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    “Kachemak Bay Stars” is an oil painting by Don Kolstad on display through June in his exhibit at Fireweed Gallery. Photo provided by the Fireweed Gallery
    Inspiring a multitude of imaginings
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • June 5, 2025 2:30 pm

    June First Friday invites viewers to encounter multimedia art experiences.

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    City halts pursuit of building code
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 4, 2025 10:30 am

    The decision was finalized after a federal grant application to adopt the 2021 International Building Code was canceled.

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    John Krohn, general manager at KBBI AM 890, prepares to go on the air on Friday, May 30, 2025, in the Gary Thomas Studio at the KBBI station in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    ‘We’ve never felt a threat like this before’
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Federal cuts to public broadcasting funding could devastate Alaska public radio stations, including on the Kenai Peninsula.

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    U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to Anchor Point residents during a community meeting held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Sullivan visits Homer during weeklong Alaska tour
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 3, 2025 9:30 am

    U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, sat down for an interview with Homer News.

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    Fireweed blooms along the Homer Spit walking path by the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting
    HarborFest to debut with music, boat show, arts...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    The event will also feature a chef competition, return of Wooden Boat Society.

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    A room full of community members pack the audience during the 2025 Mary Epperson Day celebration on May 30 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    ‘Well worth remembering’
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    Community gathers to celebrate Mary Epperson.

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    Josiah Kelly, right, appears for a superior court arraignment at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Change of plea hearing for man accused of...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    Josiah Kelly is accused of shooting at buildings used by Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic and Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection.

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    West Homer Elementary School Japanese Club instructor Megumi Beams (center), walking with the Alaska Japanese Club float, carries a cardboard Taiko drum and waves to the crowd at the 70th annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Opinion: Community support helps foster cultural and educational...
    By Megumi Beams • May 29, 2025 2:30 am

    The Alaska Japanese Club Homer thanks community for supporting Student Ambassadors’ delegation project.

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    Carey Restino of Homer Hilltop Farm rearranges flowers at her booth during the first market of 2025 on Saturday, May 24. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Farmers Market kicks off season
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 29, 2025 2:30 am

    The local market has been operating seasonally since 2000.

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    Potential remains of missing Texas boaters discovered in...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 29, 2025 2:30 am

    The vessel capsized 16 miles west of Homer in Kachemak Bay in August.

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    Caring for your inner garden
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • May 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Former community member writes a book to support individual and community well-being.

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    Reeling ‘Em In: Fishing yarns and crowded shores...
    By Nick Varney • May 28, 2025 2:30 am

    The Spit resembled an Indie 500 parking lot and the road was a whack-a-mole experience.

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    Homer Flex counselor Sue Rennolds (right) speaks to the graduating class of 2025 during the commencement ceremony held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Land’s End Resort in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    ‘Embrace the challenges and adventures that await’
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 27, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer Flex High School graduated 11 students last Wednesday.

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