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    Monte Roberts, left, and Greg Brush, right, raise their hands during an emergency meeting of the Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board’s guide committee at the Kenai Peninsula Region Office of Alaska State Parks near Soldotna, Alaska, on Feb. 25, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    KRSMA board pushes back on new guide stipulations,...
    By Jacob Dye • April 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Stipulations 32 and 40 were included in an updated list emailed to Kenai River guides.

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    Former Homer News Editor-in-chief Michael Armstrong poses for a photograph Oct, 26, 2024, in Wilmington, Vermont. (Photo by Janet Shook/courtesy)
    Aging gracefully
    By Michael Armstrong • March 27, 2025 2:30 am

    Debuting a new column from the Homer News former editor.

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    This photograph by Inupiaq artist Jenny Irene is on display through April in her exhibit, “On this sand (together)” at Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center
    Arts and artists in April
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • March 27, 2025 1:30 am

    Bunnell Street Arts Center hosts residencies, exhibits, performances, artist opportunities and more.

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    Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, participates in a candidate forum hosted by the Peninsula Clarion and KBBI 890 AM at the Homer Public Library in Homer, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Vance calls on board of fish to clarify...
    By Jacob Dye • March 27, 2025 1:30 am

    One board member said he wanted to see no setnets or drifters operating in the inlet at all.

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    The Naushon sits in the Homer Harbor during its decommissioning ceremony on Friday, March 21, 2025, on Freight Dock Road on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Former USCG cutter Naushon decommissioned
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • March 24, 2025 2:30 am

    A ceremony in its honor was held Friday, March 21.

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Tournament champion Zach Weimann holds up his first-place trophy during the 2025 Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament on Saturday.
    Weimann wins fishing tournament championship
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 24, 2025 1:30 am

    The 31st annual Homer Winter King Tournament saw high turnout Saturday.

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    The three survivors of a Sunday afternoon plane crash are found atop the wing of their plane near Tustumena Lake in Kasilof, Alaska, on Monday, March 24, 2025. (Photo by Dale Eicher)
    All occupants of Sunday evening plane crash rescued
    By Jacob Dye • March 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Troopers were told first around 10:30 p.m. Sunday that a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser was overdue.

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    An Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection vehicle stands among trees in Funny River, Alaska, on Oct. 2, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Early fire season begins with 2 small blazes...
    By Jacob Dye • March 24, 2025 1:30 am

    As of March 17, burn permits are required for all state, private and municipal lands.

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    Nick Varney
    Unhinged Alaska: It can’t be break-up ‘cause there...
    By Nick Varney • March 20, 2025 2:30 am

    I meditate a lot. Sometimes up to several seconds at once.

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    A draft of three budget scenarios that would implement deep cuts is considered during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Homer, Alaska, on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Homer Flex reacts to potential consolidation plan, staffing...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • March 20, 2025 2:30 am

    Former students and faculty took to social media to share their experiences and perspectives.

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    Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
    Council passes studio zoning ordinance
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Ordinance 25-20 permits studios in three additional zoning districts in Homer.

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    Jim Anderson, vice president of the Homer Chamber of Commerce board of directors, speaks during a public hearing at the Homer City Council meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.
    Council petitions state board for liquor licenses
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Resolution 25-016 received community support during a public hearing last Monday.

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    Cathy Stingley will receive the 2025 Woman of Distinction Award on Saturday, April 5<ins>, 2025,</ins> at the Haven House Women of Distinction Awards.
    Haven House to award 2025 Women of Distinction
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The awards ceremony will take place on April 5.

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