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New artist finds support, inspiration in Homer
New Homer artist Lydia Johnston’s entry into the local arts scene ticks off all the boxes:
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Public Health nurse receives prestigious fellowship
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses with the Alaska Division of Public Health have found a…
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Cable series seeks couple for ‘off the grid’ love show
She’s a rugged Alaska wilderness guide living in a remote cabin at the head of Kachemak Bay. He’s…
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Galleries open cautiously for June First Friday shows
As Alaska moves toward reopening businesses and nonprofit organizations, Homer’s local art venues have cautiously begun to open…
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Alaska sees biggest jump in COVID-19 cases yet
With 27 new cases, Alaska on Sunday saw its biggest increase in positive cases of COVID-19 since the…
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Two new COVID-19 cases for Kenai Peninsula
The Kenai Peninsula Borough has two new positive cases of COVID-19, according to Saturday’s update from the Alaska…
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Artist honors dead seabirds in Homer Spit project
When faced with honoring the dead killed by tragedy or violence, artists grapple with the enormity of the…
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Memorial Day observance honors war — and pandemic — heroes
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial Day observances in Homer took on a more somber tone.…
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Kelly Cooper kicks off campaign in “Rally on the Bay”
Correction: This story has been corrected to note that Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Alaska, faces no opposition for the…
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No new COVID-19 cases reported for Alaska
No new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Alaska on Sunday, the Alaska Department of Health and Social…
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Nome gets third COVID-19 case; four new cases reported statewide
Rural Alaska gained two more positive cases of COVID-19, according to today’s announcement by Alaska Department of Health…
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Douglas gets first positive COVID-19 case; Nome gets second case
At the start of the Memorial Day weekend and the first day of Alaska’s Phases three and four…