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The KPBSD Board of Education listens to Homer High School student body secretary Cecilia Fitzpatrick present their resolution over Zoom on Homer High’s dress code disallowing Salty Dawg apparel in school at the regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman/screenshot)

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Students push against Salty Dawg apparel ban

Student government resolution receives near-unanimous support

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Jessica Hahn (left front), Sunrise Sjoberg (right front) and Carolyn Norton rehearse during a weekly community chorus at the Mariner Theater on Feb. 21 .

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Meet Your Neighbor — Kyle Schneider and the Kenai Peninsula Community Chorus

Homer Choir Director inspires young and old alike to find and share their voice through song

Map showing the proposed boundary changes for Kenai Peninsula Borough districts 2 and 3. (Map via Kenai Peninsula Borough)

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Assembly OKs new district boundaries

The affirmative vote marked the end of a lengthy reapportionment and redistricting process

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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COVID-19: Cases and hospitalizations fall statewide and in Kenai Peninsula Borough

21 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alaska

Peter Micciche (second from left) is sworn in as mayor of the Kenai Peninsula Borough on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Micciche sworn in as borough mayor

Micciche received more than 50% of votes cast during the Feb. 14 special election

Seanna Swanson (front) and Kelsi Curren (rear) review a recipe for pretzels during a foods class at Kenai Central High School on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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‘Hands-on’ education equips students with vocational skills

Sparks were flying last Wednesday morning at Soldotna High School, where junior Kevin Steger donned protective eyewear while…

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

The Kachemak Selo Middle-High School building sits against a backdrop of the ridge separating the village from the Kenai Peninsula Borough road system Thursday, Aug. 30 in Kachemak-Selo. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Board of Ed group will focus on district’s small schools

A newly minted Kenai Peninsula Borough School District group will focus on the needs of the district’s small…

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City council finalizes watershed parcel purchase

During their regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, the Homer City Council adopted an ordinance to appropriate $70,000…

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Bookshelves were moved away from the leaking ceiling in the Homer High School library on Jan. 23.

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Homer High School library experiences water leaks, awaits roof replacement

If you visit the Homer High School library today, you’ll notice some alarming changes. Several shelves on the…

Colleen James, left, poses with her daughter, Jessie James, RN, right at Homer Medical Center, during her retirement party at South Peninsula Hospital on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Photo provided by Derotha Ferraro.

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Colleen James, Emergency Department Clinical Forensic Services Coordinator at South Peninsula Hospital retires after 34 years of service

South Peninsula Hospital’s forensic nurse Colleen James is retiring at the end of February 2023 after providing 34…

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Seawatch: marine weather forecasts are getting an update

The marine weather forecasts are getting an update to more accurately reflect near-coastal waters conditions.

Thea Person 2023, senior portrait by Linda Smogor.

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Meet Your Neighbor: Samantha Cunningham and Thea Person

Award sponsored by Friends of the Homer Public Library honors Lifelong Learner Samantha Cunningham and Youth Learner Thea…