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Thursday: Rhinos run away in 3rd period to top Bears

The Kenai River Brown Bears dropped an 8-4 decision to the El Paso (Texas) Rhinos on Thursday, Sept.…

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A girl dressed as Snow White takes candy from a witch at the Orca Theater’s Trunk or Treat in Soldotna during Halloween in 2022.

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It’s getting to look a lot like Halloween

Kenai and Soldotna will soon be alive with fall fun, trick-or-treating and other seasonal celebrations

Nikiski's Halle Blades attacks against Homer's Alysha Nyvall and Madalyn Miotke on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Nikiski volleyball outlasts Homer in 5 sets

The host Nikiski volleyball team defeated Homer in Southcentral Conference action Tuesday by scores of 27-25, 21-25, 25-16,…

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Wednesday: Brown Bears defeat Ice Wolves at Showcase

The Kenai River Brown Bears opened up play in the North American Hockey League Showcase by defeating the…

Ash-Lee Waddell and Gayle Claus, candidates for the District 9 seat of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education, answer questions during an election forum hosted by the Peninsula Clarion and KBBI AM 890 on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the Homer Public Library in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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South peninsula school board candidates talk funding, future of district

Ash-Lee Waddell and Gayle Claus discussed their takes on multiple issues facing the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District…

A man holds an American flag at a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at Mariner Park on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer holds vigil for Charlie Kirk; highlights opening of local Turning Point Education private school

The vigil was organized in part by District 6 Rep. Sarah Vance.

A still image from Michael Walsh's "His World and it's Harms" (2025). Courtesy of Michael Walsh.

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Porcupine Theater to host ‘LAT59: Filmmaker Forum,’ featuring new films from 3 local artists

The inaugeral event will celebrate the Homer filmmakers over Sept. 25, 26 and 27.

Project Manager Jason Graf points to a map while answering questions from attendees on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at the Soldotna Riverfront Redevelopment Open House at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna delays riverfront zoning legislation for 2nd time

The two ordinances being considered would first establish a new “Riverfront Mixed-Use District.”

Foliage surrounds the Soldotna Police Department sign on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna to spend an additional $70,000 on policing this year

The city was expected to spend roughly $3.8 million on its police department this fiscal year

Shoppers browse locally grown produce during the Harvest Moon Local Food Festival at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Local produce, homemade pies and lots of dancing

Harvest Moon Local Food Festival offered much to see and do at Saturday event.

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Barrow football knocks Homer from ranks of undefeated

The visiting Homer football team lost 22-14 to Barrow in Mid Alaska Conference action Saturday.

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Brown Bears split weekend with Windigo

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears split a two-game North American Hockey League series with the Wisconsin Windigo…

Kenai Central's Carson Cramer runs against Redington's Ikaia Flores on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Redington football holds off Kenai

The Redington football team defeated Kenai Central 6-0 on Friday in Mid Alaska Conference action at Ed Hollier…

Soldotna's Dax Walden (14) celebrates his interception with Mason Bock against Wasilla on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna football defeats Wasilla to stay perfect

The Soldotna football team defeated Wasilla 58-7 on Friday in Railbelt Conference action at Justin Maile Field at…

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Seward football tops Valdez

The Seward nine-man football team defeated Valdez 78-0 on Saturday at Roger Steinbrecher Memorial Field at Seward High…

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Volleyball roundup: Kenai volleyball tops Nikiski for Super Slamma Jamma crown; Seward tops Homer

The Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Nikiski for the Southeast Super Slamma Jamma Volleyball Tournament title Saturday at…

Homer's Marina Co competes in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Kenai Invitational at Kenai Central High School on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai Central swimmers, divers sweep Kenai Invitational

The Kenai Central swimming and diving teams swept the Kenai Invitational on Friday and Saturday.

Organizers stand alongside carts filled with food collected during the Freedom from Hunger community food drive at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank near Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Community drive helps replenish food bank shelves

The Freedom From Hunger event brought in roughly 3,100 pounds of food.

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Soldotna man arrested after allegedly shooting off gun during ‘road rage’ incident

Police say the man pointed a gun at another motorist and fired multiple “warning” shots.

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Man found dead at remote residence east of Seward

He had failed to meet a landing craft on Sept. 13 and had not been in contact with…