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Update: Winter king tournament postponed to March 28
The tournament committee cited safety issues due to current ice conditions in the Homer Harbor for their decision.
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Faulkner wins 2 gold medals in Pan American races
Homer-raised Olympic cycling gold medalist Kristen Faulkner won gold in two races during the Pan Am Cycling Championships…
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Mayor honors longtime police chief
Homer Mayor Rachel Lord recognized Homer Police Department Chief Mark Robl’s years of service on Monday.
Elections
Council to hold public hearing on election date change
The hearing and further council discussion of Ordinance 26-16 will take place during the next regular meeting on…
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Snow Rondi brings the winter fun
This year’s festival saw a week of activities sponsored by multiple local businesses and organizations in Anchor Point.
Education
School board weighs budget reduction options
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education will review the budget again in April with the…
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‘We don’t want this to happen to any other family’
More than 90 community members attended a vigil Sunday evening for a Soldotna family who has been deported.
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Council discusses short-term rental policies
The Homer City Council weighed interest in potential short-term rental registration and platform-based collection of sales tax at…
Crime & Justice
Council confirms appointment of new police chief
Officer Michael Scanlon will be instated as Homer Police Department Chief of Police, effective upon the retirement of…
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Assembly commends Homer football team
A resolution was passed on Feb. 17 recognizing the Homer High School varsity football team as the Division…
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Assembly updates borough code on elections
The changes were made in accordance with the ballot proposition approved by a majority of voters in October’s…
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Ferry system crew shortage continues into its 8th year
The Alaska Marine Highway System has been struggling with less than full staffing since 2019, with last month’s…
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Porcupine Theater to screen Alaskan film
The critically acclaimed “Spirit of the Wind” will play Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.