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Homer High School outlines enforcement policy for cellphone use

At the end of the 2024 school year, Homer High School parents were asked to provide feedback to…

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3 file for Homer city council, mayor candidacy

City council member Rachel Lord is running for Homer mayor

Pigs race at the Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Pigs race at the Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai Peninsula Fair 2024: Back to the Last Frontier

The Kenai Peninsula Fair opens Friday, Aug. 9, at the historic fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Fair coordinator Lara McGinnis…

A sign directs voters at Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Early voting open in Kenai, Soldotna and Homer

Early voting will be open until Aug. 19

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Dr. Ian Wisecarver stands outside of the Renew Clinic on the South Peninsula Hospital Campus on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2024 in Homer.

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South Peninsula Hospital opens plastic surgery clinic

The clinic will offer aesthetic and reconstructive surgery

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Coast Guard suspends search for 4 passengers of capsized boat

A 28-foot aluminum vessel was reported on Saturday to be taking on water in the Gulf of Alaska…

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State Department of Health warns of pertussis spike

Infants are at the highest risk for severe disease, with about one-third requiring hospitalization.

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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…