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Installation of new Kachemak Bay tsunami sirens begins

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management began installations of new tsunami siren equipment across the borough…

Jim Stearns and Lara McGinnis, co-founders of the first Ninilchik Community Fund associated with the Homer Foundation, are photographed on Friday, July 14, 2023. Photo provided by Lara McGinnis

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Ninilchik establishes first community fund through Homer Foundation

Ninilchik has established its first community fund, and with it the Homer Foundation has further strengthened its service…

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Fritz Creek general store burns

Fire damage causes loss of a long-time community hub to East End residents

Kachemak Emergency Services and Homer Volunteer Fire Department personnel respond to a fire at the Fritz Creek General Store early Thursday morning on July 6, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Mark Kirko

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Fritz Creek general store burns

Fire damage causes loss of a long-time community hub to East End residents

Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion
A young girl digs in pursuit of razor clams under watchful eyes at the Ninilchik Beach in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

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Razor clams open four days in July

East Cook Inlet fishery opened for the first time in eight years

Community members watch ducks, run down the Anchor River during the Fourth of July Duck Race on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Winners announced for Anchor River duck races

The Anchor River saw a (temporary) influx of brightly-colored ducks to its ecosystem on Sunday afternoon.

A Kachemak Bay Highland Games participant prepares to throw a weight for distance on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Karen Hornaday Park in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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For the love of the games and gathering

Annual Highland Festival showcases Scottish culture and feats of strength

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to consider land purchase for Public Works relocation

Homer’s Public Works Department may be getting a new home in the future.

The Homer Animal Shelter on March 16, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Council increases animal shelter funding

Homer Animal Services LLC, also known in town as Alaska Mindful Paws, will receive additional funding from the…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council anticipates seawall, Coast Guard berth maintenance

Anticipating the need for routine maintenance to the seawall and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter berth space, the…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City considers accepting grant for wetland acquisition

Wetlands would be part of Kachemak Sponge Green Infrastructure Stormwater Treatment System

Sarah Vance (Photo provided)

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Vance hosts film screening to shed light on child trafficking

Advance tickets are available for free event

Members of the Homer Yacht Club start the course set for the Homer Yacht Club Regatta on Saturday, June 26, 2023 in the Kachemak Bay below Land's End Resort in Homer, Alaska. Homer Yacht Club Commodore Craig Forrest is on number 93, the Arctica.

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Pullman wins 2023 Homer Yacht Club Land’s End Regatta

Erik Pullman on the sailing yacht Nereus won the 2023 Land’s End Regatta hosted by the Homer Yacht…