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A Homer Middle School eighth grader is interviewed by Kachemak Emergency Services during the career day exercise on Feb. 15. (Photo by Sarah Brewer)

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‘Who will I be? It’s up to me’

Homer Middle School students met with local professionals to learn more about possible careers.

Sarah’s flowers for Valentine’s Day. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

Sports

Out of the Office: It’s all about ‘give and take’

My fiance Michael and I last Monday celebrated our third Valentine’s Day together with a trip to city…

Former Gov. Bill Walker discusses his gubernatorial campaign with the Citizen’s AKtion Network on Feb. 17. (Screenshot from meeting)

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Gubernatorial candidate Walker discusses election with CAN

Former Alaska governor and current gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker spent more than an hour with the Citizen’s AKtion…

Toras Fisk is thanked for his service after the 2021 Veterans Day ceremony at the Alaska Islands and Ocean Center on Nov. 11. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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‘I’m just so lucky’

Longtime Homer resident and World War II veteran Toras Fisk turns 100.

The Glacier Kings Squirts won the Nikiski Cupid Shootout tournament at the Jason Peterson Memorial Ice Rink the weekend of Feb. 12. (Photo by Sheryl Neisner)

Sports

Glacier Kings Squirts win Cupid Shootout

The Homer Hockey Association Glacier Kings Squirts were undefeated and brought home the trophy at the Nikiski Cupid…

The Krewe of Gambrinus parades down Lake Shore Drive. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Krewe of Gambrinus parades in honor of Winter Carnival, Mardi Gras

The Krewe of Gambrinus wasn’t going to let the cancellation of the Homer Winter Carnival Parade last Saturday…

Upper Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone can be seen on this map provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Image via fisheries.noaa.gov)

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City of Homer files amicus brief in EEZ litigation

The City of Homer filed an amicus brief in the United Cook Inlet Drift Association v. National Marine…

Anita Harry, Merlin Cordes and Corise Story were inducted into the Alaska School Activities Association Hall of Fame Friday night during the Sons of the American Legion Homer Winter Carnival basketball tournament. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

Sports

ASAA Hall of Fame inductees honored

Story, Cordes and Harry were recognized for their years of excellence.

Louie Flora has announced his candidacy for the Lower Kenai Peninsula seat in the Alaska State House. (Photo provided by Louie Flora)

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Longtime Homer resident announces Alaska State House candidacy

Longtime Homer resident and commercial fisherman Louie Flora announced in a press release last week that he is…

Representatives from the Alaska State Parks march in this year’s Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2020 on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska. This year’s theme was a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Kachemak Bay State Park. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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68th Homer Winter Carnival features events for all to enjoy

The annual Winter Carnival parade has been canceled for 2022.

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Homer arts council honors local creators with Community Arts Awards

The annual Community Arts Awards began in 2005 as a way to support local artists.

The state ferry M/V Tustumena pulls into the Homer Harbor on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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M/V Tustumena to return to service later than expected

The 58-year-old ferry will begin operating again on July 15.

Julianne Tomich uses coffee to create art in her new exhibit “COFFEE MI AMORE!” at Homer Council on the Arts. (Photo provided)

Community

First Friday art exhibit openings

While many galleries have opted out of hosting First Friday art shows in January and February, a few…