Month: May 2026
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Shorebirds, birders and a rare bird visit Homer
By Michael Armstrong Homer Independent Press In what has become a soft opening for Homer’s summer tourist season, about 1,100… READ MORE
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KBC celebrates graduates
By Poppy Smith The Kenai Peninsula Campus, Kachemak Bay Campus class of 2026 attended their commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May… READ MORE
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Feral rabbits on the rise
By Jacqueline McDonough For the Homer Independent Press Whether you are passing by the high school, the library, or even… READ MORE
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Council renews employee health insurance for just 6 months
By Jake Dye For the Homer Independent Press Homer voters will decide in November whether the city should continue the… READ MORE
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Crimp elected District 3 HEA board director
Staff report Peter Crimp has been elected to represent District 3 on the Homer Electric Association Board for the Southern… READ MORE
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Opinion: Gas line should pipe up and pay its own way
By Larry Persily Wrangell Sentinel I don’t believe the proposed multi-multibillion-dollar Alaska North Slope gas project will be built. It’s… READ MORE
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Opinion: Alaska still has a path to stronger election integrity
By Rep. Sarah Vance There is good news for Alaskans who want elections that are both secure and trustworthy. Governor… READ MORE
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Cops and Courts — May 14, 2026
Alaska State Troopers May 12 At about 6:50 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report about a missing ATV trailer… READ MORE
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Letters to the editor — May 14, 2026
Please do not litter It only takes a second to throw something out a window. However, the consequences last far… READ MORE
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Legislative Information — May 14, 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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‘Justice for Duffy’ talk reveals new information on murder case
By Michael Armstrong Homer Independent Press Caution: This article contains details about violence against women that may be disturbing to… READ MORE
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Extreme winter precipitates long breakup
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press The winter’s deep freeze is resulting in a prolonged breakup season that could last… READ MORE
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Assembly accepts mayor’s education funding proposal
Funding reverses proposed cuts to teacher salaries and benefits, library staff By Jake DyeFor the Homer Independent Press The Kenai… READ MORE
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Spit leases, water rates, insurance rates all on Council’s Monday agenda
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press How to manage expiring leases for city-owned property, addition of a new minimum use… READ MORE
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‘Red for Ed’ group puts pressure on school board
By Jake Dye For the Homer Independent Press As Monday’s meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of… READ MORE
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Chamber modifies visitor guides with new ad
By Jake Dye For the Homer Independent Press Only a couple of weeks after a superior court judge blocked the… READ MORE
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Writers’ conference holds public readings
Staff report The Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference offers three nights of readings open to the public next weekend. At 8… READ MORE
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Fashion mavens celebrate Wearable Arts 2026
By Joella Clove The Porcupine Theater was packed last Friday as the Homer community gathered for the annual Wearable Arts… READ MORE
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Kachemak Swim Club scores 330 points at state championship
Two swimmers medal in meet By Jaime Roth Eight athletes with Kachemak Swim Club tripled the number of points at… READ MORE
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Cops and Courts — May 7, 2026
Alaska State Troopers April 29 At approximately 12:31 p.m., Anchor Point troopers took the report of a trespassing incident actively… READ MORE
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Homer man killed in car crash near Hope
Staff report A three-vehicle crash on Saturday near the Hope Highway Junction killed a Homer man. According to a press… READ MORE
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Migration Run is Sunday
Staff report The Kachemak Bay Running Club (KBRC) holds its annual Migration Run starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 10.… READ MORE
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Letters to the editor — May 7, 2026
Yes Man Dan Sen. Dan Sullivan is a retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel. I am a Marine Corps veteran who… READ MORE
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