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    Articles by Delcenia Cosman
    A banner encouraging Homer residents to vote is displayed outside City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Hansen, Mink join Homer City Council race
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 14, 2025 1:30 am

    The candidate filing period closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15.

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    An adult kittiwake sits on its nest with two visible chicks on July 15, 2025, at the Deep Water Dock on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Claire Labuda
    Research program monitors seabird survival
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 13, 2025 1:30 am

    The program asks for citizen science inclusion in monitoring disturbances and reproductive success at three kittiwake colonies near Homer.

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    Civil Air Patrol Cadet 1st Lt. Hugh Traugott (right) works with Cadet Airman First Class Audrey Crocker (left) during a statewide training exercise on disaster response on Aug. 9-10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska.
    Civil Air Patrol practices disaster response
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer cadets and senior members were part of a statewide exercise last weekend.

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    Bradley Parsons is sworn in as the newest Homer City Council member during a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. (Screenshot)
    2 file for city council candidacy
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 11, 2025 1:30 am

    Incumbents Bradley Parsons and Jason Davis have filed to retain their council seats.

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    Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly president, Peter Ribbens, speaks in an aside to District 8 representative and Vice President Kelly Cooper before the beginning of the Aug. 5, 2025, KPB Assembly meeting at the Porcupine Theater in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Voters to decide on borough sales tax cap...
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 11, 2025 1:30 am

    Assembly Ordinance 2025-14 aims to adjust the sales tax cap with inflation.

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    Concert-goers dance to music by Cousin Curtiss and Harrison B during Salmonfest on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at the Headwaters Stage in the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 7, 2025 1:30 am

    Farewell to Salmonfest for this year — but say hello to the 2025 Kenai Peninsula Fair! The fairgrounds in Ninilchik…

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    Runner and cyclists line up at the starting line near the Jakolof Bay Dock on July 26, 2025, for the annual Jakolof Bay 10 Miler in Seldovia, Alaska. Photo provided by Tania Spurkland
    ‘10 tough miles’
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 7, 2025 1:30 am

    Seldovia’s Jakolof Bay 10 Miler race was held on July 26.

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    David Meyer. Photo courtesy of Chantrelle Meyer
    Remains of missing kayaker recovered
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 5, 2025 1:30 am

    David Meyer, 62, of Happy Valley was reported missing on June 11.

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    Salmonfest-goers crowd in front of the Ocean Stage during Blackwater Railroad’s performance on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.
    Celebrating salmon, art and culture
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Salmonfest was held in Ninilchik last weekend, featuring music, community and advocacy.

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    Homer's Shamwari Marimba Ensemble performs at the Homer Public Library's End of Summer Reading Celebration on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Illg
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    By Delcenia Cosman • July 31, 2025 1:30 am

    The Betster hopes you’ve gotten your Salmonfest tickets before they’re all sold out! With music, good vibes and local advocacy…

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    Parents show their kids how to cast their fishing lines during the youth-only coho salmon fishery on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Youth coho fishery opens Saturday
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 31, 2025 1:30 am

    A portion of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon will be reserved for youth anglers on Aug. 2.

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    A sign directs the public toward a tsunami shelter in Seldovia, Alaska, on Sept. 27, 2021. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion file)
    Tsunami watch canceled for Resurrection Bay, Kachemak Bay...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 29, 2025 1:30 am

    The watch followed an 8.7 earthquake that occurred Tuesday afternoon off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.

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    A “Vote Here” sign directs voters to the voting station at Homer City Hall on Oct. 3, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Finn Heimbold/Homer News file photo)
    City election filing period opens Aug. 1
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 28, 2025 1:30 am

    The deadline to file for candidacy is Aug. 15 at 4:30 p.m.

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