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HERC Task Force meets for the first time

The long-awaited Homer Education and Recreation Complex Task Force held its first meeting Tuesday, establishing its work scope…

Photo by Amy Mitchell Homer High School freshman Hannah Hatfield, pictured here, made the All-Tournament Team for Division II girls softball in the state. The Homer girls team received the Academic Award with a combined GPA of 3.54.

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Homer softball team earns honors

Homer High School freshman Hannah Hatfield made the All-Tournament Team for Division II girls softball in the state.…

Scott Hawkins, a Republican candidate for Alaska governor, talks with local residents before a campaign pitch Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Don Jose’s in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Hawkins makes pitch for governor in Homer

With the countdown to Alaska’s primary election winding down, candidates for governor are making the rounds to all…

Photo courtesy Sophie George and Chris Haag Supplies are packed in a box. Chris Haag and Sohpie George, who will cycle from Alaska to Argentina starting next month, will each have to pack 85-95 pounds onto their bikes.

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Utah couple to travel from Homer to Argentina

For many, Homer is a prime destination. For others, like couple Sophie George and Chris Haag, it’s a…

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Summer youth activities

It’s that time of year again — the time when you’re oh-so glad to have your little tykes…

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Regional administrator for Razdolna, Kachemak Selo retires

After more than three decades working in education, Timothy Whip is settling down for some “me time.” The…

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PenAir may come to Homer

The Homer Airport may see some additional competition in 2018, as Peninsula Air may expand its services to…

The open sign for Uncle Herb’s, Homer’s first marijuana retail store, lights up on opening day, Thursday, May 24, 2018 on Ocean Drive in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Homer’s first cannabis store opens

The grand opening of Homer’s first retail marijuana store — Uncle Herb’s — left no stoners unturned last…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News Caitlin Marsteller holds out a sea star for a group of tour participants to inspect during a visit to the Peterson Bay field station Thursday, May 24 near Homer.

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Residents get preview of popular Peterson Bay educational tour

Critters and curiosity abounded last Thursday when a group of Homer area residents were treated to a tour…

A dry cabin burns in a fire that started in the morning Tuesday, May 29, 2018 off Eagleaerie Avenue outside Homer, Alaska. The cabin was unoccupied at the time, and the two pigs belonging to the renter were saved. The cabin was declared a total loss. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Blaze destroys dry cabin off Eagleaerie Avenue

No one was harmed in a structure fire that destroyed a dry cabin Tuesday off Eagleaerie Avenue outside…

Laura Norton signs a document allowing her to take posession of a roughly $20,000 check, which she won through the Safeway Monopoly Game, during a presentation Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Safeway in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Local woman wins $20,000 in Safeway Monopoly Game

When local resident Laura Norton opened up a Safeway Monopoly ticket for $20,000, she wasn’t sure it was…

Homer High School graduates Denver Waclawski (far left) and Jacob Davis (far right) pose with friends for a photo after their commencement ceremony Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the school in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Homer High graduates 78 ‘dope humans’

Tuesday night, Homer area high school seniors rode their Doc Martens, Birkenstocks, Crocs and, yes, Xtratuf boots, into…

Kachemak Bay Campus graduate Delenia Cosman gives her valedictorian address during the commencement ceremony for the community college’s 2018 class Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Cosman earned her associate of arts degree. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Kachemak Bay Campus produces graduates at many levels

The May 9 commencement ceremony for graduates of programs at Kachemak Bay Campus was proof that there’s nothing…