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Salmonfest is not yet canceled; Seldovia Summer Solstice Festival is off

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Salmonfest is not yet canceled; Seldovia Summer Solstice Festival is off

In the growing list of events canceled or postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seldovia Arts Council last…

Kachemak soils are the dominant soils on the rolling hills in the Diamond Ridge area. (Photo courtesy Doug Van Patten)

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A soils primer for Homer: Kachemak soils have wonderful properties

This is the second installment of the series, “A Soils Primer” for the Homer area. This is meant…

Senators reach out to Alaskans in audioconference meetings

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Senators reach out to Alaskans in audioconference meetings

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Homer Police Station. (Homer News file photo)

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Police educating public about health mandates

Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include comments from an Alcoholics Anonymous member who attended the…

The cast of “An Ideal Husband” pose for a photo during a rehearsal on May 19, 2019, at Pier One Theatre in Homer, Alaska. From left to right are Peter Norton, Judith Kramer, Adele Person, Mike Tupper, Aaron Walbrecher, Mary Fries and Ali Rambo. (Photo provided)

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Pier One Theatre postpones summer season due to coronavirus

Another part of Homer’s art scene has been forced to dramatically change its plans because of the ongoing…

A soils primer for Homer

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A soils primer for Homer

Looking for something to do while you are a captivated audience by the menacing and deadly coronavirus? Stay…

Commercial fishing boats are rafted together in May 2016 in the harbor in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Fishermen trying to salvage season amid COVID-19 pandemic

Facing an uncertain future as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, Alaska’s commercial fishing industry is looking ahead to…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference on the budget on April 7, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. He later met with reporters to speak about 22 new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday. (Photo by Austin McDaniel/Office of the Governor)

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Alaska sees surge in COVID-19 cases;No new deaths or hospitalizations

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COVID-19. (Courtesy the CDC)

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Sixth COVID-19 death reported for Alaska

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Signs on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at the main entrance to South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska, warn visitors not to enter until they have been met by hospital staff. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Local closures and event cancelations

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April First Friday show go virtual

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April First Friday show go virtual

With new mandates stating that no more than 10 people can gather in one place as part of…

Special investigator starts work on Murnane case

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Special investigator starts work on Murnane case

A new investigator with the Homer Police Department hired to help find missing woman Anesha “Duffy” Murnane has…

Homer residents, businesses, organizations step up to help amid pandemic

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Homer residents, businesses, organizations step up to help amid pandemic

Last week, Homer saw its first positive case of a resident living in the community. As the number…