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The Homer United Civil Engagement Group held a ‘Vigil for Immigrant Justice' in front of the Homer United Methodist Church on East End Road this afternoon; and the Iron Dog snowmachine race wrapped up in Fairbanks over the weekend with a veteran team making race history.

Casey Grove set out to determine how *you* can convince yourself to give winter cycling a go for the Alaska Public Media Alaska Survival Kit series; and Alaska senators moved forward a new version of Gov. Mike Dunleavy's tax bill last week.

The Homer City Council confirmed a new police chief and approved several spending measures at its regular meeting last night; and Casey Grove set out to determine how *you* can convince yourself to give winter cycling a go for the Alaska Public Media Alaska Survival Kit series.

The Alaska Federation of Natives urged state lawmakers Thursday to fix Alaska's dual fish and wildlife management system; and the Homer City Council confirmed a new police chief and approved several spending measures at its regular meeting last night.

Steve Schoonmaker, long time Alaska fisherman and participant at the Astoria FisherPoet Gathering shares some of his background in the Alaska industry and the new poem that he plans to read in Astoria at the event taking place next weekend; and the Coast Guard commissioned its newest vessel in Kodiak earlier this month, the fast response cutter Frederick Mann.

Steve Schoonmaker, long time Alaska fisherman and participant at the Astoria FisherPoet Gathering shares some of his background in the Alaska industry and the new poem that he plans to read in Astoria at the event taking place next weekend; and the Coast Guard commissioned its newest vessel in Kodiak earlier this month, the fast response cutter Frederick Mann.

The Pratt Museum in Homer is updating its research library to add digital tools and make room for new materials; and the Bunnell Street Arts Center welcomes inaugural Ursa Major fund recipients and provides details related to the new administrative visual arts funding opportunity available through the Center.

The Pratt Museum in Homer is updating its research library to add digital tools and make room for new materials; and the Bunnell Street Arts Center welcomes inaugural Ursa Major fund recipients and provides details related to the new administrative visual arts funding opportunity available through the Center.

Immigration enforcement agents swarmed a Soldotna home Tuesday morning and took a family of four, including a kindergartner, into custody; and a Bering Sea storm is wreaking havoc on this year's Iron Dog snowmachine race.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved the sale of more than 31 million dollars in school bonds and updated the borough's election code during its regular meeting Tuesday night in Soldotna; and a Bering Sea storm is wreaking havoc on this year's Iron Dog snowmachine race.

The Alaska House Finance Committee adopted a new budget draft last week; travelers can now schedule ferry rides with the Alaska Marine Highway for May through September; and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved the sale of more than 31 million dollars in school bonds and updated the borough's election code during its regular meeting Tuesday night in Soldotna.

The Alaska House Finance Committee adopted a new budget draft last week; and travelers can now schedule ferry rides with the Alaska Marine Highway for May through September.

The city of Homer held the annual winter carnival parade last weekend; the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly has more control over what topics can be discussed during public presentations; and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will take up changes to how local elections are run tonight.

The city of Homer held the annual winter carnival parade last weekend; the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly has more control over what topics can be discussed during public presentations; and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly will take up changes to how local elections are run Tuesday.

A former Soldotna High School teacher is appealing his criminal conviction after being found guilty of more than two dozen charges of sexually abusing and exploiting a former student while she was a minor; and the U.S. House Wednesday passed a bill that requires voters to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and to show photo ID to get a ballot.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is severely restricting, and in some cases closing outright, sport king salmon fishing on the central Kenai Peninsula this year – again. With the Friday, February 13th deadline for public comment looming, hundreds of Alaskans are rushing to weigh in on the U.S. Interior Department's review of federal subsistence management.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is severely restricting, and in some cases closing outright, sport king salmon fishing on the central Kenai Peninsula this year – again. With the Friday, February 13th deadline for public comment looming, hundreds of Alaskans are rushing to weigh in on the U.S. Interior Department's review of federal subsistence management.

Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection is holding an overdose awareness and Naloxone training this Friday in Homer; and for Alaska Public Media's Alaska Survival Kit series, Wesley Early set out to learn how Alaskans can increase their chances of finding a date and falling in love.

Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection is holding an overdose awareness and Naloxone training this Friday in Homer; and for Alaska Public Media's Alaska Survival Kit series, Wesley Early set out to learn how Alaskans can increase their chances of finding a date and falling in love.

The man arrested for a high-profile murder in Homer pleaded guilty last week, more than six years after Anesha Murnane went missing; and several Kenai Peninsula Borough Schools will close later this week for parent-teacher conferences.

The Homer City Council approved several facility repairs and finalized its state legislative priorities at its meeting last night; the man arrested for a high-profile murder in Homer pleaded guilty last week, more than six years after Anesha Murnane went missing; and the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory today for the entire Western Kenai Peninsula.

The Homer City Council approved several facility repairs and finalized its state legislative priorities at its meeting last night; and beginning in July, Kenai Central High School junior Josh Bolling will have the ears of Alaska's top education officials as their student adviser.

Beginning in July, Kenai Central High School junior Josh Bolling will have the ears of Alaska's top education officials as their student adviser.

Volunteers with a new local search and rescue team completed a three and a half day training course earlier this month; and at the end of January, scientists with the Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services were dropped at McDonald Spit near Seldovia in Kachemak Bay to necropsy a deceased baby beluga whale.

Volunteers with a new local search and rescue team completed a three and a half day training course earlier this month; and at the end of January, scientists with the Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services were dropped at McDonald Spit near Seldovia in Kachemak Bay to necropsy a deceased baby beluga whale.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's first charter high school program will welcome students this fall.

