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Calderwood pretrial hearing rescheduled
The omnibus hearing for Kirby Calderwood was continued to Jan. 21. Trial week is currently scheduled for Feb.…
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Homer Electric Association announces rate increase
The proposed increase, if approved by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, will go into effect Jan. 1.
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Homer Elks lodge supports food pantry, local veterans
Lodge #2127 recently completed disbursement of funds to the community from a $12,000 grant they received from the…
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Update: Troopers arrest Kenai man accused of sexual abuse of a minor
A judge issued an arrest warrant for Kevin Ray Hunter, who was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly abusing…
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Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants
Organizations in Nikiski and Kenai received funding from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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DNR receives “mixed” public input on proposed Kenai Peninsula State Forest
The potential proposal would expand the Tanana Valley State Forest by 600,000 acres.
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3 Homer artists awarded Rasmuson Foundation grants
The foundation recently named three local artists as 2025 Individual Artist Award recipients.
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Homer Drawdown selects 4th local climate solution
Community members will tackle local waste streams and address municipal recycling, composting and reducing food waste.
Sports
SoHi hockey claims 3rd Carlin Cup victory
The Soldotna varsity hockey team defeated Homer 9-1 Saturday at Kevin Bell Arena.
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Alaska mining company pushing Cook Inlet, Hatcher Pass projects will merge with Canadian firm
Contango Ore helped build Alaska’s newest major mine. Its merger with and Dolly Varden Silver comes amid a…
Community
Stepping outside the ordinary world
New local artist Mira Featherstone paints fairytale worlds based on her favorite folklore.
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Peninsula radio receives ‘stabilization’ funds from national nonprofit
The Public Media Bridge Fund awarded an “initial” round of stabilization grants equaling $26 million to 74 organizations…
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Christmas Bird Count is this weekend
Homer’s Count Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20, following a bird identification class on Dec. 18.