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Point of View: Kachemak Bay celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day in June

As we transition into warmer, sunnier, summer days, you may have noticed that Kachemak Bay has been inundated…

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Pet of the Week: Asa

Asa is not only beautiful, but she is a very smart, active, and sweet 2-year-old husky. She gets…

The entrance to the Homer Electric Association office is seen here in Kenai, Alaska, on May 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion file)

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Opinion: Speak up on net metering program

The program allows members to install and use certain types of renewable generation to offset monthly electric usage…

Jan Peyton poses with "Open Heart," a watercolor painting she began in 2003 and recently completed, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her home in Homer, Alaska. "Open Heart" will be on display in her solo exhibit, "Ode to Fireweed," in July at Fireweed Gallery. Photo by Christing Whiting

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An ode to fireweed

Homer artist celebrates her favorite flower through new work and a series of resurrected paintings

Mount Redoubt can be seen across Cook Inlet from North Kenai Beach on Thursday, July 2, 2022. (Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file photo)

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Opinion: Vincent-Lang pulls rug out of Upper Cook Inlet fishery management

Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang pulled funding for the Cook Inlet offshore test fishery…

Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, Cindy Harris and First Lady Rose Dunleavy stand for a photo at a ceremonial luncheon at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)

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Opinion: Legislation would provide support for Alzheimer’s care providers

Nearly 8,400 Alaskans are living with Alzheimer’s and that number is even higher if we include Alaskans living…

"Smooth Riders," a painting by Whitney Dahl, is on display in her solo exhibit at Grace Ridge Brewing through July in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Grace Ridge Brewery

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July First Friday: Summer of Art

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate the colors of summer with a showcase of artist’s work inspired…

Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board members, staff and advisors meet Oct. 30, 2023. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Opinion: The concerns of reasonable Alaskans isn’t ‘noise’

During a legislative hearing on Monday, CEO Deven Mitchell referred to controversy it’s created as “noise.”

West Homer Elementary School Japanese Club instructor Megumi Beams (center), walking with the Alaska Japanese Club float, carries a cardboard Taiko drum and waves to the crowd at the 70th annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Teshio-Homer sister city celebration plans underway

The City of Homer and Alaska Japanese Club in Homer have been planning the 40th anniversary celebration of…

Maui, 1-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Maui

He is fun, playful, curious and full of personality. Maui loves cats that are close to his age,…

Asa, 2-year-old spayed female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Asa

Asa has been at the shelter for three months now, and is still looking for her perfect home.…

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Thank you for Rotary Club scholarship

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Opinion: Crime pays a lot better than newspapers

I used to think that publishing a quality paper, full of accurate, informative and entertaining news would produce…