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Togiak herring not on menu for processors

For the first time in many decades, there will be no commercial harvest of herring in Togiak this…

Audre Hickey testifies in opposition to an ordinance that would implement a citywide lewdness prohibition in Soldotna during a city council meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna council kills citywide lewdness ordinance

The decision followed lengthy public comment

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Jessica Poling is the 2023 Haven House Women of Distinction “Shining Star” award recipient.

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Meet Your Neighbor: Haven House Women of Distinction awardees

Haven House recognizes women who are passionate about serving the community and inspiring those around them

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The waters of Cook Inlet lap against Nikishka Beach in Nikiski, Alaska, where several local fish sites are located, on Friday, March 24, 2023.

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Unprecedented closures threaten setnet way of life

Setnetters have been vocal about their opposition to the way their fishery is managed

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Homer man convicted of domestic violence assault

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Jerry Burnett, chair of the Board of Game, speaks during their Southcentral meeting on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska.

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Board of Game decides on local proposals

Trapping setbacks, archery hunts and duck restrictions were up for consideration

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COVID-19: Local cases fall after last week’s spike

After a spike of 50 new COVID-19 cases was reported in the Kenai Peninsula Borough last week, numbers…

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South Peninsula Hospital Foundation Jeffrey Eide facilitates a small group workshop during the community conversation on housing solutions in the greater Homer area at Christian Community Church on Saturday.

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Community shares insight on housing

Nearly 100 residents of the greater Homer area on Saturdayattended a community forum on housing solutions.

The Homer Education and Recreation Complex at the corner of the Sterling Highway and Pioneer Avenue. (Homer News file photo)

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City council holds special HERC work session

The Homer City Council held a special work session March 20 to hear a presentation on next steps…

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Tournament champion Gail Bilyeu, center, holds the winning fish during the Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament awards ceremony on Saturday. Pictured right are the tournament’s previous two champions, Weston and Andrew Marley.

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Gail Bilyeu wins 29th annual Homer winter king salmon tournament

Bilyeu’s fish weighed in at 26.12 pounds

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State Trooper convicted of attempted sexual abuse of a minor

Vance Peronto, formerly an Alaska State Trooper based in Soldotna, was convicted Friday of one count of attempted…

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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School district risk level update and upcoming events