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Homer man sentenced for role in ‘largest’ Homer Police drug bust

Trevor Latimer was found guilty of multiple drug-related charges in March

Melanie Carpenter shows her overall grand champion steer, Napoleon, for auction during the Kenai Peninsula District 4-H Agriculture Expo in the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The winning bid came in over $10,000. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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4-H Ag Expo auction draws eager bidders for award-winning animals raised by local youth

There were 48 total animals on the roster for Saturday’s auction

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, walks down the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, Alaska, during the Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Rep. Ben Carpenter endorses controversial ‘Project 2025,’ writes ‘What’s not to like?’

The set of conservative policy proposals were compiled by the Heritage Foundation and other conservative groups

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Dr. Dan Louis from Billings, Mt. (left), Linda Stearns from South Peninsula Hospital education department middle) and Dr. Chris Landess emergency department director at the ultrasound training course in Homer on Saturday, July 27.

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South Peninsula Hospital offers hands-on ultrasound course for medical practicioners

South Peninsula Hospital hosted a two-day workshop on ultrasound training on July 26 and 27. The event was…

Homer Harbor is photographed on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Additional funding secured for Homer Harbor expansion general investigation

Special Projects Manager Jenny Carroll and Port Director Bryan Hawkins at the July 22 Homer City Council meeting…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council secures further rec center funding

The Homer City Council set aside additional funding for a multiuse community recreation center at their last regular…

A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections at Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)

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Candidate filing period for city, borough elections now open

The filing deadline is Aug. 15

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Participants from the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve’s eDNA workshop collect water samples from Homer Harbor on Friday, July 26.

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Kachemak Bay Research Reserve hosts eDNA workshop

The Kachemak Bay Research Reserve last week hosted a community workshop with members from various organizations to discuss…

Snow melts on a sunny day at the Kachemak Bay Campus on March 16, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Kachemak Bay Campus scholarship deadline approaching

The packet application for the fall semester needs to be submitted to the campus by Aug. 12 at…

Participants in a Sunday protest for Steven Kissack march toward Marine Park on Sunday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

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Protesters demand police accountability following death of Steven Kissack

Advocates gather where he was shot, say they are raising their voices because “he’s unable to speak.”

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Kenai man dead after weekend collision

The crash took place at the intersection of Treasure Chest Street and the Kenai Spur Highway

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Anchorage man dies after being found floating in Kenai River

The man had been fishing in the area with friends, according to troopers

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Anchor Point woman dead after ATV rollover

Troopers were called around 9 p.m. on July 16 and told of a rollover on Anchor River Road