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The Sterling Highway crosses the Kenai River near the Russian River Campground on March 15, 2020 near Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Russian River Campground to close Aug. 15

The ongoing effort is for reconstruction of a section of Russian River Campground Road

Natural gas processing equipment is seen at Furie Operating Alaska’s central processing facility in Nikiski, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Texas-based company touts proposed Cook Inlet LNG import terminal to investors

Excelerate Energy says it is in ‘advanced discussions’ on the development of a lower Cook Inlet LNG import…

Aspen trees offer a spot of red on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the Hidden Lake Campground in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near Sterling, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Mystery Creek Access Road reopens Friday

The road is often used for hunting access

Well over 50 people enjoy the Nikiski Pool during a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the North Peninsula Recreation Service Area in Nikiski, Alaska, on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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North Peninsula Recreation Service Area celebrates 50 years

The service area was established in 1974, with the Nikiski Pool being built and opened in 1975

Pigs race at the Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion) Pigs race at the Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai Peninsula Fair 2024: Back to the Last Frontier

Some of the highlights this year will include horse rides, hamster balls, pig races, rodeo and competitions

Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion The Triumvirate Theatre’s cast of “The Sound of Music” rehearse at Soldotna High School on Friday, Aug. 2.

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Triumvirate Theatre comes alive with ‘The Sound of Music’

The stage adaptation of the 1960s Julie Andrews film opens Friday

Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion Racers ready for the start of the Brewery to Bathroom .5K at Kenai River Brewing in Soldotna on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

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Brewery to Bathroom returns to support cancer org

Local athletes are challenged with a grueling walk from Kenai River Brewing to the Soldotna Creek Park bathrooms

Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs energy bills into law in Anchorage, Alaska, on July 31, 2024. (Provided by the Office of the Governor)

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Gov. Dunleavy signs 3 energy bills

Local representative warns of possible increases in rates amid looming natural gas shortage

A sign directs voters at Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Early voting open in Kenai, Soldotna and Homer

Early voting will be open until Aug. 19

U.S. Coast Guard 17th District - Alaska (Image via news.uscg.mil)

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Coast Guard suspends search for 4 passengers of capsized boat

A 28-foot aluminum vessel was reported on Saturday to be taking on water in the Gulf of Alaska…

Attendees dance at Salmonfest in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Salmonfest returns to Ninilchik with music, art, education

Festivities and advocacy were available in ample measure

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner) Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

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Faulkner takes Olympic gold in women’s cycling

The athlete is a former Homer resident

A sign marks Kenai’s Field of Flowers in Kenai, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai’s Field of Flowers returns to bloom

The field went unplanted last year to rehabilitate the space

The badge for the Kenai Police Department

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Kenai resident arrested on arson, burglary charges

No one was in the home and moderate fire damage and significant smoke damage occurred, officials said

A fisher stands with net extended in the Kenai River in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai River personal use dipnet fishery closed

All anglers with an Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Permit are required to complete online reporting by…

A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections is photographed at Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)

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Candidate filing period for city, borough elections now open

The filing deadline is Aug. 15

The Kasilof River is seen from the Kasilof River Recreation Area, July 30, 2019, in Kasilof, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Bait restriction on Kasilof River reinstated

The restriction is slated to be in place from Friday, Aug. 2 through Sept. 15

A sockeye salmon rests atop a cooler at the mouth of the Kasilof River on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Kasilof, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Sockeye salmon fishing remains good on Kenai River

Northern Kenai Fishing Report

Rep. Justin Ruffridge, R-Soldotna, speaks to the joint Kenai and Soldona Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 31. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Ruffridge updates chambers on legislative efforts

He discussed the successes of his freshman session in the Alaska Legislature

Nathan Erfurth, right, responds to questions from his attorney Eric Derleth during an evidentiary hearing at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska, on April 12, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Judge dismisses 6 charges in sexual abuse case against former Soldotna teacher

Nathan Erfurth is still facing more than 50 charges in the case