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Smoked salmon ready for taste testing in Wrangell. (Photo by Vivian Faith Prescott)

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5th annual ‘Smoked Salmon Super Bowl’ names winners of tastiest fish

During the 15th annual Salmonfest at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds this month, the fifth annual Smoked Salmon Super…

A patron speaks to youth vendors at their Homer Farmers Market booth during Kids' Vending Day on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Youth vendors sell at farmers market

The Homer Farmers Market hosted the final Kids’ Vending Day of the season on Wednesday.

The cover of Alaska Sourdough Stories.

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Stories from the Kosmos

I had already purchased the book online — and was waiting for it to arrive in my mailbox…

Lola, 6-year-old female, and Maui, 10-year-old male (bonded pair). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

It’s time they find a family that wants to adopt them.

Kenai Peninsula District 4-H chickens are on display at the Kenai Peninsula Fair, Aug. 8-10, 2025, in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Jack Money)

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Family fun at the fair

The Kenai Peninsula Fair was held last weekend in Ninilchik.

This hearty meal comes straight out of an Irish pub ... sort of. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A hearty meal for adventurers

This recipe makes enough for supper, with plenty of leftovers for elevensies.

A raspberry ripens in a garden in Homer, Alaska, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The fireweed blooms may soon reach their zenith and school begins in less than a week, but summer…

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

"The White Horse" is an acrylic painting by Felicity Jones Bechtel on display through August at the Art Shop Gallery. Photo provided by Felicity Jones Bechtel

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‘My season of originals’

Local artist exhibits her foray into a new medium and a new chapter in her life.

Fika co-owners Sierra Moskios-Schlieman and Tyler Moskios-Schlieman pose for a photograph with their Taste of Homer plaque at the 2025 HarborFest in June. (Photo courtesy of Fika Coffee Roasters)

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Local coffee roastery to compete in ‘Great Alaska Coffee Roaster Competition’

The competition will take place on Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer.

A vintage KBBI mug, repurposed and filled with various office supplies, rests in the Homer News office window on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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KBBI seeks art submissions for annual membership mugs

The mugs will be released in October, as an incentive for the fall membership drive.

Team Seaweed presents their research on Monday, July 28, 2025 in Pioneer Hall at Kachemak Bay Campus. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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‘Girls on the Water’ expedition presents on summer adventures and research

The program, run through UAF, helps expose young women to coastal ecosystems

Lola, 6-year-old female, and Maui, 10-year-old male (bonded pair). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

These two would love a family to call their own.