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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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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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‘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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Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference returns for 23rd year
This year’s keynote presenter is author Ruth Ozeki.
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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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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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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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‘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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HEA elects status quo board
President Dan Furlong, Deputy Secretary Wayne Ogle and Director Erin McKittrick will all retain their seats.