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    Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
    Council establishes rec center fund
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 19, 2025 1:30 am

    The fund, managed by the Homer Foundation, will allow the public to donate to the project.

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters about his decision to veto an education funding bill earlier this session at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. He vetoed a second such bill on Monday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
    Dunleavy vetoes 2nd bill increasing education funding; override...
    By Mark Sabbatini • May 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.

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    Ash-Lee Waddell (center) of Homer is one of six recipients of the 2025 First Lady’s Volunteer Award at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska, on May 13, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor
    First lady honors Alaska volunteers
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 16, 2025 11:30 am

    Volunteers from Homer and Nikiski were recognized.

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    Kenai Peninsula College Director Cheryl Siemers speaks to graduates during the 55th commencement ceremony at Kachemak Bay Campus on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Kenai Peninsula College leadership sees temporary transitions
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 16, 2025 9:30 am

    KPC Director Cheryl Siemers is serving as interim UAA chancellor, while former KBC director Reid Brewer fills in her role.

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    The rescued sea otter pup looks at the camera in this undated picture, provided by the Alaska SeaLife Center. (Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center)
    Stranded otter pup rescued from Homer beach
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 16, 2025 2:30 am

    She is estimated to be around 2 months old and was found alone by concerned beach walkers.

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    Member Tom Tougas, far right, speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Tourism Industry Working Group in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Tourism working group rejects bed tax, recommends seasonal...
    By Jacob Dye • May 16, 2025 1:30 am

    The document includes a section that says the borough could alternatively leave its tax structure exactly as it is.

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    Nathan Erfurth, right, responds to questions from his attorney Eric Derleth during a hearing at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska, on April 12, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Sexual abuse case against former Soldotna teacher set...
    By Jacob Dye • May 15, 2025 1:30 am

    Nathan Erfurth was arrested in May 2023.

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    Turning birdsong into soundscapes
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 14, 2025 12:30 pm

    This year’s Shorebird Festival keynote speaker, Dr. Ben Mirin, led a wildlife sound recording session on Friday.

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    Mt. Redoubt rises above Cook Inlet and the Anchor River drainage as fireweed is in bloom, as seen from Diamond Ridge Road on Friday, July 22, 2022, near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Native plants provide lifeline for local songbirds
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 14, 2025 8:00 am

    Shorebird Festival talk highlights importance of native plants.

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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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    ‘Tomorrow — remember you are still a learner’
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Kachemak Bay Campus graduated 49 students during its 55th annual commencement hosted on May 7.

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    Tyson Cox speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough awards Homer schools improvements contracts
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 13, 2025 10:30 am

    Funding for improvements to the Homer High School entrance comes out of the 2022 bond package.

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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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