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The Kenai/Soldotna Fish and Game Advisory Committee meets on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Advisory Committee to make proposals to change fishing regulation

The Kenai/Soldotna Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports…

Jonathan Parducho, a pharmacist, removes a tray of vials of of the Jynneos vaccine for monkeypox from a box containing 20 doses, in the vaccine hub at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Friday, July 29, 2022, in San Francisco. (Lea Suzuki/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

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Only 5 cases of mpox detected in Alaska

An epidemiology bulletin released by the State Department of Health on Wednesday provides a summary of Alaska’s public…

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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COVID-19: Borough cases hit low not seen in years

Only 12 cases were reported this week, down from 22 last week

The aftermath of a small grass fire off East Hill Road near Homer, Alaska is seen here on April 8, 2020. The fire was started by a discarded cigarette. (Photo by Matt James/Alaska Division of Forestry)

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Wildland fire season starts; burn permits now required

Burn permits are available from the Division of Forestry Fire Prevention

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

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Council approves task order for HERC testing

The city is finally taking the next steps toward demolition of the HERC 2 building.

Sixth grade band and Homer Elks Club Members at West Homer Elementary on March 30, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided by Mercedes Harness)

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Elementary students present at talent show

Music, dance and theater were all on display

The Homer City Council discusses the mayor’s vetoes during the regular meeting on Monday, March 13. Screenshot.

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Comprehensive plan veto stands

Homer will have to wait a bit longer for a new comprehensive plan.

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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School announcements

Homer High School

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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

Photo provided by Jessica Poling 
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

Homer News Staff