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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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    Historic Elwell Lodge Guest Cabin is seen at its new spot near the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Center. (USWS)
    An enduring legacy — Kenai National Wildlife Refuge...
    By Candace Ward • April 24, 2025 2:30 am

    My first encounter with Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins was as a Youth Conservation Corp leader in 1984 (41 years…

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    Off the shelf: Time and space and the...
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Contemporary novel combines historical and science fiction for a gripping, emotional journey.

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    From crayons to showcase
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • April 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer youth showcases her creativity in gallery exhibit.

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    Wild Honey Bistro co-owner Scott Livingston speaks to the Homer City Council on construction planned for Bunnell Avenue and Ohlson Lane in the packed Cowles Council Chambers on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Homer City Hall in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.
    Bunnell Avenue, Ohlson Lane improvements to move forward
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 24, 2025 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council awarded the project contract to East Road Services, Inc. last Monday.

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    Council supports ‘No Mow May’ efforts
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Resolution 25-028 was passed on April 14 and supports promotion by the Homer Area Beekeepers Association.

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    House District 6 Rep. Sarah Vance attends her town hall meeting via Microsoft Teams video on Saturday, April 12, 2025. A screening was still held for in-person attendees at Pioneer Hall on Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Opinion: Vance fails to be frank about hard...
    By Diana Carbonell • April 18, 2025 1:30 am

    Rep. Vance spoke of fiscal stability coming from economic development.

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