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Point of View: For the sake of democracy

I am writing this letter because most Americans do not seem to realize how close they are to…

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Opinion: The open primary reflects the voting preferences of Alaska Native communities

In 2022, Alaska became the first state in the country to run a top-four open primary in tandem…

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Voter tidbit: What’s on the local ballot?

City and borough elections will take place on Oct. 1

Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Voter tidbit: Important information about voting in the upcoming elections

Mark your calendar now for these upcoming election dates!

Mount Redoubt can be seen across Cook Inlet from North Kenai Beach on Thursday, July 2, 2022. (Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file photo)

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Opinion: Vincent-Lang pulls rug out of Upper Cook Inlet fishery management

Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang pulled funding for the Cook Inlet offshore test fishery…

West Homer Elementary School Japanese Club instructor Megumi Beams (center), walking with the Alaska Japanese Club float, carries a cardboard Taiko drum and waves to the crowd at the 70th annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Teshio-Homer sister city celebration plans underway

The City of Homer and Alaska Japanese Club in Homer have been planning the 40th anniversary celebration of…

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Don’t miss the chance to see Kathy Smith and Bonilyn Parker at Bunnell

Both of these artists present unforgettable, powerful, emotionally complex pieces that reach out to grab the viewer

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Opinion: Strengthening democracy

Strengthening Democracy: Native vote partners to boost voter registration

Priya Helweg. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Happy Pride Month

As a federal agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services strives to show up for the…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses his veto of a wide-ranging education bill during a press conference March 16 at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Governor, please pay more attention to Alaskans

Our governor has been a busy guy on big issues.

Therese Lewandowski. (Photo provided)

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Notes on election integrity from an election worker

I have worked the elections for our precinct in Homer since 2020. It continues to be a great…

Cassie Lawver. Photo provided by Cassie Lawver

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Point of View: Misunderstanding the First Amendment

There has been much discussion about the Constitution, particularly the First Amendment. The phrase “separation of church and…

West Homer Elementary School Japanese Club instructor Megumi Beams (center), walking with the Alaska Japanese Club float, carries a cardboard Taiko drum and waves to the crowd at the 70th annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Point of View: Sister cities create strong human connections

Thank you for participating in the workshop for building Japanese Taiko Drums at Kachemak Bay Campus and watching…