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Kenai Central’s Sophie Tapley (center) on Nov. 26<ins>,</ins><ins> 2025,</ins> commits to playing volleyball at the University of Alaska Anchorage during the 2026-2027 school year. Tapley was a varsity hitter for three years at Kenai Central.

Sports

Kenai Central’s Sophie Tapley signs with UAA volleyball

Tapley will trade her Kardinals jersey for a Seawolf one during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference attendees fill the room in Kachemak Bay Campus’s Pioneer Hall during the opening panel on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Community

Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announces 2026 keynote speaker, faculty list

Last week, on Sept. 19, the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference announced the names of the 2026 writing faculty…

A vintage Underwood typewriter sits on a table on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Opinion

Point of View: University of Alaska Anchorage: A foundation for success

As a proud alumna of the University of Alaska Anchorage, I often reflect on how my education has…

Dr. Cheryl Siemers (Courtesy photo)

Opinion

Opinion: UAA: Right here. Right now.

At the University of Alaska Anchorage, we believe your future should be as bold and unique as you…

Kenai Peninsula College Director Cheryl Siemers speaks to graduates during the 55th commencement ceremony at Kachemak Bay Campus on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

News

Kenai Peninsula College leadership sees temporary transitions

KPC Director Cheryl Siemers is serving as interim UAA chancellor, while former KBC director Reid Brewer fills in…

University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Sean Parnell speaks at a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Opinion: KPC offers opportunities and transforms lives

For over 60 years, KPC has created career pathways and served as a trusted community partner.

UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell. (courtesy photo)

Opinion

Point of View: Invent your future at UAA

At UAA we’re providing the tools to help students of all ages and skills chart a new course…

University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Cathy Sandeen speaks last Friday, June 14, at the opening of the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference at Land’s End Resort, Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

News

New UAA chancellor sees university as benefitting many

Eight months into her job as University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor, Cathy Sandeen has survived not just her…

Community

Engagement

Phil Celtic and Faith Schade-Celtic of Homer announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Schade, to Kellen Davenport…

Community

Announcements

The Kachemak Emergency Service Area Board holds its monthly board meeting at 7 p.m. today at Station 2,…

The Arts in Brief

Community

The Arts in Brief

Authors read at KBC Canadian writers Ann Eriksson and Gary Geddes read fiction and poetry at 6:30 p.m.…

Community

Announcements

The Kachemak Emergency Service Area Board holds it regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Diamond…

Community

Announcements

The Omicron chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a service organization of women educators, holds its annual Back to…