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Signs direct visitors at the City of Seward’s city hall annex on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 in Seward, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Seward council considers electricity rate hike

A resolution considered at Monday’s council meeting would increase rates by $0.06 per kWh for all customers

KPBSD Finance Director Liz Hayes presents information to school board members during the third installment of the district’s “Budget 101” information series on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Screenshot)

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‘Budget 101’: School district savings accounts

The series aims to inform the general public about how the KPBSD budget process works

The Sterling Highway crosses the Kenai River near the Russian River Campground on March 15, 2020, near Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Russian River Campground reopens for winter

It was expected to reopen May 29

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Halibut Cove woman in viral seaplane incident agrees to plea

Marion Tillion Beck intends to plead guilty to midsemeanor gross negligent operation of a vessel

Homer Chamber of Commerce 2024 logo.  Image provided by Homer Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber updates rotary on new staff, holiday events and upcoming anniversary

Homer Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to introduce new staff members, discuss benefits…

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New gym opens in Anchor Point

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marked grand opening last week

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Commemorating America’s veterans

Several veterans organizations, as well as members of the community, turned out for a parade in recognition of…

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A newly rescued sea otter pup receives care from the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response Program in Seward on Oct. 31.

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SeaLife Center admits sea otter pup

It is the third sea otter pup to be rescued this year

Adam Bertoldo testifies in opposition to a resolution only permitting certain chaplains to deliver invocations before Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Assembly OKs changes to borough invocation policy

The new policy says only chaplains may give assembly invocations

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Homer High musicians to perform at statewide concert

17 students will participate in Alaska’s 2023 fall All-State Honor Band and Choir performances

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School board briefed on e-cigarette use by SoHi assistant principal

Results from the 2019 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that one in four students said they currently…

The Seldovia archway is one of the first landmarks visitors see when stepping off the boat. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Seldovia receives $2.3M to replace Jakolof Bay dock

The project is one of seven in Alaska funded through the department’s Port Infrastructure Development Program,

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Ashe Dias, left front, and Sofia Loboy, right front, hold a community meeting to share their goal of creating an event calendar and resource guide for community youth.

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Coalition seeks ways to expand youth spaces

Homer students initiate efforts to create a youth event calendar and resource guide