Community
Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announces 2026 keynote speaker, faculty list
Last week, on Sept. 19, the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announced the names of the 2026 writing faculty…
Chloe Pleznac
Community
Porcupine Theater to host ‘LAT59: Filmmaker Forum,’ featuring new films from 3 local artists
The inaugeral event will celebrate the Homer filmmakers over Sept. 25, 26 and 27.
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U.S. Senate unanimously approves bill to improve harmful algal bloom response
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Sullivan, establishes an interagency task force to assess impacts of HABs.
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Borough celebrates new front entrance for Homer High School
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, Sept. 11.
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Preliminary testing finds high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins in Kachemak Bay blue mussels
Sample shellfish from Homer Harbor contained toxins over twice the regulatory limit.
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Homer ‘OPENS’ itself to annual Burning Basket project
This year’s basket was the 22nd to be created in Homer.
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Alaska World Arts Festival returns for 7th year
The annual event, which aims to cultivate connections through the arts, will kick off on Friday, Sept. 12.
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State issues alert for toxic shellfish found in Kachemak Bay
Shellfish from “the inner bay” have been found to contain amounts of toxins responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Community
CoastWalk 2025 kicks off this September
CACS’s annual marine debris cleanup and data collection event starts Sept. 6.
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USDA announces intent to rescind Roadless Rule protections
The deadline for public comment is Sept. 19
Community
Alaska EDM festival ‘Sacred Acre’ returns for 4th year
Started in 2022, the annual autumnal festival will be Sept. 5-7.