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Snow has fallen on the higher elevations of Poot Peak and the Kenai Mountains, as seen from the Homer Harbor on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. The snow also makes visible the image of the bear on the side of Poot Peak. Poot Peak and China Poot Bay were named for Henry "China" Poot. According to Janet Klein's "A History of Kachemak Bay," she wrote that Clem Tillion said Poot was an Alaska Native of mixed heritage who associated with Chinese workers in the area who packed salmon. Poot's nickname was "China." (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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If you’re keeping track of the latest weather developments at Latitude 59 degrees and some change, here’s what’s…

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In honor of Veterans Day, events begin with a ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Homer Emblem…

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Obituaries

Patricia Leila Jones

Patricia Leila Jones

Linda Marie Klein

Obituaries

Linda Marie Klein

Linda Marie Klein

Douglas Edward Epps

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Douglas Edward Epps

Douglas Edward Epps

Nyx and Lily (Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws)

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Pets of the week: Nyx and Lily

Double your fun with these two ladies, Nyx and Lily! These two ferrets are spayed, healthy and so…

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News.

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for Nov. 11, 2021.

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Letters to the Editor

Storyknife is grateful

A poster from Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, urging early treatment for COVID-19.

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Point of View: Early treatment saves lives

Early COVID-19 treatment saves lives

Dr. Tom Hennessy, MD, MPH

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Point of View: Don’t take medical advice from politicians, athletes or social media

Evidence leads to consensus among medical doctors: Vaccines are the best way to prevent infection.

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

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Alaska officials consider more charges in Safeway shooting

Police said Joshua Eric Butcher sprayed bullets throughout the Safeway store early Sunday evening.

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Porcupine caribou graze in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

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State corporation sues over Arctic refuge leases

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska state corporation that was the main bidder in an oil and gas lease sale…