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4 Homer businesses named 10Best winners
The Homer Chamber of Commerce recently announced that four local businesses were named winners in USA Today’s 10Best…
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Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale receives no bids
The next federally-mandated Cook Inlet lease sale is scheduled for March 2027.
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School district receives national award for 2025-26 budget
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District was recently awarded the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School…
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Homer winter king tournament postponed to March 28
The tournament committee cited safety issues due to current ice conditions in the Homer Harbor for their decision.
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Kenai council accepts grant for library literacy program
The Kenai Community Library was selected to participate in an initiative to provide online health literacy programming for…
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Faulkner wins 2 gold medals in Pan American races
Homer-raised Olympic cycling gold medalist Kristen Faulkner won gold in two races during the Pan Am Cycling Championships…
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Kenai refuge to open black bear baiting
The application process to obtain a bear baiting permit this year will be the same as 2025.
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Hospital fundraiser sees ‘record’ support for mammography access
The Central Peninsula Health Foundation’s annual “Evening by the River” fundraiser was “one of the most successful,” hospital…
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Soldotna senior center receives state grant
The latest award, which will help fund senior nutrition, transportation and support services, marks a financial milestone for…
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School board weighs budget reduction options
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will review the budget again in April with the…
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Snow Rondi brings the winter fun
This year’s festival saw a week of activities sponsored by multiple local businesses and organizations in Anchor Point.
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Kasilof man sentenced for sexual abuse of minor
Charles Minton was sentenced to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea before the Kenai Superior Court.
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‘We don’t want this to happen to any other family’
More than 90 community members attended a vigil Sunday evening for a Soldotna family who has been deported.
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Assembly commends Homer football team
A resolution was passed on Feb. 17 recognizing the Homer High School varsity football team as the Division…
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Assembly updates borough code on elections
The changes were made in accordance with the ballot proposition approved by a majority of voters in October’s…
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Ferry system crew shortage continues into its 8th year
The Alaska Marine Highway System has been struggling with less than full staffing since 2019, with last month’s…
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Homer theater to screen Alaskan film
The critically acclaimed “Spirit of the Wind” will play Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.…
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Snow Rondi returns next week
The annual Anchor Point winter festival will take place Feb. 24-March 1.
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School district outlines 2026-2027 budget shortfall
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District held a series of community budget meetings beginning last week in Homer.
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Local student wins Kenai Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot for 2nd year in a row
Laila Taylor will compete in the Elks National Hoop Shoot semi-finals in Idaho next month.