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Cook Inletkeeper program to focus on salmon habitat awareness
The project seeks local solutions to environmental issues.
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Strigle named new Kenai district attorney
Former District Attorney Scot Leaders is leaving for a new position in Kotzebue.
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Early fire season begins with 2 small blazes reported and controlled
As of March 17, burn permits are required for all state, private and municipal lands.
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Homer conservation district feels impacts of federal funding freeze
Programs related to invasive species, habitat and trails, native plants and agriculture have all been negatively impacted.
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Micciche reports back on Southcentral Mayors’ Energy Coalition
The group calls importation of natural gas a necessity in the short-term.
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Homer Middle School teacher arrested on charges of sexual assault and burglary
Charles Kent Rininger, 38, was arrested March 12 by Alaska State Troopers.
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State board approves Tułen Charter School
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe will be able to open their charter school this fall.
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Model of bronze bears debuted as airport display project seeks continued funding
The sculpture, intended for the airport exterior, will feature a mother bear and two cubs.
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Proposal to use beach seines in commercial fishery killed
The board amended the proposal to remove setnets from the east side setnet fishery before the motion failed…
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International students get the Alaska experience
Students to share their experiences visiting the Kenai Peninsula at a fundraiser dinner on Sunday.
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Work begins on new Seward cruise ship terminal
Work has begun at the site of the new cruise ship terminal in Seward. That’s what Mickey Richardson,…
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings out the green
The annual event featured decorated cars and trucks, youth marchers and decked-out celebrants.
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Homer bird enthusiasts prepare for annual sea duck count
The count aims to ensure a proper and consistent population estimate before the ducks begin their April migration.
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USCG cutter Naushon to be decommissioned
A ceremony honoring the soon-to-be retired ship will be held on Friday, March 21 on the Homer Spit.
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Winter King Tournament scheduled for March 22
This year’s event will be held at the Deep Water Dock at 4667 Freight Dock Road.
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Homer man sentenced for illegally transporting black bears
Travis Larson pleaded guilty to four counts of violating the Lacey Act in October 2024.
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Dunleavy signs law OK’ing issuance of bonds for new Seward dock, terminal facility
Replacement of Seward’s dock is a major, multifaceted initiative being undertaken by The Seward Company.
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Caring for the Kenai announces 12 finalists
The final presentations will take place on April 17 in Kenai.