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Staff at Soldotna Senior Citizens, Inc. are pictured on Dec. 17, 2025 in Soldotna, Alaska, in front of a new 15-passenger van purchased with funds the Rasmuson Foundation and several local businesses donated to the nonprofit organization. Photo courtesy of Soldotna Senior Citizens, Inc.

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Soldotna senior center receives state grant

The latest award, which will help fund senior nutrition, transportation and support services, marks a financial milestone for…

A Tustumena Elementary School student advocates for his school before the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education during their regular meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Soldotna, Alaska. Screenshot.

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School board weighs budget reduction options

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will review the budget again in April with the…

Mary Simondsen (left) offers a treat to Cheddar for performing tricks, like sitting in a box on command, during the Snow Rondi Dog Show on Sunday, March 1<ins>, 2026,</ins> at Chapman School<ins> in Anchor Point, Alaska</ins>. Cheddar won the prize for Best Trick.

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Snow Rondi brings the winter fun

This year’s festival saw a week of activities sponsored by multiple local businesses and organizations in Anchor Point.

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Kasilof man sentenced for sexual abuse of minor

Charles Minton was sentenced to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea before the Kenai Superior Court.

Alexander Sanchez-Ramos (center left) stands with Karen Martin Tichenor (center right) during a vigil held Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska. The vigil was in support of Sanchez-Ramos’ wife, Sonia Espinoza Arriaga, and her three children who were deported by federal immigration officers in February. Sanchez-Ramos is seen holding his phone in this photo; he was connected to Arriaga on FaceTime so she could witness the vigil as well. Photo courtesy Meredith Harber

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‘We don’t want this to happen to any other family’

More than 90 community members attended a vigil Sunday evening for a Soldotna family who has been deported.

The Homer Mariners varsity football team celebrates their victory after the Division III state championships game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Wasilla, Alaska. Photo provided by Justin Zank

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Assembly commends Homer football team

A resolution was passed on Feb. 17 recognizing the Homer High School varsity football team as the Division…

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The Kenai Central High School Nordic ski team hold up their Division II State Champion awards during the ASAA Nordic Ski State Championships held Feb. 19-21<ins>, 2026</ins> in Wasilla<ins>, Alaska</ins>.

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Kenai Central sweeps Division II state ski championships

The Kardinal boys and girls teams both won first place overall for Division II last weekend, with Homer…

Ryan Tunseth speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly updates borough code on elections

The changes were made in accordance with the ballot proposition approved by a majority of voters in October’s…

Promotional poster for "Spirit of the Wind." Photo provided by the Porcupine Theater

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Homer theater to screen Alaskan film

The critically acclaimed “Spirit of the Wind” will play Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.…

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Updated: Communities hold vigils for deported Soldotna family

A vigil for immigrant justice was held in Homer on Wednesday. Another will be held Sunday evening at…

Central Peninsula Hospital is seen on June 24, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

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Update: Power restored at Central Peninsula Hospital facility

The River Tower on the CPH campus will resume normal operations on Monday.

The 2026 Anchor Point Snow Rondi winter festival will take place Feb. 24 through March 1. Photo courtesy Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce

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Snow Rondi returns next week

The annual Anchor Point winter festival will take place Feb. 24-March 1.

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School district outlines 2026-2027 budget shortfall

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District held a series of community budget meetings beginning last week in Homer.

Costumed skiers participate in the 20th annual Ski for Women on Sunday<ins>, Feb. 8, 2026,</ins> at Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna<ins>, Alaska</ins>.

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70 ski for women

About 70 skiers participated in the 20th annual 5-kilometer Ski for Women race on Sunday, Feb. 8, hosted…

The Homer Mariners cross country ski team gathers for a photo at the Region III Championships, held Feb. 6-7 at Government Peak in Palmer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Jessie Goodrich

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Homer Nordic ski wins Division II regional championships

The Mariner boys were named Region III champions and the girls team finished second overall.

Sophomore Abby Ostrom seeks to pass the ball to senior Keagan Niebuhr during the varsity game against Grace Christian on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, during the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament in the Alice Witte Gymnasium at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer takes 2nd, 3rd place in Winter Carnival tournament

Homer High School hosted the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament last weekend.

Ryan Tunseth speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly addresses formal presentations in code amendment

An ordinance passed Feb. 3 clarifies that formal presentations made before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly should relate…

Members of the Kachemak Bay Search and Rescue group receive instruction from helicopter pilot Steven Ritter (left) on Jan. 30, 2026, during a training weekend at Kachemak Emergency Services station in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Kasey Aderhold

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Search and rescue group members receive certification

The initial cohort of a Homer-based search and rescue group recently completed a hands-on, nationally-certified training session.

A recent photo of Anesha "Duffy" Murnane, missing since Oct. 17, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided, Homer Police Department)

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Calderwood pleads guilty to murder of Homer woman

Kirby Calderwood pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane on Feb. 5, four years after…

State of Alaska Department of Law logo. Photo courtesy of the State of Alaska Department of Law

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Kenai man sentenced for sexual abuse charges

Ollie Garrett, 62, will serve 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.