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    The Homer City Council met May 10 to discuss new city ordinances and the upcoming fiscal year budget. Screenshot taken from meeting.
    Homer City Council introduces budget, election ordinances
    By Sarah Knapp • May 26, 2021 1:30 am

    Homer City Council introduced ordinances regarding the election process and FY 2022-23 budget Monday

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    The beauty and expansiveness of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge seen from an unmanned aircraft in the upper Kenai River and Skilak Lake. (Photo by Mark Laker, USFWS)
    Wildlife Refuge to open its doors for summer
    By Camille Botello • May 26, 2021 1:30 am

    The refuge has been closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year.

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    This microscopic image of mesodinium rubrum, a ciliate form of plankton, was taken on Sunday, May 23, 2021, by Rosie Masui, Kachemak Bay Research Reserve harmful species program coordinator in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Rosie Masui/Kachemak Bay Research Reserve)
    Red bloom in bay isn’t harmful
    By Michael Armstrong • May 26, 2021 2:30 am

    Though plankton turned Kachemak Bay pale red, the bloom isn’t harmful, scientists say.

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    South Peninsula Hospital registered nurse Anne Garay gives Jessica Entsminger her second COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, May 7, 2021, at a pop-up vaccination clinic at the Boathouse Pavillion on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. About 25 people received vaccines in the first 3.5 hours of the 4-hour clinic. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Children as young as 12 can soon get...
    By Michael Armstrong • May 26, 2021 2:30 am

    Pop-up clinic is part of ‘Sleeves Up for Summer’ campaign

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    Eileen Faulkner delivers the Memorial Day address on Monday, May 25, 2020, at the Hickerson Memorial Cemetery on Diamond Ridge near Homer, Alaska. Standing next to her are color guards from the Homer and Ninilchik American Legions and the Anchor Point Veterans of Foreign War (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Memorial Day services will be held in Homer,...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 26, 2021 1:30 am

    The American Legion Posts 16 and 19 and Veterans of Foreign Wars will host memorial services May 31

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    COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
    Alaska alert level is now at 7.99 cases...
    By Michael Armstrong • May 26, 2021 12:30 am

    Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink, others visit for meet-and-greet on Thursday.

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    The Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosted a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 21 for the Plantman store located on Pioneer Avenue. The “Plant Man” and owner, Darren Williams, said he is thankful for the opportunity to expand his store and for the support shown by the Homer community. “I just want to thank Homer and the Wildberry products for hosting us here,” Williams said. “It’s been a great experience doing business in Homer. I just really appreciate the community of Homer.” Plantman now has an outdoor and indoor space for customers to purchase and learn how to care for plants. For more information, visit plantmanak.com. Pictured left to right: Brad Anderson, Homer Chamber of Commerce executive director; Tom Soderholm, Homer Chamber of Commerce president; Williams; Christina Cooper, Plantman manager; Andrea Vargas; and Jan Knutson, Homer Visitor Center director. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    Plantman holds grand opening
    By Sarah Knapp • May 22, 2021 1:30 am

    New Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center member honored with ceremony.

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    A row of skiffs and small boats are moored on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the Homer Harbor in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    USCG National Safe Boating Week reinforces new engine...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 21, 2021 1:30 pm

    The U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary hosts National Safe Boating Week

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    Mariners’ Haylee Owen up to bat against the Kenai Kardinals during the home softball game May 4, 2021, at Jack Gist Park. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    Mariners quarantined, canceled Kodiak game
    By Michael Armstrong • May 19, 2021 2:30 am

    Player was asymptomatic and tested positive in routine screening, coach said.

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    Second Star, a single-family second home rented out for weddings and special events, is seen here in February 2014 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News file)
    Fire marshal closes, then allows luxury Homer rental...
    By Michael Armstrong • May 19, 2021 2:30 am

    Homer architect works out resolution after angry brides contact governor’s office.

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    Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration and Assembly meet for a joint work session with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021.
    KPBSD recruiting new staff at most schools
    By Ashlyn O'Hara • May 19, 2021 2:30 am

    The district is looking to hire more than 50 new staff members for schools across the borough.

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    COVID-19 resources not affected by malware attack
    By Michael Armstrong • May 19, 2021 2:30 am

    A malware attack against the Department of Health and Social Services website shut down the dhss.alaska.gov website on Monday, May…

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    Screenshot 
A DNR map of navigable and non-navigable waters are seen on the Kenai Peninsula.
    State unveils maps in effort to ‘unlock’ Alaska...
    By Ashlyn O'Hara • May 19, 2021 2:30 am

    The maps are part of an initiative to assert control of state lands.

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