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The former Lowe’s Home Improvement warehouse space on Marathon Road in Kenai stands empty Friday. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Former Kenai Lowe’s building sold to U-Haul

The Kenai warehouse space and former home of Lowe’s Home Improvement has been sold, Fred Braun of Jack…

Photo credit: City of Soldotna

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Local Boundary Commission working with Soldotna in annexation efforts

The Alaska State Local Boundary Commission released their 2018 annual report for the upcoming state legislative session, which…

This Nov. 30, 2018 file photo shows cases of beer jumbled in a walk-in cooler at Value Liquor after an earthquake in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Dan Joling, File)

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Alaska governor seeks disaster declaration after earthquake

JUNEAU — Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government following the…

Report: Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700M

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Report: Warmer temperatures could cost Alaska up to $700M

ANCHORAGE (AP) — The effects of climate change could cost Alaska hundreds of millions of dollars per year…

Contestant Charles “Chaz” Oakley, as seen on “Worst Cooks In America,” Season 15. (Photo courtesy of Food Network)

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Ninilchik man competes on Food Network’s ‘Worst Cooks in America’

Ninilchik’s Charles Oakley is one of the Worst Cooks in America. Oakley is the first Alaskan to compete…

Gavel and scales

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Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit

JUNEAU — A state court judge has dismissed a challenge to former Gov. Bill Walker’s plan to use…

Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mt. Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Land swap to lead to logging in Southeast

A parcel of land on Douglas is involved in the deal.

Department of Public Safety releases statistics on holiday enforcement campaign

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Department of Public Safety releases statistics on holiday enforcement campaign

The Alaska Department of Public Safety has released its annual report on the holiday high-visibility enforcement efforts by…

At a change of command ceremony on July 18, 2018 command of the USCGC Hickory is handed from Commander Andrew Passic (left) to Lt. Commander Adam Legget (second to right) at the Homer Boat House in Homer, Alaska. Overseeing the change of command is Capt. Patrick Hilbert (second to left) and Chaplain Lt. Gary Pepper (right). The ceremony took place in the new Homer Boat House at the Homer Harbor. (Photo by PO2 Andrew Keenan, Marine Safety Detachment Homer, United States Coast Guard)                                At a change of command ceremony on July 18, 2018 command of the USCGC Hickory is handed from Commander Andrew Passic (left) to Lt. Commander Adam Legget (second to right) at the Homer Boat House in Homer, Alaska. Overseeing the change of command is Capt. Patrick Hilbert (second to left) and Chaplain Lt. Gary Pepper (right). The ceremony took place in the new Homer Boat House at the Homer Harbor. (Photo by PO2 Andrew Keenan, Marine Safety Detachment Homer, United States Coast Guard)

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Coast Guard, Homer celebrate 50-year continual partnership

If you look way back in Homer’s history, back to last century, back before statehood, back all the…

Sea Watch: Fed shutdown affects fisheries

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Sea Watch: Fed shutdown affects fisheries

While federal fisheries are expected to open on time despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the government, there…

In this Oct. 4, 2017 file photo, a sign meant to entice recipients of payouts from the state’s Permanent Fund Dividend Division, also known as PFD, advertises a sale in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Department of Revenue has shut down online applications for Alaska Permanent Fund dividends because of security concerns. The department in an announcement Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, said some applicants had inadvertently seen personal information belonging to other applicants who had filed previously. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

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Security concerns prompt closing of dividend applications

ANCHORAGE — Alaska revenue officials shut down online applications for annual oil wealth checks after personal information of…

Addie Camp Train Car Eatery and Wine Bar is led by chef Maya Wilson, a local cookbook author, and her team in the kitchen on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Addie Camp Train Car Eatery and Wine Bar has grand opening

Soldotna’s newest restaurant, Addie Camp Train Car Eatery and Wine Bar, is having its grand opening today.

An image from the upcoming photography show by artist Ben Boettger features Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Courtesy of Elizabeth Earl)

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Panta Rhei photo exhibition at Kenai Fine Arts Center starts Thursday

The Kenai Fine Arts Center is kicking off the new year with a photography show that features the…

An area known as Showboat shows where a skier triggered an avalanche on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital. The area is outside of the Eaglecrest Ski Area boundary.

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Avalanche warning for Turnagain Pass

The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center is warning residents of a high avalanche risk for the Turnagain…

In this Nov. 6, 2018, file photo, Alaska Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Dunleavy enters a campaign party as polls close on election day in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen, file)

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In 2019, Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched

JUNEAU — Mike Dunleavy is heading into his first legislative session as Alaska’s governor, faced with trying to…

The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly to dedicate borough chambers in honor of Betty J. Glick

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will be dedicating the assembly chambers in honor of former assembly member Betty…

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly stands in silence while Assembly President Wayne Ogle offers an invocation before the Oct. 23, 2018 meeting, in Soldotna. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Residents rush to offer invocations at 2019 assembly meetings

Kenai Peninsula Borough residents have filled nearly all the available time slots to offer an invocation at Kenai…

Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

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Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

Juneau sex offender case prompts legal decision.

Furie Operating Alaska’s Julius R Platform stands in Cook Inlet. (Photo/Courtesy/ Furie Operating Alaska)

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DNR approves Furie’s 2019 plans

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas has approved Furie Operating Alaska’s plan for…

Northern lights shine over Diamond Ridge on Nov. 4, in Homer. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)                                Northern lights shine over Diamond Ridge about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Alaska winter tourism gains popularity

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Winter tourism is growing in Alaska.