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Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion
A copy of Samanta Schweblin’s “Fever Dream” sits on a desk in the Peninsula Clarion building on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Kenai, Alaska.
Off the Shelf: Horror novella rethinks presentation of...
By Ashlyn O'Hara • April 13, 2023 2:30 am

“Fever Dream” begs the question of what is the most effective way to communicate the implications of environmental harm

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The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education meets on Monday, April 10, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Connections looks to boost home-school enrollment
By Ashlyn O'Hara • April 13, 2023 2:30 am

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche has pointed to state money that goes to non-KPBSD home-schooled students

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Peter Micciche (second from left) is sworn in as mayor of the Kenai Peninsula Borough on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Micciche reflects on taking helm at ‘rudderless’ borough
By Ashlyn O'Hara • April 13, 2023 2:30 am

Micciche cruised to victory in the Feb. 14 Kenai Peninsula Borough mayoral special election

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Acting Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk Michele Turner, left, accepts a ballot from Richard Derkevorkian during an assembly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Assembly considers resuming annual meetings in Homer, Seward
By Ashlyn O'Hara • April 13, 2023 2:30 am

The assembly currently meets at the George A. Navarre Administration Building in Soldotna

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From left: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education member Penny Vadla; Assistant Superintendent Kari Dendurent; Board members Jason Tauriainen and Matt Morse; and student representative Ashley Dahlman participate in a board meeting on Monday, April 11, 2023 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
School board sends KPBSD budget, with cuts, to...
By Ashlyn O'Hara • April 13, 2023 2:30 am

Among the cuts put forth were the elimination of theater technicians and pool supervisors

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Signs direct visitors at the City of Seward's city hall annex on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 in Seward, Alaska. (Ashlyn O'Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Seward mulls sale of electric utility to HEA
By Ashlyn O'Hara • April 6, 2023 2:30 am

Voters will get the final say during a special election on May 2

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Alaska Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce speaks at a campaign event at Paradisos restaurant in Kenai on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
Borough assembly to discuss Pierce harassment lawsuit
By Ashlyn O'Hara • April 6, 2023 2:30 am

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will meet Tuesday in executive session to discuss a sexual harassment claim filed last year…

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This photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. (Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire File)
School staff eye retirement reform
By Ashlyn O'Hara • April 6, 2023 2:30 am

S.B. 88, sponsored by Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, would establish a new defined benefit system

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The sun shines over Kachemak Bay on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Out of the Office: Homer holiday
By Ashlyn O'Hara • March 30, 2023 2:30 am

On one of the first sunny days this month, I decided to drive to Homer. There’s something about putting on…

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Audre Hickey testifies in opposition to an ordinance that would implement a citywide lewdness prohibition in Soldotna during a city council meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna council kills citywide lewdness ordinance
By Ashlyn O'Hara • March 30, 2023 2:30 am

The decision followed lengthy public comment

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Jake Dye / Peninsula Clarion 
The waters of Cook Inlet lap against Nikishka Beach in Nikiski, Alaska, where several local fish sites are located, on Friday, March 24, 2023.
Unprecedented closures threaten setnet way of life
By Ashlyn O'Hara • March 30, 2023 1:30 am

Setnetters have been vocal about their opposition to the way their fishery is managed

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Rachel Nash tests voting equipment at the George A. Navarre Borough building on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Borough to upgrade voting system
By Ashlyn O'Hara • March 23, 2023 2:30 am

The acquisition of ADA-compliant voting equipment was initiated by a complaint filed by a voter who alleged the borough discriminated against him

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The intersection of the Kenai Spur and Sterling highways is seen on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Peninsula Clarion file photo)
Borough to use federal funds for street safety
By Ashlyn O'Hara • March 23, 2023 2:30 am

The funds were made available through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program

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