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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)

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Anchor Point man accepts plea deal for November shootings

Buildings operated by a local health clinic and an addiction recovery nonprofit were targeted.

The Homer Senior Citizens Inc. sign, illuminated by sunlight on June 12. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer Senior Citizens shares update on financial recovery

The nonprofit disclosured last year it had substantial unpaid payroll taxes and outstanding invoices.

Cars and trucks adorned with flags drive down the Homer Spit Road on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Homer, Alaska. The processional was in honor of Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army being formed. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Vehicle convoy celebrates Flag Day with parade down Homer Spit

The processional honored the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army.

A demonstrator holds up a sign during the “No Kings” protest on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer hits the streets to say ‘No Kings’

Around 700 gathered locally as part of a nationwide protest.

During the Homer City Council meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, Homer mayor Rachel Lord recognizes staff members of the City of Homer wastewater treatment facility for winning the Large Wastewater System of the Year award at a state conference in Anchorage earlier in June. Photo courtesy of Melissa Jacobsen

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Mayor recognizes city wastewater team for state award

The City of Homer wastewater management team received the Large Wastewater System of the Year award at a…

David Meyer. Photo courtesy of Chantrelle Meyer

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Volunteers continue search for missing Happy Valley man

David Meyer was reported missing June 11 while kayaking in Cook Inlet.

The Cutting Edge Crew, including Jonathan Bloch, Maria Bloch, Nathan Kincaid, Misty Kincaid and Nicole Reynolds, donate their first place prize of $500 to Homer Little League during the Homer Steps Up celebration on June 5, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital

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‘The Cutting Edge Crew’ wins 2025 Homer Steps Up Challenge

The group chose to donate their $500 win to Homer Little League

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Leveling up at the Homer library

Summer reading program encourages youth reading and engagement through the summer months.

A Sitka black-tailed deer peers through the undergrowth of the Tongass National Forest in an undated photo. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

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Alaska developing plans to introduce deer to southern Kenai Peninsula

Strategy development for the project follows a public proposal introduced in 2023.

Larry Bernbeck poses for a photo with Tugster on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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A long-term dream, realized in miniature

‘Tugster’, a flat-bottom boat replica, measures 14 feet, 10 inches.

Woman of Wisdom Roberta Highland holds her award from South Peninsula Haven House in this photo taken July 25, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy South Peninsula Haven House)

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Borough assembly commends Roberta Highland

The longtime Homer resident passed away in April.

Alaska State Troopers badge. File photo

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Recovered remains confirmed to be missing Texas boaters; fourth set of remains found

Remains were recovered from the vessel sank that in Kachemak Bay last August.

Cindy McKenna performs her song “It’s My Flag Too," on Friday, June 6, 2025 at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer rally honors fight against fascism, calls for supporting veterans

The day marked the 81st anniversary of D-Day.