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News from Homer and around the Southern Kenai Peninsula and Northern Gulf of Alaska.
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A fish processor in Whittier filed for bankruptcy last month, claiming falling salmon prices and a ban on Russian seafood imports led to the financial struggles.
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Libraries around the state are scrambling after learning a key state grant was being slashed six weeks into the fiscal year. Small libraries stand to be hit the hardest, and in some cases, may be forced to close their doors entirely.
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Homer’s Burning Basket is a long-standing tradition of art and remembrance that culminates in the burning of a large sculpture, made up of natural woven materials.
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Gregory Bottjen, 39, was arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder last Thursday.
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A woman who traveled to all 50 states collecting stories of kindness returned to Homer over the summer to compile them into a book.
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Three candidates remain in the race for the state house seat that represents the southern Kenai Peninsula.
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Wolford was charged with 8 counts including first-degree sexual assault and multiple counts of tresspassing.
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Students are back in class, adjusting to new routines and expectations. For some, it's a year of major milestones, like starting their final year of high school or moving up a grade. Others are excited to reconnect with friends and dive into new learning opportunities.
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The Homer City Council greenlit a contract with a local engineering firm during Tuesday night’s meeting, to design a connection between two trail systems in the city.
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The Homer City Council held a meeting on Aug. 19 to discuss accessibility issues with the Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Board.