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The sign in front of the Homer Electric Association building in Kenai, Alaska as seen on April 1, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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HEA extends contract with Enstar

HEA also plans to reduce its annual consumption of natural gas by approximately 21% over the next three…

Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, a Nikiski Republican, speaks in favor of overriding a veto of Senate Bill 140 during floor debate of a joint session of the Alaska State Legislature on Monday, March 18, 2024 (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Bjorkman readies for start of legislative session

His priorities this year won’t look much different from those of his freshman legislative session.

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Members of the Alaska Japanese Club of Homer and supporters at the Bidarka Hotel last Thursday. Front row from left: Elayna Wilson, Sei Beams, Rei Beams and Megumi Beams. Back row from left: Letha Straley, Finn Brewer, David Beams and Sarah Brewer.

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Japanese Club presents rotary with info about sister city trip

Homer’s Alaska Japanese Club will send a student delegation to Teshio in May

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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

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

Alaska State Troopers badge. File photo.

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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.

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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…

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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

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Commissioner Deena Bishop and Gov. Mike Dunleavy discuss his veto of an education bill during a press conference March 15, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Federal government drops pursuit of maintenance of equity funding for KPBSD, other districts

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will not be receiving a total of nearly $10 million in COVID-19…

Member Tom Tougas speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Tourism Industry Working Group in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Tourism Industry Working Group holds 1st meeting

The group organized and began to unpack questions about tourism revenue and identity

Logo for Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. Photo courtesy of State of Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys

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Homer landslide susceptibility mapping project completed

The Alaska Division of Geological &Geophysical Surveys completed a comprehensive landslide hazard assessment for the city, the division…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy explains details of his proposed state budget for next year during a press conference Thursday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy’s proposed budget includes funding for pipeline, Dixon diversion, Silvertip camp

Dunleavy spoke bullishly about the Alaska LNG project