News <p>School board member Kelley Cizek, right, speaks as members Jason Tauriainen, Patti Truesdell and Penny Vadla listen during a special meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s School Board in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, April 15, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)</p>

‘They deserve better than this’

School board passes budget with broad swath of cuts, including pools, theaters and some support staff

By Jacob Dye • April 17, 2024 1:30 am


Anchor Point King Salmon Derby scheduled for April 27

The 29th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Derby, sponsored by the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce, will be held on…

By Delcenia Cosman • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
Nancy Lord and Spencer Co to be honored with Lifelong...

Friends of the Homer Public Library will host the 2024 Celebration of Lifelong Learning event at the Homer Public Library…

By Emilie Springer • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
4-day school week committee talks purpose of potential change, possible...

The change could help curb costs on things like substitutes, according to district estimates

By Jacob Dye • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
Homer’s Jubilee youth variety show to be performed Friday at...

Homer’s annual Jubilee talent show, sponsored by Homer’s Council on the Arts, returns to the Homer High School Mariner Theatre…

By Emilie Springer • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
‘Swan Lake’ comes to the Mariner Theatre

Homer’s Motivity Dance School will hold performances April 26-28

By Delcenia Cosman • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
Highlighting Homer’s youth artists

Homer Council on the Arts Jubilee events celebrate youth in visual and performing arts

By Christina Whiting For Homer News • April 17, 2024 1:30 am

Season review: Brown Bears hope to build on solid finish

It’s not easy to finish a season in last place in a division, yet have plenty of reasons for optimism for the next season

By Jeff Helminiak • April 17, 2024 2:30 am
Refuge Notebook: Has spring sprung?

I have always found the arrival of spring to be championed by the first sightings of geese at the Kenai and Kasilof Flats

By Todd Eskelin • April 17, 2024 2:30 am
A Kind and Sensitive Man: The Rex Hanks Story —...

Rex Hanks served in World War II, then left his home state of Washington and came to Alaska to seek new opportunities

By Clark Fair • April 17, 2024 2:30 am
A tasty project to fill the quiet hours

This berry cream cheese babka can be made with any berries you have in your freezer

By Tressa Dale • April 17, 2024 2:30 am