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Randy Robertson, a candidate for the Homer city manager position, interviews in front of the Homer City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at Homer City Hall in Homer, Alaska. The council voted 4-2 to offer the position to Robertson. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Candidate declines city manager job; council urges him to reconsider

After the Homer City Council voted 4-2 last Wednesday to offer the job of Homer City Manager to…

Homer Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mark Kirko, center, speaks to the Homer City Council about the novel coronavirus outbreak at its regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020, in Homer City Hall in Homer, Alaska. Also joining the presentation were South Peninsula Hospital spokesperson Derotha Ferraro, left, and Alaska Public Health nurse Lorne Carroll, right, team leader for the Homer Public Health office. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Health team: City is prepared in case coronavirus comes to the peninsula

Local public health and emergency medical services officials spoke to the Homer City Council at its Monday meeting…

State, local health officials respond to coronavirus outbreak

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State, local health officials respond to coronavirus outbreak

With nine deaths in Washington State as of Tuesday from the novel coronavirus, called COVID-19, and 27 confirmed…

Trauma talk to be held for missing woman

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Trauma talk to be held for missing woman

The friends and family of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane, a Homer woman missing since late 2019, will hold another…

‘ReWilding Kernwood’ film premiers Thursday

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‘ReWilding Kernwood’ film premiers Thursday

A documentary film series that started in the 1992 with the building of a family’s wilderness retreat on…

In retirement, Deborah Poore returns to her art

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In retirement, Deborah Poore returns to her art

As a girl growing up in Kenai, Deborah Poore saw herself as an artist and wanting to learn…

Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, speaks at a town hall meeting last Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at the Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Rep. Sarah Vance sponsors bill to restrict abortions

Backed by 17 co-sponsors, Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, on Monday introduced House Bill 302, a bill that would…

Blue ribbons put out for missing Homer woman

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Blue ribbons put out for missing Homer woman

As part of an awareness campaign to maintain interest in the case of missing Homer woman Anesha “Duffy”…

Family holds community conversation on missing daughter

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Family holds community conversation on missing daughter

As part of continued public awareness about the search for a missing Homer woman, Anesha “Duffy” Murnane, her…

Wilson embraces the delightful and joyous in art

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Wilson embraces the delightful and joyous in art

“Macaroni and Cheese,” Fairbanks artist Tamara Wilson’s art show and installation at Bunnell Street Arts Center, appears to…

Fire destroys East End Road boat shop

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Fire destroys East End Road boat shop

An early morning fire on Valentine’s Day completely destroyed a commercial boat shop near Mile 6.6 East End…

Pratt exhibit features art inspired by Denali music

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Pratt exhibit features art inspired by Denali music

A new exhibit at the Pratt Museum presents a collaboration between artists, composers and musicians. “Denali: Artists Respond…

Community talk to be held on missing Homer woman

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Community talk to be held on missing Homer woman

A community conversation will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center…