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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.

A mother encourages her daughter as they walked into Paul Banks Elementary School for the first day of classes. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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The fireweed has bloomed to its tips and the petals have slowly started to peel away. This morning…

Ethel and Navy (Photos courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws)

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Pets of the week: Ethel and Navy

Navy, a 5-year-old male, and Ethel, a 2-year-old female, are quite the pair. These sweet roommates have formed…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

"Better late than never," the Kachemak Gardener said of the late-summer plants blooming in her garden in Homer. (Photo by Rosemary Fitzpatrick).

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Kachemak Gardener: Plenty of time to harvest in the land of the midnight sun

Yikes! I just spent two of the most peaceful evening hours in the garden and completely forgot that…

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Arts briefs

HCOA holds one-day special event

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.

Sheila Wyne's "Strata #3" is part of her show that opened Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at Bunnell Street Arts Center. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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In new show, Wyne looks at time through ‘Strata’

Spenard artist chops, shears and welds decommissioned road signs to make art.

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Alice Witte Fund started a legacy of scholarship funds

Death of popular vollyball coach inspired first of many scholarship funds.

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Town Crier

The Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center has temporarily closed indoor services out of concerns for the health…

Ralph (Photos 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 a sweet boy full of personality. He’s young and active,…

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Homer Farmers Market: SNAP program doubles Market tokens

SNAP doubling program makes fresh, locally grown food accessible to everyone.

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.