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The Homer Police Station as seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Ice lies scattered on the beach on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at Mariner Park on the Homer Spit, Alaska. Extreme high tides last week pushed ice bergs from the bay up on the beach. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

Years ago when the Betster’s nephew got married and the family discussion turned to how bad that winter…

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Town Crier

Get ready to light up the sky this New Year’s Eve as the fourth annual crowdfunded New Year’s…

Ralph (Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws)

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Pet of the week: Ralph

Ralph is a 2-year-old husky/hound mix and is already a complex fellow. But his ideal home is out…

Dairy-free dinner rolls only take a little bit of time and a few substitutions. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Baking for everyone

Whip up dairy-free dinner rolls with a few simple substitutions.

Jim Levine, left, watches as his Diamond Ridge driveway gets plowed on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, near Homer, Alaska. Over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, some areas of the southern Kenai Peninsula got up to 3 feet of snow. The weekend forecast calls for clear and cold on Friday, with a 70% chance of snow on Sunday, (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

Buckle up, Betster persons. It’s Dec. 2, and Homer holiday fun starts with a bang this weekend. Put…

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Town Crier

Bear Creek Winery Garden of Lights will return this December with Christmas lights, hot chocolate, a bonfire and…

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Aurora-Skye Alavazo

Aurora-Skye Alavazo was born at 11:59 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at South Peninsula Hospital to Rashel and…

Ceramic art by Jeff Szarzi shows for December at Ptarmigan Arts in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Ptarmigan Arts)

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First Friday art exhibit openings include pop-up weekend show at Ptarmigan Arts.

McNett also featured at Bunnell Street Arts Center.

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News.

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Appease your child’s picky palate with these tasty Tater Tots. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Tots to be thankful for

Two years ago, I spent the entirety of Thanksgiving Day in my green rocking chair, cradling my newborn…

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

The Homer Police Station as seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.