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Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

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Faulkner, United States qualify 2nd in Team Pursuit

The former Homer resident won the gold medal in the women’s road race Sunday

U.S. Coast Guard 17th District - Alaska (Image via news.uscg.mil)

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Coast Guard suspends search for 4 passengers of capsized boat

A 28-foot aluminum vessel was reported on Saturday to be taking on water in the Gulf of Alaska…

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Community

The beauty and energy of an Alaskan summer

August First Friday exhibits showcase artists’ work inspired by the season

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Homer man sentenced for role in ‘largest’ Homer Police drug bust

Trevor Latimer was found guilty of multiple drug-related charges in March

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Dr. Dan Louis from Billings, Mt. (left), Linda Stearns from South Peninsula Hospital education department middle) and Dr. Chris Landess emergency department director at the ultrasound training course in Homer on Saturday, July 27.

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South Peninsula Hospital offers hands-on ultrasound course for medical practicioners

South Peninsula Hospital hosted a two-day workshop on ultrasound training on July 26 and 27. The event was…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council secures further rec center funding

The Homer City Council set aside additional funding for a multiuse community recreation center at their last regular…

A voting booth for the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections at Cowles Council Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)

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Candidate filing period for city, borough elections now open

The filing deadline is Aug. 15

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Participants from the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve’s eDNA workshop collect water samples from Homer Harbor on Friday, July 26.

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Kachemak Bay Research Reserve hosts eDNA workshop

The Kachemak Bay Research Reserve last week hosted a community workshop with members from various organizations to discuss…

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Ketchikan artist Ray Troll will provide a talk and book signing at Kachemak Bay Campus on Aug. 2.

Community

Documenting a fish-filled life

Ketchikan artist Ray Troll to visit Homer for a presentation and book signing

Parents show their kids how to cast their fishing lines during the youth-only coho salmon fishery on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Sports

Youth salmon fishery opens on Saturday

A portion of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon will be reserved for anglers ages 15 and under

Snow melts on a sunny day at the Kachemak Bay Campus on March 16, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Kachemak Bay Campus scholarship deadline approaching

The packet application for the fall semester needs to be submitted to the campus by Aug. 12 at…

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Broadway Bootcamp Instructor Lonnie Anderson.

Community

Broadway Bootcamp instructors to offer 2 classes for adults

Homer Council on the Arts Broadway Bootcamp is taking place Aug. 6-10 at the Homer Mariner Theatre. Broadway…

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Community

Art for the wild heart

Homer artist’s current exhibit showcases the evolution of her work