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    University of Alaska Anchorage
    Photo courtesy of Sophie Tapley
Kenai Central’s Sophie Tapley (center) on Nov. 26<ins>,</ins><ins> 2025,</ins> commits to playing volleyball at the University of Alaska Anchorage during the 2026-2027 school year. Tapley was a varsity hitter for three years at Kenai Central.
    Kenai Central’s Sophie Tapley signs with UAA volleyball
    By Chloe Anderson • December 9, 2025 8:30 am

    Tapley will trade her Kardinals jersey for a Seawolf one during the 2026-2027 academic year.

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    Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference attendees fill the room in Kachemak Bay Campus’s Pioneer Hall during the opening panel on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announces 2026 keynote speaker,...
    By Chloe Pleznac • September 23, 2025 8:30 am

    Last week, on Sept. 19, the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announced the names of the 2026 writing faculty on their…

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    A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Point of View: University of Alaska Anchorage: A...
    By Shareen Crosby • September 11, 2025 2:30 am

    As a proud alumna of the University of Alaska Anchorage, I often reflect on how my education has shaped the…

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    Dr. Cheryl Siemers (Courtesy photo)
    Opinion: UAA: Right here. Right now.
    By Cheryl Siemers • August 28, 2025 2:30 am

    At the University of Alaska Anchorage, we believe your future should be as bold and unique as you are. As…

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    Kenai Peninsula College Director Cheryl Siemers speaks to graduates during the 55th commencement ceremony at Kachemak Bay Campus on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Kenai Peninsula College leadership sees temporary transitions
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 16, 2025 9:30 am

    KPC Director Cheryl Siemers is serving as interim UAA chancellor, while former KBC director Reid Brewer fills in her role.

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    University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Sean Parnell speaks at a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Opinion: KPC offers opportunities and transforms lives
    By Sean Parnell • February 18, 2025 1:30 am

    For over 60 years, KPC has created career pathways and served as a trusted community partner.

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    UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell. (courtesy photo)
    Point of View: Invent your future at UAA
    By Peninsula Clarion Contributor • November 24, 2021 2:30 am

    At UAA we’re providing the tools to help students of all ages and skills chart a new course forward.

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    University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Cathy Sandeen speaks last Friday, June 14, at the opening of the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference at Land’s End Resort, Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    New UAA chancellor sees university as benefitting many
    By Michael Armstrong • June 19, 2019 5:30 am

    Eight months into her job as University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor, Cathy Sandeen has survived not just her first winter…

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    Engagement
    Engagement
    September 10, 2015 9:53 am

    Phil Celtic and Faith Schade-Celtic of Homer announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Schade, to Kellen Davenport of Eagle…

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    Announcements
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    September 10, 2015 9:50 am

    The Kachemak Emergency Service Area Board holds its monthly board meeting at 7 p.m. today at Station 2, 65705 Diamond…

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    The Arts in Brief
    The Arts in Brief
    September 10, 2015 9:42 am

    Authors read at KBC Canadian writers Ann Eriksson and Gary Geddes read fiction and poetry at 6:30 p.m. today at…

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    Announcements
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    August 13, 2015 10:41 am

    The Kachemak Emergency Service Area Board holds it regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Diamond Ridge Fire…

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    August 6, 2015 10:19 am

    The Omicron chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a service organization of women educators, holds its annual Back to School Supplies…

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