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Delcenia Cosman / Homer News Executive director Whitney Harness shows the Pratt Museum’s collection of audio tapes and oral history recordings to visitors during an open house of the newly updated reference library, held Friday, March 27<ins>, 2026, in Homer, Alaska</ins>.

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Pratt Museum revitalizes reference library

The reference library and resource center is available to patrons during the museum’s business hours.

(from left to right) Jacque E. Peterson, Lukas Renner and Ed Berg hold up their respective awards — Library Spirit, Youth Learner and Lifelong Learner — during the Celebration of Lifelong Learning on Saturday. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Honoring lifelong commitments to learning

Three Homer community members were honored during the Friends of the Homer Library’s annual celebration and fundraiser on…

The M/V Tustumena comes into Homer after spending the day in Seldovia in 2010. (Homer News File)

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May 1 fare increase on state ferries, first since 2022

Tickets to ride the Alaska Marine Highway System will go up a little more than 2% effective May…

Protesters line up along Pioneer Avenue and hold up signs that read, “No Crowns for Clowns” and “Trump for Prison, Make America Safe Again,” during the third nationally-organized “No Kings” protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer joins worldwide ‘No Kings’ protest

Homer Women of Action, who organized the local event, reported nearly 700 community members in attendance.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District logo.

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School board continues preliminary budget discussions

The next regular meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will be held in…

Sherry Stead is the 2026 Woman of Distinction. Photo provided by South Peninsula Haven House

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Haven House to honor 2026 Women of Distinction

The annual celebration and fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 4 at The Kannery.

An Alaska Communications technician installs high speed broadband equipment on the Kenai Peninsula in 2024. Photo provided by Heather Marron

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Alaska Communications announces broadband expansion

Federal funding will allow ACS to deploy broadband infrastructure in communities across the state, including the Kenai Peninsula.

Homer City Manager Melissa Jacobsen (right) gives the State of the City presentation during a Homer Chamber of Commerce members’ luncheon on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at The Room at Fat Olives in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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State of the city, youth programs focus of chamber luncheon

Homer City Manager Melissa Jacobsen and Planet Youth Homer representatives provided updates during the Homer Chamber of Commerce…

A sign hangs over the entrance to the Homer Education and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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City opens public comment on recreation complex

The 30-day public comment period for the HERC Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives will be held March 27…

Ed Berg will be awarded the Lifelong Learner Award at the Homer Public Library’s annual Celebration of Lifelong Learning on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Taz Tally

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Celebrating lifelong learning

The annual event, recognizing community members’ dedication to learning and sharing knowledge, will be held Saturday.

Ice conditions in the Homer Harbor have led the annual Winter King Tournament to be postponed for a second week, to Saturday, April 4. Photo courtesy Homer Chamber of Commerce

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Winter king tournament postponed again

The Homer Chamber of Commerce moved the tournament to April 4, as current harbor conditions are unlikely to…

Homer Airport Terminal and Cargo Facility on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Flight service continues despite temporary airport terminal closure

The City of Homer announced a temporary closure of the Homer Airport Terminal Monday afternoon following a water…

Annika Hauer photo. Madeline Johnson, who read the Declaration of Independence at the celebration, titled her painting “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” responding to the question, “What does America mean to you?”

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Capitol celebration marks Declaration of Independence, America’s 250th birthday

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