The Homer Foundation begins the 26th year of administering the City of Homer Grants Program.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's first charter high school program will welcome students this fall; and movie theaters across Alaska have faced a wave of closures over the last few decades, from Anchorage to Ketchikan. But in Homer, one independent startup is defying that trend.

Clear skies mark the start of the new year as cold air moves across the Kenai Peninsula; Alaska Public Media health reporter Rachel Cassandra talked to one man whose experience with addiction and recovery mirrors that of so many others in the state; and for many, the New Year signals a fresh start. But for Alaskans, it also means it's time to apply for the Permanent Fund dividend.

The 8th annual New Year's fireworks show launches from the Homer Spit Tonight at 8 p.m; and Alaska state health officials continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns — despite a recent, controversial change in federal guidance.

The 8th annual New Year's fireworks show launches from the Homer Spit Tonight at 8 p.m; and Alaska state health officials continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns — despite a recent, controversial change in federal guidance.

Reporter Lois Parshley recently wrote about the Alaska gasline project for the nonprofit news outlet Grist. She told Alaska Public Media's Wesley Early that despite many backers saying the time to build the pipeline is now, there's still a lot of skepticism.

Reporter Lois Parshley recently wrote about the Alaska gasline project for the nonprofit news outlet Grist. She told Alaska Public Media's Wesley Early that despite many backers saying the time to build the pipeline is now, there's still a lot of skepticism.

Governor Mike Dunleavy has chosen two Mat-Su Republicans to fill vacant state House seats; and next year's legislative session is under a month away, and lawmakers have big plans for the year ahead.

The National Weather Service has extended a winter weather advisory for the western Kenai Peninsula through noon Saturday; Governor Mike Dunleavy has chosen two Mat-Su Republicans to fill vacant state House seats; and next year's legislative session is under a month away, and lawmakers have big plans for the year ahead.

Homer and Anchorage Police are seeking information after a grand jury indicted a 72-year-old man for sexual abuse of a minor; the next legislative session is less than a month away, and lawmakers are preparing to return to Juneau; and the United States may soon have an Arctic ambassador again to represent the nation's interests in the far north.

Homer and Anchorage Police are seeking information after a grand jury indicted a 72-year-old man for sexual abuse of a minor; the next legislative session is less than a month away, and lawmakers are preparing to return to Juneau; and the United States may soon have an Arctic ambassador again to represent the nation's interests in the far north.

A federal grand jury has indicted two Alaska State Troopers shown on body-camera video beating, tasing and pepper-spraying a Kenai man in a case of mistaken identity; and Gov. Mike Dunleavy is eyeing a property tax break for the long-planned Alaska LNG project.

A federal grand jury has indicted two Alaska State Troopers shown on body-camera video beating, tasing and pepper-spraying a Kenai man in a case of mistaken identity; and Gov. Mike Dunleavy is eyeing a property tax break for the long-planned Alaska LNG project.

A former Soldotna High School teacher and union president was sentenced to 77 years and one month in prison Thursday morning in Kenai.

A former Soldotna High School teacher and union president was sentenced to 77 years and one month in prison Thursday morning in Kenai.

Homer Port and Harbor staff trained last week in emergency medical response; and Gov. Mike Dunleavy is dropping a longtime priority ahead of next year's legislative session.

Homer Port and Harbor staff trained last week in emergency medical response; and Gov. Mike Dunleavy is dropping a longtime priority ahead of next year's legislative session.

Ice is starting to block channels at Homer Harbor, limiting access for some boats; and long time dancer and artist, Ed Hutchinson will present a new painting at Homer's Art Shop Gallery showing both his own long time love for dance as well as inspired by Homer's long running Nutcracker performance tradition.

Ice is starting to block channels at Homer Harbor, limiting access for some boats; and long time dancer and artist, Ed Hutchinson will present a new painting at Homer's Art Shop Gallery showing both his own long time love for dance as well as inspired by Homer's long running Nutcracker performance tradition.

Local vendors will gather at Christian Community Church in Homer this Friday and Saturday for the annual Procrastinator Fair; and Alaska voters may consider a ballot proposition next year aimed at tightening the state's citizenship voting requirements.

Local vendors will gather at Christian Community Church in Homer this Friday and Saturday for the annual Procrastinator Fair; and Alaska voters may consider a ballot proposition next year aimed at tightening the state's citizenship voting requirements.

The Kachemak Heritage Land Trust has selected a Homer-based research reserve for its annual salmon conservation award; and a press release provided by Homer's Cook Inletkeeper in early December condemns the federal government's 11th Outer Continental Shelf 5-year plan proposing five new oil and gas lease sales in Lower Cook Inlet between 2027 and 2031.

The Kachemak Heritage Land Trust has selected a Homer-based research reserve for its annual salmon conservation award; and a press release provided by Homer's Cook Inletkeeper in early December condemns the federal government's 11th Outer Continental Shelf 5-year plan proposing five new oil and gas lease sales in Lower Cook Inlet between 2027 and 2031.

The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra returned to the Mariner Theatre on Sunday for its annual holiday performance; and the 2025 Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Awards were announced recently and there are five recipients from the Kenai Peninsula who will each receive a $10,000 grant for the project ideas they have submitted.

The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra returns to the Mariner Theatre this Sunday for its annual holiday performance; and the 2025 Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Awards were announced recently and there are five recipients from the Kenai Peninsula who will each receive a $10,000 grant for the project ideas they have submitted.