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Assembly advances $57.6 million funding floor for KPBSD
The assembly said it will not determine the actual contribution amount until later in its annual budget process.
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Dunleavy threatens unprecedented veto of education funds in budget unless his policy goals are met
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
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Borough mayor proposes mill rate decrease in $180M draft budget
The budget also follows his “balanced budget philosophy” of spending increases at or below around 2.5% year-over-year.
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‘More than a symbol’
Haven House last week observed Denim Day, an international sexual assault prevention campaign.
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Local manufacturer takes hit from tariff hike
Loopy Lupine has provided Alaska restaurants with locally made paper products since 2010.
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Waclawski to retire from Homer High after 18 years in district
The Homer High principal spent 15 years at the local high school.
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Alaska to require retailers to post warnings about alcohol cancer risk
The measure goes in to effect Aug. 1.
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Bay Weld Boats launches new seiner
The custom-built fishing vessel represents a number of firsts for the Homer welding company.
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Semester by the Bay students present final practicum projects
The program offers undergraduates from across the country the opportunity to study the biological sciences in Alaska.
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After-school Shakespeare club gives students theatrical outlet
West Homer Elementary students last month had their third annual tour to the Homer Senior Center.
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Free spay and neuter clinic coming to Soldotna this month
The upcoming clinics will be held May 29-June 1 at Redoubt Elementary School in Soldotna.
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Homer caregiver named as a 2025 Alaska Direct Support Professional of the Year
The recognition honors professionals exemplifying a workforce that empowers community inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental disabilities.