Homer man sentenced in drunk driving death | Homer News
A 22-year-old Homer man is slated to serve more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide for causing a 2021 vehicle crash that killed one and injured two others, according to a Friday release from State of Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor.
Food pantry fundraiser scheduled at Alice’s | Homer News
Christopher Kincaid is organizing and hosting a Christmas music event at Alice’s Champagne Palace on Dec. 21 starting at 6 p.m. The event will feature Kincaid “and his band of merry elves,” the Klann Family String Band, Orion Donicht and a story rendition of “T’was the Night Before Christmas” performed by Peter Norton.
Authorized Verizon retailer opens in Homer | Homer News
General manager John Fromm (center), Victra Homer employees, Homer Chamber of Commerce staff and board members, and City of Homer staff attend a ribbon cutting ceremony during Victra’s grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Homer, Alaska.
Spit road reopened to 2 lanes - Homer News
Nov 27, 2024 · The City of Homer is planning to have a meeting with local properties stakeholders on Monday, Dec. 2 from 5-7 p.m. to engage in discussions with, share information and learn how best to support affected Spit property owners.
Soldotna vice mayor elected head of Alaska Municipal League
Soldotna Vice Mayor Lisa Parker was elected president of the Alaska Municipal League during their Annual Local Government Conference in Anchorage on Friday. A press release from the City of Soldotna on Monday describes the league as a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization representing 165 of Alaska ...
Local lottery winner donates $1.2 million to Homer Foundation
Photo by Emilie Springer/Homer News Homer Foundation Executive Director Stacey Schultz, left, receives from Jules and Dawn Ravin an honorary $1.2 million check to support youth in the community at the foundation’s annual board meeting at Kachemak Bay Campus, Nov. 14.
Crime - Homer News
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies has received some leads on trespassers captured on camera off-roading in restricted areas of… Read Story
Students complete Semester by the Bay at Kachemak campus
The fall 2024 cohort of Semester by the Bay students at the Kachemak Bay Campus finished their semester with a two-day symposium including presentations on research conducted this semester, internships hosted by various marine-based organizations in Homer and a display of posters in the Kachemak Bay Campus hallways.
Seward to celebrate holidays with fireworks, decorating contest
The Seward Chamber of Commerce is marking the end of the year with a New Year’s Eve fireworks display and a Holiday Lights Contest. Fireworks are set for Dec. 31 at 8 p.m., per a release from the chamber on Wednesday. The fireworks will be launched from Seward Waterfront Park to be viewed against ...
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Kenai’s Crouse, Homer’s Jaworski capture Candy Cane Scramble ski meet. Kenai Central sophomore Isla Crouse and Homer senior Leif Jaworski won the Candy Cane Scramble at Tsalteshi Trails just outside…