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    Articles by Delcenia Cosman
    Woman of Wisdom Roberta Highland holds her award from South Peninsula Haven House in this photo taken July 25, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy South Peninsula Haven House)
    Borough assembly commends Roberta Highland
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 11, 2025 7:30 am

    The longtime Homer resident passed away in April.

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    Anchor Point Library director Deanna Thomas works the front counter on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Anchor Point Library awarded Rasmuson grant
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 11, 2025 5:30 am

    Grant funding will relieve issues with the building’s septic system.

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    Recovered remains confirmed to be missing Texas boaters;...
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 11, 2025 1:30 am

    Remains were recovered from the vessel sank that in Kachemak Bay last August.

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    The Homer Public Library. File photo
    Alaska libraries may see federal funding restored
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums department notified Alaska libraries on June 3 that grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services may soon be awarded.

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    City halts pursuit of building code
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 4, 2025 10:30 am

    The decision was finalized after a federal grant application to adopt the 2021 International Building Code was canceled.

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    John Krohn, general manager at KBBI AM 890, prepares to go on the air on Friday, May 30, 2025, in the Gary Thomas Studio at the KBBI station in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    ‘We’ve never felt a threat like this before’
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Federal cuts to public broadcasting funding could devastate Alaska public radio stations, including on the Kenai Peninsula.

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    U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to Anchor Point residents during a community meeting held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Sullivan visits Homer during weeklong Alaska tour
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 3, 2025 9:30 am

    U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, sat down for an interview with Homer News.

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    Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce President Dawson Slaughter (left) and Susie Myhill, co-owner of Anchor River Lodge and co-chair for the chamber’s sign committee, unveil the new “most westerly highway point” sign on Tuesday in Anchor Point. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Anchor Point chamber unveils new highway sign
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 28, 2025 9:30 am

    The sign marks the “most westerly” highway point in North America.

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    Homer Flex counselor Sue Rennolds (right) speaks to the graduating class of 2025 during the commencement ceremony held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Land’s End Resort in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    ‘Embrace the challenges and adventures that await’
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 27, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer Flex High School graduated 11 students last Wednesday.

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    (from left to right) Ira Iwerks, Marcus Hunt, Isabell Hooton, Grace Kaiser, Michael Nalewako and Max Russell graduated from Ninilchik School on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Ninilchik, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Mattea Williamson
    Ninilchik School graduates 6
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 27, 2025 1:30 am

    The seniors crossed the stage during a commencement ceremony held last Tuesday.

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    VFW Post 10221 member Eric Henley performs the battlefield cross during a Memorial Day ceremony held at the Anchor Point Kallman Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2025, near Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    ‘A solemn day of remembrance’
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 27, 2025 1:30 am

    Memorial Day services were held on the lower Kenai Peninsula on Monday.

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    1 dead in Anchor River vehicle turnover
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 27, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska State Troopers were notified at 7:46 a.m. of a vehicle upside down in the Anchor River.

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    Dandelions thrive outside the Homer Public Library during No Mow May on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 22, 2025 1:30 am

    The green of summer is finally turning and tourist traffic is beginning to trickle in! If you’re looking for things…

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