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Registered Nurse Annie Garay puts the finishing touches on South Peninsula Hospital’s new COVID-19 testing site, located at the lower level of the hospital’s specialty clinic at 4201 Bartlett Street, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. It’s a self-swab site where people register at one window, and collect a swab kit from a nurse at another window. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Three local establishments temporarily close due to COVID-19 cases

Public Health: Be proactive about coronavirus safety

“I Voted” stickers wait on a table in the Kachemak Community Center for voters to pick them up Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Kachemak City, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Rep. Vance, Sen. Stevens elected to another term

Both incumbents won in local Alaska House, Senate races

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Flex Phoenix Award winner: Anden Fowler

Homer Flex School has released its September winner of the award given out to students who best display…

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Homer High School.

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

Woman of Distinction Kyra Wagner wears 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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With Women of Distinction banquet cancelled, Haven House presents video profiles

Annual awards recognize cross generation of achievers

Passengers at the Juneau International Airport make their way past signage notifying the public about the state's travel restrictions on Monday, Nov. 15, 2020. Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a new emergency declaration which took effect Monday, which outlined a number of travel guidelines for both in-state and out-of-state travel. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Emergency extended as governor asks for diligence

Most provisions extended

“I Voted” stickers wait on a table in the Kachemak Community Center for voters to pick them up Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Kachemak City, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Cooper concedes in Alaska House race

Rep. Sarah Vance elected to a second term

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Homer High School.

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School district extends remote learning status

Remote learning will continue for most schools through Thanksgiving break

This screenshot from the Ravn Travel website details how Ravn Alaska’s public charter service works. (Screenshot image by Homer News)

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Ravn Alaska starts public charter service on Friday

Company is still waiting on final DOT approval

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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State reports 4 new deaths, 66 new cases on Kenai Peninsula

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported 493 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday — 486…

“It’s Your Life: Take a Day to Be Well” is the logo of the Rotary Health Fair

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Health Fair succeeded despite COVID-19 pandemic

Some virtual events continue this week

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Homer High School.

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

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Homer High School.

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School district risk levels remain high

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District has mitigation plans in place for what will happen with in-person education…