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Soldotna City Council member Justin Ruffridge attends a city council meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna voices support for Triumvirate fundraising efforts

The move comes weeks after a veto of financial backing from the city for the show

Aislyn Downum, left, and Mylee Yeoman perform a scene from “Moana” during a dress rehearsal at the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai Middle debuts ‘Moana’ this weekend

The Disney musical follows the story of a young heiress to a Polynesian kingdom

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is seen on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai chamber announces new director

Brett Perry has lived in Soldotna for five years

Writer Toni Jensen is part of the visiting faculty teaching at the 25th Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference. (Photo provided)

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It’s back: Writers’ Conference returns

20th Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference returns in new location in downtown Homer.

Members of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly participate in a meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly OKs land lease for Anchor Point Food Pantry

The land is located near Chapman Elementary School

Left to right: Darek Hatten, Aidan Bon and Sophia Micciche rehearse “Arsenic and Old Lace” at Soldotna High School on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Arsenic and laughs pair well

SoHi students bring the dark comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” to the stage

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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Alaska COVID-19 cases down; US sees increase

The state reported a total of 1,479 new COVID-19 cases for the prior week

A trailer containing mail for the lower Kenai Peninsula burns on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, on the Seward Highway north of the Seward-Sterling Highway intersection, Alaska. (Photo provided, U.S. Postal Service)

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Trailer fire destroys USPS mail headed to peninsula

Fire in semi-tractor trailer destroys mail bound for some Southern Kenai Peninsula towns.

Courtesy photo / Jeff Lowenfels Jeff Lowenfels, a former state Attorney General and avid garden writer is running for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He’s in a race with 48 other candidates but he says he has the unique experience that can serve all Alaska.

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From gardener to government: Jeff Lowenfels seeks House seat

Former lawyer and avid garden writer says he knows Alaska like no other

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference announcing legal action related to the state’s ownership of submerged lands on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Jeremy Cubas/Office of the Governor)

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Dunleavy pushes state ownership of submerged lands

Governor announces new legal action related to state navigable waters

The sun sets on a backroad near Kalifornsky Beach Road on Dec. 21, 2021. New regulations allowing all-purpose vehicles on some roads go into effect Jan. 1, 2022. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kalifornsky land group at risk of becoming ‘inactive’

The Kalifornsky Advisory Planning Commission currently only has one active member

This Feb. 9, 2016, photo shows ice forming on pipelines built near the Colville-Delta 5 field, or as it’s more commonly known, CD5, drilling site on Alaska’s North Slope. (AP Photo / Mark Thiessen)

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US decides to limit leasing in Alaska petroleum reserve

The plan would prevent oil and gas development in areas considered important for sensitive bird populations, caribou herds

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Tsalteshi to pilot Backyard Ultra race

Competitors must consecutively run a loop of 4.167 miles in less than one hour

Renewable IPP CEO Jenn Miller presents information about solar power during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Proposed solar farm could receive tax exemptions

The assembly will consider whether or not to offer tax exemptions for independent power producers

The Soldotna City Council convenes on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna council voices support for continued use of Zoom

The city implemented two-way video conferencing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Peter Segall / Juneau Empire Protesters critical of the cruise ship industry gathered Monday on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol, the same day the first large ship of the season arrived in Juneau. Demonstrators said the industry had a poor environmental record and called on the state to continue to Ocean Rangers program, a voter-approved initiative which put state monitors aboard ships to ensure compliance with state regulations.

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Protesters call for more enforcement of environmental regulations aboard ships

As cruise ships return, some residents remain wary.

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire The Norwegian Bliss arrives Monday in Juneau, the first cruise of the 2022 season.

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2022 cruise season begins in Juneau

Visitors and Juneau locals alike were excited for the arrival

Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Executive Director Tim Dillon sits in his office on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, north of Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Economic forum to spotlight Alaska Natives

The Alaska Native Economic Future Forum will provide resources and feature topics of interest to the Indigenous community

Caring for the Kenai logo. (Image courtesy Merrill Sikorski)

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Caring for the Kenai announces winners

A natural disaster preparedness digital app created by a Cook Inlet Academy sophomore took the top prize

Juneau residents line up with legislators for a picture and a cheer during a Go Blue Day Rally for National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Capitol on Friday, April 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Orgs to host event highlighting child abuse prevention

The event honors Child Abuse Prevention Month, a nationwide campaign to spread awareness about childhood neglect