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Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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4 candidates enter city council race

A fourth city council candidate has joined the race for Homer City Council.

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City considers sublease to new airline at Homer Airport

Flights to and from Anchorage would begin mid-September

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Spit lagoon opens to snagging

Snagging will be allowed beginning Wednesday at noon

“Fish and chips” costumed runners cross the finish line in the inaugural Great Salmon Run 5K race on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 during Salmonfest at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska.

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1st annual Great Salmon Run 5K starts strong

Net proceeds from the event support Ninilchik youth

The Anchor River flows in the Anchor Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Creek walking in cool summer

Growing up spending my summers in one outdoor activity camp or another, my favorite days of all were…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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3 file for city council seats

Council members Caroline Venuti and Rachel Lord are running for reelection

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Run, salmon run

5K walk/run supports Ninilchik local youth

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Wastewater treatment plant finishing maintenance

Maintenance that began on the Homer Wastewater Treatment Plant earlier this summer will be concluding this week, with…

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)

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ADF&G opens youth coho fishery Saturday

The bag and possession limits for the youth fishery are six coho salmon of any size

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Peony celebration extended

Delayed season brings challenges and benefits

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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