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    Cindy McKenna performs her song “It’s My Flag Too," on Friday, June 6, 2025 at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Homer rally honors fight against fascism, calls for...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 10, 2025 2:30 am

    The day marked the 81st anniversary of D-Day.

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    Local musician Silas Luke Jones performs blindfolded during his performance at the inaugeral HomerFest on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Inaugural ‘HarborFest’ draws hundreds to Spit over weekend
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 9, 2025 2:30 am

    The inaugural event was aimed at bringing tourists into the area during the slower, early summer season.

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    The KBBI Public Radio office and studio is on Kachemak Way, as seen in this photo taken July 2, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Emergency alerts, Gavel Alaska under threat as Trump...
    By Mark Sabbatini • June 6, 2025 1:30 am

    “Alaska is going to be a very tough spot if the federal funding goes away,” PBS CEO Paula Kerger says.

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    Lisa James holds up a book containing Nikolavesk History in the Nikolavesk School on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Nikolavesk, Alaska. She said the book, along with trophies, photographs, and other school items will be boxed up and relocated to Homer Middle School upon Nikolavesk School’s closing on June 30. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Nikolaevsk School prepares for June 30 closure
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 5, 2025 2:30 pm

    The school serves a primarily Russian Old Believer community located about 19 miles outside of Homer.

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    The Homer Public Library. File photo
    Alaska libraries may see federal funding restored
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums department notified Alaska libraries on June 3 that grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services may soon be awarded.

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    John Krohn, general manager at KBBI AM 890, prepares to go on the air on Friday, May 30, 2025, in the Gary Thomas Studio at the KBBI station in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    ‘We’ve never felt a threat like this before’
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Federal cuts to public broadcasting funding could devastate Alaska public radio stations, including on the Kenai Peninsula.

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    Señor Panchos in Soldotna, Alaska, is closed on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Detention of Soldotna restaurant owner violates his rights,...
    By Jacob Dye • June 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Francisco Rodriguez-Rincon is facing federal charges for accusations that he is in the U.S. illegally.

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    Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough Assembly approves new ‘Land Affordability Program’
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 3, 2025 11:30 am

    The program will help qualifying buyers purchase borough land at 25% discount.

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    U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to Anchor Point residents during a community meeting held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Sullivan visits Homer during weeklong Alaska tour
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 3, 2025 9:30 am

    U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, sat down for an interview with Homer News.

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    Homer's Gracie Miotke wins the 100-meter dash Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Division II state track meet at Dimond High School in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
    Division II state track: Homer girls cruise to...
    By Jeff Helminiak • June 3, 2025 2:30 am

    Gracie Miotke is a part of 4 victories, 4 school records

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    Jets from the U.S. Air Force’s 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing are staged at Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai, Alaska, as part of Exercise Tropic Tundra on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Air Force jets launch from Kenai airport as...
    By Jacob Dye • June 3, 2025 1:30 am

    The jets are part of U.S. Air Force’s 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing’s Exercise Tropic Tundra.

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    Western Emergency Services logo. Homer News file photo
    Wildfire reported in Ninilchik over holiday weekend
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News Writer • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    The human-caused fire spread to 1.6 acres before being contained.

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    Fireweed blooms along the Homer Spit walking path by the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting
    HarborFest to debut with music, boat show, arts...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    The event will also feature a chef competition, return of Wooden Boat Society.

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