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Literary citizenship and communities of one
Author Ruth Ozeki was the keynote presenter for the 23rd annual Kachemak Bay Writer’s Conference last weekend.
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Preliminary report released on Nanwalek plane crash
The crash killed the pilot and one passenger and left the other passenger seriously injured.
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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…
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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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Borough awards Homer schools improvements contracts
Funding for improvements to the Homer High School entrance comes out of the 2022 bond package.
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East Cook Inlet clamming to remain closed for 2025
The causes of these conditions remain unknown but likely include effects from habitat changes and predation, officials said.
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Homer woman sentenced for 2020 murder
Sarah Dayan was convicted in December for the murder of Keith Huss.
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‘What gives it teeth’
Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke spoke on her novel and writing process last week at the Homer Public…
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Sterling Highway reconstruction delayed
The project, which spans from Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill, is anticipated to begin next spring.
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33rd Shorebird Festival starts next week
This year’s festival, running May 7-11, features “Wildlife DJ” Dr. Ben Mirin as keynote speaker.
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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…