Decreased enrollment and increased property values mean less local and state funding.
The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb. 17, barring finalization of a plea agreement.
Lodge #2127 recently completed disbursement of funds to the community from a $12,000 grant they received from the Alaska State Elks Association.
The proposed increase, if approved by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, will go into effect Jan. 1.
The foundation recently named three local artists as 2025 Individual Artist Award recipients.
Community members will tackle local waste streams and address municipal recycling, composting and reducing food waste.
Homer High School hosted the Kachemak Conference Wrestling Championships Saturday, Dec. 13.
The Public Media Bridge Fund awarded an “initial” round of stabilization grants equaling $26 million to 74 organizations nationwide impacted by the loss of federal funding.
Homer’s Count Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20, following a bird identification class on Dec. 18.
The funding will be disbursed to unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for projects under the state Community Assistance Program.
The exhibit was put on by the Pratt Museum and members of the HHS Alaska history class, using Alaskan artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection.
Homer and Anchor Point held holiday tree lighting ceremonies last Thursday and on Saturday, respectively.
DNR is gathering community perspectives during several meetings this week.
