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    Voters fill out their ballots at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Bjorkman leads local campaign finance pack, reports show
    By Ashlyn O'Hara • February 21, 2024 2:30 am

    The reports, due Feb. 15 for candidates running for state office in 2024, offer a glimpse at the position from which candidates will start this election year

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Caitlin Babcock addresses students during Luke Herman’s government class at Soldotna High School on Feb. 8 in Soldotna.
    ‘This state will lose us and generations of...
    By Ashlyn O'Hara • February 21, 2024 2:30 am

    Amid education funding shortfalls, local students advocate for support

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    Representative Sarah Vance addresses Homer constituents about current legislative priorities, primarily SB 140, at a town hall meeting at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer on Saturday, February 17, 2024. (Emilie Springer/Homer News}
    Vance town hall focuses on education
    By Emilie Springer • February 21, 2024 1:30 am

    Most community comments were related to creating a stable, permanent increase to per-student funding

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    "The Cold Millions," this year’s NEA Big Read book, is available for check-out at the Homer Public Library in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by the Homer Public Library
    Homer’s Big Read wraps up with a final...
    By Emilie Springer • February 21, 2024 1:30 am

    Homer Public Library hosted 6 weeks of community reading

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    Peninsula Clarion government and education reporter Ashlyn O’Hara stands in the hallways of the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on Monday.
    Clarion reporter working in Juneau for legislative exchange
    By Jacob Dye • February 21, 2024 1:30 am

    Reporter Ashlyn O’Hara will be covering statewide issues with a local lens

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    Signage marks a trailhead in Kachemak Bay State Park on Saturday, May 6, 2023, near Homer, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    Halibut Cove lodge facing misdemeanor charge for illicit...
    By Ashlyn O'Hara • February 14, 2024 2:30 am

    The trail extends 785 feet south from the commercial property into the state park

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    Borough settles harassment and discrimination suit brought by...
    By Ashlyn O'Hara • February 14, 2024 2:30 am

    The borough is not admitting any wrongdoing through the settlement

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    Crews work on the botanical garden on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the Pratt Museum in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Pratt Museum reports back on tumultuous year
    By Emilie Springer • February 14, 2024 1:30 am

    Making changes and improvements at Homer’s Pratt Museum

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    Addy Pederson poses with a dog at the Dream A Dream kennel on Sunday, February 10, 2024, in Willow, Alaska at the end of the Willow Jr. 100 race. (Photo provided by Sherry Pedersen)
    Homer’s Addy Pederson to compete in 2024 Jr....
    By Emilie Springer • February 14, 2024 1:30 am

    A Homer ninth grader is one of 21 entrants in this year’s Jr. Iditarod, and the only one from south…

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    Kris Holderied, event coordinator, and Holly Atkins at the 2024 Ski for Women at Lookout Mountain ski trails on Feb. 11, 2024 in Homer. (Photo provided by Nicole Bray)
    Ski for Women finds fun and funds on...
    By Emilie Springer • February 14, 2024 1:30 am

    Homer’s annual Ski for Women took place on Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Lookout Mountain ski trails on Ohlson Mountain…

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    Clouds cover the beach at Lowell Point State Recreation Site on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, near Seward, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    Alaska State Parks recruiting for local citizen advisory...
    By Jacob Dye • February 14, 2024 1:30 am

    Applications are due March 4

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    What’s old is new at annual Winter Carnival...
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 14, 2024 1:30 am

    Homer celebrates 70 years of coming out of hibernation with the Winter Carnival this year

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    The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (top left) meets with Agnew::Beck consultants Shelly Wade (top right) and Meg Friedenauer (bottom) over Zoom on Monday, Feb. 5<ins>, 2024 in Homer, Alaska</ins>. Screenshot.
    Comp plan steering committee holds 1st meeting
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 14, 2024 1:30 am

    Homer’s comprehensive plan is a long-term planning document encapsulating the city’s goals and focus

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