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David Meyer. Photo courtesy of Chantrelle Meyer

Volunteers continue search for missing Happy Valley man

David Meyer was reported missing June 11 while kayaking in Cook Inlet.

 

Anchor Point Library director Deanna Thomas works the front counter on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Anchor Point Library awarded Rasmuson grant

Grant funding will relieve issues with the building’s septic system.

 

Woman of Wisdom Roberta Highland holds her award from South Peninsula Haven House in this photo taken July 25, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy South Peninsula Haven House)

Borough assembly commends Roberta Highland

The longtime Homer resident passed away in April 24 at age 75.

 

Alaska State Troopers badge. File photo

Recovered remains confirmed to be missing Texas boaters; fourth set of remains found

Remains were recovered from the vessel sank that in Kachemak Bay last August.

Alaska State Troopers badge. File photo
A Sitka black-tailed deer peers through the undergrowth of the Tongass National Forest in an undated photo. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
A Sitka black-tailed deer peers through the undergrowth of the Tongass National Forest in an undated photo. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
The Homer Public Library. File photo

Alaska libraries may see federal funding restored

Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums department notified Alaska libraries on June 3 that grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services may soon be awarded.

The Homer Public Library. File photo
Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)

Homer halts pursuit of building code

The decision was finalized after a federal grant application to adopt the 2021 International Building Code was canceled.

Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
John Krohn, general manager at KBBI AM 890, prepares to go on the air on Friday, May 30, 2025, in the Gary Thomas Studio at the KBBI station in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

‘We’ve never felt a threat like this before’

Federal cuts to public broadcasting funding could devastate Alaska public radio stations, including on the Kenai Peninsula.

John Krohn, general manager at KBBI AM 890, prepares to go on the air on Friday, May 30, 2025, in the Gary Thomas Studio at the KBBI station in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to Anchor Point residents during a community meeting held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, May 30, in Anchor Point. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Sullivan visits Homer during weeklong Alaska tour

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, sat down for an interview with Homer News.

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to Anchor Point residents during a community meeting held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, May 30, in Anchor Point. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce President Dawson Slaughter (left) and Susie Myhill, co-owner of Anchor River Lodge and co-chair for the chamber’s sign committee, unveil the new “most westerly highway point” sign on Tuesday in Anchor Point. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Anchor Point chamber unveils new highway sign

The sign marks the “most westerly” highway point in North America.

Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce President Dawson Slaughter (left) and Susie Myhill, co-owner of Anchor River Lodge and co-chair for the chamber’s sign committee, unveil the new “most westerly highway point” sign on Tuesday in Anchor Point. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Alaska State Troopers logo.

1 dead in Anchor River vehicle turnover

Alaska State Troopers were notified at 7:46 a.m. of a vehicle upside down in the Anchor River.

Alaska State Troopers logo.
VFW Post 10221 member Eric Henley performs the battlefield cross during a Memorial Day ceremony held at the Anchor Point Kallman Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2025, near Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

‘A solemn day of remembrance’

Memorial Day services were held on the lower Kenai Peninsula on Monday.

VFW Post 10221 member Eric Henley performs the battlefield cross during a Memorial Day ceremony held at the Anchor Point Kallman Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2025, near Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
(from left to right) Ira Iwerks, Marcus Hunt, Isabell Hooton, Grace Kaiser, Michael Nalewako and Max Russell graduated from Ninilchik School on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Ninilchik, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Mattea Williamson

Ninilchik School graduates 6

The seniors crossed the stage during a commencement ceremony held last Tuesday.

(from left to right) Ira Iwerks, Marcus Hunt, Isabell Hooton, Grace Kaiser, Michael Nalewako and Max Russell graduated from Ninilchik School on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Ninilchik, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Mattea Williamson
Homer Flex counselor Sue Rennolds (right) speaks to the graduating class of 2025 during the commencement ceremony held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Land’s End Resort in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

‘Embrace the challenges and adventures that await’

Homer Flex High School graduated 11 students last Wednesday.

Homer Flex counselor Sue Rennolds (right) speaks to the graduating class of 2025 during the commencement ceremony held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Land’s End Resort in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Author Ruth Ozeki gives her keynote presentation at the 23rd annual Kachemak Bay Writers Conference on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Literary citizenship and communities of one

Author Ruth Ozeki was the keynote presenter for the 23rd annual Kachemak Bay Writer’s Conference last weekend.

Author Ruth Ozeki gives her keynote presentation at the 23rd annual Kachemak Bay Writers Conference on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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Voznesenka School graduates 4

A commencement ceremony was held at Land’s End on Monday.

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The wreckage of Smokey Bay Air plane N91025 is photographed after residents pulled it from the water before high tide on April 28, 2025, in Nanwalek, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of NTSB)

Preliminary report released on Nanwalek plane crash

The crash killed the pilot and one passenger and left the other passenger seriously injured.

The wreckage of Smokey Bay Air plane N91025 is photographed after residents pulled it from the water before high tide on April 28, 2025, in Nanwalek, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of NTSB)
Ash-Lee Waddell (center) of Homer is one of six recipients of the 2025 First Lady’s Volunteer Award at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska, on May 13, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor

First lady honors Alaska volunteers

Volunteers from Homer and Nikiski were recognized.

Ash-Lee Waddell (center) of Homer is one of six recipients of the 2025 First Lady’s Volunteer Award at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska, on May 13, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor
Kenai Peninsula College Director Cheryl Siemers speaks to graduates during the 55th commencement ceremony at Kachemak Bay Campus on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Kenai Peninsula College leadership sees temporary transitions

KPC Director Cheryl Siemers is serving as interim UAA chancellor, while former KBC director Reid Brewer fills in her role.

Kenai Peninsula College Director Cheryl Siemers speaks to graduates during the 55th commencement ceremony at Kachemak Bay Campus on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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‘Tomorrow — remember you are still a learner’

Kachemak Bay Campus graduated 49 students during its 55th annual commencement hosted on May 7.

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