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Soldotna aims to change short-term rental tax and permitting

Public hearings for two ordinances addressing existing short-term rental regulations will occur during the next city council meeting…

The Challenger Learning Center is seen here in Kenai<ins>, Alaska,</ins> on Sept. 10, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai City Council considers possible uses for Challenger Center

One option would assess the facility’s potential as the new public safety building.

The waters of Cook Inlet lap against Nikishka Beach in Nikiski, Alaska, where several local fish sites are located, on Friday, March 24, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai asks for fishery economic disaster declaration

The Kenai City Council requested that Gov. Dunleavy declare a disaster and support a recovery plan for the…

Glenese Pettey speaks during a meeting of the Kenai City Council on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Kenai, Alaksa. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai City Council appoints new member

Glenese Pettey was appointed to fulfill a vacant seat on the council.

The Challenger Learning Center is seen here in Kenai, Alaska on Sept. 10, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai City Council terminates Challenger Learning Center’s lease

Kenai City Council adopted a resolution to terminate the Challenger Learning Center’s lease

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Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Lisa Parker is pictured with Aleut’s Senior Director, Public Policy and Lands Ethan Tyler in during the Kodiak Alaska Municipal League meeting in August 2024.

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Soldotna vice mayor inducted to Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame

Vice Mayor Lisa Parker was inducted to the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame on Oct. 21, making her…

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Soldotna Mayor Paul Whitney speaks during a Soldotna City Council work session<ins> on the Soldotna Field House in Soldotna, Alaska,</ins> on Wednesday, April 9<ins>,</ins> <ins>2025</ins>.

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Soldotna mayor recognizes caregivers and veterans during council meeting

Mayor Paul Whitney declared November National Family Caregiver Month and Veterans and Military Families Month in Soldotna during…

Homer City Council member Rachel Lord discusses her concerns with funding the Alaska Small Business Development Center Homer Business Advisory position during the Jan. 10 council meeting. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Council says ‘yes to small businesses’

Homer City Council votes 4-2 in favor of partially funding the Homer Business Advisory position.

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Nurse Linda Price gives Jim Blanning his Moderna COVID-19 booster shot at the “Y” intersection vaccine clinic on Thursday.

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Vaccine clinic looks to expand as demand grows

The clinic, currently open between 4 and 8 p.m., has operated since May at the intersection of the…

Janie Leask, a Homer resident, spoke in support of the new multi-use community center during Monday night’s city council meeting, stating the need for community recreation is vital.

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Council moves forward with HERC plans

Homer City Council is exploring future uses of the Homer Education Recreation Complex.

The sign outside Soldotna City Hall is seen here on July 16, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna approves more pandemic relief

Programs will provide direct relief for city residents who have experienced economic hardships