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Natural gas processing equipment is seen at Furie Operating Alaska’s central processing facility in Nikiski, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Unnamed company in talks to develop Alaska LNG Pipeline, governor says

The next step is for both parties to create a legally binding development agreement that will move the…

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Finance Director Liz Hayes presents information on the district’ fiscal year 2024 budget at Kenai Central High School on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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KPBSD to hold community budget meetings in Homer, Kenai and Seward

The school district prepares budgets for fiscal years that run from July 1 to June 30

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Jasmine Marie Bunnell, South Peninsula Hospital’s first baby of 2025, was born in the family birthing center on Jan. 1<ins>, 2025, in Homer, Alaska</ins>.

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Homer welcomes 1st baby of 2025

Jasmine Bunnell was born at South Peninsula Hospital on Jan. 1

Screenshot image for the new searchable newspapers.com system available at Homer Public Library.  Image provided by Dave Berry.

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Homer Public Library offers free digital access to Homer News archives

Homer Public Library patrons now have searchable access to Homer News archives dating back seven decades, the library…

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Homer man arrested for Cooper Landing burglaries

He is accused of at least five different burglaries, troopers said

Fireworks light up Mariner Park during the seventh annual crowdfunded New Year's Eve Fireworks Fantastical on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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‘…and a Happy New Year!’

Homer and Anchor Point communities celebrate the arrival of 2025

Breezy Berryman addresses the Homer Planning Commission during the public hearing portion of their regular meeting on Jan. 2, 2025, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.

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Planning commission recommends studio zoning code amendment

The recommendation will later appear before the City Council, who has the authority to make code amendments

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Updated: Arson, burning charges dismissed in Homer fire case

Kimberly Ketter, 41, was arrested Jan. 4 for several charges including arson.

The entrance to the Kenai Peninsula Job Center is seen here in Kenai, Alaska, on April 15, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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Minimum wage increases by $0.18

Another increase, to $13 per hour, is set for July 1

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Homer High School students who joined schools from around the state in a high school walkout pose near the end of the event, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. Not all students who attended the event are in the image.

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2024: The year in review

2024 was a busy year — between it being an election year, the city tackling big issues facing…

The logo for South Peninsula Hospital. Homer News file photo.

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SPH welcomes January with health and wellness programs

South Peninsula Hospital will sponsor several new community health and wellness programs starting in January.

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Kristen Faulkner, 2024 Olympic gold medal cyclist, poses with her bike on the Homer Mariner Theatre stage on Friday Dec. 27, 2024, in Homer, Alaska.

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Olympic cycling gold medalist Kristen Faulkner gives community talk

Homer’s Kristen Faulkner last week participated in a community question-and-answer session and was recognized for her achievements as…

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Christmas Bird Count spots more than 8,000 birds

Count Day was held on Dec. 21, after a weeklong postponement due to heavy snow