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    The Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Local businesses alter hours, services for residents
    By Megan Pacer • March 20, 2020 5:30 am

    Alaska’s small business economy was thrown into upheaval when Gov. Mike Dunleavy released a mandate that closed all food and…

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    COVID-19 closures announced
    COVID-19 closures announced
    By Michael Armstrong • March 18, 2020 5:30 am

    Update, 11:45 a.m. March 19: Homer Mayor Ken Castner declared a local emergency and Homer City Manager Katie Koester ordered…

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    Winter King Salmon Tournament postponed
    Winter King Salmon Tournament postponed
    By Megan Pacer • March 18, 2020 5:30 am

    Along with the many entertainment, recreational and community events being rescheduled or canceled while Alaska works to slow the spread…

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    More COVID-19 cases announced
    By Michael Armstrong • March 18, 2020 5:30 am

    Alaska gained three new cases of people who tested positive for COVID-19, Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink announced…

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    Homer News closes to walk-in traffic
    Homer News closes to walk-in traffic
    By Michael Armstrong • March 18, 2020 5:30 am

    Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Homer News office will be closed to walk-in traffic starting today, March 19, until…

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    Public health offers guidance on coronavirus
    Public health offers guidance on coronavirus
    By Brian Mazurek • March 18, 2020 2:30 am

    The state of Alaska and local communities are beginning to implement closures of public buildings and events and encouraging social…

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    The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
    Emergency preparedness plan launched
    By Victoria Petersen • March 18, 2020 1:30 am

    “We’re asking you to help us by staying home if at all possible.”

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    School meals will continue during extended break
    School meals will continue during extended break
    By Michael Armstrong • March 16, 2020 5:30 am

    The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will continue to feed students during the extended spring break, according to a press…

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    COVID-19 closures announced
    By Michael Armstrong • March 13, 2020 5:30 am

    Update, March 16: This story includes new information about new restrictions at South Peninsula Hospital’s Long Term Care facility, closures…

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    Woman fatally shot by troopers
    Woman fatally shot by troopers
    March 18, 2020 1:30 am

    ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska State Troopers fatally shot a woman they say brandished a firearm at them, the second deadly…

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    Breaking: Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed
    Breaking: Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed
    By Peter Segall • March 12, 2020 6:47 pm

    ‘No reason to panic.’

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Juneau Empire file photo)
    Dunleavy declares public health disaster to prepare for...
    By Megan Pacer • March 12, 2020 5:30 am

    Gov. Mike Dunleavy has declared a public health disaster emergency in order to prepare the state for what he said…

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    Eight people in B.C. have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
    Alaska reports 1st coronavirus case; schools, universities extend...
    By Victoria Petersen • March 12, 2020 1:30 am

    All 42 schools on the Kenai Peninsula will be closed between March 16-20.

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