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    Jan Krehel waves at cars passing by as she holds a "Stand With Minnesota" banner during the "ICE OUT" demonstration on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer stands with Minneapolis
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 3, 2026 4:30 pm

    Nearly 300 people took part in an “ICE OUT” demonstration on Sunday.

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    Juneau protestors urge lawmakers to defund Homeland Security...
    By Chloe Anderson • February 3, 2026 1:30 pm

    Hundreds gathered hours before congressional delegation voted on whether to extend ICE funding.

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    Macelle Joseph, a member of the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé chapter of Alaska Youth for Environmental Action, writes “It’s Native blood in the soil, not your oil” outside the Alaska State Capitol building on Jan. 24<ins>, 2026</ins>. Dozens of Juneauites participated in the student-led protest against the LNG pipeline.
    Juneau activists speak out against Alaska LNG pipline...
    By Mari Kanagy • January 29, 2026 1:00 pm

    “Alaska’s greatest resources aren’t just buried in the ground,” said protestor Atagan Hood.

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    Demonstrators gather at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, for the "No Kings, No ICE" protest organized by the Homer Women of Action. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    300 stand for 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    The rally held Saturday in Homer coincided with demonstrations nationwide protesting the Trump administration and recent ICE shootings.

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    More than 700 protesters line the sidewalks along the intersection of Lake Street and Sterling Highway during the "No Kings" demonstration on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    700 in Homer join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 20, 2025 1:30 am

    At least 25 Alaska communities took part in “No Kings” day Saturday, alongside millions of protesters in over 2,600 peaceful demonstrations across the U.S.

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    Protestors hold up signs expressing support for Ukraine on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman)
    Kenai Peninsula protests Putin’s Alaska visit
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 15, 2025 1:30 am

    Protests were held Friday in Homer and Soldotna in concurrence with several others across the state.

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    Rep. Nick Begich III, R-Alaska, delivers his keynote address to approximately 40 people, most of whom are from out of state, at the end of the Bitcoin Alaska conference on Sunday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
    Begich and Bitcoin fly to Juneau after passage...
    By Jasz Garrett • July 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Protesters seek town hall with representative; he delivers keynote address at ticketed conference

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    Participants in a Sunday protest for Steven Kissack march toward Marine Park on Sunday. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
    Protesters demand police accountability following death of Steven...
    By Jasz Garrett • July 25, 2024 1:30 am

    Advocates gather where he was shot, say they are raising their voices because “he’s unable to speak.”

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    Photo by Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Homer residents support Bristol Bay salmon price protest in Homer on Saturday.
    Homer families support salmon price protest
    By Emilie Springer • July 26, 2023 1:30 am

    A small group on Saturday gathered at the corner of the Fish Dock Road in Homer in support of Bristol…

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