The community opposed Ordinance 25-27, which would have rezoned a rural residential parcel to the East End Mixed Use district.
A ceremony honoring the soon-to-be retired ship will be held on Friday, March 21 on the Homer Spit.
Construction is slated to begin April 7.
The count aims to ensure a proper and consistent population estimate before the ducks begin their April migration.
Community members protest amid sweeping federal changes.
The final presentations will take place on April 17 in Kenai.
Travis Larson pleaded guilty to four counts of violating the Lacey Act in October 2024.
Public testimony stretched for over two hours in the Homer High School auditorium.
Even at the highest level of funding, the drafts describe significant cuts.
The board will continue to consider closing Nikolaevsk School, Sterling and Tustumena.
The public is invited to submit comments through March 20.
Retired Kachemak Emergency Service Area chief Robert Cicciarella was presented with a plaque.
Aleutian Airways continues to provide service to and from Homer.