Month: June 2026
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Ethics committee finds probable cause for Vance ethics violation
Denies bid to dismiss By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press A state ethics committee Friday rejected Rep. Sarah Vance’s effort… READ MORE
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M 4.9 quake hits near Clam Gulch
Staff report A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit the Southern Kenai Peninsula at about 5:15 p.m. on Friday, June 26. Located… READ MORE
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City opposes change in federal grant regs
Public comments accepted through July 13 on proposed changes that could adversely affect city capital projects By Delcenia Cosman Homer… READ MORE
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Treading water: Swim club seeks help from city, school district to save Homer pool
Update: School district will continue operating Homer pool through July. Insurance and staffing remain key challenges By Delcenia Cosman Homer… READ MORE
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Calderwood sentencing is next Wednesday
Staff report A sentencing hearing for Kirby Calderwood will be held starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at… READ MORE
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Council approves funds for Woodard Canyon trail planning
By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press The Homer City Council approved an ordinance and accompanying resolution on Monday to… READ MORE
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Winged thief snatches ribs in Safeway parking lot
By Michael Armstrong Homer Independent Press A man reported the theft of a rack of ribs from his grocery cart… READ MORE
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Seldovia Summer Solstice Festival: one big community jam session
By Yonah Lempert Luecken Special to the Homer Independent Press Since its humble beginnings 25 years ago, the Seldovia Arts… READ MORE
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Community helps research reserve monitor for invasive green crabs
By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press About two dozen community members, kids and adults alike, dipped their toes into citizen… READ MORE
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Summer science: Research at the NOAA Kasitsna Bay Laboratory
By Dominic Hondolero Special to the Homer Independent Press Longer days, warmer temperatures and calmer seas draw outdoor enthusiasts, birders,… READ MORE
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Several ways to check out chess in Homer
By Yonah Lempert Luecken Special to the Homer Independent Press From chess nights at bars to adult and child events… READ MORE
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SPH celebrates 70th anniversary
Hospital holds community party on July 2 Staff report South Peninsula Hospital is turning 70. To celebrate, it is hosting… READ MORE
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Reeling ‘Em In: Reading comprehension low when it comes to fishing regulations
By Nick Varney Special to the Homer Independent Press Before I get into the meat of this column, I would… READ MORE
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Fundraiser supports Alaska dive rescue team
By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press A fundraiser held at the Angry Salmon in Anchor Point Saturday supported the… READ MORE
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Opinion: Epic trek motivated pioneer family to bring health care to Homer
By Helen Armstrong South Peninsula Hospital celebrates 70 years of serving the southern Kenai Peninsula from 4 to 7 p.m.… READ MORE
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Erica Walli memorial fundraiser is Saturday
Staff report A fund raiser and celebration of life in honor of Erica Walli will be held starting at 5… READ MORE
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Candidate for governor McGuire visits Homer
Staff report Republican candidate for governor Lesil McGuire visited Homer on a campaign stop last Wednesday at Zen Den Cafe.… READ MORE
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Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection holds 12-week group sessions
Staff report Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection and South Peninsula Haven House are co-hosting “You Are Not Alone: A 12-week Recovery… READ MORE
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Porcupine Theater holds Civics 101 series
Staff report The Porcupine Theater presents “Civics 101: A refresher Course in Democracy” at 6:30 p.m. on July 1, 8… READ MORE
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Letters to the Editor — June 25, 2026
To Acting A.G. Cory MilIs, I vehemently object to you signing a letter to the EPA erroneously claiming that Mifepristone… READ MORE
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Cops and courts — June 25, 2026
Alaska State Troopers June 17 At 9:48 a.m, Alaska State Troopers went to a report of a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle… READ MORE
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Drowning in uncertainty: Communities await fate of peninsula pools
Proposals to keep the Homer, Seldovia, Seward, Kenai and Skyview Middle School pools open are under review by the Kenai… READ MORE
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Assembly approves Nikolaevsk School deal
Charter school will purchase building, but cost will be deferred and forgiven if it spends $2 million over 10 years… READ MORE
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2 rescued from sunken vessel near Kodiak
The fishing vessel Velocity has ported in Homer “several times,” according to the Coast Guard. By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent… READ MORE
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Man killed in ATV rollover
Update, June 18: Alaska State Troopers identified the victim of the fatal crash as 33-year-old Homer resident Iosif Martishev. By… READ MORE
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