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Rep. Gary Knopp is seen in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Jayme Jones)

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Lawmakers remember colleague killed in crash

State Rep. Gary Knopp, who represented Kenai-Soldotna area, was one of seven people killed Friday.

Sarah Vance poses for a photo on June 12, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Hannah Vance)

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Sarah Vance runs for 2nd House of Representatives term

Rep. Sarah Vance (R-Homer) is making a run at a second term in office representing District 31 in…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City council to vote on additional grant programs

The Homer City Council tweaked its program for relief grants for small businesses in town, setting up the…

Painted signs posted at the candlelight vigil held for Anesha “Duffy” Murnane on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska, affirm love for Murnane and beseech her safe return. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman)

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Virtual birthday party to be held for missing Homer woman

A virtual birthday party is being held to honor a Homer woman who has been missing since last…

Homer Wells Fargo employee tests positive for COVID-19; branch closes for the day

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Homer Wells Fargo employee tests positive for COVID-19; branch closes for the day

The Homer branch of Wells Fargo closed today after an employee there tested positive for COVID-19. The branch…

The Compass men’s residential addiction treatment facility, located about 15 miles east of Homer, Alaska, had an open house on Saturday, July 25, 2020. The facility is slated to accept its first clients in about a week. (Photo courtesy Lindsey Cashman)

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Residential addiction treatment facility for men opens outside Homer

Men from the Homer area and beyond seeking recovery from addiction can soon step through the doors of…

Homer residents briefly evacuate after quake, tsunami warning

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Homer residents briefly evacuate after quake, tsunami warning

Homerites and other coastal Alaskans were roused out of bed last night for an evacuation following a 7.8…

Peonies line Pioneer Avenue on a rainy Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. Self-guided peony tours are part of the ongoing Homer Peony Celebration. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Peony celebration ends this weekend

The Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is entering the final stretch of hosting the first ever…

A sign detailing the store’s mask policy is seen here outside Safeway in Soldotna on July 21, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

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From ‘stupid’ to ‘a very good idea’

Local customers bring a variety of opinions to new face-mask policies at retailers.

John Cox makes a run at Senate District P seat

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John Cox makes a run at Senate District P seat

In a bid for what would be his freshman term in state office, John Cox of Anchor Point…

Gary Stevens looks to keep his Alaska Senate seat

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Gary Stevens looks to keep his Alaska Senate seat

Incumbent Gary Stevens is making a bid to keep his seat in the Alaska Senate.

Soldotna’s Greg Madden makes bid for Alaska Senate

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Soldotna’s Greg Madden makes bid for Alaska Senate

Relative political newcomer Greg Madden of Soldotna is hoping to serve his first term in the Alaska Senate,…