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Catriona Reynolds in an undated photo. (Photo courtesy Catriona Reynolds)

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CEO leaves Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic

Reynolds departs after 18 years at the clinic

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State reports 296 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported 296 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, eight of…

About 50 people protest the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska. The group reacted to the events in which rioters broke into the U.S. Capitol while Congress attempted to tally the Electoral College results in which former Vice President Joe Biden won the presidential election. Charles Aguilar, far right, wore a Trump puppet costume. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Locals protest the riots at U.S. Capitol

About 50 show up on Saturday to protest Jan. 6 riot and Trump’s involvement

COVID-19 vaccines arrive at South Peninsula Hospital on Dec. 16, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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South Peninsula Hospital to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 700 seniors

Online appointments for the Moderna vaccine filled up in 8 minutes

Students play during recess on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at West Homer Elementary School in Homer, Alaska. Elementary students were able to return to onsite schooling five days a week starting Monday. (Photo courtesy Joni Wise/West Homer Elementary School)

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Students head back to school as onsite learning resumes

Elementary students attend 5 days a week, middle and high schoolers have altered schedule

The Homer Courthouse. (Homer News file photo)

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Case against former legislative aide to Rep. Vance dismissed

A criminal charge against a former legislative aide for Rep. Sarah Vance (R-Homer) has been dismissed.

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to pay assessment fees on parcel eyed by moose habitat group

The Homer City Council delved into issues of land conservation at its most recent meeting

The Homer office of the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. (Courtesy photo Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles)

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Cuts in governor’s budget would close DMV office in Homer

Policy analyst: DMV costs more to operate than it brings in

South Peninsula Pharmacist Jill Kort holds up a vial of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 shortly after it arrived at the hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Seniors 65 and older can sign up for vaccines at South Peninsula Hospital at noon Monday

State opens up vaccine opportunity early for Alaskans 65 and older

Western Emergency Services logo. (Courtesy image)

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Borough seeks to fill vacancy on Western Emergency Services board

The new board governing the Western Emergency Service Area has a seat vacancy the Kenai Peninsula Borough is…

Fireworks explode above the Homer Spit on Dec. 31, 2020 as part of the third annual crowdfunded fireworks in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Out with a bang: 3rd annual crowdfunded fireworks bid farewell to 2020

Whoever said the world ends with a whimper and not a bang never met Aaron Weisser.

Victoria and Robert Walker hold their daughter, Eleanor, Homer's New Year baby. (Photo courtesy Derotha Ferraro/South Peninsula Hospital)

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Homer welcomes first baby of 2021

In a year stifled and disrupted by a global pandemic, a lot of things change or get canceled.…

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State reports 353 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

Cases on Kenai Peninsula continue downward trend