Elections
Council write-in campaign falters after eligibility issue
A brief Homer City Council write-in campaign that started last week ended Monday after the candidate, Connor Schmidt,…
Elections
David Lewis, Ken Caster III debate at mayoral forum
The two candidates vying to become Homer’s new mayor fielded questions about their platforms and views Tuesday during…
News
Council considers options for old police station
With plans proceeding to build a new Homer Police station at the corner of Heath Street and Grubstake…
Elections
Vance wins GOP primary for District 31 representative
In official election results released on Tuesday, Homer resident and District 31 Alaska House of Representatives candidate Sarah…
Education
Borough reps answer community questions ahead of bond vote for Kachemak Selo
It’s a problem that’s been slowly growing for decades. It’s a problem that’s not going to be cheap…
News
Anchor River Bridge to be closed for repairs
The Anchor River Bridge, or Bridge No. 910, will be closed starting next Monday for repairs to the…
News
HPD Officer Stading dies after illness
Homer Police Officer Edward Stading died Sept. 3, 2018, after an illness, according to his a web page…
Elections
Lowney withdraws from council race
Homer City Council candidate Deb Lowney announced Wednesday that she no longer intends to run for one of…
Crime & Justice
Police bust two in car thefts
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the circumstances regarding witnesses who had knowledge of a…
News
Rotarians clean up Ben Walters Park
Homer-Kachemak Bay Rotary Club members continued work this summer on its adopted city park, Ben Walters Park on…
News
Council kicks park safety measure back to commission for further review
A proposal to improve safety and access at Karen Hornaday Park is being kicked back for review to…