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A group of community members gather together on Thursday, Jan. 6 at WKFL Park to protest the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on the one-year anniversary of the attack. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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South Peninsula residents turn out to ‘defend democracy’

Members of the Homer community and the Unitarian Universalists of Homer gathered Thursday, Jan. 6, at Wisdom, Knowledge,…

A brambling perches on a snow-covered branch during the annual Homer Christmas Bird Count. (Photo by Martin Renner)

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9,900 birds accounted for during Homer Christmas Bird Count

The Homer Christmas Bird Count identified 71 species on Dec. 18, 2021.

The Upper Cook Inlet Economic Exclusion Zone can be seen highlighted in red. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

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City of Homer joins in Upper Cook Inlet fishing closure litigation

City council voted to submit an amicus brief concerning the closure

The GoFundMe created to help Mathany Satterwhite after her house burned down features a photo of the log cabin on fire. (Screenshot)

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House fire victims thankful to be alive

A GoFundMe is taking donations for the victims

Bear Creek Winery Garden of Lights will return this weekend with Christmas lights, hot chocolate, a bonfire and holiday music. Garden of Lights will be open from 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 17-18. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Garden of Lights brings holiday cheer

The Bear Creek Winery Garden of Lights continues this weekend from 5-7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

The Homer City Council discusses finances during the Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, meeting, in the Cowles Council Chambers, City Hall, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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City Council postpones Old Town water, sewer improvements until new year

Landowners criticize assessment method for Bunnell Avenue, Charles Way water and sewer plan.

Fireweed Academy kindergarteners drum along with Sankofa Dance Theatre during their residency on Thursday, Dec. 9. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Sankofa Dance Theater teaches Fireweeders traditional African culture

Sankofa Dance Theatre Alaska spent last week with kindergarten, first and second graders at Fireweed Academy for an…

Renee Krause is the City of Homer deputy city clerk.

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Krause elected to AAMC Executive Board

Renee Krause, deputy city clerk for the City of Homer, was recently elected as the treasurer of the…

”O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree, of all the trees most lovely.” Dozens of community members gathered at the Homer Chamber of Commerce holiday tree lighting ceremony to hear carols and enjoy the holiday season. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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‘Have yourself a merry little Christmas’

The Homer Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 2, which drew dozens…

The old Homer intermediate school building, showing the Homer Boys & Girls Club and gym on the south side of the building at the corner of the Sterling Highway and Pioneer Avenue.

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Stantec begins HERC scoping process

Stantec is the engineering firm responsible for constructing the new police station.

Alaska State Troopers logo.

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Anchor Point house fire still under investigation

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Alaska State Troopers logo.

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Anchor Point house fire leaves one dead, one in serious condition

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Bench creator, Brad Hughes, pours the molding material over the clay while Rob Wiard and Matt brush the liquid rubber over each character on the bench to ensure it is covered evenly. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Molds for the Loved & Lost bench are underway

Construction for the memorial bench continues as the rubber molds to shape the concrete are made.