Homer Public Library presents three annual community awards this weekend for Lifelong Learner, Youth Learner and Library Spirit Award. An awards ceremony will be held this weekend to celebrate this year’s awardees. Emilie Springer spoke with Cheryl Illg, coordinator of Friends of the Homer Public Library, for more information.
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Ashlyn O'Hara/KDLLIn its latest offers, the district proposed a three-year contract with a 3-2-2 raise structure to both unions. Staff would get a 3% raise for the current school year, then 2% and 2% raises through the 2027-2028 school year. -
Courtesy Clear Creek Cat RescueClear Creek Cat Rescue gets grant to find homes for strays -
Photo courtesy Brent Johnson For HouseFormer Assembly President Brent Johnson announces candidacy to represent southern Kenai Peninsula -
Ashlyn O'Hara/KDLLSchool district officials spoke to attendees at the school for the third of four public meetings the district is holding at schools the board is proposing to close to save money.
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