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.
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Central Peninsula Health Foundation to host annual fundraiser
Evening by the River will support expanded mammography access.
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Parade showcases Homer love
The 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade was held this past weekend on Valentine’s Day.
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Snow Rondi returns next week
The annual Anchor Point winter festival will take place Feb. 24-March 1.
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Assembly addresses formal presentations in code amendment
An ordinance passed Feb. 3 clarifies that formal presentations made before the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly should relate…
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Juneau bill aims to stabilize education funding
House Bill 261 would change how schools rely on student counts.
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Ruffridge, Elam introduce new legislative bills
The representatives filed bills relating to tax exemptions for EMS personnel and dental care.
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Search and rescue group members receive certification
The initial cohort of a Homer-based search and rescue group recently completed a hands-on, nationally-certified training session.
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Calderwood pleads guilty to murder of Homer woman
Kirby Calderwood pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of Anesha “Duffy” Murnane on Feb. 5, four years after…