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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) speaks to reporters about his decision to veto an education funding bill at the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
    Dunleavy threatens unprecedented veto of education funds in...
    By Mark Sabbatini • May 8, 2025 1:30 am

    Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned

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    Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough mayor proposes mill rate decrease in $180M...
    By Jacob Dye • May 8, 2025 1:30 am

    The budget also follows his “balanced budget philosophy” of spending increases at or below around 2.5% year-over-year.

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    ‘More than a symbol’
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 7, 2025 12:30 pm

    Haven House last week observed Denim Day, an international sexual assault prevention campaign.

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    Dale Banks stands in his production facility in Kachemak City on Monday, April 28. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Local manufacturer takes hit from tariff hike
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 7, 2025 2:30 am

    Loopy Lupine has provided Alaska restaurants with locally made paper products since 2010.

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    Douglas Waclawski sits at his desk in his office at Homer High School on Thursday, May 1. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Waclawski to retire from Homer High after 18...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 7, 2025 2:30 am

    The Homer High principal spent 15 years at the local high school.

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    Alaska to require retailers to post warnings about...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 6, 2025 5:30 pm

    The measure goes in to effect Aug. 1.

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    Bay Weld Boats launches new seiner
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 6, 2025 5:30 pm

    The custom-built fishing vessel represents a number of firsts for the Homer welding company.

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    Amiah Jared points out Sandhill Cranes as an example on the modified “Guess Who?” game board she created for her final practicum on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Semester by the Bay students present final practicum...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 6, 2025 5:00 pm

    The program offers undergraduates from across the country the opportunity to study the biological sciences in Alaska.

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    President Zen Kelly speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    KPBSD board votes to close Nikolaevsk School
    By Jacob Dye • May 6, 2025 1:30 am

    There are 21 students enrolled at the school.

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    West Homer Elementary students stand outside the Homer Senior Center during their tour to perform Shakespeare this spring. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Brewer)
    After-school Shakespeare club gives students theatrical outlet
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 1, 2025 2:30 am

    West Homer Elementary students last month had their third annual tour to the Homer Senior Center.

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    Free spay and neuter clinic coming to Soldotna this month
    Free spay and neuter clinic coming to Soldotna...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 1, 2025 2:30 am

    The upcoming clinics will be held May 29-June 1 at Redoubt Elementary School in Soldotna.

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    Brian Ormond stands with ANCOR Board President Lori Kress at the awards ceremony in San Diego on Wednesday, April 9. (Photo courtesy of Kim Champney)
    Homer caregiver named as a 2025 Alaska Direct...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 1, 2025 2:30 am

    The recognition honors professionals exemplifying a workforce that empowers community inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities.

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    Shrubs grow outside of the Kenai Courthouse on Monday, July 3, 2023, in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    Kenai man pleads guilty to 2019 sexual assault
    By Jacob Dye • May 1, 2025 1:30 am

    The man was arrested Dec. 4, 2019, after a person reported several injuries at a local hospital.

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