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A new sign welcoming people to the City of Soldotna is photographed on May 1, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna City Council approves vouchers for shopping local

Shoppers who spend $200 at certain Soldotna businesses may be eligible to receive two $50 vouchers.

A COVID-19 test kit is seen here at Central Peninsula Hospital on April 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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As cases rise, demand on testing grows

The cost and availability of a COVID test depends primarily on the testing location

A message opposing annexation is visible on an electronic sign at Lucky Raven Tobacco, located inside one of the proposed areas for annexation, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, near Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Boundary Commission sends Soldotna annexation decision to voters

Fewer than 40 people could potentially make a decision on the petition.

Residents of South Peninsula Hospital’s Long Term Care exercised their right to vote in this special voting booth set up in their day room, as seen here in this photo taken on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at Long Term Care in Homer, Alaska. “Staff worked with Homer City Clerk to make necessary arrangements for this alternative in lieu of their annual trip to the polling site,” said South Peninsula Hospital Public Information Officer Derotha Ferraro. “Long Term Care is closed to visitors and restricting resident outings at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Clerk used processes developed to assist persons who reside in long term care settings and following Alaska Division of Elections guidelines.” (Photo courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital)

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Get ready for Election Day

‘Every eligible vote is going to counted,’ elections spokesperson says

A graphic shows Alaska voters’ party affiliations. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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More than 100,000 Alaskans have already voted in the Nov. 3 election

117,281 Alaskans have already cast their ballots

Image via Kenai Peninsula School District

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Schools remain at 100% remote learning as peninsula cases grow

42 new cases were reported on the peninsula Thursday.

Dr. Al Gross (courtesy photo)

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Election 2020: U.S. senatorial candidate Dr. Al Gross

The Clarion spoke with U.S. Senate candidate Al Gross ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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6 new COVID-19 deaths, 42 new peninsula cases

DHSS announced 355 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska on Thursday.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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Statewide ICU bed capacity enters ‘red’ zone; one borough death reported

DHSS announced 353 new cases of COVID-19 in Alaska on Wednesday.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy addresses the public during a virtual town hall on Sept. 15, 2020 in Alaska. (Photo courtesy Austin McDaniel, Office of the Governor)

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State stocks up on supplies to fight coronavirus

Governor says decision on whether emergency declaration will expire has not been made

Image via Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

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Remote learning extended for 35 schools

Central, southern, eastern peninsula and Susan B. English schools continue to operate remotely.

Ron Gillham

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Election 2020: State House District 30 candidate Ron Gillham

Gillham discusses the state budget, PFD and COVID-19

Tim Navarre argues against Ballot Measure 2 during the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce Joint Luncheon at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center on Oct. 28; 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Navarre brothers debate Ballot Measure 2

The ballot measure would implement open primaries and ranked-choice voting in Alaska.

A Tongass National Forest sign stands near the Auke Village Recreation Area. On Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced its decision to exempt the nation’s largest national forest from the Roadless Rule. Proponents say the rule change will make it easier for responsible resource development while critics say it removes essential protections on critical environments. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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USDA exempts Tongass National Forest from Roadless Rule

Reactions are pouring in.

Image via Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

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School district finalizing long-term plans

Plans are being made in light of growing COVID-19 case numbers across the peninsula.

COVID-19. (Courtesy of CDC).

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COVID-19 update: Borough positivity rate hits 11.13%

381 new cases were reported in 38 communities.

Linoleum prints made by Seward Middle and High School students are seen on display at Fine Thyme Cafe in Soldotna, Alaska on Oct. 23, 2020. Anyone who brings in a receipt showing they donated $10 or more to the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward gets to take home a print of their choice. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Sea life on display

Seward students make linoleum prints to raise money for SeaLife Center

Crews work along the Sterling Highway over the Kenai River on Monday in Soldotna. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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State repairing Soldotna bridge damaged by quake

The damages were caused by the November 2018 earthquake.

Victor Rodriguez is awarded the Alaska Fighting Championship bantamweight title on Feb. 26, 2020, at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Maria Bundy)

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Hitting the big time

Soldotna’s Rodriguez signs 4-fight deal with UFC

Gov. Mike Dunleavy at an Anchorage news conference on Sept. 15 (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Dunleavy: Virus in ‘acceleration phase’

The state health department reported about 880 new confirmed cases over the weekend