Month: February 2026
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Trail builders honored as parade marshals
By Lori EvansHomer Independent Press It would be impossible to calculate the number of hours — or kilometers — longtime… READ MORE
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A Beluga on the Beach: Investigation of a stranded Cook Inlet beluga near Anchor Point
By Lauren FliearmanSpecial to the Homer Independent Press On Jan. 28, a local family walking on the beach near the… READ MORE
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Housing and wetlands are hot topics for next Planning Commission worksession
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press In a newly scheduled 5:30 p.m. worksession on Feb. 18, the Planning Commission will… READ MORE
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Harbor float replacement project gets $250,000 federal award
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press The City of Homer has received an award of $250,000 in federal funding for… READ MORE
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Analysis details shortfall in city’s utility infrastructure funding
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press What does it take to provide water and sewer services in the city? How… READ MORE
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Ursa Major Fund grant recipients announced
Staff report Homer and Ninilchik art historian Nadia Jackinsky-Sethi and Homer-based artist Sarahlily Stein are among 12 Alaska artists or… READ MORE
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Legislative news — Feb. 12, 2026
The Homer Legislative Information Office (LIO) at 270 W. Pioneer Ave. is open to help you communicate with, learn about,… READ MORE
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Letters to the editor, Feb. 12
Thanks to all for supporting justice for Duffy Murnane Duffy, was abducted, tortured, and murdered while walking to a doctor’s… READ MORE
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Cops and courts, Feb. 12, 2026
Criminal dispositions Jan. 30 Vernon L. Koksugnik Lane, 36, charge dismissed, fifth-degree criminal mischief. Lane pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted… READ MORE
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Calderwood pleads guilty to Murnane murder
Update: This story has been updated with a statement from Anesha Murnane’s uncle, Michael Huelsman. Correction: A typographical error in… READ MORE
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A community resurrects a school; Pre-enrollment open through February for new Nikolaevsk Charter School
By Marcia KuszmaulHomer Independent Press Families and community members celebrate the new Nikolaevsk Charter School at an open house, Jan.… READ MORE
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School board considers closing Paul Banks
By Jake Dye Homer Independent Press Facing a roughly $8.5 million deficit for the coming year, the Kenai Peninsula Borough… READ MORE
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‘Stand with Minnesota’ protest held
Staff report Homer Independent Press About 275 people attended a Stand With Minnesota rally on Sunday at WKFL Park on… READ MORE
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Talks discuss $272 million health care grant
By Marcia KuszmaulHomer Independent Press Today, the Alaska Department of Health (DOH) holds the first of two informational webinars on… READ MORE
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Council to set 2026 legislative priorities, discuss changes to election code
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press At its regular meeting 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, the Homer City Council will… READ MORE
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Assembly sets new limits on presentations
By Jake Dye Homer Independent Press Formal presentations to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will newly be limited to matters… READ MORE
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First Friday: new shows open
Bunnell Street Arts Center 106 West Bunnell Ave. 5-7 p.m. Friday; artist’s talk, 6 p.m. Solastalgia, art by xochiyollotl Homer… READ MORE
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Winter carnival is Feb. 14
Staff Report Homer Independent Press The weather might not cooperate with the theme of this year’s winter carnival — Snow… READ MORE
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Stevens virtual Town Hall focuses on budget
Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to note the proper legislative body. The sentence has been corrected to read… READ MORE
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Legislative news: Feb. 5
The Homer Legislative Information Office (LIO) at 270 W. Pioneer Ave. is open to help you communicate with, learn about,… READ MORE
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Search and rescue team starts with training
Staff report Homer Independent Press The initial training cohort of the KBAYSAR Search & Rescue group completed a 3.5-day training… READ MORE
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Homer Pickleball: Alive and well — and growing
By Jim Lavrakas Homer Independent Press Pickleball in Homer is alive and well. The sport invented in 1965 is a… READ MORE
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HERC cleanup meeting is Feb. 12
Staff Report Homer Independent Press The City of Homer holds an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, about… READ MORE
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City gets federal award for waterline improvements
Staff report Homer Independent Press The City of Homer has received an award of $937,868 in federal funding through the Community… READ MORE
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Fish and game advisory committee to meet
The Homer Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet starting at 6 p.m.. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Kachemak Bay Research… READ MORE
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