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University of Alaska Anchorage graduate Celeste Fairbanks shakes the hand of Kachemak Bay Campus director Brian Partridge during a commencement ceremony held Wednesday, May 6, at Kachemak Bay Campus.

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‘The doors are wide open’

Kachemak Bay Campus graduated 59 students during a commencement ceremony held Wednesday, May 6.

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From left to right: Claire Kiesel, Emma Shealy, Chloe Kiesel and Abby Shealy compete in the annual Migration Run on Sunday, May 10, <ins>, 2026,</ins> on the Homer Spit Trail<ins> in Homer, Alaska</ins>.

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Migration Run honors mothers, supports youth runners

Despite Sunday’s wet weather, nearly 80 runners turned out for the Kachemak Bay Running Club’s annual Migration Run…

Fireweed blooms along the Homer Spit walking path by the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Homer harbor expansion public comment opens next week

A 30-day public comment period will open with the release of the project’s draft feasibility report on May…

The entrance to the George A. Navarre Admin Building in Soldotna, Alaska. (Peninsula Clarion file)

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Assembly increases borough funding for schools

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved a resolution last week confirming next year’s education funding at the same…

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Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival keynote speaker Alvaro Jaramillo gives his keynote presentation to a packed theater crowd on Saturday, May 9, <ins>, 2026,</ins> in the Homer High School Mariner Theatre<ins> in Homer, Alaska</ins>.

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Shorebird keynote highlights birding accessibility, benefits

When Shorebird Festival keynote speaker Alvaro Jaramillo says birding is good for you, he doesn’t just mean in…

Runners set off from the starting line at the beginning of the 2025 Migration Run on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025 on the Homer Spit<ins> in Homer, Alaska</ins>. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Annual Migration Run returns Sunday

Registration for the 5K race is open online through Saturday, May 9, and will be available in person…

Michael Huelsman, Anesha "Duffy" Murnane’s uncle, provides the family’s perspective on the plea agreement arranged between the prosecution and Kirby Calderwood’s defense and finalized in Februrary, during the "Duffy’s Journey to Justice" community conversation on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Murnane case community conversation emphasizes awareness and action on violence against women

Nearly seven years after Anesha “Duffy” Murnane’s disappearance, and three months after Kirby Calderwood pleaded guilty to her…

Members of the Kenai Peninsula Community Chorus and Homer High School Concert Choir perform the Mozart "Requiem" on Friday, May 1, 2026, on the Homer High School Mariner Theatre stage in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Connecting generations through music

A collaboration between the Homer High School Concert Choir, Kenai Peninsula Community Chorus and the community orchestra, the…

Kyle Schneider instructs community members during a February 2023 community chorus at the Mariner Theatre. (Photo by Christina Whiting/Homer News file)

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200 performers bring Mozart to the Kenai stage

May 2 concert at Renee C. Henderson Auditorium also offers audience a chance to honor lost loved ones

Courtesy of Nikiski High School
Nikiski Bulldog Theatre will stage Anything Goes at the Nikiski Middle/High School Auditorium May 1, 2, 8 and 9.

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Students bring musical romp on the high seas to the Nikiski stage

Anything Goes comes to Nikiski Middle/High School Auditorium May 1 to 9

The Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion File)

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Man sentenced in Kenai court to 15 years for sexual abuse of a minor

Peter Dominick Malone IV was arrested in May 2024 after fleeing the country for Ireland

Local students celebrate the 36th annual Caring For The Kenai awards during the April 23 presentation at Kenai’s Triumvirate North Theater. (Photo courtesy of Merrill Sikorski)

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Learning environment: Students land Caring For the Kenai awards

Seward team of Leo Nipp and Noah Flowers takes top spot while Homer’s Yousef El Daly finishes second

Courtesy of Alaska Afterschool Network 
Lucas Thoning and Michele Hayman are among five Alaskans to be named a 2026 Alaska Afterschool Superhero.

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Kenai home to pair of Alaska Afterschool Superheroes

Michele Hayman and Lucas Thoning recognized for work on afterschool programs

The Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion File)

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Man convicted in Kenai court for sexual abuse of his granddaughter

Eddie Dewayne Partin faces sentence of 25-35 years in prison

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Japan Monday, April 20, 2026. (U.S. Tsunami Warning System)

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No tsunami threat expected for Alaska after M7.4 earthquake off Japan

The earthquake hit just before midnight of the east coast of Honshu, Japan

Anesha “Duffy” Murnane went missing on Oct. 17, 2019. Earlier this year, 36-year-old Kirby Calderwood pled guilty to her murder. (Photo provided, Homer Police Department)

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Community can speak out on Homer woman’s murder ahead of killer’s sentencing

Kirby Calderwood will be sentenced July 1 for the second-degree murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane

The Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion File)

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Man sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor in Kenai Superior Court

Randy Lewis will serve 30 years in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of…

Kids hunt for Easter eggs in a hay pile arranged by the VFW Post 10221 for younger children during their annual community egg hunt on Sunday, April 5, in Anchor Point.

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An Easter egg-stravaganza

Easter-themed events abounded last weekend, from egg hunts for kids of all ages to community brunches, religious services…

Homer Airport Terminal and Cargo Facility on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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City partially reopens Homer airport terminal

The terminal was temporarily closed March 23 due to flooding caused by a water main break.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District logo.

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Board of ed closes 4 schools, advances budget

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education approved a preliminary budget on Monday to pass on…