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    The Homer Planning Commission meets on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.
    Planning commission receives 2 new appointed members
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Longtime commissioner Franco Venuti was re-appointed for a term expiring in 2028.

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    The Homer Public Library. File photo
    E-rate ruling continues internet subsidy at Homer library
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund means that internet access…

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Library to seek grant funding for security grille
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Resolution 25-064 authorizing the move was passed by the Homer City Council last Monday.

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    Anglers fish in the Russian River in early September 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News file)
    Sockeye fishing good on Russian, Kasilof rivers
    By Jacob Dye • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Northern Kenai Fishing Report

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    Robert Weaver was last seen at the Doroshin Bay public use cabin on June 25, 2025. (Photo provided by the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
    Updated: Refuge ends search efforts for missing man
    By Jacob Dye • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Robert Weaver was last seen near Skilak Lake on June 25.

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    The Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team conducts a training mission in Seward, Alaska in 2024. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team
    Anchor Point fundraiser to benefit Alaska rescue and...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization established in 2016.

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    Board President Zen Kelly speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Kenai Peninsula Borough school board to finalize budget
    By Jacob Dye • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    The new budget designed by the committee will be considered at a public hearing during the full board meeting on Monday evening.

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    The Russian River Sanctuary Area is seen in the area labeled B in this map provided by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. (courtesy)
    Strong sockeye run prompts early open of Russian...
    By Jacob Dye • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    In regulation, the confluence is expected to be open from July 15 to Aug. 20.

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    Commanding Officer Corey Engel, Rear Adm. Megan Dean, and former ASPEN Commanding Officer Shea Winterberger smile for a photograph during the Change of Command ceremony on Thursday, June 26, on the Homer Spit . (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    USCG ASPEN changes command
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 30, 2025 2:30 am

    Commanding Officer Corey Engel will be in charge of the cutter’s operations and crew.

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    Runners start from Homer High School during the Homer Spit Run 10K to the Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Running to the finish
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The Homer Spit Run on Saturday drew nearly 250 participants.

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    The Swan Lake Fire can be seen from above on Monday, Aug. 26 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Alaska Wildland Fire Information)
    Burn suspension lifted for Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The public is asked to remain vigilant while burning due to minimal available resources.

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    Local youth anglers participate in the 15-and-under king salmon fishery on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Snagging allowed at Nick Dudiak Lagoon July 3-6
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The move is described as “liberalizing” existing sport fishing regulations.

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    Reeling ‘Em In: Fair weather expected for 4th...
    By Nick Varney • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    Keep a heads-up approach when in traffic during the holiday — you don’t know who you’ll run into.

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