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    Articles by Chloe Pleznac
    The Sea Leg Stilts pose for a photo ahead of the 3rd annual 5K Run for Recovery this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection)
    Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection to host 3rd annual...
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 27, 2025 2:30 am

    The festivities will take place at the Deep Water Dock on the Homer Spit.

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    The downed aircraft near Haines, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2025. The pilot was the only person aboard the aircraft and had no reported injuries. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Air Station Sitka)
    Coast Guard rescues man from downed aircraft near...
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 25, 2025 2:30 am

    The rescued pilot was reported “in good condition”

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    Homer football shuts out visiting Barrow
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 24, 2025 1:01 am

    Returning strong for the season after winning the Division III state title for the second time in three years last…

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    A map from a South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board resolution in support of the land buy ordinance shows the location of South Peninsula Hospital in regard to the steep slopes surrounding the property. Parcel #17504022 is one of the four properties assembly members unanimously voted to purchase on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
    Borough unanimously approves $2.1M hospital land purchase
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 22, 2025 2:30 am

    The purchase encompasses four properties

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    A photo of the Anchor Point Transfer Station on Aug. 18, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Residents warn of wasps at Anchor Point Transfer...
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 21, 2025 2:30 am

    The station is operated by the Kenai Peninsula Borough.

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    Homer community members line up for delicious offerings from multiple food trucks and booths at the Taste of Homer Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2024 at the Baycrest KOA Campground in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Proposed ordinance would update city code on temporary...
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 20, 2025 2:30 am

    The ordinance was postponed to the Sept. 22 meeting.

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    A screenshot from the Homer Harbor Expansion project website shows one idea for Alternative 2, which the Corp selected in July as their tentative plan, moving forward.
    Army Corps chooses tentative plan for Homer Harbor...
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 20, 2025 2:30 am

    If constructed, the expansion would meet the currently existing harbor needs and demands.

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    A headshot of the new Homer OPUS director, Dr. Elizabeth White. (Photo provided)
    Homer OPUS names new director
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 20, 2025 2:30 am

    Homer OPUS has chosen Elizabeth White to serve as both its lead teacher and organizational head, going into the new…

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    Smoked salmon ready for taste testing in Wrangell. (Photo by Vivian Faith Prescott)
    5th annual ‘Smoked Salmon Super Bowl’ names winners...
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 15, 2025 8:20 am

    During the 15th annual Salmonfest at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds this month, the fifth annual Smoked Salmon Super Bowl was…

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    A map from the public notice of the application for the permit shows the proposed location of a gravel pad for boat and vehicle storage on the Homer Spit, with markers showing where the proposed parking pad would go below the High Tide Line (HTL).
    Public comment period opens for proposed Spit parking...
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 13, 2025 2:30 am

    The permit application is open to public comment through Sept. 5.

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    Kyle Settles and Jack Settles run along the trail at Eveline State Recreation Site on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, during the inaugeral 5K hosted by Kachemak Bay Running Club. (Photo courtesy of Michael Murray)
    17 compete in Eveline 5K
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 13, 2025 2:30 am

    An inaugural 5K fun run along the trails at Eveline State Recreation Site was hosted by Kachemak Bay Running Club…

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    Fika co-owners Sierra Moskios-Schlieman and Tyler Moskios-Schlieman pose for a photograph with their Taste of Homer plaque at the 2025 HarborFest in June. (Photo courtesy of Fika Coffee Roasters)
    Local coffee roastery to compete in ‘Great Alaska...
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 12, 2025 2:30 am

    The competition will take place on Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer.

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    A vintage KBBI mug, repurposed and filled with various office supplies, rests in the Homer News office window on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    KBBI seeks art submissions for annual membership mugs
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 8, 2025 2:30 am

    The mugs will be released in October, as an incentive for the fall membership drive.

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