Month: July 2026
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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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Free pop-up clinic opens at Homer Methodist church
Staff report A new nonprofit medical clinic is in town. The Homer PopUp Clinic is a recently-established free clinic that… READ MORE
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Obituary: Michael Whittington
Michael Whittington, DVM Michael “Mike” Whittington was born on Feb. 2, 1965, and passed away peacefully at his home in… READ MORE
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Reeling ‘Em In: Fish identification 101
By Nick Varney Special to the Homer Independent Press Last Monday, I received an exceptional email claiming that a couple… READ MORE
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Homer Pickleball: Choosing a paddle
By Jim Lavrakas Special to the Homer Independent Press This column is primarily for beginners who want to buy their… READ MORE
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Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection awarded national grant
Staff report Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection is one of 25 recovery-focused organizations nationwide to receive a share of a $3.7… READ MORE
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Library building will close to install security grille in August
Most services will still be available Aug. 4 to 8. Staff report The Homer Public Library building will close Aug.… READ MORE
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Opinion: Responding to the Alaska Select Committee on Legislative Ethics decision
By Bob Shavelson Dear Mr. Chair: Please accept this response to the Ethics Committee’s recent decision finding probable cause Representative… READ MORE
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Letters to the Editor — July 9, 2026
Representatives must know and respect constitutional rights A few days ago there was a radio ad by Sarah Vance saying… READ MORE
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Cops and courts — July 9, 2026
Alaska State Troopers June 29 At 2:26 p.m., Alaska State Troopers stopped a vehicle on the Sterling Highway near Kasitna… READ MORE
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