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Part of the Anchorage skyline is reflected in the south-facing windows of downtown’s Robert B. Atwood Building on June 17, 2026. Anchorage, Alaska’s biggest city, had a cost of living that was 25.5% above the national urban average in 2025, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and Worforce Development. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

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Urban Alaska’s high costs of living driven by health care and groceries

Juneau is the costliest of the state’s three major cities, followed by Anchorage and Fairbanks, according to the…

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Soldotna man arrested on child pornography charges

Adam O’Guinn, 29, is charged with possession of child pornography and receipt of child pornography

Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, speaks Friday, April 26, 2024, on the floor of the Alaska House of Representatives. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

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Alaska ethics committee finds ‘probable cause’ in Rep. Vance’s letter to Homer News

One committee members files dissenting opinion to majority decision

Mendenhall Glacier barely touches Mendenhall Lake near Juneau in this photo Eran Hood took from a helicopter on Aug. 13, 2025. (Eran Hood photo)

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Alaska ranked No. 1 in nation for mold risk in homes

The state has the highest Mold Risk Score due to its lakes and average annual humidity

Kids play with a bubble machine set up by one of the vendors at the Concert on the Lawn on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Karen Hornaday Park in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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KBBI Public Radio set for annual Concert on the Lawn in Homer

The Homer tradition brings together musicians from across the Kenai Peninsula and beyond

Anesha “Duffy” Murnane went missing on Oct. 17, 2019. (Homer Police Department/handout)

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Man sentenced to 87 years for 2019 murder of missing Homer woman

Kirby Calderwood was sentenced on July 2 for the murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane

Lisa Zatz is helping people access free meidical care at the Homer PopUp Clinic. (Photo courtesy of the Homer PopUp Clinic)

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PopUp Clinic brings free medical services to Homer residents in need

Homer PopUp Clinic offers services on Mondays at the Homer United Methodist Church

Retired educator Hal Neace will be attempting a 50-year reunion ascent of Graduation Peak alongside his children and grandchildren on July 6. He began the tradition with his senior students at Susan B. English School while teaching an outdoor education class called Project Adventure. (Hal Neace)

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Retired teacher to embark on 50th anniversary ascent of Graduation Peak

Hal Neace will climb the peak near Soldovia alongside his children and grandchildren on July 6

The Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection in Homer is one of 25 organizations to receive funding from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts. (Google Streetview)

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Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection awarded grant to support opioid response efforts

The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts awarded grants to 25 organizations nationwide

Proposed improvements to the Homer Transfer Facility are finally being realized thank to an initiative of local volunteers from Homer Drawdown and the expertise of Kenai Peninsula Borough employees. (Courtesy of Cook Inletkeeper)

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Local initiative seeks to extend lifespan of Homer landfill

The Kenai Peninsula Borough partnered with volunteers from Homer Drawdown

Courtesy of Ptarmigan Arts The work of wildlife and landscape photographer Pam Roseveare will be featured at Ptarmigan Arts.

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First Friday gives Homer art lovers reason to celebrate

As the community gears up to celebrate 250 years of American pride, Homer’s artists and galleries are once…

The Alaska Stars Drill Team rides down Milo Fritz Avenue during the Fourth of July parade in Anchor Point. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News file photo)

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Homer ready to wave the flag for America 250 celebration

Festivities include the annual Fourth of July Parade

West Homer Elementary School Japanese Club instructor Megumi Beams (center), walks with the Alaska Japanese Club float, carries a cardboard Taiko drum and waves to the crowd at the 70th annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Pioneer Avenue on Feb. 10, 2024. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News file photo)

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Alaska Japanese Club Homer celebrates sister city through cultural events

2024 marked the 40th aniversary of Homer’s longtime partnership with Teshio, Hokkaido, Japan