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Peter Segall / Juneau Empire Members of the House Committee of Military and Veterans’ Affairs heard testimony on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, on the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers amid public pressure to take disciplinary action against Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, who is a member of the group.

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House committee hears testimony on far-right organization

‘A distraction.’

Sarah Palin leaves the courthouse in New York, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told a jury Thursday she felt like she was at the mercy of a “Goliath” when she first learned a 2017 New York Times editorial suggested her campaign rhetoric helped incite a mass shooting. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Palin calls New York Times the ‘Goliath’ in libel dispute

NEW YORK — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told a jury Thursday she felt like she was at…

Carly Reimer tows daughter, Lois, at the 17th Ski for Women on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Big week ahead for Tsalteshi Trails

Jenny Neyman says the recent snowfall is perfect for upcoming Tsalteshi Trails races.

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Fish forecast falls below 20-year average

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is predicting a more plentiful sockeye salmon run in Cook Inlet…

Aaron Rhoades, Charlie Pierce, Richard Derkevorkian and Jesse Bjorkman listen to testimony during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Borough to use grant funds for COVID treatments, testing

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved a spending plan for the funds during the body’s Feb. 1 meeting

The 2021 Final Redistricting Map features newly drawn boundaries for Alaska State House race on the Kenai Peninsula. (akredistrict.org/Screenshot)

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Assembly, school board need to be reapportioned

Some areas of the Kenai Peninsula are gaining new residents at faster rates than other areas, and it’s…

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State announces 21 COVID deaths

The state Department of Health and Social Services reported 21 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, pushing the total to…

Monica Frost accepts the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in profession award from Sara Hondel on behalf of Joe Moore of the Altman, Rogers Co. certified public accounting firm, during the chamber’s 2021 award ceremony at the Soldotna Sports Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna Chamber hosts awards event

The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2021 awards ceremony Wednesday, recognizing outstanding city businesses that have persevered…

The Seward welcome sign is photographed in July 2021. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Nikiski, Seward host Valentine’s events

Whether you’re looking for a date this Valentine’s weekend or want to spend some quality time with your…

Louie Flora has announced his candidacy for the Lower Kenai Peninsula seat in the Alaska State House. (Photo provided by Louie Flora)

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Longtime Homer resident announces Alaska State House candidacy

Longtime Homer resident and commercial fisherman Louie Flora announced in a press release last week that he is…

Nathan Erfurth speaks before the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Board of ed approves hundreds of teacher contracts

Board approval came earlier than usual this year

Senate President Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, seated, speaks with senators during a floor debate on a bill to revamp the state's alcohol laws on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. The bill was one of Micciche's own, and Tuesday's floor vote came after nine years of trying to pass a bill modernizing Alaska's alcohol regulation. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Bill aimed at refining state alcohol laws passes Senate

In the House now.

Teea Winger testifies in opposition to universal masking in schools during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Board of Education on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Screenshot)

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School mask policies frustrate some community members

To mask or not to mask? The question continues to cause headaches within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School…

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Masks made available as COVID cases remain high

The central peninsula is offering more free COVID-19 mitigation measures now, as cases in Alaska are still at…

Senators Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, and Tom Begich, D-Anchorage, spoke with reporters in Begich’s office at the Alaska State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, about their thoughts on the current legislative session. The senators said there were reasons to be optimistic about meaningful progress even with the full plate before the Legislature. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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‘Work, actual work’ is underway in the state Senate

It may take a special session.

KPBSD Assistant Superintendent Kari Dendurent presents an update on the district’s strategic plan during a board of education work session on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Screenshot)

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District developing 5-year plan for schools

The plan will be informed by data collected via surveys distributed throughout the district community

The state of Alaska remains in high-alert level for COVID-19 cases on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. (Image via Alaska Department of Health and Social Services)

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More than 3,000 new COVID cases statewide

The cases were reported over the weekend

Kenai Mayor Brian Gabriel spins the magic wheel to determine the winners of this year’s silver salmon derby at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Firm updates council on efforts to market Kenai to visitors

During 2021, the company seized opportunities to highlight local businesses and promoted relocation to Kenai

Soldotna Prep School is pictured on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in Soldotna, Alaska. Relocating the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District administration to the location is one of the projects for which the borough is seeking state funds. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion) Soldotna Prep School is pictured on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in Soldotna, Alaska. Relocating the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District administration to the location is one of the projects for which the borough is seeking state funds. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Borough to lobby state for $87 million for local projects

The projects include funds for a new fire station, school district relocation and flood mitigation

Kenai Peninsula residents eat inside Kenai River Brewing Company in Soldotna, Alaska, on May 8, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Alcohol industry overhaul bill heads to Senate floor

A key focus of the bill is the consolidation of Alaska’s existing licensing and permitting regulations.