The front entrance and parking lot to the Homer Police Station on Heath Street downhill from Homer High School.

Prop 1 would bring cop shop into 21st century say proponents

In considering Homer Proposition 1, a proposal to borrow up to $12 million to build a new Homer Police Station, the controversy isn’t whether or not police need a new station. Even opponents of ... Read More

Kimberly Ketter's felony DUI does not disqualify her from city council race 09/24/16

Kimberly Ketter’s felony DUI does not disqualify her from city council race

Questions raised this week as to whether Homer City Council candidate Kimberly Ketter is eligible to run for...

Assembly ties on planning commission change 09/22/16

In its annual visit to Homer, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly stalled on a revision of the borough’s Planning Commission opposed by both the Homer City Council and the Homer Advisory Planning...

KPB Prop 2 won’t hike taxes to pay for SPH improvements 09/21/16

As Kenai Peninsula Borough and Homer voters face a slate of bond propositions and tax changes, KPB Proposition 2 could be an easy sell for voters for one simple reason: It won’t take a dime from...

Library unveils surprises at 10th birthday celebration 09/21/16

The Homer Public Library unveiled two new additions — one small in size and the other quite large — during the 10th birthday celebration of the current library building on Saturday, Sept. 17....

Art to ashes

Derby ends, North Pole angler named winner

Man killed in East End Road crash

Officials make pitch to council for bonds

Burning Basket vandalized; repairs made and event will go on Sunday

'16 visitor season beats '15

Vet rescues darted jays

Elections

KPB Prop 4: Voters asked about senior exemptions

Kenai Peninsula Borough voters will decide whether future seniors should continue to get $350,000 in property tax exemptions or if the borough’s portion of the exemption should be phased out.

Kimberly Ketter: In Homer for a new start

Tom Stroozas: Wants to serve community

Shelly Erickson: Roots go deep into Homer

Council member Bryan Zak: his experience qualifies him

Council member David Lewis: running to give voters a choice

Business

Agrium seeks DEC permit to discharge from Nikiski plant

The Alberta-based fertilizer producer Agrium has applied for an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation permit for waste discharge from its Kenai Nitrogen Operations facility in Nikiski, a plant that closed in 2007 due to a dwindling local supply of the natural gas it uses as raw material.

Ninilchik harbor dredging planned

Presentation to help chamber members find new partners

Gov. Walker encourages Alaskans to grow more of their food

Arts

Indigenous art workshop inspires teens

Bones, feathers, porcupine needles, beads and other items covered the tables of Homer Flex’s workshop area as students and staff drilled, threaded and attached components of their art pieces. ...

Docfest celebrates lucky 13

Quilters find inspiration by reading

First Friday events

Schools

School start and end times discussed at Homer meeting

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District started discussing new start and end times for schools within the Homer area at a community meeting at Homer High School on Monday, Sept. 19. A meeting will be held at Chapman School today at 6:30 p.m. Approximately 20-30 people attended the Homer meeting, ...

School briefs and events

Homer student wins scholarship, honored for community service

Downing stepping away from school board seat

Sports

Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby awards thousands to lucky anglers

When Austin Nelson, a member of the U.S. Army and the angler who reeled up a 252.2-pound halibut in mid-August, found out he won the Homer Halibut Jackpot Derby, he travelled from his station in ...