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    The KBBI Public Radio office and studio is on Kachemak Way, as seen in this photo taken July 2, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Peninsula radio receives ‘stabilization’ funds from national nonprofit
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    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.

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    Kachemak Bay Birders member Gary Lyon watches for birds near the Land’s End Resort condos on the Homer Spit during the Christmas Bird Count count day on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Christmas Bird Count is this weekend
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 15, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer’s Count Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20, following a bird identification class on Dec. 18.

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    Ryan Tunseth speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Assembly accepts state funding for community assistance program
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 11, 2025 1:30 am

    The funding will be disbursed to unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for projects under the state Community Assistance Program.

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    Artifacts from the Pratt Museum's permanent collection are on display alongside the Homer High School Alaska History class's temporary exhibit at the museum on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer High students showcase Alaska history exhibit at...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 10, 2025 8:30 am

    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.

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    State proposes changes to material sales regulations
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 9, 2025 5:30 pm

    The Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to regulations related to material sales and conveyances to state agencies.

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    A diagram presented by Seward City Manager Kat Sorenson during a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting on Dec. 2, 2025, shows the expected timeline for the Port of Seward Vessel Shore Power Implementation Project. Screenshot
    Seward shore power project moves into preliminary design...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 9, 2025 2:30 pm

    The project will create jobs, reduce cruise ship emissions and provide a backup power grid.

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    A map depicts the Cook Inlet Area state waters closed to retention of big skates through Dec. 31, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
    Cook Inlet area closed to big skate bycatch...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    The closure is effective in Cook Inlet Area state waters through Dec. 31.

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    The Christmas tree behind the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is lit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony sponsored by the chamber in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Lighting up the winter night
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 8, 2025 5:30 pm

    Homer and Anchor Point held holiday tree lighting ceremonies last Thursday and on Saturday, respectively.

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    The U.S. Forest Service Porcupine Campground offers gorgeous views of the Kenai Mountains and Turnagain Arm, as seen here on July 20, 2020, near Hope, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 7, 2025 2:30 am

    DNR is gathering community perspectives during several meetings this week.

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    The Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” act requires the Bureau of Ocean Energy management to hold at least six offshore oil and gas lease sales in Alaska between 2026-2028 and 2030-2032. The first of these sales — known as “Big Beautiful Cook Inlet 1,” or BBC1— is scheduled for March 2026. Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
    Cook Inletkeeper launches petition against federal government
    By Chloe Anderson • December 4, 2025 12:30 pm

    The organization is calling for transparency in Cook Inlet offshore oil and gas sales.

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    Starting Dec. 2, Aleutian Airways will offer roundtrip flights between Anchorage and Unalakleet every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
    Aleutian Airways to offer roundtrip flights between Anchorage...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 4, 2025 5:30 am

    Starting Dec. 2, Aleutian Airways will offer three roundtrip flights per week.

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    The Homer Senior Citizens, Inc., facility is photographed on Nov. 14, 2025, on Svedlund Street in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Senior center looks to future after year of...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 3, 2025 1:30 pm

    After a tumultuous year, the Homer Senior Center now rests on steadier ground, thanks to community support and productive collaboration…

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    The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosted the annual Christmas Comes to Kenai on Nov. 28, 2025. The beloved event began over 40 years ago, and this year over 1,000 attendees enjoyed hot chocolate, fireworks, pictures with Santa and shopping. Photo courtesy of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
    Christmas Comes to Kenai and Soldotna Turkey Trot...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 3, 2025 2:30 am

    The weekend’s holiday festivities drew folks from all over the Kenai Peninsula.

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