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Kyle Schneider instructs community members during Feb. 21, 2023, community chorus at the Mariner Theatre. (Photo by Christina Whiting/Homer News)

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Homer musicians to make Alaska debut of conceptual piece ‘We Are Phoenix’

The work is being performed by select choirs in all 50 states and nine additional countries.

Chloe Pleznac/Homer News
University of Alaska Anchorage, Kachemak Bay Campus nursing students pose for a photo on Wednesday, April 16 after their presentation of paralytic shellfish poisioning.

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Wellness workshop tackles rural public health concerns

The April 16 informational session addressed tick-borne illnesses and paralytic shellfish poisoning.

A crane flock looks out over Kachemak Bay at the Inspiration Ridge Preserve in early September last year. (Photo courtesy of Kachemak Crane Watch/Nina Faust)

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Return of the cranes

The first cranes of the year have been spotted returning to Kachemak Bay to nest.

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Community

From crayons to showcase

Homer youth showcases her creativity in gallery exhibit.

Wild Honey Bistro co-owner Scott Livingston speaks to the Homer City Council on construction planned for Bunnell Avenue and Ohlson Lane in the packed Cowles Council Chambers on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Homer City Hall in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.

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Bunnell Avenue, Ohlson Lane improvements to move forward

The Homer City Council awarded the project contract to East Road Services, Inc. last Monday.

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Council supports ‘No Mow May’ efforts

Resolution 25-028 was passed on April 14 and supports promotion by the Homer Area Beekeepers Association.

Kenai Centralճ Jacob Joanis delivers a pitch during a high school baseball game against Kodiak on Friday, April 18, at Baranof Field in Kodiak, Alaska. (DEREK CLARKSTON/Kodiak Daily Mirror)

Sports

Baseball roundup: Homer notches wins

Friday

Boys line up for their first running event of the day on Friday, April 18 at the Homer High School Invitational Track Meet. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Sports

Colony track and field teams sweep Homer Invitational

The Colony girls and boys track and field teams swept the Homer Invitational on Friday at Homer High…

A sign in support of Homer Senior Citizens Inc rests on display at the “Sustained Resistence, Makes a Difference” rally on Saturday, April 19. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer senior center board seeks to declare bankruptcy

The IRS last week levied $138,000 from the local nonprofit’s bank accounts.

The Pratt Museum is photograped on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Pratt Museum grant funding cut off

Institute of Museum and Library Services leadership issued a notice on April 8 terminating early a federal grant…

Protestors stand with an American flag and a sign that reads “DEFUND HATE” on Saturday, April 19 at WKFL Park during the “Sustained Resistence, Makes a Difference” Rally. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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More than 600 gather for ‘Sustained Resistance, Makes a Difference’ rally

It was at least the third time this year the Homer community gathered to protest the Trump administration.

Kristen Faulkner, who won two gold medals for cycling at the Paris 2024 Olympics, speaks to Andrew Elam during a meet and greet hosted by the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Cannery Lodge in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Sports

Homer’s Faulkner, Snaric win Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Directors’ Awards

All the award winners and inductees will be honored June 5 in the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame’s…

Mixed media artworks by area youth are currently displayed in Homer Council on the Arts' annual Jubilee! youth art exhibit and celebration, ongoing through April, in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

Community

Jubilee celebrates youth arts

This exhibit is held annually by Homer Council on the Arts