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Resident cases pass 10,000; 17 new cases on peninsula

DHSS announced 157 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Tuesday.

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17 central peninsula schools to shift to remote learning starting Wednesday

All central peninsula schools will shift to 100% remote learning starting Wednesday.

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Peninsula schools adapt to keep up with growing case numbers

Nikiski North Star Elementary and Skyview Middle School each reported a positive COVID case Monday.

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A resident casts their vote in the regular municipal election Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Municipal election results not changed by addition of absentee ballots

The borough counted an additional 4,513 absentee, question and special needs ballots.

A resident casts their vote in the regular municipal election Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
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State announces 197 new COVID-19 cases

The new cases bring Alaska’s statewide total to 10,844, including 9,877 residents.

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

City of Kenai approves construction of new airport storage facility

A sand storage facility will be built at the Kenai Municipal Airport following city council approval.

Kenai City Hall on Feb. 20, 2020, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion Commercial fishing vessels ride on their moorings on the Kenai River on July 10.

More money available for Kenai commercial fishers

The city is doubling the individual grant amount from $1,000 to $2,000.

Brian Mazurek / Peninsula Clarion Commercial fishing vessels ride on their moorings on the Kenai River on July 10.
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Resident cases pass 9,000, deaths reach 60

DHSS announced 129 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Thursday.

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State reports 116 new cases, all residents

DHSS announced 116 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Wednesday.

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More than one-fifth of all district students enrolled in Connections

Of the district’s 7,947 total students, 1,772 — or 22.79% — were enrolled in the program as of Sept. 24.

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Seward schools to remain in medium risk level after new cases

The state announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Seward on Wednesday.

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Central peninsula schools enter ‘medium’ risk level

DHSS announced 143 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Tuesday.

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Supporters hold campaign signs at the intersection of Main St. Loop and Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 6. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Live municipal election results

Kenai Peninsula voters went to the polls today

Supporters hold campaign signs at the intersection of Main St. Loop and Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 6. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
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State records largest single-day case increase

DHSS announced 197 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Monday

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An at-home COVID-19 test is seen. (Courtesy photo)

At-home COVID-19 test kits for sale at Safeway pharmacies

At-home COVID-19 saliva test kits are now available for purchase at Safeway pharmacies.

An at-home COVID-19 test is seen. (Courtesy photo)
Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Oct. 1

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Oct. 1

Risk levels are based on COVID cases reported in a community and determine how schools will operate.

Daily school district COVID-19 risk levels: Oct. 1
State House candidate calls for ballot reprints

State House candidate calls for ballot reprints

James Baisden wants district 30’s ballots to be reprinted to reflect his party affiliation.

State House candidate calls for ballot reprints
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DHSS announces 136 new cases, 1 on peninsula

DHSS announced 136 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Thursday.

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