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    Protestors stand with an American flag and a sign that reads “DEFUND HATE” on Saturday, April 19 at WKFL Park during the “Sustained Resistence, Makes a Difference” Rally. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    More than 600 gather for ‘Sustained Resistance, Makes...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 22, 2025 2:30 am

    It was at least the third time this year the Homer community gathered to protest the Trump administration.

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    Kenai Central High School’s Kyle Foster speaks during the 35th Annual Caring for the Kenai Oral Presentations at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Seward freshman wins 35th Caring for the Kenai...
    By Jacob Dye • April 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Twelve finalists were chosen in this year’s competition.

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    Ursa Major Fund logo. Photo courtesy of Bunnell Street Arts Center
    Bunnell Street Arts Center announces ‘Ursa Major Fund’...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 17, 2025 2:30 am

    The fund will support artist-led, risk-taking, public-facing projects.

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    Last year’s winning team, the Sweaty Bettys, hold their first-place trophy. The team donated their winnings to South Peninsula Haven House. (Photo courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital)
    Registration now open for 2025 Community Steps Challenge
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 17, 2025 2:30 am

    The event will run May 1-28.

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    Mount Spurr, raised to Advisory on the Volcano Alert Level, can be seen in yellow northwest of the Kenai Peninsula. (Map courtesy Alaska Volcano Observatory/U.S. Department of the Interior)
    Spurr activity ‘declined slightly’
    By Jacob Dye • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

    If an eruption were to occur, there would be noticeable indicators that may provide days to weeks of additional warning.

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    Project stakeholders cut a ribbon at the Nikiski Shelter of Hope on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Nikiski, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Three organizations, in Seldovia, Seward and Soldotna, recently received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.

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    Brent Johnson speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly kills resolution asking for option to cap...
    By Jacob Dye • April 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska municipalities are required by state statute to assess all properties at their full and true value.

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    Homer locals Don McNamara and Donna Rae Faulkner of Oceanside Farms pose with their Food Hero Award, presented by the Alaska Food Policy Council. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Food Policy Council)
    Homer’s Oceanside Farms honored as 2025 Alaska Food...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 16, 2025 12:30 pm

    The annual award is facilitated by the Alaska Food Policy Council.

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Participants of the 2023 DiRtBaG Clean-Up Week pose in front of their trash collection at Bishops Beach in Homer.
    Annual litter cleanup to start Monday
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 16, 2025 7:30 am

    The HoWL DiRtBaGs Clean-Up Week will take place April 21-26.

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Arthur Schwartz, Matt Denn, Keith Herring and Jess Pasch pose with their winning catches in front of the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce building on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Anchor Point. All four anglers fished on the Resolute and earned various prizes from the 29th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Derby.
    Anchor Point salmon derby cast for next weekend
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 16, 2025 1:30 am

    This year’s derby is held in honor of Erica Walli.

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    Karen Hornaday Park Campground is seen on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Camping to reopen at Karen Hornaday Park
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 15, 2025 10:30 am

    After a three-year closure, the park campground will open May 23.

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    Chloe Pleznac/Homer News
Community members who support education funding stand up during the virtual town hall with Rep. Sarah Vance on Saturday in the Pioneer Hall at Kachemak Bay Campus.
    Constituents quiz Vance during crowded virtual town hall
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • April 15, 2025 2:30 am

    Education and budgeting dominated the conversation during the Saturday meeting.

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    From left: Alaska House Reps. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak; Bill Elam, R-Nikiski; Justin Ruffridge, R-Soldotna; and Sarah Vance, R-Homer, take the oath of office at the Alaska Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Mark Sabbatini/Juneau Empire)
    Ruffridge, Vance, Elam oppose stripped down education funding...
    By Jacob Dye • April 15, 2025 1:30 am

    The Senate passed a modified HB 69 on Friday that removed everything from House bill but a $1,000 BSA increase.

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