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Borough updates public noticing requirements
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved an ordinance last week effectively ending requirements to publish notices in a…
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Homer playwright receives fellowship award
Kate Rich is revising a new play, which she hopes to take to the Valdez Theatre Conference Play…
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State regulatory commission approves electric utility rate increase
The Homer Electric Association ratified a 4% base rate increase in November.
Sports
Homer boys, Soldotna girls place 1st in ski invitational
Soldotna’s Tania Boonstra took first place for the girls’ division, leading her team to victory at the meet.…
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Ninilchik Traditional Council expands public bus service
The Homer-Kenai BUMPS bus will now run five days a week.
Life
Out of the Office: A metaphor on ice
I went ice skating for the first time in years last week, during the annual community Christmas Eve…
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2 Soldotna troopers indicted on federal civil rights violations
Joseph Miller and Jason Woodruff were charged with federal criminal civil rights violations on Dec. 16.
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Calderwood pretrial hearing rescheduled
The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb.…
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Homer Electric Association announces rate increase
The proposed increase, if approved by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, will go into effect Jan. 1.
Life
On the Screen: ‘Knives Out 3’ truly a film for our times
I often feel the need to watch a film twice. The first go-around, I’m just trying to keep…
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Update: Troopers arrest Kenai man accused of sexual abuse of a minor
A judge issued an arrest warrant for Kevin Ray Hunter, who was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly abusing…
Sports
Homer girls wrestling team named regional champions
Kenai boys, girls both placed third overall in the Kachemak Conference Wrestling Championships on Saturday.
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Peninsula radio receives ‘stabilization’ funds from national nonprofit
The Public Media Bridge Fund awarded an “initial” round of stabilization grants equaling $26 million to 74 organizations…
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SoHi hockey claims 3rd Carlin Cup victory
The Soldotna varsity hockey team defeated Homer 9-1 Saturday at Kevin Bell Arena.
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Assembly accepts state funding for community assistance program
The funding will be disbursed to unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for projects under the state…
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Cook Inlet area closed to big skate bycatch retention
The closure is effective in Cook Inlet Area state waters through Dec. 31.
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Kenai man sentenced for sexual abuse of minor, possession of child pornography
Joshua Aseltine was sentenced on Dec. 4 to serve 28 years in prison.
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State proposes changes to material sales regulations
The Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to regulations related to material sales and conveyances to state…
Sports
55 turn out for Homer Turkey Trot
Each Thanksgiving morning, the Kachemak Bay Running Club and the City of Homer Community Recreation Department host a…
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State opens land for Christmas tree harvesting
Alaskan families will have the opportunity to harvest a live tree from unrestricted state lands for Christmas this…