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Volunteers distibute a meal to attendees at Project Homeless Connect on Jan. 29, 2020, at Homer United Methodist Church in Homer, Alaska. Dubbed Community Resource Connect (CRC) this year, the free, one-day event is intended for those who are homeless, at risk of being homeless, or for those in need of extra support for their daily living situation. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News file)

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Homer, Anchor Point to host ‘one-stop shops’ targeting housing instability

The event, now in its fifth year, offers resources, connections to assistance and necessary supplies

Nova, 7-year-old female.

Community

Pet of the Week: Nova

She has been patiently waiting for her furever home

Homer seine vessels Allie B and Hadassah on Friday Jan. 20 in the Kodiak Harbor. Photo from Ivan Stonorov.

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Kodiak Tanner crab fishermen stand down until processors offer higher price

Boats have been packed into the Kodiak harbor since the first week of January.

South Peninsula Hospital employees remove COVID-19 testing signs from South Peninsula Hospital test site Friday Jan. 13, 2023. (Photo from Derotha Ferraro/South Peninsula Hospital)

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South Peninsula Hospital closes COVID test and vaccine site

In its peak, the test and vaccine site employed 15 people, and was averaging 100-150 swabs a day.

Reba and Lynn Temple pose on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Community to host Himalayan dinner to support cancer research

Next week’s event is a prelude to a larger awareness effort slated for April.

Spencer Co, Thea Person and Zach Marley participate in the Homer High School Drama, Debate and Forensics Tournament, Saturday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy Kammi Matson)

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Homer High School Drama, Debate and Forensics results

The Homer High School Drama, Debate and Forensics Invite, Jan. 13-14, included teams from Homer, Soldotna and Nikiski.…

Cher, Dionne and Tai. (Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter)

Community

Pets of the Week: Cher, Dionne and Tai

They are 4-months-old females and far from “Clueless”

Homer Hockey Diva’s practice at Kevin Bell Arena on Dec. 5, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Karen Weston)

Sports

Homer Hockey Association, Divas host Winter Jamboree

Tournament scheduled for Jan. 13-15

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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‘A big year for big projects’

Homer City Council discusses what’s on tap for 2023

Michaya Boone, Homer’s first baby of the year, with her parents, Fractal Mic and Tenaya Boone, at South Peninsula Hospital, Jan. 4, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy South Peninsula Hospital)

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Homer’s 1st baby of 2023: Michaya Boone

Boone was born at 8:01 p.m. on Jan. 4, earning the honor of first Homer baby of 2023.

Jake McLay and his wife, Norma, celebrate his 100th birthday with relatives at Land's End in Homer, Jan. 7, 2023. (Photo courtesy McLay family)

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Long-time Homer resident Jake McLay turns 100

McLay, who was born on Jan. 25, 1923, moved to Homer from Oregon in 1945.

Drama, Debate and Forensics Club members pose at Homer High School on Jan. 9, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. ( Photo by Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Drama, debate and forensics tourney returns to Homer

On Jan. 13 and 14, the Homer High School Drama, Debate and Forensics team will host an invitational…

Summer 2022 interns and volunteers learn about Beluga Slough at low tide. (Photo by Jessica Shepherd)

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Kachemak Bay Watershed Collaborative begin user group meetings

Recruiting stakeholders from communities and management organizations all across the region