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    A male sea otter pup, estimated at 2 weeks old, was rescued near Homer and admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center rehabilitation program on June 23, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska SeaLife Center
    SeaLife Center admits 2 seal pups, 1 orphaned...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 8, 2025 1:30 am

    The three pups join the Alaska SeaLife Center’s ‘growing’ patient list.

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    The Kasilof River is seen from the Kasilof River Recreation Area, July 30, 2019, in Kasilof, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
    King salmon fishing on Kasilof to close Thursday
    By Jacob Dye • July 8, 2025 1:30 am

    If any king salmon is caught while fishing for other species, they may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately.

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    Johnny B performs at his piano in this undated photograph. (Photo courtesy of John Bushell)
    Johnny B to perform ‘Rhythm of the North’...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • July 3, 2025 2:30 am

    The July 5 performance at Pier One will be his last performance of the show this season.

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    "Octopus" is an acrylic painting by new co-op member Heather Mann on display at Ptarmigan Arts in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Ptarmigan Arts
    July First Friday
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Summer is in full swing, and Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate with new and ongoing exhibits. During First…

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    The Homer Public Library. File photo
    E-rate ruling continues internet subsidy at Homer library
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund means that internet access…

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    The Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team conducts a training mission in Seward, Alaska in 2024. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team
    Anchor Point fundraiser to benefit Alaska rescue and...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization established in 2016.

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    The Russian River Sanctuary Area is seen in the area labeled B in this map provided by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. (courtesy)
    Strong sockeye run prompts early open of Russian...
    By Jacob Dye • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    In regulation, the confluence is expected to be open from July 15 to Aug. 20.

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    Local youth anglers participate in the 15-and-under king salmon fishery on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Snagging allowed at Nick Dudiak Lagoon July 3-6
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The move is described as “liberalizing” existing sport fishing regulations.

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    Reeling ‘Em In: Fair weather expected for 4th...
    By Nick Varney • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    Keep a heads-up approach when in traffic during the holiday — you don’t know who you’ll run into.

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    The Peninsula Oilers have announced the sale of their building at 601 
S. Main Street in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
    Oilers look to sale of building to return...
    By Jeff Helminiak • June 30, 2025 1:01 am

    This is just the second summer since 1974 that the Peninsula Oilers have not played baseball, with the other being…

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    Soldotna's Beau Johnson competes in Chute Dogging on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the second Soldotna Equestrian Association rodeo of the year at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
    Soldotna Equestrian Association holds 2nd rodeo of season
    By Jeff Helminiak • June 29, 2025 1:01 am

    The Soldotna Equestrian Association is holding its second rodeo of the season Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, at…

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    The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Homer mayor recognizes Parks and Recreation Month, ADA...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 27, 2025 12:30 pm

    Parks and recreation areas are fundamental to the environmental well-being of the community, the proclamation said.

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    Homer’s Cosmic Creature Club performs at the 2024 Concert on the Lawn at Karen Hornaday Park. (Emilie Springer/Homer News file)
    July events to provide entertainment and fun on...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 27, 2025 11:30 am

    Events include the Highland Games, Concert on the Lawn, local art camps and the Ninilchik Rodeo.

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