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Homer resident Lee John Henry listens during an omnibus hearing Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Kenai Superior Court in Kenai, Alaska. Henry was indicted Oct. 20 on murder and robbery charges for the 2013 death of Mark Matthews in Homer.

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Lee John Henry pleads guilty to 2013 Homer killing

Henry has been awaiting trial since 2016

East End Road, Homer, Alaska. Feb. 26, 2023.  Photo provided by Christopher Kincaid.

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Aurora overhead

Peninsula treated to light display Sunday

Photo courtesy of Deb Curtis
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…

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor-elect Peter Micciche testifies before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly during a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2022 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O'Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Micciche made borough mayor

Peter Micciche is the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s new mayor following certification of the Feb. 14, 2023, special election…

The Krewe of Gambrinus dances down Pioneer Avenue in the 69th Annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Delcenia Cosman

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Community comes out for carnival parade

The Winter Carnival Parade brought Homer out of hibernation starting at noon on Saturday. Braving 20-some-degree temperatures and…

Students’ individual growth pods are set up in the hydroponics room on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at Nikolaevsk School in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. Photo by Delcenia Cosman

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Nikolaevsk School starts grant-funded hydroponics program

Nikolaevsk School recently kick-started a student-run hydroponics program, funded by an $8,000 grant from national nonprofit organization Green…

The Anchor Point Senior Center advertises that the polls are open on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. Photo by Delcenia Cosman
The Anchor Point Senior Center advertises that the polls are open on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Micciche leads mayor’s race

Election workers reported sluggish voter turnout

The Homer Spit stretching into Kachemak Bay is seen here on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Homer woman indicted over seaplane incident

Marian Tillion Beck was indicted on charges of negligent operation of a vessel and attempted interference with the…

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Borough mayoral candidate forum speaks to southern peninsula

The four candidates for the upcoming Kenai Peninsula Borough mayoral special election spoke on current issues during a…

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Benefit will support family of Nepal plane crash victim

The Down East Saloon will host a benefit on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 2-5 p.m. for the family…

Homer High School Computer Science Students. Andrew Skillingstad, Chloe Gall,  Halen Nordstrom, Cecilia Fitzpatrick, Zane Sanchez, Regan Baker, Coleman Stephens, Elsa Otis, Leland Curtis, Samson Isaac, Brennan Steen, Caleb Brow (note:several female students were absent on this day).   Photo provided by Jan Spurkland.

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Homer High School earns computer science female diversity award

Homer High School has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female…

Amy Russell

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West Homer staff member receives Paraeducator of the Year Award

West Homer staff member Amy Russell received the State of Alaska Special Education Paraeducator of the Year Award…