Author: Marcia Kuszmaul
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Anchor Point teen is located and home
April 22, 2026 UPDATE: Alaska State Troopers reported that Emma Rader has been located. Pastor Jake Gerasimof of Homer Independent… READ MORE
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City Council endorses $492 million harbor expansion plan
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press At its Monday meeting, the Homer City Council endorsed a U.S. Army Corps of… READ MORE
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Council attempts to cool down Spit parking rage
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press The Homer community came out in force to protest the prospect of a beloved… READ MORE
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EDC takes ownership of short-term rental recommendations
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press The city’s Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDC) may soon learn the truth behind the… READ MORE
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Park Friends hold free trail work training, April 18; work party, April 24
Staff Report Friends of Kachemak Bay State Parks and Alaska State Parks will hold free training on trail work Saturday,… READ MORE
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May 15 deadline is looming for Title 21 feedback
Staff Report The City of Homer is seeking feedback from the public on a draft of updates to its zoning… READ MORE
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Legislative News — April 16, 2026
The Homer Legislative Information office, located at 270 W. Pioneer, is open M-F from 8:30 am-12:30, 1-4:30 pm. We are… READ MORE
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Cops and Courts — April 16, 2026
Alaska State Troopers Press Releases April 11 At 4:20 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a call about a single vehicle… READ MORE
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Council will weigh in on Spit parking controversy
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press A preliminary idea to expand Spit parking on land now leased to small businesses,… READ MORE
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HoWL’s annual cleanup is on the horizon
Staff Report An annual cleanup event that has seen more than 2,000 bags of litter picked up from the Homer… READ MORE
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Local civic education groups to hold Democracy Fair
. Staff Report More than a dozen presenters and several local organizations are putting on a Democracy Fair on Saturday,… READ MORE
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Homer VFD honors service, leadership and dedication
Staff Report Homer Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) hosted its Awards Banquet, March 20, at Land’s End . Chief Dan Jager… READ MORE
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Cops and Courts — April 9, 2026
Alaska State Troopers Press Releases April 6 Alaska State Troopers in Anchor Point received a report of a someone stealing… READ MORE
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Legislative News — April 9, 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 LIO… READ MORE
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Teens report life in Homer supportive and safe, reveal areas for concern
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press New data from a fall 2025 survey shows that teenagers in Homer generally find… READ MORE
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Council sets direction to move short-term rental discussions forward
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press The city council has settled on a path forward in hopes of enabling a… READ MORE
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Reports from Juneau provoke fiscal concerns, highlight opportunities
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press Potential reductions in state spending on community jails and revenue sharing raised concerns at… READ MORE
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Mayor Lord will not seek re-election
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press In Monday’s City Council meeting, Homer Mayor Rachel Lord confirmed what she announced in… READ MORE
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Water main break closes airport terminal indefinitely
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press The Homer Airport Terminal is closed for the foreseeable future during cleanup and repair… READ MORE
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Short-term rentals are ‘new business’ for city council
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press Short-term rental (STR) regulation is back on the Homer City Council agenda with the… READ MORE
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Community seeks answers on revenue, education and taxes at Vance town hall
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press Rep. Sarah Vance defended her opposition to state income taxes and many other proposals… READ MORE
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Council celebrates Chief Robl, strengthens utility infrastructure
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press Cupcakes, flowers and a mayoral recognition at Monday’s City Council meeting launched Chief Mark… READ MORE
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Election changes, Planet Youth student data to top Monday’s Council agenda
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press A public hearing and vote to change Homer’s election date to November and a… READ MORE
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A rare chance to see “Spirit of the Wind”
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press The Alaska film that won Grand Prize at the 1979 Sundance Film Festival (then… READ MORE
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Council proposes changes to city elections, will vote on capital improvements
By Marcia Kuszmaul Homer Independent Press At its Monday, Feb. 23, regular meeting, the Homer City Council will introduce proposed… READ MORE
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