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West Homer Elementary students stand outside the Homer Senior Center during their tour to perform Shakespeare this spring. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Brewer)

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After-school Shakespeare club gives students theatrical outlet

West Homer Elementary students last month had their third annual tour to the Homer Senior Center.

Individual Artist Awards logo. Photo courtesy of the Rasmuson Foundation

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Rasmuson Foundation accepting applications for Individual Artist Awards

Project Awards are for short-term projects that clearly benefit the artist and their development.

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Free spay and neuter clinic coming to Soldotna this month

The upcoming clinics will be held May 29-June 1 at Redoubt Elementary School in Soldotna.

Brian Ormond stands with ANCOR Board President Lori Kress at the awards ceremony in San Diego on Wednesday, April 9. (Photo courtesy of Kim Champney)

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Homer caregiver named as a 2025 Alaska Direct Support Professional of the Year

The recognition honors professionals exemplifying a workforce that empowers community inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities.

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New works for a new season

May First Friday showcases work by Homer and Kenai Peninsula artists.

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 man pleads guilty to 2019 sexual assault

The man was arrested Dec. 4, 2019, after a person reported several injuries at a local hospital.

Homer Electric Association Board President Dan Furlong speaks after being reelected at the utility’s annual meeting of the members at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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HEA elects status quo board

President Dan Furlong, Deputy Secretary Wayne Ogle and Director Erin McKittrick will all retain their seats.

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Community

‘What gives it teeth’

Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke spoke on her novel and writing process last week at the Homer Public…

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33rd Shorebird Festival starts next week

This year’s festival, running May 7-11, features “Wildlife DJ” Dr. Ben Mirin as keynote speaker.

P.K. stands by the much-missed pizza hot case in the Fritz Creek General Store on its reopening day on Thursday, April 24. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Fritz Creek General Store reopens

The building suffered from a structural fire in July 2023.

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Sterling Highway reconstruction delayed

The project, which spans from Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill, is anticipated to begin next spring.

Shane Blakely, winner of the 30th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Tournament, holds up his prize fish in front of the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Photo provided by Mcki Needham

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Blakely wins 30th Anchor Point Salmon Derby

The annual fishing tournament, organized by the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce, was held Saturday.

Economist and research analyst Andy Wink presents “State of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Economy” during the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Industry Outlook Forum in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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KPEDD forum focuses on borough economy, vision for future

Where most economic indicators suggest fairly good health, housing appears to be a cause for concern, according to…