The Homer Foundation begins the 26th year of administering the City of Homer Grants Program. Over the past 25 years more than 1 million dollars has been awarded to local nonprofits to provide essential and general programs and services provided to the Homer community. Emilie Springer spoke with Kayla Rivers with the Homer Foundation for more details on the program.
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Sabine Poux/KDLLMembers say it’s tough for them to meet even the bare minimum to hold meetings. Last year, the commission cancelled more than half of its meetings leading up to the work session where they considered sunsetting. -
Ashlyn O'Hara/KDLLThirty-six-year-old Kirby Calderwood has accepted a plea deal through which he would serve 87 years in prison. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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