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Volunteers at Glacier Spit Cleanup in September 2022. Photo provided by Center for Alaska Coastal Studies

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CoastWalk 2025 kicks off this September in Homer

CACS’s annual marine debris cleanup and data collection event will start Sept. 6.

Ceramics by Jenny Nakao are on display through September 2025 at Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center

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1st Friday of fall

Fall is in the air and new art is on display in Homer’s galleries.

A photo from July of the backstage at Pier One Theatre. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Out of the office and on the stage

Ruminations on a return to Homer community theater.

Artists in the Homer Independent Living Center's Artability program are photographed with their artwork on display at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge during the 2025 Shorebird Festival in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by the Independent Living Center

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Inclusivity in art

The Homer Public Library showcases work by local high school students and ‘Artability’ group members.

The beginning of this year's Burning Basket on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Burning Basket project returns for 22nd year in Homer

Build week will begin Sept. 1.

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Minister’s Message: The Lord’s spiritual treasures are available to us all

The Bible says the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hid in Christ.

This 1955 aerial shows a portion of Joe and Mickey Faa’s homestead, including the Quonset hut that was on the property before it was acquired by Howard and Maxine Lee in 1948. The fields and other cleared land now house much of Soldotna’s growing medical establishment. (Photo courtesy of Al Hershberger)

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No Simple Matter: Finding the borough a home — Part 1

Binkley Street was just a gravel-covered Soldotna back road in November 1969.

A piece of the poster for the 2025 Sacred Acre festival in Ninilchik, Alaska. This year's festival will take place Sept. 5-7.

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Alaska EDM festival ‘Sacred Acre’ returns for 4th year

Started in 2022, the annual autumnal festival will be Sept. 5-7.

This healthier version of the kid-approved classic is made with pureed sweet potato that makes the dish a vibrant orange, and nutritional yeast imparts a savory, cheesy flavor. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion.)

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1st day of school mac and cheese

This healthier version of the kid-approved classic is made with pureed sweet potato and nutritional yeast.

A poster from the Pier One Theatre website shows information about the upcoming spring performance. Rehearsals began last week.

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Community choir begins rehearsals in Homer for spring performance

Rehearsals for central peninsula singers will begin after Labor Day.

Promotional flier for “An Evening of Jazz and Swing presented by KDLL 91.9 FM.” (Promotional image courtesy KDLL 91.9 FM)

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KDLL 91.9 FM to host ‘An Evening of Jazz and Swing’ on Wednesday

The visiting band will also put on a jazz workshop in the Soldotna Public Library at 6:30 p.m.

Svetlana and the New York Collective perform during “An Evening of Jazz and Swing” at the Triumvirate Theatre in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Provided by KDLL 91.9 FM)

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New York-based collective jazzes up peninsula

The visiting musicians also hosted a a jazz workshop in the Soldotna Public Library.

”Autonomy Abduction” is a photograph taken by Amaia Nicole Crain in 2022 in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Amaia Nicole Crain

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Pushing boundaries

Homer photographer’s debut shows her passion for portraiture and highlights social injustices.

A headshot of the new Homer OPUS director, Dr. Elizabeth White. (Photo provided)

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Homer OPUS names new director

Homer OPUS has chosen Elizabeth White to serve as both its lead teacher and organizational head, going into…

Having a ready team of work dogs made longer trips out of Seward more manageable for Steve Melchior. The woman accompanying him on the wagon is unidentified. (Photo courtesy of the Melchior Family Collection)

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Steve Melchior: Treasured peninsula pioneer with a sketchy past — Part 7

Stephan “Steve” Melchior parleyed a partially fabricated past into a respected life as a miner and a builder…

Virginia Walters (Courtesy photo)

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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: One brick at a time

I am from that “once upon a time” when no one swore in public.

A group of friends hikes along the Resurrection Pass Trail on June 26, 2020 in Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Minister’s Message: A heart set on the journey

What step will you take this week toward God on your journey of faith?

This sweet, spiced cinnamon apple cake is topped with streusel and would pair wonderfully with a latte as a breakfast treat or vanilla ice cream for dessert. (Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A cake for the changing seasons

My sister calls this time of year “apple season.”

Rumi, Zoey and Mira, of Huntr/x, perform in “KPop Demon Hunters.” (Promotional photo courtesy Sony Pictures Animation)

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On the Screen: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ deserves a spot on the big screen

It’s a film that was made to be experienced with theater-quality sound and alongside a group of strangers.

Fireweed is seen on a hillside in Homer, Alaska, on Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file)

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Minister’s Message: Seasons on the Kenai

Just as there are seasons on the Kenai, there are seasons of life.