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Bunnell’s January Artist-in-Residence Maryam Ghasempour Siahgaldeh demonstrates printmaking skills for students at Kachemak Bay Campus on Saturday, Jan. 4.
    Bunnell’s January Artist-in-Residence hosts printmaking workshops
    By Emilie Springer • January 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Iranian-born artist Maryam Siahgaldeh will host a second workshop at KBC next Saturday

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    Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Members of the Alaska Japanese Club of Homer and supporters at the Bidarka Hotel last Thursday. Front row from left: Elayna Wilson, Sei Beams, Rei Beams and Megumi Beams. Back row from left: Letha Straley, Finn Brewer, David Beams and Sarah Brewer.
    Japanese Club presents rotary with info about sister...
    By Emilie Springer • January 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer’s Alaska Japanese Club will send a student delegation to Teshio in May

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    Photo provided by Derotha Ferarro
Jasmine Marie Bunnell, South Peninsula Hospital’s first baby of 2025, was born in the family birthing center on Jan. 1<ins>, 2025, in Homer, Alaska</ins>.
    Homer welcomes 1st baby of 2025
    By Emilie Springer • January 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Jasmine Bunnell was born at South Peninsula Hospital on Jan. 1

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    Screenshot image for the new searchable newspapers.com system available at Homer Public Library.  Image provided by Dave Berry.
    Homer Public Library offers free digital access to...
    By Emilie Springer • January 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer Public Library patrons now have searchable access to Homer News archives dating back seven decades, the library announced last…

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    Alaska Representatives Sarah Vance from Homer and Andrew Gray from Anchorage present Tom Kizzia with a state legislative citation award at the Homer Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 17.  Photo provided by Cheryl Illg with Friends of the Homer Public Library.
    Writer receives award for contributions to Alaska history
    By Emilie Springer • January 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer author Tom Kizzia was commended for contributions to Alaska history publications

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    The logo for South Peninsula Hospital. Homer News file photo.
    SPH welcomes January with health and wellness programs
    By Emilie Springer • January 2, 2025 1:30 am

    South Peninsula Hospital will sponsor several new community health and wellness programs starting in January.

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    Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Kristen Faulkner, 2024 Olympic gold medal cyclist, poses with her bike on the Homer Mariner Theatre stage on Friday Dec. 27, 2024, in Homer, Alaska.
    Olympic cycling gold medalist Kristen Faulkner gives community...
    By Emilie Springer • January 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer’s Kristen Faulkner last week participated in a community question-and-answer session and was recognized for her achievements as a 2024…

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    Rick Cline loads up a cart for his daughter Aiyana to bring to the delivery dock at the Share the Spirit preparation event at Homer High School on Saturday,. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)
    Share the Spirit deliveries return for 2024
    By Emilie Springer • December 26, 2024 1:30 am

    The Homer High School commons and theater halls on Saturday morning were filled with food and gift boxes ready to…

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    Logo for Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. Photo courtesy of State of Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
    Homer landslide susceptibility mapping project completed
    By Emilie Springer • December 26, 2024 1:30 am

    The Alaska Division of Geological &Geophysical Surveys completed a comprehensive landslide hazard assessment for the city, the division reported in…

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    Homer’s Little Fireweed Academy students grades K-2, teachers and staff deliver donations to Homer’s Food Pantry at the Homer Methodist Church on Friday, Dec. 20. Emilie Springer/ Homer News
    Little Fireweed donates to food pantry
    By Emilie Springer • December 26, 2024 1:30 am

    Homer’s Little Fireweed Academy students on Friday, Dec. 20, delivered three wagons of donations to the Homer Food Pantry, including…

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    Preston Stonislov, 10, shoots in the Mariner alumni game Saturday<ins>, Dec. 21, 2024,</ins> in the Homer High School Gym. Emilie Springer/ Homer News
    Homer hosts annual Mariner alumni game
    By Emilie Springer • December 26, 2024 1:30 am

    The Homer High School basketball teams on Saturday hosted the annual alumni game for varsity boys and girls teams. Visiting…

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    City of Homer Public Works employee Andrew Williamson plows city roads during the snow storm that occurred on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Mike Zelinski
    Friday storm knocks out power at South Peninsula...
    By Emilie Springer • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

    Backup generators failed to start and the main hospital and campus properties were without power for approximately 90 minutes

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    Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
    Council to hold public hearing on skiff fee...
    By Emilie Springer • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

    The public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 13

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    Record cover for "Snow Sky," by Touche or Ames Kincaid, a Homer freshman musician.  Songs will be provided at the Alice's event on Dec. 21.  Photo provided by Christopher Kincaid.
    Food pantry fundraiser scheduled at Alice’s
    By Emilie Springer • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

    Christopher Kincaid is organizing and hosting a Christmas music event at Alice’s Champagne Palace on Dec. 21 starting at 6…

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    Emilie Springer/Homer News
Kachemak Bay Campus fall 2024 Semester by the Bay students receive their certificates of completion on Thursday, Dec. 12<ins>, 2024,</ins> in KBC’s Pioneer Hall<ins> in Homer, Alaska</ins>.
    Students complete Semester by the Bay at Kachemak...
    By Emilie Springer • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

    The fall 2024 cohort of Semester by the Bay students at the Kachemak Bay Campus finished their semester with a…

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    Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Ken Castner with Nutcracker senior dancers Natalia Sherwood, Tiya Martushev and Sofia Loboy in front of the Stahlbaum Christmas tree after last Sunday’s matinee performance.
    4 Homer High seniors participate in 2024 ‘Nutcracker’
    By Emilie Springer • December 12, 2024 1:30 am

    There are four Homer High School seniors participating in the 2024 Homer “Nutcracker” production: Sofia Loboy, Tiya Marushev, Natalia Sherwood…

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