Jamie Diep, KBBI - Homer
MEA to manage Seward’s electric utility
Matanuska Electric Association will manage the city of Seward’s electric utility after a monthslong search for employees.
Alaska brewers sue state alcohol board on entertainment rules
Three Alaska breweries are challenging a recently weakened state ban on live entertainment at breweries and wineries, calling it unconstitutional.
Homer City Council rejects attempt to regulate short-term rentals
The Homer City Council unanimously rejected an ordinance Monday that would require short-term rental operators to register their property.
Alaska Rep. Sarah Vance apologizes for comments about victims of sexual violence
After hearing testimony about disparities in violence against Indigenous women, Vance said she felt the presentation excluded the experience of white women.
Passenger in Anchor Point plane crash dies as NTSB report shows buckled wing during descent
Alaska State Troopers say Kristen Fenske died Wednesday morning, after the Dec. 8 crash that killed pilot Kurt Stjean.
Seward council approves rate increase after failed electric utility sale
Officials had warned of an increase, estimated at $36 a month for average users, after voters twice rejected a city-backed sale of the local electric utility.
Plane crash near Anchor Point leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
Alaska State Troopers say Homer man Kurt Stjean, 52, was killed in the crash, with a woman taken to a local hospital.
Lawsuit decision reinstates jet ski ban in Kachemak Bay
Superior Court Judge Adolf Zeman ruled in favor of environmental groups that challenged Fish and Game's authority to repeal the ban.
Man charged with murdering girlfriend in Homer shooting
Homer police say Arturo Mondragon-Lopez, 35, called 911 Saturday to report that he had fatally shot Brianna Hetrick, 22.
Alaska SeaLife Center CEO stepping down after 11 years
Tara Riemer says she will remain in her current role until a new president and CEO for the SeaLife Center is found.
‘Three, two, one, zucchini!’: Homer Farmers Market holds its first Zucchini Fest after years of cancellations
This year's festival included not only races featuring the summer squash, but also a parade and the crowning of a "Zucchini Queenie."