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New physician hired a Homer Medical Clinic
A new physician, Dr. Christina Tuomi, DO, has joined the active medical staff at South Peninsula Hospital, the…
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Homer doctor celebrates 50 years caring for community
Editor’s note: McKibben Jackinsky is a former Homer News reporter who currently writes as a freelancer for the…
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Dr. Smith retires
After 32 years of practicing emergency medicine in Homer, Dr. Harold “Hal” Smith, MD, retired in September from…
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Kenai, Soldotna boost cybersecurity
The cities of Soldotna and Kenai have boosted security on their entity’s digital infrastructure after a detrimental attack…
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Soldotna updates mobile vendor code
Last week, the Soldotna City Council passed an ordinance updating their mobile vendor code. The new code includes…
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NOMAR celebrates 40 years
From a school bus to a dirt-floored Quonset hut to a base of operations in the center of…
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Farmers Market: ‘Official’ Market is over, but growers still sell local food
I know — it’s hard. The Homer Farmers Market had its last “official” market. But don’t worry too…
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SPH CEO Woodin reaches agreement with former employer
South Peninsula Hospital CEO Joe Woodin has reached a settlement with his former employer, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
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Smokefree workplace law takes effect Oct. 1
On Monday, Oct. 1, workers and customers of Alaska business who smoke or vape will have to take…
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Soldotna introduces resolution opposing “Stand for Salmon”
The Soldotna City Council will introduce a resolution at tonight’s meeting that would express the council’s opposition to…
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Farmers Market: Oh no! Last Market is Saturday
This is it. The last hurrah. The last Homer Farmers Market of the season is this Saturday from…
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Planning commission approves new medical center
Editor’s note: This article has been changed to note that South Peninsula Hospital only encouraged its employees to…
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Cannabis industry meeting raises concerns over Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office
Cannabis cultivators, retailers and consumers squeezed into a small Kenai living room Wednesday night, Sept. 12, to discuss…