Month: July 2026
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2 stranded gray whales on Kenai Peninsula point to larger population die-off
By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press Two dead gray whales washed up on Kenai Peninsula beaches in recent weeks, following… READ MORE
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In race for governor, Crum talks of building Alaska’s future
By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Crum returned to his hometown recently to celebrate the Fourth… READ MORE
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Gubernatorial candidate Click Bishop highlights hydro energy at Homer meet-and-greet
By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press Alternative energy dominated the conversation between Republican gubernatorial candidate Click Bishop and potential future… READ MORE
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Homer United Methodist Church celebrates 75th anniversary
By Lori EvansHomer Independent Press When Homer United Methodist Church celebrates its 75th anniversary Sunday, the congregation will gather for… READ MORE
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Homer man charged with multiple counts of assault
By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press A Homer man faces multiple assault charges related to a domestic violence case from… READ MORE
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Dispatch from Katmai: Profile of a bear cub
By Libby B Bushell Special to the Homer Independent Press Hello from Brooks Falls, Homer! Today’s Dispatch is a profile… READ MORE
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Reeling ‘Em In: Thieves snatch salmon in broad daylight at fishing hole
By Nick Varney Special to the Homer Independent Press Action at the Spit’s Fishing Hole was rather lackluster during the… READ MORE
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Bid Dr. Adcox farewell on July 23
Farewell Celebration honors orthopedic surgeon’s 15 years at South Peninsula Hospital. Staff report South Peninsula Hospital invites the community to… READ MORE
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Reading Between the Lines: Lit Lineup Trivia Night
Reviewed by Matthew Smith The thing I most enjoy about being at the library is that I get so many… READ MORE
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Opinion: Alaska is 49th — Here is how we change it
By Ed Martin Jr. Alaska has again been ranked near the bottom of the nation for doing business. Forty-ninth is… READ MORE
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Opinion: Why we’re supporting Matt Schultz
By Tony Knowles and Fran Ulmer Alaska has one and only one person representing our state in Congress. That person… READ MORE
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Letters to the Editor — July 16, 2026
Correction: An earlier edition of Michael LeMay’s letter incorrectly included affiliation with an organization. He intended his letter to be… READ MORE
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Birders hold trip to Anchor River on Saturday
Staff report The Kachemak Bay Birders hold a trip to to the Anchor River area on Saturday, July 18. Meet… READ MORE
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Aug.18 State Primary Election Q & A
What is the deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 18 primary? Sunday, July 19. To register online or… READ MORE
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Cops and courts — July 16, 2026
Alaska State Troopers July 8 On June 4 at about 8 p.m., the Alaska State Troopers were notified by the… READ MORE
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Ethics committee to Vance — don’t do it again
Vance to ethics committee — don’t silence me By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press A state legislative ethics committee took… READ MORE
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Homer celebrates ‘America the beautiful’
By Delcenia Cosman Homer Independent Press Anywhere else, Saturday’s rain might have put a damper on this year’s Fourth of… READ MORE
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‘No Kings’ truck crashes Independence Day parade
Political candidates allowed but no political messages By Michael Armstrong Homer Independent Press Homer’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of… READ MORE
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School board looks at AI policies
By Jake Dye Special to the Homer Independent Press Nearly two years after Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Clayton… READ MORE
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City to set public hearing dates for draft Title 21 code
Officials expect the latest Public Hearing Draft to be released in early August. By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press… READ MORE
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Assembly spikes Nikolaevsk School reconsideration
By Jake Dye Special to the Homer Independent Press After a pair of delays, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on… READ MORE
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Homer celebrates its 15th annual Highland Games
By Dayten Van Ostrand Special to the Homer Independent Press Cheldyn Walsh throws the 12-pound weight over the bar. Photo… READ MORE
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Civil Air Patrol Cadets complete Drone Academy program
By Yonah Lempert Luecken Special to the Homer Independent Press The Homer Civil Air Patrol Cadets completed a Drone Academy… READ MORE
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Peony festival will flourish
Staff Report Despite a harsh winter that killed many peony plants, Homer’s seventh annual Peony Celebration is expected to flourish.… READ MORE
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