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Kenai boys win, Nikiski boys lose at Mountain City hoops tourney

The Kenai Central boys won and the Nikiski boys lost Thursday at the Mountain City Basketball Invitational in Anchorage. The Kardinals improved to 2-2 with… Continue reading

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Homer man arrested for Cooper Landing burglaries

He is accused of at least five different burglaries, troopers said

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Dayan convicted of 2020 murder

Keith Huss, 57, was found dead on Sept. 29, 2020, at a rest area in Turnagain Pass

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Updated: Troopers take into custody ‘person of interest’ in Cooper Landing burglaries

Troopers asked people in Cooper Landing to be vigilant and urged against picking up hitchhikers

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Racers vie for the lead in the second race of the Kenai Peninsula Ice Racing season at Twin City Raceway in Kenai on Tuesday. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Ice racers kick off 2025 season at Twin City Raceway

Normally, racers hit the ice outside the Decanter Inn in Kasilof

Racers vie for the lead in the second race of the Kenai Peninsula Ice Racing season at Twin City Raceway in Kenai on Tuesday. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
The deadline for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, which comes from the fund managed by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, is coming up fast, landing on March 31, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

PFD applications open for 2025

Residents can submit their applications online until midnight March 31

The deadline for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, which comes from the fund managed by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, is coming up fast, landing on March 31, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)
The entrance to the Kenai Peninsula Job Center is seen here in Kenai, Alaska, on April 15, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Minimum wage increases by $0.18

Another increase, to $13 per hour, is set for July 1

The entrance to the Kenai Peninsula Job Center is seen here in Kenai, Alaska, on April 15, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
Balloons fall on dozens of children armed with confetti poppers during the Ninth Annual Noon-Year’s Eve Party at the Soldotna Public Library on New Year’s Eve. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kids mark a colorful countdown to 2025

Soldotna library hosted ‘Noon-Year’s Eve’

Balloons fall on dozens of children armed with confetti poppers during the Ninth Annual Noon-Year’s Eve Party at the Soldotna Public Library on New Year’s Eve. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Assembly President Peter Ribbens speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly to act on ordinances at Tuesday meeting

The legislation addresses public meeting comments, civil fine accrual, and a rezoning petition

Assembly President Peter Ribbens speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Sunday: SoHi boys win again in OT to finish 2nd in Juneau

The Soldotna boys basketball team defeated Cordova 56-52 in overtime Sunday to take second at the George Houston Capital City Classic in Juneau. The Stars… Continue reading

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The Anchor River flows in the Anchor Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Trout Unlimited to host presentation on steelhead findings from Anchor River weir

The event is set for 6 p.m. at the Goods on Tuesday, Jan. 7

The Anchor River flows in the Anchor Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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Monday hoops: SoHi girls take 4th in San Diego tourney

The Soldotna girls finished fourth in the NAIA Bronze bracket at the So Cal Holiday Prep Classic in San Diego on Monday. The Stars took… Continue reading

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Kristen Faulkner, who won two gold medals for cycling at the Paris 2024 Olympics, speaks to Andrew Elam during a meet and greet hosted by the Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce at the Cannery Lodge in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Make it or not’

Homer’s Kristen Faulkner returns to Kenai Peninsula months after claiming a pair of Olympic gold medals in cycling

Kristen Faulkner, who won two gold medals for cycling at the Paris 2024 Olympics, speaks to Andrew Elam during a meet and greet hosted by the Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce at the Cannery Lodge in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A snowmachine rider takes advantage of 2 feet of fresh snow on a field down Murwood Avenue in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A snowmachine rider takes advantage of 2 feet of fresh snow on a field down Murwood Avenue in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Saturday hoops: Soldotna boys topple Juneau in overtime

Editor’s note: The original online version had the incorrect day for the third-place game for the SoHi girls. The Soldotna boys basketball team defeated Juneau-Douglas:… Continue reading

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Friday hoops: SoHi girls notch win in San Diego

The Soldotna girls basketball team opened play at the massive So Cal Holiday Prep Classic in San Diego with a 51-23 victory over Point Loma,… Continue reading

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A group of people sing “Silent Night” in the Elwell Fishing Lodge at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near Soldotna, Alaska, on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

A night made brighter with song and light

Candlelight walk marks Christmas Eve

A group of people sing “Silent Night” in the Elwell Fishing Lodge at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near Soldotna, Alaska, on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Soldotna alumni topple Kenai/Nikiski in Redford Cup

The Soldotna/Skyview alumni defeated the Kenai/Nikiski alumni 10-6 on Friday, Dec. 20, in the 28th annual Richard Redford Cup at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.… Continue reading

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Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Commissioner Deena Bishop and Gov. Mike Dunleavy discuss his veto of an education bill during a press conference March 15, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

Federal government drops pursuit of maintenance of equity funding for KPBSD, other districts

The state has newly been found to be compliant with federal requirements

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Commissioner Deena Bishop and Gov. Mike Dunleavy discuss his veto of an education bill during a press conference March 15, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
Paetyn Wimberly performs “The Christmas That I Know” during the 23rd Annual Christmas Lights and Holiday Nights Skating Recital at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Skating in the park with Santa

The Soldotna Parks and Recreation Department will host another holiday open skate on Tuesday, Dec. 31

Paetyn Wimberly performs “The Christmas That I Know” during the 23rd Annual Christmas Lights and Holiday Nights Skating Recital at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)