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    Douglas Waclawski sits at his desk in his office at Homer High School on Thursday, May 1. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Waclawski to retire from Homer High after 18...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 7, 2025 2:30 am

    The Homer High principal spent 15 years at the local high school.

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    Attendees listen to another person share their thoughts on community-building at the Homer Public Library on Tuesday, April 29. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Finding hope in Homer
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 7, 2025 12:30 pm

    A community-building conversation was held on April 29.

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    JD Nolan and Lisa Nolan stand outside the newly reopened Cosmic Kitchen on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Cosmic Kitchen returns under new ownership
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 7, 2025 12:30 pm

    The restaurant will pay homage to the original.

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    Experiencing stories together
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • May 7, 2025 12:30 pm

    Pier One Theatre presents its summer season of live local performances.

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    Alaska to require retailers to post warnings about...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 6, 2025 5:30 pm

    The measure goes in to effect Aug. 1.

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    New works for a new season
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • May 1, 2025 1:30 am

    May First Friday showcases work by Homer and Kenai Peninsula artists.

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    ‘What gives it teeth’
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 30, 2025 5:30 pm

    Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke spoke on her novel and writing process last week at the Homer Public Library.

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    33rd Shorebird Festival starts next week
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 30, 2025 5:30 pm

    This year’s festival, running May 7-11, features “Wildlife DJ” Dr. Ben Mirin as keynote speaker.

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    P.K. stands by the much-missed pizza hot case in the Fritz Creek General Store on its reopening day on Thursday, April 24. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Fritz Creek General Store reopens
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 30, 2025 2:30 pm

    The building suffered from a structural fire in July 2023.

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    Sterling Highway reconstruction delayed
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 30, 2025 12:30 pm

    The project, which spans from Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill, is anticipated to begin next spring.

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    Shane Blakely, winner of the 30th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Tournament, holds up his prize fish in front of the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Photo provided by Mcki Needham
    Blakely wins 30th Anchor Point Salmon Derby
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The annual fishing tournament, organized by the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce, was held Saturday.

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    Various electronics await to be collected and recycled during an electronics recycling event in Seldovia. (Photo courtesy of Cook Inletkeeper)
    Cook Inletkeeper celebrates 20 years of electronics recycling
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 25, 2025 2:30 am

    More than 646,000 pounds of electronic waste has been diverted from local landfills.

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    A crane flock looks out over Kachemak Bay at the Inspiration Ridge Preserve in early September last year. (Photo courtesy of Kachemak Crane Watch/Nina Faust)
    Return of the cranes
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 24, 2025 2:30 am

    The first cranes of the year have been spotted returning to Kachemak Bay to nest.

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