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<p>Project stakeholders cut a ribbon at the Nikiski Shelter of Hope on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Nikiski, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)</p>

Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants

Three organizations, in Seldovia, Seward and Soldotna, recently received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.

By Delcenia Cosman • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

Mount Spurr, raised to Advisory on the Volcano Alert Level, can be seen in yellow northwest of the Kenai Peninsula. (Map courtesy Alaska Volcano Observatory/U.S. Department of the Interior)

Spurr activity ‘declined slightly’

By Jacob Dye

Brent Johnson speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly kills resolution asking for option to cap property tax...

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Homer’s Julianne Techie and Kenai Central’s Christine Goering battle for the ball Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion) — Thursday: Kenai girls top Homer; boys play to scoreless tie

The Kenai Central girls defeated Homer 3-0, while the Kardinals and Mariners boys played to a scoreless tie, Thursday in…

By Jeff Helminiak • April 18, 2025 1:01 am

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) — Homer’s Faulkner, Snaric win Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Directors’...

All the award winners and inductees will be honored June 5 in the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony.

By Jeff Helminiak • April 17, 2025 2:30 am

Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) speaks to reporters about his decision to veto an education funding bill at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire) — Dunleavy’s veto of education funding bill puts pressure on lawmakers...

Governor also previews new bill with $560 BSA increase, plus additional funds for policy initiatives.

By Mark Sabbatini • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

Awards earned by Peninsula Clarion and Homer News writers Delcenia Cosman, Jake Dye, Jeff Helminiak and Nick Varney are displayed on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion) — Homer News, Peninsula Clarion take home 10 Alaska Press Club...

The 2025 Alaska Press Club awards honored statewide news contributions from 2024.

By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 14, 2025 1:30 am

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Arthur Schwartz, Matt Denn, Keith Herring and Jess Pasch pose with their winning catches in front of the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce building on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Anchor Point. All four anglers fished on the Resolute and earned various prizes from the 29th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Derby. — Anchor Point salmon derby cast for next weekend

This year’s derby is held in honor of Erica Walli.

By Delcenia Cosman • April 16, 2025 1:30 am

The bark (or barque) called the Agate, which carried members of the Kings County Mining Company from Brooklyn, New York, to Cook Inlet, was probably similar to this three-masted barque featured on Wikipedia. — Mary Penney and her 1898 Alaska adventure — Part 3

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Before Mary Lovett Penney boarded the Kings County Mining Company’s three-masted sailing ship, the bark Agate, in mid-February…

By Clark Fair • April 17, 2025 2:30 am

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From left: Alaska House Reps. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak; Bill Elam, R-Nikiski; Justin Ruffridge, R-Soldotna; and Sarah Vance, R-Homer, take the oath of office at the Alaska Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Mark Sabbatini/Juneau Empire) — Ruffridge, Vance, Elam oppose stripped down education funding bill

The Senate passed a modified HB 69 on Friday that removed everything from House bill but a $1,000 BSA increase.

By Jacob Dye • April 15, 2025 1:30 am

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Community members who support education funding stand up during the virtual town hall with Rep. Sarah Vance on Saturday in the Pioneer Hall at Kachemak Bay Campus. — Constituents quiz Vance during crowded virtual town hall

Education and budgeting dominated the conversation during the Saturday meeting.

By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 15, 2025 2:30 am

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tease — Homer baseball tops Petersburg, Ketchikan at round robin

The Mariners are now 3-1 overall and finished 3-1 at the tournament.

By Jeff Helminiak • April 16, 2025 1:30 am

Last year’s winning team, the Sweaty Bettys, hold their first-place trophy. The team donated their winnings to South Peninsula Haven House. (Photo courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital) — Registration now open for 2025 Community Steps Challenge

The event will run May 1-28.

By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 17, 2025 2:30 am

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Features

This takeout favorite is deceptively easy and comes together faster than it can be delivered. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion) — A sweet and sour dinner for 3

I really wanted some sweet and sour takeout this weekend, but all my favorite restaurants are far outside of delivery range.

By Tressa Dale • April 17, 2025 2:30 am

These poached pears get their red tinge from a cranberry juice bath. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion) — A dessert to stimulate the senses

These crimson-stained cranberry poached pears offer a soft and grainy texture.

By Tressa Dale • April 10, 2025 2:30 am

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Opinion

House District 6 Rep. Sarah Vance attends her town hall meeting via Microsoft Teams video on Saturday, April 12, 2025. A screening was still held for in-person attendees at Pioneer Hall on Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News) — Opinion: Vance fails to be frank about hard reality of...

Rep. Vance spoke of fiscal stability coming from economic development.

By Diana Carbonell • April 18, 2025 1:30 am

Mike O'Meara. — Letters to the Editor

Homer Women of Action support local issues

April 17, 2025 1:30 am

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Community

The Seward Sleeper Sharks present during the 28th Annual Alaska Tsunami Bowl in the Seward High School Auditorium in Seward, Alaska, on Feb. 28, 2025. (Photo provided by Mica Van Buskirk) — Seward teams earn 2nd, 4th place at Alaska Tsunami Bowl

Seward students who competed this year were recognized Monday with a commending resolution by the Seward City Council.

By Jacob Dye • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

Mixed media artworks by area youth are currently displayed in Homer Council on the Arts' annual Jubilee! youth art exhibit and celebration, ongoing through April, in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting — Jubilee celebrates youth arts

This exhibit is held annually by Homer Council on the Arts

By Christina Whiting For Homer News • April 16, 2025 12:30 pm

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Obituaries

John Carlin

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