This is one of the structures built by a community of Krishna Venta followers more than half a century ago. Addressing their dilapidated state is part of the Kachemak Heritage Conservation Area’s management plan for the future.-From the Helen Jackson collection at the Pratt Museums

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Krishna Venta Conservation Area: Protected for Perpetuity

While Homer talks about being open for business, expanding the harbor, upgrading streets and all the things that…

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First student-to-student college fair today

A Homer High Student-to-Student College Fair will be held from 7-9 p.m. today in the HHS commons. It…

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School Events

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Jan. 12: School board meeting, Soldotna, 7 p.m. Jan. 19: Vacation day. Chapman…

A Townsend’s solitaire was one of the rarer birds seen in the count.-Photo by Tami Reiser

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Bird count: 67 species, almost 9,500 birds

Homer’s Audubon Christmas Bird Count was held Dec. 20, and it was a beautiful, warm, calm day. There…

A little welding know-how and a few pieces of metal are all Elizavetha Reutov needs to create a metal moose.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Girls draw a bead on welding program

For six weeks before the holiday break, 15 girls from Voznesenka, Kachemak Selo and Razdolna schools set sparks…

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‘1960s Show’ opens Jan. 24

‘1960s Show’ opens Jan. 24 Sponsored by the Homer Council on the Arts, “The 1960s Show: A Curious…

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Want a healthier, happier family in the new year?

Editor’s Note: MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning & Partnerships) is a local process that aims to use…

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Mountainfilm fest opens Jan. 15

Mountainfilm fest opens Jan. 15 The annual Homer Mountainfilm festival opens next week with shows at 7 p.m.…

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Going show opens Friday

Going show opens Friday Artist and writer Jo Going’s show, “Still and Again: An Interface of Words and…

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Thanks from HVFD

It’s been said many, many times before and is worth saying again: Homer is an amazing community. On…

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HCOA appreciates support

Homer Council on the Arts continues with another round of art programs for youth starting this month. The…

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Dog poop real health concern

Many people scoff at the need to clean up dog feces. I am my dog’s dedicated “Poop Fairy.”…

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Public should play role in city manager selection process

As the Homer City Council proceeds with the difficult job of finding a new city manager, it should…