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Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Members of the Catholic Church gathered outside the Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration Building on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska. The church members gathered to pray in response to a Satanic invocation given before the Aug. 9 boough assembly meeting.

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Satanic assembly invocation sparks protest, possible changes to invocation

Rain began to fall just before a huddled group of Catholic Church members began praying on a sidewalk…

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3 run to fill District 7 assembly seat

With the incumbent term-limited out, three people have thrown their hats into the ring for the Kenai Peninsula…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  A grayling bites a silver spinner at Crescent Lake on June 15, 2015 in the Chugach National Forest.

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With crowded rivers, head for the hills for grayling

From May through September, it can seem like there’s an angler every few feet along the banks of…

Photo courtesy Darren Woodhead Wade Hudson presents his unofficial Alaska record pink salmon. Unfortunately, weights and measurements weren't recorded prior to the behemoth's release.

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Fishing report: Silvers in Seward, trickling into Kenai

Silvers may be elusive on the Kenai River so far, but anglers can get their fill of them…

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Alaska LNG submits second draft of resource reports

Members of the public can get another look at the results of years of fieldwork conducted by the…

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A once-hooked sockeye salmon bares its teeth after being caught in the Ninilchik Traditional Council's subsistence gillnet on the Kenai River on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 near Soldotna, Alaska. The tribe gained approval for the controversial net on July 27 and was able to fish it until Aug. 15.

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Ninilchik tribe wraps up subsistence gillnet season

Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to show that the Ninilchik Tribe operates the only subsistence gillnet…

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Central Peninsula Landfill to close on Sundays

Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to show that the landfill is open until 5:45 p.m. every…

Courtesy the Kenai Peninsula Borough

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Borough marks land near Crown Point as recreational

More than 1,000 acres of borough land near Crown Point will now be classified as recreational. The land,…

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion After making a trot through the neighborhood, a caribou stops to munch on some fresh greens near Kenai Central High School on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska.

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Photo: Breakfast on the town

After making a trot through the neighborhood, a caribou stops to munch on some fresh greens near Kenai…

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CARTS cuts back on service

In response to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and the City of Soldotna withdrawing their financial support, the…

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Jaden Garner unloads the three salmon he caught from the boat at Centennial Campground's boat launch during the annual "Take Our Kids Fishing" event sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club and the Kenai River Foundation on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 in Soldotna, Alaska. The free event offers kids a chance to learn about the river and go out fishing with guides who volunteer their time.

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Hooking ’em young

Hooking ‘em young   Groups of young anglers crowded the boat launch Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 at Centennial…

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Assembly won’t reconsider hospital service area boundary move

Voters won’t be asked whether a group of residents between Ninilchik and Clam Gulch should be moved into…

Fishing report: Silvers to be found in a sea of pinks

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Fishing report: Silvers to be found in a sea of pinks

Boat after boat full of kids came to dock at the Harry Gaines Fish Camp Wednesday, where proud…

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion A sign outside Kenai Welding on Bridge Access Road, pictured on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 in Kenai, Alaska, advertises for dipnets for purchase from the welding business.

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Man catches seal in dipnet, releases it unhurt

At first, Tom Weber thought he had gotten lucky and caught a king salmon in his dipnet. Out…

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Kenai native, playing with Navy Fleet Band, performs in local visit

In some respects, Sterling Strickler followed in his father’s footsteps; in other ways, he found his own path.…

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District 30 candidates talk taxes

The field of candidates seeking to represent the central Kenai Peninsula to the state House of Representatives will…

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Gary Knopp, pictured on Sept. 30, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska, is running on the Republican ticket for the Alaska House of Representatives seat in District 30.

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Knopp makes run for House District 30 seat

After successfully winning a seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly last fall, Gary Knopp is making a…

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Kelly Wolf makes run for District 30 seat

A year off from the political scene is apparently long enough for Kelly Wolf. After leaving the Kenai…

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Dan Pascucci, the education specialist for the Kenai Watershed Forum, treats the crowd to a rendition of "Sea Stars Are Not Starfish" on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska. After 10 years, Pascucci will leave his position with the local conservation organization to take a job in Kentucky.

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Small actions make big salmon

Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to reflect that Soldotna Mayor Pete Sprague made a proclamation honoring…

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Marijuana ban petition will not be on October ballot

A citizen initiative seeking to ask voters whether commercial marijuana is legal in the Kenai Peninsula Borough outside…