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    Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks during a meeting of the Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough updates public noticing requirements
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 15, 2026 1:30 am

    The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved an ordinance last week effectively ending requirements to publish notices in a newspaper of general circulation.

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    A map presented by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources during a virtual meeting on Dec. 11, 2025, shows the location of a potential Kenai Peninsula State Forest. Screenshot.
    Community discusses state forest proposal at Homer meeting
    By Chloe Anderson • January 13, 2026 2:30 am

    The public comment period on the proposed Kenai Peninsula State Forest closes Jan. 16 at 5 p.m.

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    Aaron, Amanda and River Burdick are photographed at South Peninsula Hospital with gifts donated by local businesses and community members after River's arrival on Jan. 4, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Derotha Ferraro
    Homer welcomes 1st baby of 2026
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 9, 2026 1:30 am

    River Burdick was born on Jan. 4 at South Peninsula Hospital.

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    The Homer Mariner boys stand with their trophy after claiming the title at the 2025 ASAA Cross Country Division II Championships at Mike Janecek Trails in Palmer, Alaska, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Photo courtesy Jake Dye
    Assembly commends Homer High cross country teams
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 8, 2026 5:30 pm

    Both the Homer boys and girls cross country teams were named Division II state champions in 2025.

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    Kate Rich's one-act play, "The Creel," is performed in September 2025 in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Jennifer Norton
    Homer playwright receives fellowship award
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 8, 2026 8:30 am

    Kate Rich is revising a new play, which she hopes to take to the Valdez Theatre Conference Play Lab.

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    The sign in front of the Homer Electric Association building in Kenai, Alaska as seen on April 1, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
    State regulatory commission approves electric utility rate increase
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 8, 2026 1:30 am

    The Homer Electric Association ratified a 4% base rate increase in November.

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    The snow deepens on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 8, 2026 1:30 am

    Well folks, it looks like all the snow we didn’t get in the late fall and early winter is hitting…

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    Homer basketball places 5th in Anchorage tourney
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 7, 2026 1:30 am

    The Mountain City Christian Academy tournament marked the first games of the basketball season.

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    Homer boys place 1st in ski invitational
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 7, 2026 1:30 am

    Soldotna’s Tania Boonstra took first place for the girls’ division, leading her team to victory at the meet. The Homer girls’ varsity team placed second overall.

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    Scrimshaw on a hippopotamus tooth by Conrad Field. Photo provided by Conrad Field
    Art has no bounds
    By Christina Whiting • January 7, 2026 1:30 am

    Homer man shares his passion for the natural world and creativity with the community.

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    A BUMPS bus waits for passengers in the Walmart parking lot in Kenai, Alaska, on Oct. 15, 2018. (File photo)
    Ninilchik Traditional Council expands public bus service
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 6, 2026 1:30 am

    The Homer-Kenai BUMPS bus will now run five days a week.

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    A map presented by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources during a virtual meeting on Dec. 11, 2025, shows the location of a potential Kenai Peninsula State Forest. Screenshot.
    Community meeting in Homer to focus on proposed...
    By Chloe Anderson • January 5, 2026 2:30 pm

    The Department of Natural Resources will continue to gather community input on the potential establishment of a Kenai Peninsula State Forest during a meeting on Tuesday at Kachemak Bay Campus.

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    The Pratt Museum will host a new special exhibit from the Kodiak Maritime Museum, titled "50 Years of Limited Entry - The Closing of Alaska's Salmon Commons," on display Februrary through May 2026. Photo provided by the Pratt Museum
    Art on holiday
    By Christina Whiting • January 1, 2026 1:30 am

    Many of Homer’s art galleries and public art spaces are on break for the month of January and busy planning…

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