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The Kenai Safeway is seen on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai and Soldotna Safeways may be sold under proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger

The local stores will be sold to CS Wholesale Grocers only if the merger overcomes suit from the…

Sockeye salmon caught in a set gillnet are dragged up onto the beach at a test site for selective harvest setnet gear in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Draft plan published for disbursement of $11.5 million in 2021 and 2022 ESSN disasters

Public comment will be accepted for the draft spend plan until July 24

A tsunami evacuation sign is seen in Seldovia Village, Alaska, on Sept. 27, 2021. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Seldovia Village Tribe achieves TsunamiReady certification

It’s the first federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe to achieve the National Weather Service designation

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Lawmakers discuss summer traffic safety during public meeting

The House Transportation Committee on Thursday, July 11 held a public meeting with the Alaska Department of Transportation…

A parade of cars and trucks flying flags in support of former President Donald Trump proceed down the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, Alaska, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Residents caravan across central peninsula in support of Trump

The parade came a day after an attempted assassination of the former president

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Updated: Troopers name officer who shot and killed man at Kasilof Beach

The officer is a one-year veteran of the Alaska State Troopers, the department said Thursday

Passengers on the MS Westerdam descend Ramp 8 to board the lifeboat that will take them back to the cruise ship on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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City reflects on cruise ship strategies following Westerdam visit

Organizations facilitating the June 28 arrival of the MS Westerdam reported positive feedback from passengers

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MAPP holds housing workshop with city, borough officials

The MAPP Housing Workgroup held a meeting on Tuesday, July 2 to discuss affordable housing in Homer

South Peninsula Hospital Home Health Center on Pioneer Avenue will soon housea licensed childcare center for hospital employees. Photo provided by Derotha Ferraro

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Property renovation on Pioneer Avenue in Homer for South Peninsula Hospital’s child care facility

Assembly approves increased scope of work for SPH child care facility

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Winners announced for 3rd annual Anchor River duck races

The event is part of the Anchor Point VFW’s series of Fourth of July celebrations

The Kasilof River is seen from the Kasilof River Recreation Area, July 30, 2019, in Kasilof, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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King salmon fishing closed on Kasilof starting Monday

The emergency order is being issued to protect returning king salmon, citing weak returns

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Updated: Troopers name officer who shot and killed man at Kasilof Beach

The officer is a one-year veteran of the Alaska State Troopers, the department said Thursday

Assembly Vice President Tyson Cox speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly won’t pursue further discussion on tabled bed tax resolution

Members say they’re going to work on a new version of the idea this winter