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    The Homer Chamber of Commerce’s float in the Fourth of July parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, celebrates their 75th anniversary in Homer, Alaska, in the spirit of the parade’s theme, “Historical Homer.” A measure that would have increased special event fees for those looking to host gatherings in city-maintained spaces was voted down during a May 12, 2025, meeting of the Homer City Council. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Proposed increase to special event fees unanimously voted...
    By Chloe Pleznac  Homer News • May 19, 2025 2:30 am

    “It’s not been the way Homer does business.”

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    The rescued sea otter pup looks at the camera in this undated picture, provided by the Alaska SeaLife Center. (Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center)
    Stranded otter pup rescued from Homer beach
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 16, 2025 2:30 am

    She is estimated to be around 2 months old and was found alone by concerned beach walkers.

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) speaks to reporters about his decision to veto an education funding bill at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
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    The fight I’ve been leading isn’t about politics — it’s about priorities.

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    By Larry Persily • May 15, 2025 1:30 am

    The Alaska Legislature last week approved a resolution supporting Canada’s independence, a body check on President Donald Trump’s unsportsmanlike conduct…

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    Thank you for supporting softball tournament and team

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    Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival attendees draw a surfbird from a photo reference during featured artist Danielle Larsen’s art workshop on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Michelle Bonnet Hale • May 15, 2025 1:30 am

    I have found myself struggling, these past few months, to find the right words to describe the inaction of Sen….

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    Runners set off from the starting line at the beginning of the 2025 Migration Run on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11 on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Annual Migration Run honors mothers
    By Chloe Pleznac • May 14, 2025 8:30 am

    71 runners participated in the 5K race

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    Mt. Redoubt rises above Cook Inlet and the Anchor River drainage as fireweed is in bloom, as seen from Diamond Ridge Road on Friday, July 22, 2022, near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Native plants provide lifeline for local songbirds
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 14, 2025 8:00 am

    Shorebird Festival talk highlights importance of native plants.

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    The Oceania Riveria stands out against a bluebird sky at the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Over 1200 passengers from aboard the boat explored Homer throughout the beautiful day. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
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    By Chloe Pleznac • May 14, 2025 2:30 am

    The first cruise ship of the season arrived with 930 passengers on April 28

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