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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…

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.

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

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Central Peninsula Health Foundation to host annual fundraiser

“Evening by the River” will support expanded mammography access.

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Facing $8.6 million shortfall, school district asks for community input

The district held a second community budget meeting on Tuesday at Kenai Central High School.

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Out of the Office: One last edition

The Feb. 20 edition of the Clarion is reporter Chloe Anderson’s last.

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Local student wins Kenai Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot for 2nd year in a row

Laila Taylor will compete in the Elks National Hoop Shoot semi-finals in Idaho next month.

The Kenai Composite Squadron of the Alaska Wing, Civil Air Patrol is pictured on Jan. 26, 2026 with the first place state award from the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Photo courtesy of Nickolas Torres

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Kenai Peninsula students win cyber defense competition

A team of cadets won the highest score in the state after months of practice.

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…

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School board approves Aurora Borealis charter amendment

Aurora Borealis Charter School will begin accepting high school students in the next academic year.

The cast of the Kenai Central High School Drama Department’s production of “The Addams Family” is pictured on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. The play will debut on Feb. 20 with additional showtimes into March. Photo courtesy of Travis Lawson/Kenai Central High School

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‘The Addams Family’ comes to Kenai

The play will debut at Kenai Central High School next Friday.

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…

Rep. Andi Story (D-Juneau), co-chair of the House Education Committee, speaks in favor of overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of an education funding bill during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature in 2025. (Juneau Empire file photo)

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Juneau bill aims to stabilize education funding

House Bill 261 would change how schools rely on student counts.

The Alaska State Capitol building stands on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

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Ruffridge, Elam introduce new legislative bills

The representatives filed bills relating to tax exemptions for EMS personnel and dental care.