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    Rep. Sarah Vance, candidate for State House District 6, participates in a candidate forum hosted by the Peninsula Clarion and KBBI 890 AM at the Homer Public Library in Homer, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Point of View: Vance out of touch in...
    By Audrey Wallace • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

    In order to, as she states, “make more babies,” women have to be healthy and supported.

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy explains details of his proposed state budget for next year during a press conference Dec. 12 at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
    Opinion: Governor fails at leadership in his proposed...
    By Larry Persily • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

    By Larry Persily

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    Annual Homer Christmas Bird Count to take place...
    By Dave Erikson • December 12, 2024 1:30 am

    This year marks the 125th annual National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count (CBC) — the longest running citizen science survey…

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    Point of View: It is easier to build strong children
    Point of View: It is easier to build...
    By Sen. Löki Tobin • December 12, 2024 1:30 am

    During the 33rd Alaska Legislature, state elected officials negotiated a much needed bipartisan solution to meet the legislature’s constitutional obligation…

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    (Juneau Empire file photo)
    Opinion: Alaska needs to replace the customers it...
    By Larry Persily • December 12, 2024 1:30 am

    The following editorial was published by the Wrangell Sentinel.

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    Therese Lewandowski. (Photo provided)
    Point of View: Inflation, hmmm
    By Therese Lewandowski • December 5, 2024 1:30 am

    It seems to me inflation has been going on since I was old enough to buy things. I’m 68 so…

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    Xochitl Harbison (left) and Jenna Gerrety (right) trim bowls in the Homer Council on the Arts studio in Homer, Alaska, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in preparation for the Empty Bowl fundraiser. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)
    Point of View: Homer Food Pantry holds successful...
    By Deb Schmidt • December 5, 2024 1:30 am

    This year’s Empty Bowl fundraiser for the Homer Community Food Pantry was a sensational success! Local potters provided 175 beautiful…

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    A cherished “jolly Santa head” ornament from the Baisden Christmas tree. (Photo provided)
    Opinion: Reflections of holidays past
    By Rhonda Baisden • November 27, 2024 2:30 am

    The contrast of seasons, summer to winter with a short visit by autumn, causes us to pause.

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    Point of View: Some answers
    Point of View: Some answers
    By Brenda Adams • November 27, 2024 2:30 am

    In the Nov. 14 edition of the Homer News, in a letter to the editor titled “A Request for Answers,”…

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    The Alaska Psychiatric Institute in Anchorage. (Alaska Department of Family and Community Services photo)
    Point of View: Small wins make big impacts...
    By Kim Kovol • November 21, 2024 1:30 am

    The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API), an 80-bed psychiatric hospital located in Anchorage, is operated by the Department of Family and…

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    Rachel Lord. (Photo courtesy Rachel Lord)
    Point of View: We stand with the Kachemak...
    By Rachel Lord • November 21, 2024 1:30 am

    Our thoughts and hopes are with KBFPC staff, volunteers and clients

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    Rosa Parks, whose civil rights legacy has recent been subject to revision in class curriculums. (Public domain photo from the National Archives and Records Administration Records)
    Point of View: Proud to be ‘woke’
    By Rodger Painter • November 21, 2024 1:30 am

    Wokeness: the quality of being alert to and concerned about social injustice and discrimination: “will this new era of wokeness…

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    Opinion: Charting a course toward seafood independence for Alaska’s vulnerable food systems
    Opinion: Charting a course toward seafood independence for...
    By Linda Behnken • November 14, 2024 1:30 am

    As a commercial fisherman based in Sitka and the executive director of the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA), I’ve spent…

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