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Recreation complex will see some upgrades
The Homer City Council approved an ordinance to replace the activity room floor in HERC 1 and will…
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Community discusses state forest proposal at Homer meeting
The public comment period on the proposed Kenai Peninsula State Forest closes Jan. 16 at 5 p.m.
Opinion
Christmas Bird Count sees nearly 70 species on count day
The 2025 Count Day species total was above the average for the last 20 years, though total number…
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Alaska fisheries in 2025: turmoil, economic and environmental challenges and some bright spots
NOAA cuts, economic headwinds and invasive species pose problems, but there was some recovery in crab stocks and…
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Christmas Bird Count is this weekend
Homer’s Count Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20, following a bird identification class on Dec. 18.
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Cook Inlet area closed to big skate bycatch retention
The closure is effective in Cook Inlet Area state waters through Dec. 31.
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Nonprofit seeks new community skate park
The Homer Skate Park Project and the Kachemak Bay Recreation Service Area are partnering to build a new…
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Alaska Department of Fish and Game publishes 2025 commercial salmon summary
The 2025 commercial harvest was 41% greater than the recent 20-year annual average.
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Council selects location for future rec center
Resolution 25-088, passed Monday, states the council’s preference for two city-owned lots in the town center.
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Salmon focus of annual KRSA roundtable
Discussions centered on the decline of the species in the Kenai River and across the state.
Sports
Lower Cook Inlet fishing report: Freshwater coho are fair to good
Halibut fishing continued to be more challenging last week.
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Industry Appreciation Day honors community leaders, businesses
Oil and gas, commercial fishing, tourism and health care industries were all recognized at the annual event.