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    Lemon Creek Correctional Center had its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on April 10, 2020. There are now 11 staff members and 5 of their family members with confirmed cases. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
    Union president voices correctional officers’ concerns amid rising...
    By Michael S. Lockett • May 21, 2020 8:30 am

    Testing procedures, flow of information and testing, and lack of hazard pay are all worries.

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Friday, March 27, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)
    Governor’s team expands on new guidelines, PFD
    By Megan Pacer • May 21, 2020 5:30 am

    With Alaska’s businesses and most other public entities set to reopen at full capacity on Friday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and…

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    After nearly a month, CARES Act funding is heading out
    After nearly a month, CARES Act funding is...
    By Peter Segall • May 20, 2020 4:15 pm

    Uncertainty remains.

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference on May 11, 2020, in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Austin McDaniel courtesy Office of the Governor)
    PFD checks to go out starting July 1
    By Michael Armstrong • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    To help Alaskans get through the economic challenges of the COVID-19, Permanent Fund Dividend payments will go out early starting…

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    Two F-22 Raptors fly over Beluga Lake on Friday, May 15, 2020 as part of a statewide flyover event put on by the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. Four of the aircraft flew over Homer, Alaska and other parts of the state as a way to show support for health care workers and other COVID-19 front line workers. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Statewide flyovers conducted to thank health care workers
    By Staff report Homer News • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    In a show of support for health care workers and others on the front lines of the novel coronavirus pandemic,…

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    Salmon can be seen in the waters of Bear Lake, near Seward, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Kenny Regan)
    State provides additional guidelines for setnetters
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    As commercial fishing season ramps up in Alaska amid the global novel coronavirus pandemic, the state has provided more clarification…

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    Change in DHSS database sows residency confusion
    Change in DHSS database sows residency confusion
    By Michael Armstrong • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    Count for Homer cases dropped to five

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    A graduation balloon sits atop a vehicle during an alternative graduation ceremony for Homer Flex School on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Homer Harbor in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Homer Flex graduation heads outside
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    Celebrating the graduates of Homer Flex School has never been traditional — they’re not traditional students. This year was made…

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    Nikolaevsk School graduates 8 in drive-in ceremony
    Nikolaevsk School graduates 8 in drive-in ceremony
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    In years past, friends and family of Nikolaevsk School graduates could show their support and appreciation in person at small,…

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    They’re done: Homer High School graduates walk outdoor stage
    They’re done: Homer High School graduates walk outdoor...
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    Balloons everywhere, the creaking of gymnasium bleachers or auditorium seats, and the unmistakable first notes of Pomp and Circumstance —…

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    Michelle Wilson and Sean Hogan, pictured at their restaurant, Cosmic Kitchen in this undated photo, have announced they have sold the restaurant after 17 years of operating in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Anna Buenting)
    Cosmic Kitchen sold after 17 years, will close...
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    A cuisine staple in the Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea is changing hands next month — Cosmic Kitchen has been…

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    Homer Farmers Market: Try Alaska Food Hub while waiting for market to open
    Homer Farmers Market: Try Alaska Food Hub while...
    By Kyra Wagner For the Homer News • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    This has been quite the year so far, eh? Normally this would be when I would be telling everyone about…

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    Plaintiff in Legislature case won’t seek further action for now
    Plaintiff in Legislature case won’t seek further action...
    By Peter Segall • May 20, 2020 2:30 am

    He still thinks its unconstitutional.

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