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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.

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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…

Michael Ardenia holds up his first place trophy during the 32nd annual Homer Winter King Tournament on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Ardenia catches winning winter king

Snow and wind pelted anglers and community members gathered Saturday at the Deep Water Dock on the Homer…

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Local youth decorate kids’ crafts during the annual Kenai Community Egg Hunt, sponsored by the City of Kenai Parks and Recreation and held Saturday, April 4. For the egg hunt itself, members of the Kenai Senior Center and other volunteers assisted in stuffing over 2,000 eggs, and five Kenai residents came out early Saturday morning before the egg hunt to help the Easter Bunny hide them at Kenai Municipal Park.

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A ‘hopping’ spring tradition

Photos from the annual Kenai Community Easter Egg Hunt.

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Former Seward High School head coach Dan Marshall (center) is photographed with the members of the track team in this undated photo.

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Seward coach to be inducted into hall of fame

Dan Marshall coached cross country at Seward High School from 1992 to 2018, and is one of 14…

Forever Dance Alaska’s senior and pre-professional company performs a jazz routine inspired by Rene Magritte’s painting, “Son of Man,” during the company show, “A Night at the Museum: When Art Comes to Life,” performed at the Kenai Central High School Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska. The immersive art experience, which Forever Dance called “a labor of love” in a Facebook post Sunday, progressed from concept to the stage in nine weeks. The showcase celebrated all art forms and featured works by local peninsula artists, on display and available for sale during intermission and after each show, as well. (Photo courtesy Darcy Swanson)

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When art comes to life

Photos from Forever Dance Alaska’s company show.

Maps provided by the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge shows areas open to woodcutting by permit beginning on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Kenai refuge extends woodcutting permits

Personal use firewood collection is now extended until April 15.

Logo for the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. Photo courtesy of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection

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April brings back burn permit requirement

Alaska’s wildland fire season is officially underway, the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection said Wednesday.

Members of the Senate Resources Committee hear testimony by phone from borough mayors on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s tax break proposal for the Alaska LNG gas line project on March 27, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

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Alaska mayors say governor’s proposed tax break for $46B gas line ‘needs a lot of work’

Municipal leaders cited concerns about the costs to their communities and the need to continue negotiations with Glenfarne,…

Protesters line up along Pioneer Avenue and hold up signs that read, “No Crowns for Clowns” and “Trump for Prison, Make America Safe Again,” during the third nationally-organized “No Kings” protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer joins worldwide ‘No Kings’ protest

Homer Women of Action, who organized the local event, reported nearly 700 community members in attendance.

Demonstrators rally at the third No Kings protest in Juneau on March 28<ins>, 2026</ins>. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

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‘No consent!’ Third nationwide No Kings protest draws thousands across Alaska

Protests were held in at least 25 communities across Alaska condemning the Trump administration, foreign wars, threats to…

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School board continues preliminary budget discussions

The next regular meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will be held in…

The HisPins-Kenai youth archery team and coaches pose with their many awards following the 2nd annual Alaska Centershot State Tournament, held March 13-14, 2026, in Palmer, Alaska. Photo provided by Rick Johnson

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Kenai youth archers sweep Centershot state tournament

Local youth archers from HisPins-Kenai, a youth archery ministry through Kenai’s Anchor of Hope Church, swept the Alaska…

Monty is a cat diverted from the Kenai Animal Shelter to Clear Creek Cat Rescue and rehomed through CCCR’s Barn Cat Project in November 2024. Photo provided by Kelleigh Orthmann

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Animal rescue awarded national grant

The grant will support Clear Creek Cat Rescue’s continued work to provide alternatives for challenging animals in Southcentral…

A ballot partition is at the Kenai No. 2 precinct for Election Day on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai to hold special mid-April election

Voters will determine during the election on April 14 whether to align regular city elections with the borough…

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Community members and agriculturists browse tables at the first annual Growers’ Conference at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on March 21.<ins>, 2026, in Soldotna, Alaska</ins>

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Agriculture expo connects growers to resources

The first annual Growers’ Expo aimed to provide information and resources to current and prospective growers on the…

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

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Flight service continues despite temporary Homer airport terminal closure

The City of Homer announced a temporary closure of the Homer Airport Terminal Monday afternoon following a water…

Hannah Gustafson is the 2026 Shining Star award recipient. Photo provided by South Peninsula Haven House

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Haven House to honor 2026 Women of Distinction

The annual celebration and fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 4 at The Kannery.