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Missing canoeist’s body found

The man embarked on a canoe trip at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Kim Lofstedt casts her vote early in Alaska’s Primary Election at Kenai City Hall on Aug. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Voters head to polls for primary election

Several changes will be in place at all polling locations Tuesday.

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Who’s on the ballot?

Alaska primary election candidates

A sign shows people where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Peninsula reports 16 new cases in 2 days

The state reported 50 new cases on Monday and 106 new cases Sunday.

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More details released in Hope bear mauling

It may remain unknown whether it was a defensive or predatory attack.

Public safety briefs for Aug. 16, 2020

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Public safety briefs for Aug. 16, 2020

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Court reports for Aug. 16, 2020

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Court reports for Aug. 16, 2020

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COVID week in review: 2 deaths, more hospitalizations

Currently 36 COVID-positive patients are hospitalized; four require treatment on a ventilator

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Friday, May 1, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)

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State ups unemployment assistance by $300

About 88,000 Alaskans have received unemployment benefits since March 1.

Xinlan Tanner shows off her Grand Champion Lamb as auctioneer Rayne Reynolds, top right, takes bids during the 4-H Junior Market Drive-in Auction at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds on Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Bidding farewell

4-H’ers sell livestock at annual auction

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

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Kenai offering marketing grants

The city council set aside $50,000 of the CARES Act funds to pay for the new program.

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Mayor, city council, assembly seats on 2020 ballot

The filing period for municipal elections closes on Aug. 17

Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion                                Dipnetters line North Kenai Beach in Kenai on July 20.

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Dipnetters flock to peninsula despite pandemic

“… a lot of people ended up staying in the state and coming here for their vacations.”

Skylar Giordano cuts Ryan Huerta’s hair at RD’s Barber Shop in Kenai on July 9, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Relief available for local businesses, nonprofits

A number of state and local grant programs have been launched.

High schoolers rise to the eco challenge

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High schoolers rise to the eco challenge

Caring for the Kenai selects winners after virtual presentations

The race for the Alaska Legislature: District 30 Republican Party candidate Ron Gillham

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The race for the Alaska Legislature: District 30 Republican Party candidate Ron Gillham

A Q&A with the candidates.

Kelly Wolf, who is running as a Republican to represent District 30 in the Alaska House of Representatives, is seen here in this undated photo. (Courtesy Kelly Wolf)

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The race for the Alaska Legislature: District 30 Republican Party candidate Kelly Wolf

A Q&A with the candidates.

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Peninsula reports 8 new COVID cases

Alaska saw another 50 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, 45 among residents and five nonresidents.

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70 new COVID cases, 6 on peninsula

All but one of those cases were among residents.