Delcenia Cosman

The Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team conducts a training mission in Seward, Alaska in 2024. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team

Anchor Point fundraiser to benefit Alaska rescue and recovery group

Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization established in 2016.

The Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team conducts a training mission in Seward, Alaska in 2024. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team
The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from above on Monday, Aug. 26 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska Wildland Fire Information)

Burn suspension lifted for Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak

The public is asked to remain vigilant while burning due to minimal available resources.

The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from above on Monday, Aug. 26 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska Wildland Fire Information)
Runners start from Homer High School during the Homer Spit Run 10K to the Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Running to the finish

The Homer Spit Run on Saturday drew nearly 250 participants.

Runners start from Homer High School during the Homer Spit Run 10K to the Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
A variety of peony blooms grow vibrantly on Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

6th annual Peony Celebration begins July 1

The festival will run in Homer through Aug. 17.

A variety of peony blooms grow vibrantly on Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
A line of antique cars proceeds down Pioneer Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Lower peninsula gears up for 4th of July

Events are scheduled July 4-6 in Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik.

A line of antique cars proceeds down Pioneer Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
KBNERR Education and Harmful Species Monitoring Program staff host McNeil Canyon Elementary School students at Pier One Beach in May 2025 to monitor for invasive European green crabs. Students assisted with checking traps and recording data of native crab and fish species caught and released. Photo courtesy of Katherine Schake

Proposed funding cuts threaten research reserve

A “pre-decisionary” memo on budgetary cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows no federal funding for National Estuarine Research Reserves.

KBNERR Education and Harmful Species Monitoring Program staff host McNeil Canyon Elementary School students at Pier One Beach in May 2025 to monitor for invasive European green crabs. Students assisted with checking traps and recording data of native crab and fish species caught and released. Photo courtesy of Katherine Schake
The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from above on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska Wildland Fire Information)

Burn permits suspended across southern Alaska

The suspension applies to the Kenai-Kodiak, Mat-Su and Copper River fire prevention areas.

The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from above on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska Wildland Fire Information)
The Homer News, a small print publication based in Cortland County, New York, features photos on the back page of readers who travel with copies of the newspaper. This issue of The Homer News shows Gary Root visiting Homer, Alaska and posing for a photo with the New York paper under the "Homer Alaska, Halibut Fishing Capital of the World" sign at the top of Baycrest Hill. Photo courtesy of Kim L. Hubbard

Meet ‘The Homer News’

Surprise! Your local newspaper has a third ‘sister’ paper.

The Homer News, a small print publication based in Cortland County, New York, features photos on the back page of readers who travel with copies of the newspaper. This issue of The Homer News shows Gary Root visiting Homer, Alaska and posing for a photo with the New York paper under the "Homer Alaska, Halibut Fishing Capital of the World" sign at the top of Baycrest Hill. Photo courtesy of Kim L. Hubbard
Hunter Kirby holds up the hatchery king salmon he bagged during the one-day youth fishery on the Ninilchik River on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Ninilchik, Alaska. Photo by Mike Booz

Ninilchik River closed to sport fishing

The closure is in effect from June 23 through July 15.

Hunter Kirby holds up the hatchery king salmon he bagged during the one-day youth fishery on the Ninilchik River on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 in Ninilchik, Alaska. Photo by Mike Booz
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.

David Meyer. Photo courtesy of Chantrelle Meyer
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.

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

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)
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.