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Sign making looks at land acknowledgment

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The entrance to the Kenai Peninsula Borough building in Soldotna, Alaska is seen here on June 1, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Filing period ends for borough, local elections

Many races for the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, the local school board and service area boards are uncontested…

Young musicians release video of socially distanced project

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Young musicians release video of socially distanced project

In a time of social distancing, restrictions on group gatherings and potential school closures, a group of young…

"Radiate," the 16th annual Burning Basket, catches fire Sunday night, Sept. 15, 2019, at Mariner Park on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Burning Basket is Sept. 13

1 new Alaska death, 15 new COVID-19 cases reported on peninsula

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1 new Alaska death, 15 new COVID-19 cases reported on peninsula

An Anchorage man in his 80s is the latest and 29th death linked to COVID-19, Gov. Mike Dunleavy…

Murder trial delayed; court suspends jury trials because of pandemic

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Murder trial delayed; court suspends jury trials because of pandemic

A jury trial for the man accused in a 2013 murder has been delayed until at least early…

‘Why Vote?’ writers speak in election contest

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‘Why Vote?’ writers speak in election contest

Kenai Peninsula Votes teamed up with Friends of the Homer Library recently to sponsor an essay contest about…

Pier One, KBBI produce radio version of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

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Pier One, KBBI produce radio version of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

Despite a shuttered in-person season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pier One Theatre brought theater back to Homer…

Out of the Office: COVID camping is about slowing down and relaxing

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Out of the Office: COVID camping is about slowing down and relaxing

Recreating during a pandemic presents some challenges. Is the great outdoors great enough? How do you social distance…

First Friday shows feature art inspired by the pandemic

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First Friday shows feature art inspired by the pandemic

As the summer winds down, new exhibits feature traditional Alaska themes of landscapes and nature.

Pratt Museum unveils new ‘Entangled’ exhibit

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Pratt Museum unveils new ‘Entangled’ exhibit

Last month, the Pratt Museum reopened on a scaled-back basis with its summer show, “Entangled: Exploring Natural History…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Filing period opens for Homer City Council, Mayor seats

The filing period for the local municipal election has opened, and interested candidates have until Aug. 17 to…

Painted signs posted at the candlelight vigil held for Anesha “Duffy” Murnane on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska, affirm love for Murnane and beseech her safe return. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman)

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Virtual birthday party to be held for missing Homer woman

A virtual birthday party is being held to honor a Homer woman who has been missing since last…