February 2026 – Homer Independent Press

February 26, 2026

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Features, Sports

On the Orinoco

By Rich Chiappone Special to the Homer Independent Press Who knew vacations could be such hard work? Just getting from… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Features, Government

Council approves IT projects

By Jake Dye Special to the Homer Independent Press A pair of information technology capital projects will be funded using… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment, Features

A rare chance to see “Spirit of the Wind”

By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press The Alaska film that won Grand Prize at the 1979 Sundance Film Festival (then… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Community, Features, Generations, Opinions/Letters to the Editor

Youth Corner: Grateful to Homer for inspiring art

By Britta Velsko Recently, I researched the American Romantic movement of the 1800s for my AP U.S. history class. It… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Community, Events, Features, Sports

Nordic ski marathon is March 14

The Kachemak Nordic Ski Club holds this year’s Nordic Ski Marathon on Saturday, March 14. The event will kick off… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Features, Government

February Capitol Report

Capitol Report February 2026 Senator Gary Stevens Alaska State Legislature – District C Contact: Sen.Gary.Stevens@akleg.gov 1-907-465-4925 Toll Free: 1-800-821-4925 Hello from Juneau! With… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Community, Events, Features, Health and Wellness

Wellness Wednesdays

South Peninsula Hospital offers its weekly Wellness Wednesdays for March at the Kachemak Bay Campus. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. is the… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Community, Features, Obituaries

Obituary: Jeanette Adell Davis

Jeanette Adell Davis Dec. 19, 1935-Feb. 10, 2026 Jeanette Adell Davis, affectionately known as Mama D and sometimes as Diane,… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Features, Government, Public Notices

Legislative news — Feb. 26, 2026

The Homer Legislative Information Office (LIO) at 270 W. Pioneer Ave. is open to help you communicate with, learn about,… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Features, Opinions/Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor — Feb. 26, 2026

Master of deflection Donald Trump refuses to actually reveal the sexual predators in the Epstein files, preferring to disclose the… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Opinions/Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Dismantling Alaska Native fishing rights and salmon

By Hal Shepherd In the summer of 2022, after fishing for salmon for a millennium, the Yup’ik communities of St.… READ MORE
February 26, 2026

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Features, Public Safety

Cops and courts: Feb. 19, 2026

Homer Police Feb. 16 At 3:10 p.m., a Homer merchant reported an after the fact theft of merchandise. This case… READ MORE
February 23, 2026

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Features

Vigil for immigrant justice is Wednesday

Staff Report A vigil for immigrant justice will be from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 25, in front of… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Community, Features

Chamber announces carnival parade winners

Staff report The parade theme for the Winter Carnival last Saturday might have been “Snow Much Love,” but it came with… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Features, Government

Assembly revises candidate filing deadlines

By Jake DyeSpecial to the Homer Independent Press The filing period for the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s municipal elections will be… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Features, Government

Council proposes changes to city elections, will vote on capital improvements

By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press At its Monday, Feb. 23, regular meeting, the Homer City Council will introduce proposed… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment, Education, Features, Opinions/Letters to the Editor

Students write: Curated lists

Editor’s note: Homer High School students in Suzanne Bishop’s sophomore honors English class wrote curated list essays in response to… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Features, Health and Wellness

Maybe wellness is only a thought away

By Kate Henry Homer Independent Press I received some difficult news tonight on my way out the door to an… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Business, Community, Events, Features, Health and Wellness

New wellness center opens next week

Staff report The Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center holds a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26,… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Education, Features, Science and Environment

Geologist to talk about beach observations

Staff report Homer geologist Ed Berg gives an exploratory talk on his observations of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet beaches… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Features, Government, Public Notices

Legislative news — Feb. 19, 2026

The Homer Legislative Information Office (LIO) at 270 W. Pioneer Ave. is open to help you communicate with, learn about,… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Features, Public Safety

Cops and courts: Feb. 19, 2026

Homer Police Feb. 11 At 8:52 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle collision. At 10:58 a.m., officers responded to reported… READ MORE
February 19, 2026

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Features, Opinions/Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor — Feb. 19, 2026

You might be a real man if … Discussion has come up about male masculinity in recent letters to editors,… READ MORE
February 12, 2026

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Features

Council adopts legislative priorities, gears up for mid-biennium budget review

By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press For its upcoming legislative advocacy, the Homer City Council adopted guiding principles and overarching… READ MORE
February 12, 2026

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Features

‘Snow Much Love’ for winter carnival

Staff Report Among those participating in Saturday’s 72nd Annual Winter Carnival Parade is the 2026 Mr. Homer: Scott Lynn, the… READ MORE

Month: February 2026