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A female harbor seal pup that was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response Program on May 4 is seen here in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)                                A female harbor seal pup that was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response Program on May 4 is seen here in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center)

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SeaLife Center launches new fundraising campaign

Aquarium received $250,000 matching donation

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Public safety briefs for Aug. 30, 2020

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The entrance to the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, AK as seen on February 26, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Court reports for Aug. 30, 2020

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Peninsula cases decline; statewide numbers remain steady

Since Sunday, the state has reported 478 new cases of COVID-19

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 more pandemic relief

Programs will provide direct relief for city residents who have experienced economic hardships

Harbor seals make their way into Cook Inlet after being released by staff from the Alaska SeaLife Center at the Kenai Beach on Aug. 27, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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‘Back in the ocean’

SeaLife Center releases 5 harbor seal pups on Kenai Beach

Out of the office: Checking items off the list

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Out of the office: Checking items off the list

Hail to the king

A dead Cook Inlet Beluga calf is seen here on the beach near the Discovery Campground at the Captain Cook State Recreation Area north of Nikiski on Aug. 16, 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Dead beluga calf poses questions for biologists

The calf was discovered at Captain Cook Discovery Campground on Aug. 16.

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CARES relief expanded

Businesses considered “secondary income” are now eligible.

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$300 employment assistance will likely take 2 months, officials say

The state reported 138 cases in the last two days, only one of which was a nonresident.

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State reports 4 new COVID deaths

Of the 4 deaths, 2 occurred recently, while one is from early August and the fourth is from…

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Weekly COVID update: Residents account for majority of new cases

Virus continues to spread among residents primarily through community and close contact transmission

Public safety briefs for Aug. 23, 2020

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Public safety briefs for Aug. 23, 2020

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The entrance to the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, AK as seen on February 26, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Court reports for Aug. 23, 2020

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Nekoda Cooper smiles with her award for being a Caring for the Kenai Finalist during the Caring for the Kenai Awards Ceremony at the Kenai Visitor Center on Aug. 19, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Chamber honors kids who care

The contest asks students to come up with an idea related to conservation or disaster preparedness.

Photo courtesy Alaska SeaLife Center                                Mara the Steller sea lion is seen at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward in this undated photo.

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SeaLife center sees donations, memberships climb

The center has raised over $1.3 million in donations since the start of their fundraising campaign.

A sit-down with Sullivan

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A sit-down with Sullivan

Alaska’s junior senator discusses economic recovery, legislative priorities and pandemic response

Liam McCloud, right, and Josh Bolling, center, throw pies in the faces of Kenai Librarians Bethany McMilin, left, and James Adcox outside the Kenai Library on Aug. 19, 2020. McCloud and Bolling won the right to throw the pies for participating in the library’s summer reading program, which went virtual this year. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Oh, the places they’ll go

Librarians take pies to face to celebrate end of summer reading program

Getting packed up for school

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Getting packed up for school

Community health center offers kids new backpacks for the start of school.

Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News                                Homer Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mark Kirko collects his ballot during the primary election on Tuesday at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center polling location in Homer.

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Primaries kick off election season

Official election results won’t be available until absentee ballots have been counted and verified