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Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News                                Homer Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mark Kirko collects his ballot during the primary election on Tuesday at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center polling location in Homer.

Primaries kick off election season

Official election results won’t be available until absentee ballots have been counted and verified

Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News                                Homer Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mark Kirko collects his ballot during the primary election on Tuesday at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center polling location in Homer.
Kim Lofstedt casts her vote early in Alaska’s Primary Election at Kenai City Hall on Aug. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Voters head to polls for primary election

Several changes will be in place at all polling locations Tuesday.

Kim Lofstedt casts her vote early in Alaska’s Primary Election at Kenai City Hall on Aug. 17, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Court reports for Aug. 16, 2020

Court reports for Aug. 16, 2020

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Court reports for Aug. 16, 2020
Public safety briefs for Aug. 16, 2020

Public safety briefs for Aug. 16, 2020

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Public safety briefs for Aug. 16, 2020
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More details released in Hope bear mauling

It may remain unknown whether it was a defensive or predatory attack.

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Peninsula reports 16 new cases in 2 days

The state reported 50 new cases on Monday and 106 new cases Sunday.

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A sign shows people where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Where to vote

Find your polling place

A sign shows people where to vote on Aug. 21, 2018, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Who’s on the ballot?

Who’s on the ballot?

Alaska primary election candidates

Who’s on the ballot?
Xinlan Tanner shows off her Grand Champion Lamb as auctioneer Rayne Reynolds, top right, takes bids during the 4-H Junior Market Drive-in Auction at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds on Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Bidding farewell

4-H’ers sell livestock at annual auction

Xinlan Tanner shows off her Grand Champion Lamb as auctioneer Rayne Reynolds, top right, takes bids during the 4-H Junior Market Drive-in Auction at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds on Aug. 15, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Friday, May 1, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)

State ups unemployment assistance by $300

About 88,000 Alaskans have received unemployment benefits since March 1.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Friday, May 1, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)
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COVID week in review: 2 deaths, more hospitalizations

Currently 36 COVID-positive patients are hospitalized; four require treatment on a ventilator

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High schoolers rise to the eco challenge

High schoolers rise to the eco challenge

Caring for the Kenai selects winners after virtual presentations

High schoolers rise to the eco challenge
Skylar Giordano cuts Ryan Huerta’s hair at RD’s Barber Shop in Kenai on July 9, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Relief available for local businesses, nonprofits

A number of state and local grant programs have been launched.

Skylar Giordano cuts Ryan Huerta’s hair at RD’s Barber Shop in Kenai on July 9, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
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Dipnetters flock to peninsula despite pandemic

“… a lot of people ended up staying in the state and coming here for their vacations.”

Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion                                Dipnetters line North Kenai Beach in Kenai on July 20.

Mayor, city council, assembly seats on 2020 ballot

The filing period for municipal elections closes on Aug. 17

Kenai City Hall on Feb. 20, 2020, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai offering marketing grants

The city council set aside $50,000 of the CARES Act funds to pay for the new program.

Kenai City Hall on Feb. 20, 2020, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
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Peninsula reports 8 new COVID cases

Alaska saw another 50 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, 45 among residents and five nonresidents.

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Kelly Wolf, who is running as a Republican to represent District 30 in the Alaska House of Representatives, is seen here in this undated photo. (Courtesy Kelly Wolf)
Kelly Wolf, who is running as a Republican to represent District 30 in the Alaska House of Representatives, is seen here in this undated photo. (Courtesy Kelly Wolf)
The race for the Alaska Legislature: District 30 Republican Party candidate Ron Gillham
The race for the Alaska Legislature: District 30 Republican Party candidate Ron Gillham
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70 new COVID cases, 6 on peninsula

All but one of those cases were among residents.

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