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    Artist Carla Klinker lays out nettles and nettle fiber in various stages of processing. Photo provided by Carla Klinker
    3 Homer artists awarded Rasmuson Foundation grants
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 18, 2025 2:30 pm

    The foundation recently named three local artists as 2025 Individual Artist Award recipients.

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    Community members participate in the Homer Drawdown 4.0 kick-off on Oct. 2, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Jamie Currie
    Homer Drawdown selects 4th local climate solution
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 18, 2025 8:30 am

    Community members will tackle local waste streams and address municipal recycling, composting and reducing food waste.

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    Homer and Soldotna hockey players battle for the puck during the Carlin Cup home varsity game on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Kevin Bell Arena in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    SoHi hockey claims 3rd Carlin Cup victory
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 18, 2025 1:30 am

    The Soldotna varsity hockey team defeated Homer 9-1 Saturday at Kevin Bell Arena.

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    The Johnson Tract is a privately owned parcel with a worker camp and airstrip, surrounded by the vast Lake Clark National Park. Contango Ore, the mining company developing the prospect, announced a merger this week with a Canadian firm. (Max Graham/Northern Journal)
    Alaska mining company pushing Cook Inlet, Hatcher Pass...
    By Max Graham Northern Journal • December 17, 2025 5:30 pm

    Contango Ore helped build Alaska’s newest major mine. Its merger with and Dolly Varden Silver comes amid a flurry of deals in the state’s mining industry.

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    "The Frog Prince" is a work by Mira Featherstone, done in watercolor, ink and graphite with beading. Photo provided by Mira Featherstone
    Stepping outside the ordinary world
    By Christina Whiting • December 17, 2025 1:30 am

    New local artist Mira Featherstone paints fairytale worlds based on her favorite folklore.

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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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    "Our Neighborhood Jay" is an acrylic painting by John Sheipe on display through December in his exhibit at Grace Ridge Brewing, alongside work by other Homer artists. Photo provided by John Sheipe
    Art as play and meditation
    By Christina Whiting • December 10, 2025 1:30 am

    Local artist and musician showcases body of “fantastical” nature-themed work.

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    Alaska Department of Natural Resources logo (graphic)
    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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