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    Kachemak Bay State Park
    Members of the Kachemak Bay Search and Rescue group receive instruction from helicopter pilot Steven Ritter (left) on Jan. 30, 2026, during a training weekend at Kachemak Emergency Services station in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Kasey Aderhold
    Search and rescue group members receive certification
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 9, 2026 1:30 am

    The initial cohort of a Homer-based search and rescue group recently completed a hands-on, nationally-certified training session.

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    Jacob Davis runs to his first place win on Saturday, August 2 with a final time of 1:43:43. (Photo courtesy of Silas Firth)
    37 compete in annual Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 7, 2025 2:30 am

    This year’s race was held on Grace Ridge Trail.

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    Amandine Testu. Photo courtesy of Delta Wind
    Missing hiker in Kachemak Bay State Park found
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 24, 2024 1:30 am

    Park rangers reported Amandine Testu as ‘overdue’ Wednesday morning

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    This map shows the boundaries of Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park. (Image courtesy Alaska Department of Natural Resources, KBSP and KBSWP management plan)
    DNR seeks comment on state parks management plan
    By Megan Pacer • December 16, 2020 2:30 am

    Proposal to phase out Tutka Bay Lagoon Hatchery draws ire

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Kachemak Bay State Park trails report
    By Staff report Homer News • October 28, 2020 10:30 am

    Remember to be bear aware

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Kachemak Bay State Park trails report
    By Staff report Homer News • October 21, 2020 10:30 am

    Remember to be bear aware

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Kachemak Bay State Park trails report
    By Staff report Homer News • October 14, 2020 10:30 am

    Remember to be bear aware

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Kachemak Bay State Park trails report
    By Staff report Homer News • September 23, 2020 10:30 am

    Remember to be bear aware

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Kachemak Bay State Park trails report
    By Staff report Homer News • September 9, 2020 10:30 am

    Remember to be bear aware

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Kachemak Bay State Park trails report
    By Staff report Homer News • September 2, 2020 10:30 am

    Remember to be bear aware

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Kachemak Bay State Park trails report
    By Staff report Homer News • August 26, 2020 10:30 am

    Remember to be bear aware

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Kachemak Bay State Park trails report
    By Staff report Homer News • August 19, 2020 10:30 am

    The trails report is provided by Park Specialist Eric Clarke.

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    Alaska State Parks logo. (Image courtesy Alaska State Parks)
    Kachemak Bay State Park trails report
    By Staff report Homer News • August 12, 2020 10:30 am

    The trails report is provided by Park Specialist Eric Clarke.

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