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“We Are All Connected,” quilts by Homer quilters on display at South Peninsula Hospital, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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Turning of the seasons celebrated at October First Friday

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate the seasonal transitions as they showcase new work by local artists…

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Local producers carry on

Some vendors continue sales in October at the Homer Farmer’s Market

Heidi Drygas, executive director of the 8,000-member Alaska State Employees Association, addresses a rally outside the Alaska State Capitol on Feb. 10, 2023. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Let’s stop the ‘Neglect. Panic. Repeat.’ cycle of public service delivery

The payroll section is one of several state agencies in crisis

This photo shows Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner Jim Cockrell. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Opinion

Strengthening Alaska through service: Join the Alaska State Troopers

The law enforcement positions within the Department of Public Safety fill a critical need within our community

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Best Bets

October has arrived, and with it comes the crisp autumn air and changing colors of local nature. Besides…

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Community

Pet of the Week: Sashi

This beautiful gal is patiently waiting for you to sweep her off her beautiful tabby paws. Are you…

A close look at the beginning checkpoint for the Walk for the Wild 5k on Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Finn Heimbold/Homer News)

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Homer hosts 2nd annual Walk for the Wild

The 5 kilometer course is part of a national movement in spreading enviromental conservation

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Opinion

State’s claim to ownership of Kuskokwim River threatens local communities and salmon

In a Sept. 21, Homer News opinion piece, Doug Vincent-Lang, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and…

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Community

Last chance, with the turning leaves

This weekend will be the last full Market

Deven Mitchell, executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (Courtesy photo)

Opinion

Opinion: Providing for generations of Alaskans

As a public endowment, the wealth of the Fund is the responsibility of every resident of the state

LaDawn Druce asks Sen. Jesse Bjorkman a question during a town hall event on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Opinion: Addressing Kenai Peninsula’s education and public safety employee shortage

Many of our best and brightest educators take a hard and close look at the teacher’s retirement system…