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Youth coho fishery opens Saturday
A portion of the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon will be reserved for youth anglers on Aug. 2.
Community
Local author Naomi Klouda publishes dictionary for Alaska’s glaciers
Copies of ‘The Alaska Glacier Dictionary’ are available at the Homer Bookstore and the Homer Public Library.
Community
August First Friday
Summer is in full swing and Homer’s galleries and public art spaces are abuzz with artists showcasing new…
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Sockeye salmon bag limit increased on Russian River
On the nearby Kenai River, nearly 2.7 million sockeye have been counted — far beyond an escapement goal…
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Filing period opens Friday for borough, city elections
The filing period for candidacy applications across all six electoral races closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug.…
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Ruffridge reports back on legislative progress ahead of special session
He recapped the monthslong effort to get education funding and policy legislation across the finish line.
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Judge grants motion for acquittal on 5 charges in Erfurth trial
The former teacher and union president is facing another 50 charges in the case.
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Tsunami watch canceled for Resurrection Bay, Kachemak Bay communities
The watch followed an 8.7 earthquake that occurred Tuesday afternoon off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.
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Kenai Peninsula represented by 3 in 2025 Summer of Heroes
The program spotlights Alaska youth driving change in their communities.
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City election filing period opens Aug. 1
The deadline to file for candidacy is Aug. 15 at 4:30 p.m.
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Hospital names new leadership
South Peninsula Hospital’s former chief nursing officer has been named the new chief operating officer.
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Toxin associated with amnesic shellfish poisoning not detected in Kachemak Bay mussels
The test result does not indicate whether the toxin is present in other species in the food web.