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    John Krohn, general manager at KBBI AM 890, prepares to go on the air on Friday, May 30, 2025, in the Gary Thomas Studio at the KBBI station in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    ‘We’ve never felt a threat like this before’
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Federal cuts to public broadcasting funding could devastate Alaska public radio stations, including on the Kenai Peninsula.

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    Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, speaks during a joint luncheon of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Bjorkman reports back on legislative session
    By Jacob Dye • June 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Highlights included education funding, budget woes and bills on insurance regulations, fishing.

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    Señor Panchos in Soldotna, Alaska, is closed on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Detention of Soldotna restaurant owner violates his rights,...
    By Jacob Dye • June 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Francisco Rodriguez-Rincon is facing federal charges for accusations that he is in the U.S. illegally.

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    Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough Assembly approves new ‘Land Affordability Program’
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 3, 2025 11:30 am

    The program will help qualifying buyers purchase borough land at 25% discount.

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    U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to Anchor Point residents during a community meeting held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Sullivan visits Homer during weeklong Alaska tour
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 3, 2025 9:30 am

    U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, sat down for an interview with Homer News.

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    Jets from the U.S. Air Force’s 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing are staged at Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai, Alaska, as part of Exercise Tropic Tundra on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Air Force jets launch from Kenai airport as...
    By Jacob Dye • June 3, 2025 1:30 am

    The jets are part of U.S. Air Force’s 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing’s Exercise Tropic Tundra.

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    Western Emergency Services logo. Homer News file photo
    Wildfire reported in Ninilchik over holiday weekend
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News Writer • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    The human-caused fire spread to 1.6 acres before being contained.

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    Fireweed blooms along the Homer Spit walking path by the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting
    HarborFest to debut with music, boat show, arts...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    The event will also feature a chef competition, return of Wooden Boat Society.

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    A room full of community members pack the audience during the 2025 Mary Epperson Day celebration on May 30 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    ‘Well worth remembering’
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    Community gathers to celebrate Mary Epperson.

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    Josiah Kelly, right, appears for a superior court arraignment at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Change of plea hearing for man accused of...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    Josiah Kelly is accused of shooting at buildings used by Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic and Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection.

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    A sockeye salmon rests atop a cooler at the mouth of the Kasilof River on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Kasilof, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Northern Kenai fishing report: Local lakes stocked; Kenai...
    By Jacob Dye • June 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Some fishers are finding success on the Kasilof and in stocked local lakes.

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    Carey Restino of Homer Hilltop Farm rearranges flowers at her booth during the first market of 2025 on Saturday, May 24. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Farmers Market kicks off season
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 29, 2025 2:30 am

    The local market has been operating seasonally since 2000.

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    Potential remains of missing Texas boaters discovered in...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 29, 2025 2:30 am

    The vessel capsized 16 miles west of Homer in Kachemak Bay in August.

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