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Jason Davis (Photo by Sara Erickson)

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Davis appointed to Homer City Council

Jason Davis was sworn in on Monday to serve in the interim position on the Homer City Council.

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2021 Homer Halibut Tournament canceled

The Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has canceled the upcoming Homer Halibut Tournament.

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Parents on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, pick up students at Chapman School in Anchor Point, Alaska, after a shooting about a half mile north on the Sterling Highway in which an Alaska State Trooper was shot. The school was on lockdown while troopers searched for the alleged shooter, Bret Herrick, 60. An Alaska State Trooper stands by.

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Troopers arrest wanted man on Tuesday morning

Injured trooper is in fair condition at Anchorage hospital.

Homer Truffle Co. owner David Briggs cuts the grand opening ribbon at the relaunch of his business on Aug. 17. He is pictured with Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center board members and employees. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Homer Truffle Co. reopens with new products

Homer Truffle Co. hosted a grand re-opening ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 17, to launch its new products after being…

Homer City Council met in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers on Monday to discuss numerous ordinances and resolutions. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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5 file for city council races

Election includes two 3-year terms and one 1-year term.

Homer Public Library (Photo by Sarah Knapp)

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Homer Public Library receives $7,000 grant

The Homer Public Library received a $7,000 grant to purchase books.

Parents walk their children to their first day of school at Paul Banks Elementary School on Aug. 17, 2021. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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First day of school began Aug. 17

Classes began Aug. 17 for all Kenai Peninsula Borough School District schools. Even with steady rain, Paul Banks…

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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‘Back to school, ring the bell’

The 2021-22 school year begins Aug. 17 for all KPBSD schools.

A young volunteer chases three piglets named Mary Hamkins, Petunia and Sir Oinks-a-lot through the race Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds during the pig races on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in Ninilchik, Alaska. Spectators place bets on their favorite swine to win and the proceeds go to support the fair. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Kenai Peninsula Fair celebrates 70 years of fun

The Kenai Peninsula Fair is celebrating its 70th anniversary Aug. 13-15 at the fairgrounds in Ninilchik by “cruisin’…

Homer City Council met in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers on Monday to discuss numerous ordinances and resolutions. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Nippin’ it in the bud

Marijuana consumption ordinance fails at city council.

The logo for South Peninsula Hospital.

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About 70 hospital staff affected by food poisoning

State identifies pork in sandwiches as likely cause of food poisoning.

Sixteen people participated in the 2021 Jakolof Bay 10 Miler race Saturday, July 31. (Photo provided by Tania Spurkland)

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Seldovia hosts Jakolof Bay 10-Miler

The Seldovia Arts Council hosted the Jakolof Bay 10-Miler race Saturday, July 31.

Jan Keiser, Homer Public Works director, testifies during the Homer City Council Committee of the Whole meeting on July 26 in the Cowles Council Chamber. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Two file for city council

Aderhold runs for re-election; Smith files for one-year vacant seat.