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Ice chokes the Homer Harbor on Jan. 9, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Fishery council closes federal waters in Cook Inlet to commercial salmon fishing

Fishermen, processors, elected officials warn of devastation to the fishery

In this Monday, July 27, 2020 file photo, a nurse prepares a syringe during a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., in Binghamton, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

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‘Beginning of the end’: Alaska’s first COVID-19 vaccines may arrive next week

The state’s health officials gave a vaccine update on Monday

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On-site learning could resume in January

K-6 students will be allowed to return to school on Jan. 19 even if their region is at…

The Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Medical Services station on Milo Fritz Road in Anchor Point is shown in an undated photo. (Photo courtesy Anchor Point Fire and EMS)

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Formation of Western Emergency Service Area moves forward

Board members have been appointed and transfer of assets is next

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State reports 4 new deaths, 577 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported four new deaths and 577 new cases of COVID-19…

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Homer High School.

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

The Homer/Baycrest KOA Campground, as seen on Aug. 18, 2018, near Baycrest Hill in Homer, Alaska. Formerly the Baycrest RV Park, owners Shelly and Jeff Erickson made it a KOA campground in the fall of 2017. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer Baycrest KOA wins major company awards during annual convention

Homer Baycrest KOA wins President’s Award and KOA Founder’s Award for second year running.

The intersection of Skyline Drive and Ohlson Mountain Road, seen here Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 outside Homer, Alaska. Residents of Ohlson Mountain Road have concerns about safety and speeding in the area, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly has formally asked the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to conduct safety and speed studies on the road. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Assembly asks for safety study on Ohlson Mountain Road

Residents worry about increased traffic, speeding hazards

Scotts Family Pharmacy on Lake Street as seen on Sept. 24, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Scott’s Pharmacy fined in case resulting from drug mix-up

Alaska Board of Pharmacy fines Scott’s Family Pharmacy for errors when woman picked up wrong drugs.

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A sign detailing the store’s mask policy stands outside Safeway in Soldotna on July 21, 2020.

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Borough attorney signs letter refuting state’s claim that second-class boroughs can mandate masks

The letter describes specific statutes barring them from enacting mask mandate

Lighted tree and present structures decorate the lawn Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Bear Creek Winery Gardens near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Trees for cheer: Group plans Christmas tree decoration for Long Term Care residents

Members of the community are invited to decorate the trees

This screenshot shows the number of COVID-19 cases different regions of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has had over the last 14 days. (Screenshot by Homer News)

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Remote learning extended for most schools

Younger students were able to return to onsite learning on Wednesday

Pizza Underground owner Ethan Eutsler, right, and coworker Jack Pierre, left, take a break from making pizza dough on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, the opening day of the business, in the basement of Alice's Champagne Palace in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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New takeout pizza option opens in Homer

Housed in the basement of Alice’s Champagne Palace, Pizza Underground is strictly food to go.