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2 dead, 1 hospitalized in Nanwalek plane crash
The crash occurred near the airport Monday afternoon.
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Off the shelf: Time and space and the human heart
Contemporary novel combines historical and science fiction for a gripping, emotional journey.
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Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants
Three organizations, in Seldovia, Seward and Soldotna, recently received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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‘We just need more time’
Nikolaevsk advocated keeping their school open during a KPBSD community meeting last week.
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Augustine Island geothermal lease sale opens
Tracts are available on the northern half of the island, located in the lower Cook Inlet.
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In wake of executive order, peninsula libraries, museums brace for funding losses
Trump’s March 14 executive order may dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services “to the maximum extent…
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Marine energy developer pursues Cook Inlet tidal project
ORPC recently filed a draft pilot license application for a tidal energy project site near Nikiski.
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School board says no cuts to Homer Flex
The KPBSD Finance Committee on Tuesday recommended not making reductions to or closing Homer Flex High School at…
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Weimann wins fishing tournament championship
The 31st annual Homer Winter King Tournament saw high turnout Saturday.
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Winter King Tournament scheduled for March 22
This year’s event will be held at the Deep Water Dock at 4667 Freight Dock Road.
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Homer man sentenced for illegally transporting black bears
Travis Larson pleaded guilty to four counts of violating the Lacey Act in October 2024.
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Caring for the Kenai announces 12 finalists
The final presentations will take place on April 17 in Kenai.
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Burn permits required early for Southcentral Alaska
The order goes into effect on Monday, March 17, in expectation of an early wildland fire season.
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HEA community outreach programs now open
Applications for the 2025 HEA Scholarship Program are due March 30.
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Ravn discontinues service to Homer
Aleutian Airways continues to provide service to and from Homer.
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Off the shelf: Paradise versus privilege
“The Garden Against Time” is part of the Homer Public Library’s 2025 Lit Lineup.
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A night out at the theater
The Porcupine successfully held its long-awaited grand opening last weekend.
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Peninsula fire departments receive grant funding
Thirty-three rural fire departments within the state were awarded funds in a total amount of $306,292.
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Borough considers Seward land purchase
A public hearing on Ordinance 2024-19-24 will be held at the Feb. 4 assembly meeting.
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Competency exam scheduled for Kelly
Josiah Kelly was arrested in November for three shooting incidents in Homer.