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Changing the world one person at a time
I was 10 when I was first introduced to the concept of “paying it forward.” It started in 1954…
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Nonprofit needs
Editor’s Note: Every month to accompany the Pay It Forward column, which is coordinated by The Homer Foundation,…
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From 2009-15, there were 774 drug overdose deaths in Alaska
T hank you to the Homer News for providing me the opportunity and space for my commentary about…
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Grant helps student garden grow
Last year our school, Homer Flex High School, received a grant from the Homer Farmers Market to fund…
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Listen as kids inspire kids at these free, family concerts
The Homer Youth String Orchestra Club (HYSOC) believes that kids inspire kids. HYSOC would like to thank the…
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School testing delayed after cable sliced
Students statewide were unable to start the Alaska Measures of Progress and Alaska Alternate assessments Tuesday, the first…
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School Events
Chapman School April 1: Early release day. Students dismissed at 1:40 p.m. April 4: Track starts for 7th…
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Haven House honors Women of Distinction
“Compassionate-Caring-Community” is the theme for the 2016 South Peninsula Haven House Women of Distinction awards. This year’s honorees…
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Sanders wins support of Dems across Alaska
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders stood out at the Alaska Democratic caucuses on Saturday as the clear winner.…
Community
Court Report
Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through March 18: Judgments Joseph Kuzmin, 40,…
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Trooper Report
March 12 Alaska State Troopers at 12:03 a.m. went to a report of the death of an 80-year-old…
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Homer Police
March 14 A caller at 6:41 p.m. reported an injured bird. Police provided the caller with the phone…
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Kachemak Emergency Services
March 14-20 Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to three medical calls and three fire calls.