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Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members Richard Derkevorkian (left) and Jesse Bjorkman (right) participate in the assembly’s Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 meeting at the borough assembly chambers in Soldotna, Alaska. The assembly voted Tuesday to fund 13 new positions for four fire and EMS service areas. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Fire and EMS service areas get additional personnel

This includes the 5 positions already slated for the new Western Emergency Services

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 leads nation in COVID-19 vaccination

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

Homer Police Chief Mark Robl (third from left) stands with some of the Homer Police Department officers including Jim Knott (center) and Larry Baxter (far right) during a groundbreaking ceremonies on May 24, 2019 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer Police Department bids farewell to 2 officers

The Homer Police Department is in search of new officers after two long time members of the department…

This map shows a proposed road and gravel pad that are part of Hilcorp Alaska’s application to drill gas exploration wells near Anchor Point, Alaska. (Image courtesy Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas)

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Hilcorp seeks to drill gas exploration wells near Anchor Point

Public comments accepted through March 4

Homer DDF member Larry Dunn during the DDF State Championships held virtually Feb. 11-13, 2021. (Photo courtesy Marjorie Dunn)

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Drama, debate and forensics team takes 2nd at state championships

Homer team took 1st in debate for small schools

Homer's Hannah Hatfield looks for a teammate to pass to under pressure from Nikiski's Avery White during a Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 basketball game at the Alice Witte Gymnasium in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Homer hoops sweep Nikiski; boys fall to Seward

Homer girls sail through Thursday and Saturday games

The George A. Navarre Kenai Peninsula Borough building. (Peninsula Clarion file photo)

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Borough assembly to consider adding 15 fire and EMS positions

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will vote on a resolution during its Tuesday meeting that would add 15…

Bonita Banks, nurse manager for the Medication for Addiction Treatment program at Homer Medical Center, prepares to remove a dose of the Moderna vaccine from a vial Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 during a vaccination clinic for seniors put on by the hospital and the City of Homer at Christian Community Church in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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State offers vaccines to next eligible group

Vaccine extended to teachers, those 50 and older with health risks or essential jobs, and more

Phil Basargin 5-year-old Maxim Basargin around the ice Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 during the Skate the Lake event on Beluga Lake in Homer, Alaska. The free skating event was hosted for the community by the Homer Hockey Association. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Homerites take to the lake in skate event

Homer Hockey Association hosted Skate the Lake for the community

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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State reports 186 new COVID-19 cases as vaccinations continue

Kenai Peninsula is in the intermediate alert level

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City addresses ongoing burn piles

In its Monday night meeting, members of the Homer City Council and city staff addressed concerns surrounding the…

The Homer Police Station as seen Sept. 24, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Homer Police investigating Gear Shed burglary

Money was stolen from the store’s ATM

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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Booster club raising funds for school teams

Split the pot takes the place of individual team fundraisers