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First day of Homer Farmers Market looks a little different
Homer’s annual Farmers Market inched ahead this summer with a cautious reopening amid the ongoing social distancing caused…
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Locals organize multiple demonstrations on racial injustice
Three separate events to delve into the discussion of racial injustice in America have been organized in Homer…
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Paul Banks Elementary School principal honored with statewide recognition
Between advocating for his students to the local Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Directors and kissing…
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Expanding testing available on southern peninsula
Health care organizations on the southern Kenai Peninsula are taking part in the efforts to expand testing capabilities…
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1 new COVID-19 case in Homer as hospital offers free testing on the Spit
Additional COVID-19 cases announced in Soldotna and in a nonresident visitor to the peninsula
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7 new cases of COVID-19 on Kenai Peninsula
5 of the new cases are on the southern peninsula, and Nikiski has its first case
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Salmonfest music festival canceled for 2020
For the first time in its relatively short history, Salmonfest will not proceed with three days of fish,…
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Council approves ordinance clarifying powers to close city-owned spaces; search for city manager continues
The search for a new permanent city manager for Homer continues, with telephonic interviews scheduled for six candidates…
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South Peninsula Hospital restarts most of it services
Precautions and COVID-19 screening are in place
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Homer businesses reopen cautiously under most recent plan phases
When Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced the third and fourth phases of his administration’s plan to reopen Alaska’s economy…
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Kelly Cooper kicks off campaign in “Rally on the Bay”
Correction: This story has been corrected to note that Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Alaska, faces no opposition for the…
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COVID-19 impacting local fitness centers
In the small town of Homer, Alaska residents are finding ways to stay active while fitness facilities begin…