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A sign warns of icy conditions in the parking lot of the Bartlett Street COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinic on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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DHSS announces first two COVID-19 pediatric deaths

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced eight COVID-19-related deaths on Wednesday, including the state’s first…

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, visited with Homer News staff on Wednesday, Jan. 26, to discuss infrastructure opportunities and what she has learned during her tenure. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Murkowski talks harbor expansion, election during Homer visit

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, spent last Wednesday in Homer, visiting city officials to discuss the city’s capital…

A COVID-19 test administrator discusses the testing process with a patient during the popup rapid testing clinic at Homer Public Health Center on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Free rapid COVID-19 testing continues through Feb. 4

A drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic is being held at Homer Public Health Center this week.

The Homer City Council asks Jan Keiser, Public Works Department director, questions about the new equipment needed for the city, including a grader and sand truck, during the Jan. 24 regular meeting. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Coucil OKs grader purchase after debate

The city’s 1994 Champion Grader’s transmission recently broke down

A COVID-19 test administrator discusses the testing process with a patient during the popup rapid testing clinic at Homer Public Health Center on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Free rapid COVID-19 testing available through Friday

A drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic is being held at Homer Public Health Center this week.

Telluride Mountainfilm flyer

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Telluride Mountainfilm returns to Homer for 20th year

The Feb. 5 viewing will feauture 10 short films

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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Free rapid COVID-19 testing available Jan. 24-28

A drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic will be held at Homer Public Health Center this week.

The Homer City Council asks Jan Keiser, Public Works Department director, questions about the Homer Green Infrastructure Management System during the Jan. 10, 2022, worksession. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Letting nature do what it does best

New green infrastructure project to solve drainage issues

Volunteers distibute a meal to attendees at Project Homeless Connect on Jan. 29, 2020 at Homer United Methodist Church in Homer, Alaska. The event is a one-day opportunity for the homeless to get access to necessary supplies and services. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Project Homeless Connect Homer offers free resouces Jan. 26

A free resources event has been planned for people experiencing homelessness at two southern peninsula locations.

Homer High School honored the hockey team seniors Friday night during the game against Soldotna. The seniors pictured left to right are Kazden Stineff, Keegan Strong, Casey Otis, Matfey Reutov, Hunter Green and Micah Williamson. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Senior hockey players honored during Friday’s game

The Mariners won against the Stars 4-1

Homer City Council member Rachel Lord discusses her concerns with funding the Alaska Small Business Development Center Homer Business Advisory position during the Jan. 10 council meeting. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Council says ‘yes to small businesses’

Homer City Council votes 4-2 in favor of partially funding the Homer Business Advisory position.

Homer New reporter Sarah Knapp admires Alaska's beautiful landscape during a trip to Anchorage. (Photo by Ashlyn O'Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Out of the Office: Sticking to New Year’s resolution

I’m still trying to find out where I belong in Homer.

Jaxon Henrie, Hanna Henrie, Ethan Styvar and Ireland Styvar competed in the Ski Your Age challenge from Anchorage, skiing a total of 100k together. (Photo provided)

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Ski Your Age event raises $500 for Mariner Nordic Ski Team

Skiers hit trails in annual Mariner ski team fundraiser.