News
Box of syringes collected on Spit
An employee of North Star Terminal on Sept. 11 turned in a box of about 100 used syringes…
News
Anchorage lawyer seeks permit to fill Kachemak Drive wetlands
An Anchorage lawyer once nominated by former Gov. Sarah Palin to be attorney general seeks a permit from…
Elections
Props 2, 3 change boundaries of Kenai hospital service areas
Two propositions on the Oct. 2 Kenai Peninsula Borough ballot will be considered separately by voters in the…
Elections
Lewis takes second try at Homer mayor
Veteran Homer City Council member David Lewis will take another run for Homer City Mayor this election. In…
Elections
Troy Jones hopes to gain seat on borough assembly
A longtime business owner from a homesteading family is looking to snag a spot on the Kenai Peninsula…
Elections
Willy Dunne seeks second Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly term
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that Willy Dunne’s opinion piece he sought to run…
Elections
Borough elections 2018: What you need to know
In between the August primary election and the November general election, Homer and borough residents have the opportunity…
Crime & Justice
Police arrest Homer area thief on new counts
A man charged last month with burglary and vehicle theft faces new charges following his arrest on Sept.…
News
Supreme Court finds Griswold due process rights violated
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a comment from Frank Griswold sent in an email…
Outdoors & Recreation
Camp wins halibut derby
With the end of the 33rd Annual Jackpot Halibut Derby on Saturday, Ashley Camp of Vancouver, British Columbia,…
News
Residents talk Kachemak Selo school at assembly
While no major action was taken at Tuesday’s Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting, held in Homer, community members…
Elections
Castner running for mayor to promote unity
Although Ken Castner has served on numerous city commissions, committees and task forces, his run for Homer Mayor…
Elections
Chamber cancels candidate forums after GOP objects to venue; Seaton to hold own forum instead
A District 31 State Representative candidate event will happen Sept. 25 at Alice’s Champagne Palace — but it…