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Connections enrollment doubled this year

The surge in enrollment put a strain on the home-school program.

Robert Gibson testifies before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday, Jan. 5 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly to vote on restructuring of agricultural leases

A public hearing is scheduled for the assembly’s Tuesday meeting

Paul Seaton (courtesy photo)

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Former lawmaker to boost vitamin D usage at assembly

Former Alaska State House District 31 Rep. Paul Seaton will give a presentation to the Kenai Peninsula Borough…

One of the two buildings used to teach elementary school children in Kachemak Selo sits on the outer edge of the village Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in the village at the head of Kachemack Bay. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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School district identifies almost $30M in critical projects

The 19 projects would impact 38 of the district’s 42 schools.

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Peninsula reports 1 new case

101 new cases were reported, 38 cases among nonresidents

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at the Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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School district to begin budget process

FY 2022 Education funding request to formally begin with joint work session Tuesday

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Peninsula reported 28 cases last week

COVID-19 weekly update

The sign outside Soldotna City Hall is seen here on July 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna approves creation of “Maintenance Technician” job

The new position is part of the city’s Maintenance Department

Kenai City Hall on Feb. 20, 2020, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai shop local program goes live Monday

The program aims to stimulate the city economy by incentivizing local shopping

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More vaccine clinics to be held on peninsula

The City of Kenai is also offering transportation to and from Kenai clinics

Sanitization equipment is seen inside of a classroom at Kenai Middle School on Friday, Jan. 8 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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All students can attend in-person classes 5 days a week starting Monday

Eastern peninsula schools began operating at medium-risk level on Monday

The Soldotna City Council receives a presentation from auditors on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (Screenshot)

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Soldotna receives clean FY 2020 audit

Council members praised the city administration.

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Borough positivity rate drops below 1%

Four new cases were reported on the peninsula, all in Seward

The Kenai Peninsula Borough administration building photographed on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Top priorities for CARES funds include businesses, nonprofits, seniors

The borough allocated its nearly $37.5 million in CARES Act dollars toward 24 different projects

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Holland to be next superintendent

The board unanimously supported Holland, who will take over from O’Brien later this year

State officials brief members of the media on Tuesday, Jan. 26 in Alaska. (Screenshot)

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1st case of UK COVID variant announced

The variant was detected in an Anchorage resident who tested positive last month

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Seward reminds public about face mask requirement

The city has received complaints about people not adhering to the mask requirement

Pegge Erkeneff (left) virtually interviews Dr. Clayton Holland (right) on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (screenshot)

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Superintendent finalists share experience, visions

Ahead of interviews, the three candidates participated in QAs with the district’s communications director

EMT Jason Tauriainen administers a COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, Jan. 23 in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of the Nikiski Senior Center)

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State reports fewer than 100 cases for first time since September; more than 5,000 vaccinated on peninsula

Only two cases were reported on the peninsula, in Homer and Soldotna

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CPH treating no COVID patients; more than 70,000 vaccinated

Central Peninsula Hospital was treating no patients who were COVID-positive for the first time in months