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A banner inviting the community to Anchor Point's annual Fourth of July celebrations is posted by the Sterling Highway heading south on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer, Anchor Point to hold Independence Day festivities

Seize this Independence Day with a number of events hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and the…

The Homer Theatre, located on Pioneer Avenue, is photographed on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Homer, Alaska (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer Theatre aims for revitalization

Facing financial crisis, the movie theatre fights to keep its doors open

Replacement of the Homer High School roof is being conducted on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. One of many deferred maintenance projects related to Kenai Peninsula Borough schools, the roof repairs were slated to begin this summer. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer high school roof repairs underway

Replacement of the Homer High School roof is being conducted on Saturday, June 24. The roof was previously…

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 Denali Daniels facilitates the community conversation on housing solutions in the greater Homer area on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Christian Community Church in Homer, Alaska.

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Housing forum organizers release needs report

The outcomes report from the Community Conversation: Housing Solutions in the Greater Homer Area event held March 25…

Homer community members parade down Pioneer Avenue on their way to the Liberation Celebration at WKFL Park hosted by Homer Pride on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Homer Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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‘When I say ‘Equity,’ you say ‘Now!’’

Joint Homer Pride and Juneteenth Liberation Celebration honors intersectional identities

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council supports adoption of harbor expansion charter

The Homer City Council passed Resolution 23-058, expressing support for and adopting the Homer Harbor Expansion Charter, during…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to conduct emergency repairs to phone system

The city’s phone system will be receiving a complete overhaul in advance of the FY24 capital budget being…

Anchorage-based quartet Wings to Fly performs at the Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival in June 2022 in Seldovia, Alaska. Photo provided by Marguerite McCord

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Seldovia Music Festival celebrates the return of summer

Program will feature live performances, artist-led workshops, open mic events and bonfire jams

The newly-replaced Pride flags hang in front of the REC Room entrance in June 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by the REC Room

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REC Room reports vandalism of Pride flags

Homer police investigation is currently ongoing

Hunter Kirby holds up the hatchery king salmon he bagged during the one-day youth fishery on the Ninilchik River on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Ninilchik, Alaska. Photo by Mike Booz

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Kids cast their lines

One-day fisheries provide opportunities for youth

A wild hare stops for a rest in May 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Out of the Office: No work, all play

With the last of the snow patches finally melted away, it’s time to start spring cleanup.

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. This event, sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, is the first of two youth-only fisheries being held on the peninsula this month. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Local youth participate in king salmon fishery

Strong winds on the Homer Spit didn’t deter brave anglers from fishing Nick Dudiak Lagoon

The Anchor River Inn, photographed on Saturday, June 3, 2023, is being remodeled in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Anchor River Inn to get fresh start

New owners hope to begin operating later this year