Author: Marcia Kuszmaul
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Alaska art and adventures power live auction to stock food pantry
More people in need, high food costs put pressure on weekly budget. By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press In a… READ MORE
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New credit union branch honors legacy of art in former gallery space
Homer food pantry receives $10,000 donation at Credit Union 1 grand opening By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press Credit Union… READ MORE
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Peltola urges supporters to get out the vote at Homer rally
U.S. Senate candidate says Sullivan hasn’t shown up for Alaskans By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press Democratic U.S. Senate candidate… 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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Historic Pioneer Avenue landmark opens new chapter as The Moosetide Hotel
One of Homer’s most recognizable historic buildings is welcoming guests after months of renovation and restoration. By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer… READ MORE
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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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Seasonal workers shore up local workforce
Workers from Alaska, U.S. and world arrive to help in hospitality, farm industries By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press Seasonal… READ MORE
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Love song to Alaska is a tribute to wilderness and wild beings
New field guide features local writers and artists By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press “Through poetry, art, and cultural and… READ MORE
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‘Flabbergasting’ costs delay trail appropriations, miscalculations stall utility rates
Archibald honored, Kaiser appointed to Planning Commission By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press A request to appropriate $378,000 to plan… READ MORE
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Council meetings move to Tuesday for Memorial Day holiday
Utility rates, mill rates, trail funds, HERC cleanup on agenda By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press Due to the Memorial… 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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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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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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Hospital to open urgent care clinic, increase full-time specialists
Releases plans to address community needs, confirms contribution to the pool By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent News In July, South… READ MORE
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Council grapples with utility and health insurance rates
Celebrates clean audit and Lt. Browning’s retirement By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press The Homer City Council has proposed a… READ MORE
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Community will gather May 2 to honor Duffy and inspire action
Staff Report The family and friends of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane invite the community to gather 1 to 4 p.m., May… READ MORE
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More than 200 local musicians will perform Mozart’s “Requiem” May 1 and 2
Staff Report A rehearsal for Mozart’s “Requiem” at Homer High School is just one of dozens since August 2025 in… READ MORE
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Hilarious new documentary on extreme birding is fundraiser for Shorebird Festival
Two brothers with no prior experience or knowledge of birds decide to become extreme birdwatchers in “Listers,” an acclaimed 2025… READ MORE
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Fiscal matters dominate upcoming city council meetings
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press At next Monday’s meetings a number of fiscal issues will come before the Homer… READ MORE
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Experts detail dangers of algal blooms, forecast 2026
Staff Report A panel of experts will discuss last year’s harmful algal bloom, how the blooms impact everything from seabirds,… READ MORE
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Authors and local voices will read poems on war’s destruction of nature
Staff Report In “Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War,” 61 contemporary poets focus on war’s destruction of the natural… READ MORE
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Walking challenge starts May 4; register now
Staff report The 10th annual Homer Steps Up community walking challenge begins May 4 to the end of the month.… READ MORE
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Health-themed kids fair returns to southern peninsula
Exhibitor registration closes Friday, April 24 Staff Report A free community event focused on children’s health is set for mid-May. The… READ MORE
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Tournament tests chess skills at West Elementary
Staff Report Nearly 50 students in grades 3 through 8 participated in West Homer Elementary School’s 4th Annual Chess Tournament on… READ MORE
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Cops and Courts — April 22, 2026
Alaska State Troopers Press Releases April 19 At 9:51 a.m., Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point received a report of… READ MORE
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