Month: April 2026
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Homer VFD honors service, leadership and dedication
Staff Report Homer Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) hosted its Awards Banquet, March 20, at Land’s End . Chief Dan Jager… READ MORE
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Freddie’s Midnight Run returns after seven years
By Bjørn Olson Freddie’s Midnight Run is a dog mushing race through the Caribou Hills consisting of two 30-mile heats.… READ MORE
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Mid-week momentum: Free runs every Wednesday
The Kachemak Bay Running Club is hosting free community runs every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m., now through September. Meet… READ MORE
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Opinion: Vote Peter Crimp for HEA board
By Erin McKittrick This is NOT my standard HEA update. I try to keep folks informed about what’s happening. But… READ MORE
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Opinion: Oil companies always tell us the same tired tale — and we keep falling for it
By Bob Shavelson I had a teacher a while back who taught me the best way to say something unpopular… READ MORE
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Letters to the editor — April 9, 2026
Grifter Graduates It used to be that you needed to buy a Bible, vodka, steaks, sneakers, Trump wear, or a… READ MORE
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What Bahá’ís believe
By Alice Porter In thousands upon thousands of locations around the world, the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith inspire individuals… READ MORE
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Cops and Courts — April 9, 2026
Alaska State Troopers Press Releases April 6 Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point received a report of a someone stealing… READ MORE
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Legislative News — April 9, 2026
The Homer Legislative Information Office, located at 270 W. Pioneer, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The LIO… READ MORE
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Ardenia brings home $41K with 26.2-pounder in annual salmon tournament
By Yonah Lempert Luecken Homer Independent Press Michael Ardenia on Salmonator patiently waited out two delays to make the grand-prize… READ MORE
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Winter king fishery has no significant impact on Cook Inlet spawning population
By Jacqueline McDonough For the Homer Independent Press On Saturday dozens of boats will converge on Kachemak Bay in a… READ MORE
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Teens report life in Homer supportive and safe, reveal areas for concern
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press New data from a fall 2025 survey shows that teenagers in Homer generally find… READ MORE
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Judge suggests mediation in Land’s End lawsuit
By Michael Armstrong Homer Independent Press The Homer Chamber of Commerce can continue to distribute its 2026 visitor guides while… READ MORE
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Alaska mayors say governor’s proposed tax break for $46B gas line ‘needs a lot of work’
Municipal leaders cited concerns about the costs to their communities and the need to continue negotiations with Glenfarne, the New… READ MORE
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First Friday: Celebrate youth
By Jacqueline McDonough For the Homer Independent Press The daffodils may be taking their sweet time to emerge from grey… READ MORE
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Celebrate Local News Day with ‘HIP Check’
In celebration of Local News Day on April 9, Homer Independent Press holds “HIP Check,” an opportunity to meet some… READ MORE
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HIP achieves tax-exempt status
It’s not very often good news arrives in an envelope from the IRS , but that’s what happened this week… READ MORE
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No Kings protests draws nearly 700
By Michael Armstrong Homer Independent Press Nearly 700 people attended the third national and local No Kings protest at WKFL… READ MORE
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Pawn to be Wild: Chess tournament is April 10
West Homer Elementary is hosting a chess tournament for Kachemak Bay School students grades 3 through 8 starting at 1:30… READ MORE
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Obituary: Roger Clyne
Roger D. Clyne March 26, 1941-March 18, 2026 Longtime Alaskan and Homer resident Roger Dean Clyne died March 18, 2026,… READ MORE
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Letters — April 2, 2026
Vote Peter Crimp for Homer Electric Association Board This is Jim Levine and I want to thank all the Homer… READ MORE
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Cops and Courts – April 2, 2026
Alaska State Troopers March 22 Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point seized a handgun from a 61-year-old man. Troopers said… READ MORE
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Legislative News — April 2, 2026
The Homer Legislative Information Office, located at 270 W. Pioneer, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday . The… READ MORE
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