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    Articles by Delcenia Cosman
    The Alaska Stars Drill Team rides down Milo Fritz Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer blooms on the 4th of July
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 8, 2025 1:30 am

    Community parades were held in Homer and Anchor Point Friday in honor of the holiday.

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    A male sea otter pup, estimated at 2 weeks old, was rescued near Homer and admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center rehabilitation program on June 23, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska SeaLife Center
    SeaLife Center admits 2 seal pups, 1 orphaned...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 8, 2025 1:30 am

    The three pups join the Alaska SeaLife Center’s ‘growing’ patient list.

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    South Peninsula Amateur Radio Club member Toby Reich and club president Rick Baird operate a ham radio during a nationwide contest on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Happy Fourth of July, folks! There’s plenty of ways to celebrate — the Homer parade is happening Friday at 3…

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    The Homer Planning Commission meets on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.
    Planning commission receives 2 new appointed members
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Longtime commissioner Franco Venuti was re-appointed for a term expiring in 2028.

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    The Homer Public Library. File photo
    E-rate ruling continues internet subsidy at Homer library
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund means that internet access…

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Library to seek grant funding for security grille
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Resolution 25-064 authorizing the move was passed by the Homer City Council last Monday.

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    The Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team conducts a training mission in Seward, Alaska in 2024. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team
    Anchor Point fundraiser to benefit Alaska rescue and...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization established in 2016.

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    Runners start from Homer High School during the Homer Spit Run 10K to the Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Running to the finish
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The Homer Spit Run on Saturday drew nearly 250 participants.

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    The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from above on Monday, Aug. 26 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska Wildland Fire Information)
    Burn suspension lifted for Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The public is asked to remain vigilant while burning due to minimal available resources.

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    Local youth anglers participate in the 15-and-under king salmon fishery on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Snagging allowed at Nick Dudiak Lagoon July 3-6
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The move is described as “liberalizing” existing sport fishing regulations.

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    A variety of peony blooms grow vibrantly on Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    6th annual Peony Celebration begins July 1
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 26, 2025 8:30 am

    The festival will run in Homer through Aug. 17.

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    A line of antique cars proceeds down Pioneer Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Lower peninsula gears up for 4th of July
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 26, 2025 5:30 am

    Events are scheduled July 4-6 in Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik.

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    Kenai artist Michael Urciuoli shows off a wood carving at his booth at the Summer Solstice Fair on Friday, June 20, 2025, in the Kachemak Bay Campus parking lot in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • June 26, 2025 1:30 am

    Rain or shine, get ready for the upcoming Fourth of July parade next week! There’s still time to register for…

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    KBNERR Education and Harmful Species Monitoring Program staff host McNeil Canyon Elementary School students at Pier One Beach in May 2025 to monitor for invasive European green crabs. Students assisted with checking traps and recording data of native crab and fish species caught and released. Photo courtesy of Katherine Schake
    Proposed funding cuts threaten research reserve
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 25, 2025 2:30 pm

    A “pre-decisionary” memo on budgetary cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows no federal funding for National Estuarine Research Reserves.

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    Logo for the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection)
    Burn permits suspended across southern Alaska
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 24, 2025 1:30 am

    The suspension applies to the Kenai-Kodiak, Mat-Su and Copper River fire prevention areas.

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    Lupine bloom along Homer Spit Road on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • June 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Happy Juneteenth! How will you observe this holiday? Check out what local organizations are doing in Homer, such as the…

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