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Similar protests took place across Alaska, and the nation, on Presidents Day. In Homer, residents raised concerns about democracy, national policies and recent federal decisions.
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The theater reopened after a change in ownership and months of renovations focused on accessibility.
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A new series of events is giving Homer residents a supportive space to explore sobriety during Dry January.
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Residents on the lower Kenai Peninsula can harvest Christmas trees from designated state lands near Homer, following guidelines set by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
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A new cafe has opened in Homer, with plans to serve dishes from Northern Mexico. The husband and wife team behind the new space say they hope it brings a taste of home to the Kenai Peninsula community.
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A group of local teens have launched a website to make it easier for young people to find activities around the Kenai Peninsula.
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The beach access trail in the Diamond Creek Recreation Area near Homer has been temporarily closed following a landslide caused by heavy rainfall. Alaska State Parks staff are working to restore the trail, but there is no set timeline for reopening.
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A season of low prices, high costs and a poor pink salmon run has come on the heels of last year’s market collapse.
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Community members held a Renaissance fair in Karen Hornaday Park last weekend.
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A Homer-based nonprofit hosted a fundraiser featuring the music and storytelling duo Acoustic Eidolon last week. The event aimed to raise money for Affinityfilms’ latest project, which focuses on understanding stage-four breast cancer.