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Alaska State Troopers shoot and kill man who was allegedly wielding harpoon at Kasilof Beach

The name of the trooper who shot the man will be released Thursday morning

The Tustumena Lake fire, about 20 miles south of Soldotna, can be seen from above in July 2024 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Dale Eicher)

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Tustumena Lake Fire response demobilized

An update from the division on Sunday says that minimal fire activity has been observed for around a…

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Soldotna man arrested Friday after 30-minute police chase

The man had an outstanding warrant for felony probation violation

Participants in the Anchor Point Fourth of July parade toss candy out to kids and spectators on Thursday. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Celebrating liberty and local history

Homer and Anchor Point hosted community Fourth of July parades on Thursday

The Tustumena Lake fire, about 20 miles south of Soldotna, can be seen from above in July 2024 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Dale Eicher)

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Tustumena fire contained, cleanup continues

The fire was caused by an escaped campfire and discovered last weekend

Kenai Peninsula Education Association President LaDawn Druce, left, and committee Chair Jason Tauriainen participate in the first meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Four Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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School board committee asks district to develop plan for potential 4-day school week

The plan would be brought to the community for input and consideration

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Homer hires new city manager

Melissa Jacobsen has previously served as city clerk and interim city manager

A harbor seal pup rescued from near the Copper River Delta is photographed at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. (Photo provided by Alaska SeaLife Center)

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2 more seals admitted to SeaLife Center

Wildlife response team is now caring for six harbor seal pups

A sign warning of a June 28, 2021, bear attack is placed at the head of the Kenai River Trail on Skilak Loop Road in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on June 30, 2021. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Brown bear hunting on the Kenai Peninsula closed

Brown bear hunting is managed via registration permit

Community

HCOA art and music camp opportunities coming up for Homer youth

Homer Council on the Arts is offering several more camp opportunities for Homer youth in July and August.

"Smooth Riders," a painting by Whitney Dahl, is on display in her solo exhibit at Grace Ridge Brewing through July in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Grace Ridge Brewery

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July First Friday: Summer of Art

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate the colors of summer with a showcase of artist’s work inspired…

West Homer Elementary School Japanese Club instructor Megumi Beams (center), walking with the Alaska Japanese Club float, carries a cardboard Taiko drum and waves to the crowd at the 70th annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Teshio-Homer sister city celebration plans underway

The City of Homer and Alaska Japanese Club in Homer have been planning the 40th anniversary celebration of…

The Tustumena Lake fire. (Photo courtesy Dale Eicher)

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Tustumena Lake fire reported 25% contained

The fire was caused by an escaped campfire