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The waters of Cook Inlet lap against Nikishka Beach in Nikiski,<ins> Alaska,</ins> where several local fish sites are located, on Friday, March 24<ins>, 2023</ins>.

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Fish and Game says local setnet study may ‘solve decades-long struggle’

A study of setnet harvest selectivity for sockeye and king salmon will be conducted by the Department of…

Shrubs grow outside of the Kenai Courthouse on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai grand jury indicts former SoHi teacher on 61 counts of sexual abuse of a minor, possession of child pornography

A former Soldotna High School teacher and head of the local teachers union is facing 61 counts of…

“Maud of the Island” actors perform in the opening show on June 29 at the Pratt Museum outdoor stage in Homer.

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Homer playwright’s first play premieres

Golden’s ‘Maud of the Island’ came out of pandemic Zoom workshop

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A young girl digs in pursuit of razor clams under watchful eyes at the Ninilchik Beach in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

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Razor clams open four days in July

East Cook Inlet fishery opened for the first time in eight years

Community members watch ducks, run down the Anchor River during the Fourth of July Duck Race on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Winners announced for Anchor River duck races

The Anchor River saw a (temporary) influx of brightly-colored ducks to its ecosystem on Sunday afternoon.

A Kachemak Bay Highland Games participant prepares to throw a weight for distance on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Karen Hornaday Park in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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For the love of the games and gathering

Annual Highland Festival showcases Scottish culture and feats of strength

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Americorps members Kay Gardner, Kaela Lesniewski and Miranda Glenn on Augustine Island, June 2.

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Americorps Alaska Team finishes a term in Homer

Triple C’s started Alaska service last October

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to consider land purchase for Public Works relocation

Homer’s Public Works Department may be getting a new home in the future.

The Homer Animal Shelter on March 16, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Council increases animal shelter funding

Homer Animal Services LLC, also known in town as Alaska Mindful Paws, will receive additional funding from the…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council anticipates seawall, Coast Guard berth maintenance

Anticipating the need for routine maintenance to the seawall and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter berth space, the…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City considers accepting grant for wetland acquisition

Wetlands would be part of Kachemak Sponge Green Infrastructure Stormwater Treatment System

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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Homer sees slight increase in COVID-19 patients

Home testing makes trend hard to track, but hospital reports uptick in patients seeking treatment for COVID-19

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Sandhill crane shot last Saturday on East End Road in Homer.

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Crane shot with arrow

Wildlife troopers seek information on shooting