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‘Shockingly violent and difficult to fathom’ — Duffy’s killer gets 87 years
By Tom KizziaHomer Independent Press Kirby Calderwood was sentenced to 87 years in prison Wednesday for the abduction and murder of Duffy Murnane, a crime the judge described as “shockingly violent and difficult to…
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‘Healing belongs in the community’
By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press Nearly seven years after Anesha “Duffy” Murnane disappeared, on Wednesday the community began…
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The family’s own words
Editor’s note: Here is the victim statement read into the court record Wednesday by Heather Huelsman Byrnes, the cousin of…
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Dispatch from Katmai: It’s Mating Season
By Libby B Bushell Special to the Homer Independent Press Hello from Katmai, Homer! The meadows of June are sweet…
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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…
Community
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‘Healing belongs in the community’
By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press Nearly seven years after Anesha “Duffy” Murnane disappeared, on Wednesday the community began to heal…
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The family’s own words
Editor’s note: Here is the victim statement read into the court record Wednesday by Heather Huelsman Byrnes, the cousin of Anesha “Duffy”…
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South Peninsula celebrates the Fourth on Saturday
By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press Like everywhere else in the country, Southern Kenai Peninsula communities are going all out this…
Government
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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 to throw…
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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 Independent Press…
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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 Independent Press…
Public Safety
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Cops and courts — July 2, 2026
Alaska State Troopers June 26 At 10:45 p.m., the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call about a disturbance in Anchor Point.…
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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 the Homer…
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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 in the…
Science & Environment
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Dispatch from Katmai: It’s Mating Season
By Libby B Bushell Special to the Homer Independent Press Hello from Katmai, Homer! The meadows of June are sweet with the…
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Gray whale washes up on Anchor Point beach
By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press A female gray whale washed up on the Anchor Point beach earlier this week. Staff…
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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 in the…
Arts & Entertainment
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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 Council has…
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Reading Between the Lines: Page to screen
By Gloria Wahl Special to the Homer Independent Press Today I’m taking the opportunity to tell you about a feature that I…
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Storyknife wins national arts grant
Staff report The Literary Arts Fund has awarded an undisclosed grant to Storyknife Writers Retreat, a women’s residential program in Homer founded…
Sports
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Get ready to run next Saturday
The annual Spit Run 10K and Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon will take place June 27. Staff report Homer’s oldest long-distance race returns…
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Reelin’ ‘em in: Kings starting to show up at the Fishin’ Hole
By Nick Varney Special to the Homer Independent Press Last weekend, our massive staff, once again, prowled the Spit checking out the…
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Softball finishes 4th at state; athletes compete at Brian Young Invite
Softball beats Kodiak but fails to advance at state By Dayten Van OstrandSpecial to the Homer Independent Press Molly Evans, Boomchain Loucks…
Community
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‘Healing belongs in the community’
By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press Nearly seven years after Anesha “Duffy” Murnane disappeared, on Wednesday the community began to heal from the…
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The family’s own words
Editor’s note: Here is the victim statement read into the court record Wednesday by Heather Huelsman Byrnes, the cousin of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane, on…
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South Peninsula celebrates the Fourth on Saturday
By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press Like everywhere else in the country, Southern Kenai Peninsula communities are going all out this year in…
Government
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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 to throw out accusations…
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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 Independent Press City staff…
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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 Independent Press Updated June…
Public Safety
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Cops and courts — July 2, 2026
Alaska State Troopers June 26 At 10:45 p.m., the Alaska State Troopers received a 911 call about a disturbance in Anchor Point. Subsequent investigation…
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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 the Homer Courthouse. Calderwood,…
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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 in the Safeway parking…
Science & Environment
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Dispatch from Katmai: It’s Mating Season
By Libby B Bushell Special to the Homer Independent Press Hello from Katmai, Homer! The meadows of June are sweet with the smells of…
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Gray whale washes up on Anchor Point beach
By Delcenia Cosman Reporter, Homer Independent Press A female gray whale washed up on the Anchor Point beach earlier this week. Staff members from…
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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 in the Safeway parking…
Arts & Entertainment
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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 Council has built the…
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Reading Between the Lines: Page to screen
By Gloria Wahl Special to the Homer Independent Press Today I’m taking the opportunity to tell you about a feature that I recently learned…
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Storyknife wins national arts grant
Staff report The Literary Arts Fund has awarded an undisclosed grant to Storyknife Writers Retreat, a women’s residential program in Homer founded by author…
Sports
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Get ready to run next Saturday
The annual Spit Run 10K and Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon will take place June 27. Staff report Homer’s oldest long-distance race returns next weekend.…
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Reelin’ ‘em in: Kings starting to show up at the Fishin’ Hole
By Nick Varney Special to the Homer Independent Press Last weekend, our massive staff, once again, prowled the Spit checking out the action at…
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Softball finishes 4th at state; athletes compete at Brian Young Invite
Softball beats Kodiak but fails to advance at state By Dayten Van OstrandSpecial to the Homer Independent Press Molly Evans, Boomchain Loucks and Taylor…
