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Homer Mayor Rachel Lord smiles as Homer High School counselor Paul Story and others raise a fist in jubilation for the completion of the new entrance to the school on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Borough celebrates new front entrance for Homer High School

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Homer Mayor Rachel Lord smiles as Homer High School counselor Paul Story and others raise a fist in jubilation for the completion of the new entrance to the school on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
Amy Burton, Heidi Hinz and Yvette Tappana rehearse “Savannah Sipping Society” at the Kenai Performers Theater near Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

It’s all about women

Kenai Performers will liven the stage this weekend a one-act comedy about female friendship.

Amy Burton, Heidi Hinz and Yvette Tappana rehearse “Savannah Sipping Society” at the Kenai Performers Theater near Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Incumbent Sue McClure and challengers Tim McDonald and Leighton Radner, the three candidates for Seward mayor, participate in a forum at the Seward Community Library in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Incumbent Sue McClure and challengers Tim McDonald and Leighton Radner, the three candidates for Seward mayor, participate in a forum at the Seward Community Library in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
This photo taken Beryl Air pilot Stephanie Greer on Friday, May 21, 2021, over Grewingk Glacier and Glacier Spit shows the mesodinium rubrum bloom to the left as contrasted with the normal ocean water of Kachemak Bay near Homer. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Greer/Beryl Air)

U.S. Senate unanimously approves bill to improve harmful algal bloom response

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Sullivan, establishes an interagency task force to assess impacts of HABs.

This photo taken Beryl Air pilot Stephanie Greer on Friday, May 21, 2021, over Grewingk Glacier and Glacier Spit shows the mesodinium rubrum bloom to the left as contrasted with the normal ocean water of Kachemak Bay near Homer. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Greer/Beryl Air)
Nikiski celebrates a win against Soldotna on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski volleyball gets revenge on Soldotna

The visiting Nikiski volleyball team defeated Soldotna 29-27, 25-23, 21-25 and 27-25 on Tuesday in nonconference action. The match also served as the annual Dig… Continue reading

Nikiski celebrates a win against Soldotna on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Homer News file)

Preliminary testing finds high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins in Kachemak Bay blue mussels

Sample shellfish from Homer Harbor contained toxins over twice the regulatory limit.

Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Homer News file)
Gage Sturman and Ella Mallard rehearse “The Girl Next Door” at Triumvirate Theatre in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Looking back at growing up

Triumvirate Theatre stages Joe Rizzo’s “The Girl Next Door.”

Gage Sturman and Ella Mallard rehearse “The Girl Next Door” at Triumvirate Theatre in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A crowd moves along the sidewalk during the Third Annual Kenai Peninsula Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Lawton Drive in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Walking toward a world without Alzheimer’s

The Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s hosted in Kenai

A crowd moves along the sidewalk during the Third Annual Kenai Peninsula Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Lawton Drive in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Sargeant Truesdell speaks during a forum with candidates for the Soldotna seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Sargeant Truesdell speaks during a forum with candidates for the Soldotna seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Homer football knocks off Houston, moves to 5-0

The Homer football team celebrated homecoming and senior night by topping Houston 40-8 on Saturday in Mid Alaska Conference action. The Mariners move to 2-0… Continue reading

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Saturday volleyball: Kenai, Seward claim conference wins

The visiting Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Grace Christian 19-25, 25-14, 25-10 and 25-19 on Saturday in Southcentral Conference play. The Kards move to 3-0… Continue reading

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Saturday: Steel shut out Brown Bears

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears split a season-opening North American Hockey League series with the Chippewa (Wisconsin) Steel after losing 4-0 Saturday. “They got… Continue reading

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Friday: Brown Bears open season by topping Steel

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears defeated the Chippewa (Wisconsin) Steel 7-5 on Friday in the North American Hockey League opener for both teams. Massimiliano… Continue reading

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Monroe Catholic football tops Nikiski

The host Monroe Catholic football team defeated Nikiski 36-12 on Saturday in Denali Conference play. The Rams move to 1-0 in the league and 2-2… Continue reading

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Soldotna football holds off West Valley

The visiting Soldotna football team held on for a 28-21 victory over West Valley on Friday in Railbelt Conference play. The Stars move to 4-0… Continue reading

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Friday volleyball: Nikiski, Kenai, SoHi, Seward notch conference wins

The visiting Nikiski volleyball team defeated Homer 25-20, 25-6, 14-25 and 25-14 on Friday in Southcentral Conference volleyball action. The Bulldogs moved to 2-0 in… Continue reading

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Kenai football rolls past Kodiak

The visiting Kenai Central football team defeated Kodiak 39-6 in Mid Alaska Conference action Friday. The Kardinals moved to 2-0 in the league and 3-2… Continue reading

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Colony runners sweep Dieckgraeff Invite; Johannes Bynagle, Boonstra take individual races

The Colony girls and boys cross-country teams swept the Dieckgraeff Invitational in Seward on Friday by narrow margins. The Colony and Homer boys both scored… Continue reading

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Renee Boozer, Carlos Boozer Jr. and Carlos Boozer Sr. attend the enshrinement ceremony at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Sprinfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. As a member of the 2008 U.S. men's Olympic team, Boozer Jr. is a member of the 2025 class. (Photo provided by Carlos Boozer Sr.)

Boozer Jr. inducted into Naismith Hall of Fame with ‘Redeem Team’

Boozer Jr. is a 1999 graduate of Juneau-Douglas: Yadaa.at Kale

Renee Boozer, Carlos Boozer Jr. and Carlos Boozer Sr. attend the enshrinement ceremony at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Sprinfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. As a member of the 2008 U.S. men's Olympic team, Boozer Jr. is a member of the 2025 class. (Photo provided by Carlos Boozer Sr.)
Homer Electric Association General Manager Brad Janorschke speaks 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 to host community meetings in October

The gatherings will include updates on HEA projects and operations.

Homer Electric Association General Manager Brad Janorschke speaks 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)