines, bait restrictions

The proposals are meant to address fishing regulation outside of the board’s three-year cycle