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Promotional poster for "Spirit of the Wind." Photo provided by the Porcupine Theater

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Porcupine Theater to screen Alaskan film

The critically acclaimed “Spirit of the Wind” will play Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Community members gather in front of the Homer United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Homer, Alaska, for a vigil in observance of the recent arrest and deportation of Sonia Espinoza Arriaga and her three children from Soldotna, as well as other recent actions by federal immigration agents. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Updated: Communities hold vigils for deported Soldotna family

A vigil for immigrant justice was held in Homer on Wednesday. Another will be held Sunday evening at…

Central Peninsula Hospital is seen on June 24, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

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Update: Power restored at Central Peninsula Hospital facility

The River Tower on the CPH campus will resume normal operations on Monday.

A sign hangs over the entrance to the Homer Education and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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City hears cleanup options for recreation complex

The City of Homer hosted an informational meeting last week to learn more about potential options for the…

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School district outlines 2026-2027 budget shortfall

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District held a series of community budget meetings beginning last week in Homer.

Community members gather along Pioneer Avenue for the 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Another Winter Carnival has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the winter fun is over yet. Coming…

Members of the Krewe of Gambrinus dance in front of the judges' station on Pioneer Avenue to the Beatles' "All You Need is Love" during the Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Parade showcases Homer love

The 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade was held this past weekend on Valentine’s Day.

Anchor Point youth run a relay during the Snow Rondi kids’ snowshoe races on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Fireweed Meadows golf course in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Snow Rondi returns next week

The annual Anchor Point winter festival will take place Feb. 24-March 1.

Soldotna's Ollie Dahl is chased by Homer's Tait Ostrom and Johannes Bynagle and Soldotna's Michael Davidson during the 7.5-kilometer classic race on Saturday, Feb. 7 in Palmer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Jessie Goodrich

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Homer Nordic ski wins Division II regional championships

The Mariner boys were named Region III champions and the girls team finished second overall.

Sophomore Abby Ostrom seeks to pass the ball to senior Keagan Niebuhr during the varsity game against Grace Christian on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, during the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament in the Alice Witte Gymnasium at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer takes 2nd, 3rd place in Winter Carnival tournament

Homer High School hosted the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament last weekend.

Homer High School cheerleaders leads the Lil Mariner Cheer team during the Winter Carnival basketball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Whether you’re walking in the parade this weekend or simply going to observe, the Betster hopes y’all are…

Ryan Tunseth speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly addresses formal presentations in code amendment

An ordinance passed Feb. 3 clarifies that formal presentations made before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly should relate…

Members of the Kachemak Bay Search and Rescue group receive instruction from helicopter pilot Steven Ritter (left) on Jan. 30, 2026, during a training weekend at Kachemak Emergency Services station in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Kasey Aderhold

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Search and rescue group members receive certification

The initial cohort of a Homer-based search and rescue group recently completed a hands-on, nationally-certified training session.