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Tourism working group rejects bed tax, recommends seasonal sales tax adjustment
The document includes a section that says the borough could alternatively leave its tax structure exactly as it…
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Sexual abuse case against former Soldotna teacher set to go to trial
Nathan Erfurth was arrested in May 2023.
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Turning birdsong into soundscapes
This year’s Shorebird Festival keynote speaker, Dr. Ben Mirin, led a wildlife sound recording session on Friday.
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Native plants provide lifeline for local songbirds
Shorebird Festival talk highlights importance of native plants.
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Summer tourism season kicks off with arrival of cruise ships
The first cruise ship of the season arrived with 930 passengers on April 28
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‘Tomorrow — remember you are still a learner’
Kachemak Bay Campus graduated 49 students during its 55th annual commencement hosted on May 7.
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Borough awards Homer schools improvements contracts
Funding for improvements to the Homer High School entrance comes out of the 2022 bond package.
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Celebrating the cycle of life
The annual Kenai Peninsula Salmon Celebration caps off the Salmon in the Classroom program.
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HEA manager talks natural gas, hazard trees, rates at annual meeting
Natural gas remains the “backbone” of the utility’s energy production.
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East Cook Inlet clamming to remain closed for 2025
The causes of these conditions remain unknown but likely include effects from habitat changes and predation, officials said.
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Homer woman sentenced for 2020 murder
Sarah Dayan was convicted in December for the murder of Keith Huss.
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Dunleavy orders freeze on state employee hiring, travel and new regulations due to fiscal crunch
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
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West Homer Elementary, Flex showcase student art for First Friday
Students show off arts and crafts projects and works representing a wide variety of artistic disciplines.