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    Articles by Delcenia Cosman
    A recent photo of Anesha "Duffy" Murnane, missing since Oct. 17, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided, Homer Police Department)
    Calderwood pleads guilty to murder of Homer woman
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 6, 2026 1:30 pm

    Kirby Calderwood pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane on Feb. 5, four years after his arrest in 2022.

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    State of Alaska Department of Law logo. Photo courtesy of the State of Alaska Department of Law
    Kenai man sentenced for sexual abuse charges
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Ollie Garrett, 62, will serve 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.

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    The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council moves forward with Hornaday Park trail
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 5, 2026 12:30 pm

    The Homer City Council passed a resolution last week to seek proposals for planning and design of a loop trail above Karen Hornaday Park.

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    Homer boys basketball tops Nikiski
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 5, 2026 1:30 am

    Homer will host the annual Winter Carnival basketball tournament this weekend, starting Thursday.

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    Sports briefs: Homer hockey wraps up season
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 5, 2026 1:30 am

    The Homer High School varsity hockey team wrapped up their season last Friday, Jan. 30. The Mariners fell 0-2 to…

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    Two male ring-necked pheasants stroll around outside on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, outside the Homer News office in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 5, 2026 1:30 am

    Countdown to Valentine’s Day — and, more importantly, the annual Homer Winter Carnival Parade! The chamber is looking for volunteers…

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    Homer boys, girls place 2nd at Tsalteshi ski...
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 4, 2026 1:30 am

    Homer traveled to Soldotna last Friday for a race hosted by Kenai at Tsalteshi Trails.

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    Nikolaevsk School is photographed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    State school board approves Nikolaevsk charter
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 4, 2026 1:30 am

    The Alaska State Board of Education held a special meeting on Jan. 22.

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    Jan Krehel waves at cars passing by as she holds a "Stand With Minnesota" banner during the "ICE OUT" demonstration on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer stands with Minneapolis
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 3, 2026 4:30 pm

    Nearly 300 people took part in an “ICE OUT” demonstration on Sunday.

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    The Krewe of Gambrinus, costumed for the “Sunshine and Snowflakes” theme, marches in the 71st annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Kincaid)
    Winter carnival celebrates love for Homer
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 3, 2026 1:30 am

    The annual parade will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at noon on Pioneer Avenue.

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    A young male ringed seal, rescued from an oilfield in Alaska's Beaufort Sea on Dec. 17, 2025, is receiving care at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center
    Sealife center takes in ringed seal
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 2, 2026 1:30 am

    This response is one of only 30 ringed seal cases in the Alaska SeaLife Center’s 28-year history.

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    The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District logo.
    Board of education considers school consolidations
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 29, 2026 1:30 pm

    Paul Banks Elementary in Homer and Seward Middle School are currently under consideration for closure in the next academic year.

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    Wetlands are surveyed by the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust. (Photo provided by the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust)
    Land trust preserves acreage for public use
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 29, 2026 8:30 am

    The move will conserve moose habitat and increase local hunting and fishing access.

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    The northern lights dance in the night sky 4.5 miles out East End Road in Homer, Alaska, on Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Christina Whiting
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    By Delcenia Cosman • January 29, 2026 1:30 am

    Blink and you’ll miss it — January sure has passed quickly, and now February is just around the corner. Don’t…

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    Demonstrators gather at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, for the "No Kings, No ICE" protest organized by the Homer Women of Action. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    300 stand for 3rd ‘No Kings’ protest
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    The rally held Saturday in Homer coincided with demonstrations nationwide protesting the Trump administration and recent ICE shootings.

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    A sign hangs over the entrance to the Homer Education and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Recreation complex will see some upgrades
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 22, 2026 8:30 am

    The Homer City Council approved an ordinance to replace the activity room floor in HERC 1 and will consider two more ordinances at their next meeting.

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