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Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announces 2026 keynote speaker, faculty list
The keynote speaker for the 2026 conference will be poet and essayist, Jane Hirshfield.
Chloe Pleznac
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Porcupine Theater to host ‘LAT59: Filmmaker Forum,’ featuring new films from 3 local artists
The inaugeral event will celebrate the Homer filmmakers over Sept. 25, 26 and 27.
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Borough celebrates new front entrance for Homer High School
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, Sept. 11.
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U.S. Senate unanimously approves bill to improve harmful algal bloom response
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Sullivan, establishes an interagency task force to assess impacts of HABs.
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Preliminary testing finds high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins in Kachemak Bay blue mussels
Sample shellfish from Homer Harbor contained toxins over twice the regulatory limit.
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Homer ‘OPENS’ itself to annual Burning Basket project
This year’s basket was the 22nd to be created in Homer.
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Alaska World Arts Festival returns for 7th year
The annual event, which aims to cultivate connections through the arts, will kick off on Friday, Sept. 12.
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State issues alert for toxic shellfish found in Kachemak Bay
Shellfish from “the inner bay” have been found to contain amounts of toxins responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Life
CoastWalk 2025 kicks off this September in Homer
CACS’s annual marine debris cleanup and data collection event will start Sept. 6.
Life
Community choir begins rehearsals in Homer for spring performance
Rehearsals for central peninsula singers will begin after Labor Day.
Life
Alaska EDM festival ‘Sacred Acre’ returns for 4th year
Started in 2022, the annual autumnal festival will be Sept. 5-7.
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Coast Guard rescues man from downed aircraft near Haines
The rescued pilot was reported “in good condition”
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Proposed ordinance would update city code on temporary and movable businesses
A public hearing on the ordinance will be held on Aug. 25
Life
Homer OPUS names new director
Homer OPUS has chosen Elizabeth White to serve as both its lead teacher and organizational head, going into…
Sports
Homer football shuts out visiting Barrow
Returning strong for the season after winning the Division III state title for the second time in three…
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Borough unanimously approves $2.1M hospital land purchase
The purchase encompasses four properties
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Army Corps chooses tentative plan for Homer Harbor expansion
If constructed, the expansion would meet the currently existing harbor needs and demands.
Life
5th annual ‘Smoked Salmon Super Bowl’ names winners of tastiest fish
The fifth annual Smoked Salmon Super Bowl highlighted Alaska businesses who work to share the taste of authentic,…