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Volunteers at Glacier Spit Cleanup in September 2022.  Photo provided by Center for Alaska Coastal Studies

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Coastal cleanup and observation starts this week

The Center for Alaska Coastal Studies has started their 40th annual CoastWalk beach cleanup and monitoring season.

Pink salmon swim up a drainage ditch at Beluga Slough on Sept. 6 at high tide. Emilie Springer/ Homer News

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Pink salmon return to Beluga Slough

Alaska Department of Fish and Game will collect otolith samples for stock assessment

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Updated transportation plan open for public comment

The 2023 plan emphasizes improvements between vehicles and nonmorized transportation options

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Coalition hosts events to celebrate National Recovery Month

Schedule promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices

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A participant in the European Green Crab rapid response exercise practices a test sample at the beach by the Homer Spit Fishing Hole.

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Green crab invasion sparks local response

Homer conference is part of statewide invasive species monitoring and managing efforts

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A fallen tree reaches onto Kalifornky Beach Road in Soldotna, Alaska, as cars drive by on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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HEA crews work over weekend to restore power after windstorm

Service is restored but customers may still notice trees down over power lines

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Sterling Highway projects slated to begin spring 2024

A project to improve sections of the roadway and increase safety on the Sterling Highway between Anchor Point…

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Front parcel of land at Lighthouse Village on Homer Spit Road purchased by Doyon Limited in March 2023.

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Plans for recent Homer Spit purchase still in early stages, company says

Doyon Inc. recently purchased land at Lighthouse Village on Homer Spit Road

Gary Thomas is photographed at the wedding of his and Laura Patty's daughter in 2018. Photo provided by Laura Patty

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Memorial for ‘The Giving Man’

Square and contra dance event honors Gary Thomas

The Sterling Highway at the top of Diamond Creek Recreation Area where proposed the underpass will be installed if confirmed by the Alaska Department of Transportation.  Photo provided by Homer Trails Alliance.

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Pedestrian underpass sought at Diamond Creek

Underpass would provide a safe way to cross Sterling Hwy and access to the recreation area

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council approves green infrastructure project

Acceptance of grant is ‘just the beginning’

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City pivots after hazmat reports released for HERC

It looks like the HERC will be sticking around town a while longer.

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Benjamin Jenny and Jen Ky stop by to help Monica Kopp of Homer Soil and Water plant a cover crop of kale at the KPC high tunnel on Aug. 8.

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Kachemak Bay Campus announces advances to the sustainable agriculture program

Homer campus opens high tunnel as a teaching lab