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A few clouds disrupt the sunlight in downtown Juneau on an otherwise bright day. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

Alaska ranks 49th, ahead of only Louisiana, in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best States survey

State drops from 45th a year ago, led by large drops in opportunity and fiscal stability.

A few clouds disrupt the sunlight in downtown Juneau on an otherwise bright day. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
Tyson Cox speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly advances $57.6 million funding floor for KPBSD

The assembly said it will not determine the actual contribution amount until later in its annual budget process.

Tyson Cox speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Isabelle Cruz delivers to Kenai Central on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tuesday: Soldotna softball keeps rolling with shutout of Kenai Central

The Soldotna softball team defeated Kenai Central 13-0 in 3 1-2 innings Tuesday in Northern Lights Conference action at the Soldotna Little League fields. The… Continue reading

Soldotna's Isabelle Cruz delivers to Kenai Central on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Tuesday: Soldotna soccer sweeps Homer

The host Soldotna soccer teams swept Homer in Peninsula Conference action Tuesday at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School. The SoHi girls topped the… Continue reading

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Students protest the possible closure of Sterling Elementary School along the Sterling Highway in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Sterling Elementary speaks out against proposed closure

Closure of the school is described in a budget scenario the district advanced last month.

Students protest the possible closure of Sterling Elementary School along the Sterling Highway in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
President Zen Kelly speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
President Zen Kelly speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's William Klein and Wyatt Faircloth compete in the 110-meter hurdles at the SoHi Invite on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna girls, boys track and field teams sweep SoHi Invite

The Soldotna girls and boys track and field teams swept the 21-team SoHi Invite on Friday and Saturday at Soldotna High School. On the boys… Continue reading

Soldotna's William Klein and Wyatt Faircloth compete in the 110-meter hurdles at the SoHi Invite on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Juliet Innes (00) and Soldotna celebrate a home run by Innes against Homer on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna softball defeats Homer

The Soldotna softball team defeated Homer 17-5 in 3 1-2 innings on Monday in Northern Lights Conference softball action at the Soldotna Little League fields.… Continue reading

Juliet Innes (00) and Soldotna celebrate a home run by Innes against Homer on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Sturman stars as SoHi baseball tops Homer

The Soldotna baseball team defeated Homer 17-7 in five innings Monday in Northern Lights Conference action at the Soldotna Little League fields. The Stars move… Continue reading

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Students throw brightly hued powder into the air during a color run at Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Color run paints students with kaleidoscope of hues

Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science on Saturday gathered parents and students for a color run helmed by the school’s parent-teacher association. Around 70 youngsters… Continue reading

Students throw brightly hued powder into the air during a color run at Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Kenai girls, Soldotna boys win rivalry soccer matches

The Kenai Central girls and Soldotna boys won matches against their Peninsula Conference rivals Saturday at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School. The… Continue reading

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Vendors fill the floor of the 38th Annual Kenai Peninsula Sport, Rec & Trade Show at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, May 2, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Annual Sport, Rec and Trade Show offers outfitting for adventure

The expo runs through Sunday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Vendors fill the floor of the 38th Annual Kenai Peninsula Sport, Rec & Trade Show at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, May 2, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
People from various faiths stand together at the conclusion of a prayer by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s Heartbeat of Mother Earth Drum group during a National Day of Prayer Celebration hosted by the KPen Interfaith Community at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Celebrating unity and diversity

An array of groups offered prayers and songs at The National Day of Prayer concert in Soldotna.

People from various faiths stand together at the conclusion of a prayer by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s Heartbeat of Mother Earth Drum group during a National Day of Prayer Celebration hosted by the KPen Interfaith Community at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
People carry signs and stand as part of a May Day protest alongside the Sterling Highway in Soldotna, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

May Day demonstrators champion workers’ rights, protest Trump policies

About 150 people turned out in Soldotna to celebrate International Workers’ Day.

People carry signs and stand as part of a May Day protest alongside the Sterling Highway in Soldotna, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Homer Electric Association Board President Dan Furlong speaks after being reelected at the utility’s annual meeting of the members at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

HEA elects status quo board

President Dan Furlong, Deputy Secretary Wayne Ogle and Director Erin McKittrick will all retain their seats.

Homer Electric Association Board President Dan Furlong speaks after being reelected at the utility’s annual meeting of the members at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Sterling Highway reconstruction delayed

The project, which spans from Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill, is anticipated to begin next spring.

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33rd Shorebird Festival starts next week

This year’s festival, running May 7-11, features “Wildlife DJ” Dr. Ben Mirin as keynote speaker.

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Individual Artist Awards logo. Photo courtesy of the Rasmuson Foundation

Rasmuson Foundation accepting applications for Individual Artist Awards

Project Awards are for short-term projects that clearly benefit the artist and their development.

Individual Artist Awards logo. Photo courtesy of the Rasmuson Foundation
Attendees gather to dance and to listen during a performance by Blackwater Railroad Company, part of the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Soldotna Creek Park. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna Music Series announces lineup, starts June 4

The Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series will bring performances to Soldotna Creek Park each Wednesday.

Attendees gather to dance and to listen during a performance by Blackwater Railroad Company, part of the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Soldotna Creek Park. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Project Manager Jerrod Stafford, of Western Marine Construction, points to a map of the Kenai River Bluff Stabilization Project while giving an update on the project in Kenai on Wednesday.

Bluff project construction to start this month

The project set to be completed in October.

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Project Manager Jerrod Stafford, of Western Marine Construction, points to a map of the Kenai River Bluff Stabilization Project while giving an update on the project in Kenai on Wednesday.