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    The Oceania Riveria stands out against a bluebird sky at the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Over 1200 passengers from aboard the boat explored Homer throughout the beautiful day. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Summer tourism season kicks off with arrival of...
    By Chloe Pleznac • May 14, 2025 2:30 am

    The first cruise ship of the season arrived with 930 passengers on April 28

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    ‘No rules, only creation’
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • May 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Local woman showcases exhibit of acrylic paintings with a belief that that art is for everyone.

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    Students stock rainbow trout into Johnson Lake during Salmon Celebration, hosted by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game near Kasilof, Alaska, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Celebrating the cycle of life
    By Jacob Dye • May 13, 2025 1:30 am

    The annual Kenai Peninsula Salmon Celebration caps off the Salmon in the Classroom program.

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    Homer's Keagan Niebuhr delivers to Chugiak on Friday, May 9, 2025 during the Bash on the Bay tournament at Jack Gist Park in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Chugiak wins Bash on the Bay softball tournament...
    By Jeff Helminiak • May 12, 2025 2:30 am

    The Chugiak softball team defeated Soldotna 8-1 in the Saturday championship game of the Bash on the Bay tournament in…

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    Monday: Ohnemus, Stuyvesant pitch Soldotna past Homer
    By Jeff Helminiak • May 12, 2025 1:01 am

    Trenton Ohnemus and Jayden Stuyvesant combined to hold Homer scoreless for eight innings as Soldotna defeated Homer 3-0 in eight…

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    Monday: Kenai soccer sweeps Homer
    By Jeff Helminiak • May 12, 2025 1:01 am

    The visiting Kenai Central soccer teams swept Homer on Monday in Peninsula Conference action, with the girls winning 7-1 and…

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    Homer second baseman Austin Briscoe turns a double play in front of Kenai Central’s Avery Martin on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Kenai Little League fields in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
    Friday: Opportunistic Homer baseball topples Kenai Central
    By Jeff Helminiak • May 10, 2025 1:03 am

    The visiting Homer baseball team defeated Kenai Central 12-7 on Friday in Northern Lights Conference action at the Kenai Little…

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    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)
    Opinion: Strong policy, proven results
    By Deena Bishop • May 9, 2025 2:30 am

    Why policy and funding go hand in hand.

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters during a press conference at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
    Dunleavy orders freeze on state employee hiring, travel...
    By Mark Sabbatini • May 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) speaks to reporters about his decision to veto an education funding bill at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
    Dunleavy threatens unprecedented veto of education funds in...
    By Mark Sabbatini • May 8, 2025 1:30 am

    Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned

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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 mayor proposes mill rate decrease in $180M...
    By Jacob Dye • May 8, 2025 1:30 am

    The budget also follows his “balanced budget philosophy” of spending increases at or below around 2.5% year-over-year.

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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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