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    Articles by Delcenia Cosman
    Ryan Tunseth speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly accepts state funding for community assistance program
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 11, 2025 1:30 am

    The funding will be disbursed to unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for projects under the state Community Assistance Program.

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    Community members enjoy a cookie and hot cocoa bar at the VFW Post 10221 after the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 11, 2025 1:30 am

    The Betster hopes folks are staying safe and warm out there these cold, icy winter days. If you’re planning to…

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    Artifacts from the Pratt Museum's permanent collection are on display alongside the Homer High School Alaska History class's temporary exhibit at the museum on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer High students showcase Alaska history exhibit at...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 10, 2025 8:30 am

    The exhibit was put on by the Pratt Museum and members of the HHS Alaska history class, using Alaskan artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection.

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    Sports briefs
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 10, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer girls’ wrestling placed 7th overall in Anchorage tournament; varsity hockey split victories in nonconference play.

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    Alaska Department of Natural Resources logo (graphic)
    State proposes changes to material sales regulations
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 9, 2025 5:30 pm

    The Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to regulations related to material sales and conveyances to state agencies.

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    A map depicts the Cook Inlet Area state waters closed to retention of big skates through Dec. 31, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
    Cook Inlet area closed to big skate bycatch...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    The closure is effective in Cook Inlet Area state waters through Dec. 31.

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    The Christmas tree behind the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is lit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony sponsored by the chamber in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Lighting up the winter night
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 8, 2025 5:30 pm

    Homer and Anchor Point held holiday tree lighting ceremonies last Thursday and on Saturday, respectively.

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    The Homer Senior Citizens, Inc., facility is photographed on Nov. 14, 2025, on Svedlund Street in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Senior center looks to future after year of...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 3, 2025 1:30 pm

    After a tumultuous year, the Homer Senior Center now rests on steadier ground, thanks to community support and productive collaboration…

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    The sun shines through snow-covered trees on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Is it beginning to look like Christmas yet? It’s certainly cold and snowy — perhaps all we need now is…

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    The Homer Skate Park is photographed on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Nonprofit seeks new community skate park
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 2, 2025 2:30 pm

    The Homer Skate Park Project and the Kachemak Bay Recreation Service Area are partnering to build a new and improved skate park in Homer.

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council awards contract for water, wastewater plan development
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 2, 2025 8:30 am

    The Homer City Council approved a resolution last Monday, awarding a contract to an Anchorage firm for the development of…

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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 approves conservation property acquisition
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 1, 2025 5:30 pm

    The Homer City Council passed a resolution at their last regular meeting on Nov. 24 approving the acquisition and conservation…

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    Runners of all ages gather for a photo in the Homer High School Commons after the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Due to icy outdoor conditions, the official run was moved to the high school halls. Photo courtesy Matthew Smith
    55 turn out for Turkey Trot
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Each Thanksgiving morning, the Kachemak Bay Running Club and the City of Homer Community Recreation Department host a combined fun…

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