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Former KPBSD custodian charged with sex abuse of a minor

The charges stem from incidents alleged to have taken place while the man was working at Soldotna Middle…

Soldotna City Council members Jordan Chilson, left, and Linda Farnsworth-Hutchings participate in the Peninsula Clarion and KDLL candidate forum series, Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Soldotna Public Library . (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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City council candidates talk Soldotna’s future at forum

Incumbents Linda Farnsworth-Hutchings and Jordan Chilson are running for the council’s two open seats

Flyer for the 2024 Candidate Forum Series by KDLL 91.9 FM and the Peninsula Clarion. (Ashlyn O’Hara/KDLL 91.9)

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Clarion and KDLL candidate forum series continues, assembly forum canceled

Thursday’s forum will feature Soldotna City Council candidates Jordan Chilson and Linda Farnsworth-Hutchings

Kenai Mayor Brian Gabriel prepares to spin one of the wheels that determine the magic weight at the closing ceremony of the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai Silver Salmon Derby returns Tuesday

The derby is unlike others because the winning fish is not the largest

Assembly Vice President Tyson Cox speaks during a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly work session in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly OKs new Tourism Industry Working Group

Another resolution was considered in June that would have added a bed tax question to the October ballot

Flyer for the Kenai Performers’ production of “The Bullying Collection” and “Girl in the Mirror.” (Provided by Kenai Performers)

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Kenai Performers tackle heavy topics in compilation show

The series runs two weekends, Sept. 12-15 and Sept. 19-22

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly during their work session in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly gets update on 2022 bond package projects

Voters approved a $65.55 million bond package to address a list of 10 critical maintenance projects around the…

Central Peninsula Hospital Chief Executive Officer Shaun Keef speaks to the Soldotna City Council during their meeting in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Central Peninsula Hospital up year-over-year in visits, births, procedures

The statistics come from a review of CPH’s operations last fiscal year

Flowers bloom at Soldotna City Hall on Wednesday, June 24, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna accepts $2 million in federal grant funding toward wastewater plant projects

The funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was secured in 2022 by Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Alaska House District 6 candidate Alana Greear (back, center) poses with supporters at the corner of Pioneer Avenue and Lake Street in Homer during the primary election on Aug. 20, 2024. (Emilie Springer/Homer New)

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Alana Greear drops out of race for House District 6

The K-Selo teacher threw her support behind Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly President Brent Johnson

A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections at Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)

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Andy Cizek withdraws from race for Senate District D

The seat is currently held by Sen. Jesse Bjorkman

Rep. Mary Peltola delivers closing remarks at the Kenai River Sportfishing Association’s Kenai Classic Roundtable at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Fisheries issues tackled at annual Kenai Classic Roundtable

Organizers said the event was an opportunity for Alaska and Lower 48 experts to shed light and share…

A poll worker helps a voter cast their ballot at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, during the Alaska Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Primary election results certified, local races unchanged

Several candidates have dropped out since election day

Northrim Bank Funding Branch Manager Steve Manley and Soldotna Finance Director Melanie Imholte speak to the Soldotna City Council in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna approves ‘line of credit’ with Northrim Bank for field house construction

As construction work continues on the Soldotna Field House, the Soldotna City Council on Wednesday, Aug. 28, approved…

Soldotna Mayor Paul Whitney speaks during a meeting of the Soldotna City Council in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna council expresses opposition to Endangered Species listing for chinook

The letter comes only a week after Kenai’s city council made the same move

Ana Monyahan presents on behalf of the Soldotna Silver Salmon Swim Team, seeking a mini grant from the Soldotna City Council during their meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna awards mini grants to Silver Salmon Swim Team, Way Out Women

The grant provide funding to civic programs, services and events

An Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulatory marker is seen at the outlet of Skilak Lake near Cooper Landing, Alaska, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Moderate coho run as harvest remains limited by emergency order

Northern Kenai Fishing Report for Aug. 28

Kenai City Council member Deborah Sounart, left, and candidate Sovala Kisena participate in the KDLL 91.9 FM/Peninsula Clarion 2024 Candidate Forum Series on Monday, at the Kenai Community Library . (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Forum series debuts with Kenai City Council candidates

Kenai voters will this year cast ballots for two candidates to fill the two open seats

Children dance as Ellie and the Echoes perform the last night of the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series at Soldotna Creek Park on Wednesday. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna music series wraps up season with local performers

The city is in the second year of its current three-year grant from the Levitt Foundation

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A peace crane sculpture stands at the heart of the Kenai Peninsula Peace Crane Garden Trails in Soldotna on Wednesday.

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From mundane to spiritual

Peace Crane Garden expands with two new structures