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Henry Knackstedt speaks during a forum with candidates for Kenai mayor and city council at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai elects new mayor

The Soldotna City Council holds the status quo, with both candidates unopposed.

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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3 vie for Seward mayorship, 6 for council

Two candidate forums will be held at the Seward Community Library, on Sept. 11 and Sept. 29.

Homer’s new mayor, Rachel Lord, presents outgoing Mayor Ken Castner with a plaque recognizing his service to the City of Homer at the conclusion of the city council meeting at the Cowles Council Chambers at Homer City Hall on Oct. 14, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Lord sworn in as mayor

Homer Mayor Ken Castner on Monday ended his term in office and handed responsibilities off to Homer’s new…

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Lord wins mayor’s race

The Election Canvass Board certified City of Homer election results on Friday

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Homer council, mayoral candidates talk city goals, development

A public forum was hosted by KBBI and the Peninsula Clarion last Thursday

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2nd candidate joins Homer mayoral race

Jim Anderson filed for candidacy on Aug. 14

Candidate Linda Farnsworth-Hutchings with Homer High School students Ethan Rodasti, Thea Person, Clark Milstead and Spencer Co in the Mariner Theater, Feb. 9. Photo by Emilie Springer.

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Students quiz mayoral candidates in high school forum

Homer High School students moderated a Kenai Peninsula Borough mayoral election forum Thursday, featuring candidates Soldotna City Council…