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Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council talks next budget cycle

Members also mull possible property tax exemption for nonprofit

Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News 
The Homer Spit and Kachemak Bay, seen here in December 2020 in Homer, Alaska.

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Kachemak Bay Science Conference starts next week

The chance to be immersed in the species, ecosystems and science of Kachemak Bay is back again in…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Friday, May 1, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)

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Alaska becomes first state to offer COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 16 and older

Check this list of local providers and pharmacies for an appointment

The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 shortly after it arrived at the South Peninsula Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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State opens next vaccination tier

More than 23% of peninsula residents have gotten first vaccine dose

A section of Nordic ski trail is groomed in this undated photo in the Homer, Alaska area. (Photo by Kenny Daher)

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Alternative offered for annual ski marathon

Skiers invited to traverse 42-kilometer course all month long

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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State: 189 new COVID-19 cases

Peninsula remains at intermediate alert level

This image compilation shows the latest winners of the Mariners on the Move award from Homer High School. (Image courtesy Paul Story)

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Mariners on the Move

In the latest installment of awarding Homer High School students with a school honor, the students were able…

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Out of the Office: Glacial musings

After living in Alaska for a certain amount of time, one can start to feel like a regular,…

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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State: 179 new COVID-19 cases

Peninsula remains at intermediate alert level

The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 shortly after it arrived at the South Peninsula Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Appointments for next local vaccine clinic go live next week

Where to get a vaccine locally, and how to sign up

A statue of Brother Asaiah rests under a protective wooden structure on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 outside KBBI Public Radio in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Statue of famed local finds new home at public radio station

Brother Asaiah Bates statue had to move after previous location changed ownership

The Homer Mariner hockey team celebrates back to back Division II state hockey championship wins, after defeating the Palmer Moose 3-2 in overtime Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Rockey/Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman)

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Mariners defend Division II state hockey title

Homer avenges 2019 loss by topping Palmer 2-3 in overtime

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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State: 37 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Southern peninsula moves down into low risk