Life
Homer group tackles death and dying through open conversations
The local group mirrors a growing worldwide trend of “Death Cafes.”
News
Soldotna OKs $395,000 capital plan
This year’s list of capital projects is “nominal compared to some past years,” according to officials.
News
Mondragon-Lopez sentenced for death of Homer woman
Arturo Mondragon-Lopez, Jr. accepted a plea deal in February for the shooting of Brianna Hetrick.
Life
Locals win at 4th annual Anchor River duck races
The event is part of the Anchor Point VFW’s Fourth of July celebrations.
Life
Homer chamber hosts 6th annual Peony Celebration
The weeks-long festival features art exhibits, events, flower sales, guided farm tours and more.
News
Soldotna athlete to compete in 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Thousands of athletes from across all 50 states will be competing in 16 sports.
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Seine test fishery continues after board of fish calls for more data
The east side setnet fishery has been entirely closed in recent years to protect Kenai River king salmon
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Soldotna adds annexation proposal to ballot
The proposed annexation is split across five small areas around the city.
Sports
‘It’s been a good run’
Seward’s Moore explains his decision to end his Mount Marathon streak at 54
News
SeaLife Center admits 2 seal pups, 1 orphaned otter
The three pups join the Alaska SeaLife Center’s ‘growing’ patient list.
News
King salmon fishing on Kasilof closes Thursday
If any king salmon is caught while fishing for other species, they may not be removed from the…
News
Borough’s Kalifornsky seat to be up for election after Baisden announces plan to resign
Baisden will continue to serve through Oct. 19.
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Borough considers seasonal sales tax rate
Borough sales tax would be modified from a flat 3% to a seasonal model of 4% in summer…
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School district finance department earns national awards
The two awards are based on comprehensive reviews of the district’s budget and financial reporting.
News
School board finalizes budget with deep cuts to programming, classrooms
Multiple members of the board said they were frustrated by the state’s failure to fund education.
News
Refuge to celebrate all things fish during weeklong event
Fish Week will take place July 16-19.
News
Firefighting crews respond to wildfire outside Soldotna
The 8-acre fire and two “spot fires” of less than one acre each are located near Mile 102…