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Homer Electric Association’s elections wrapped up last week. Directors are tasked with steering the electric co-op through a potential Cook Inlet gas shortage in the next few years and transitioning to other sources of energy, while keeping rates stable for its 25,000-plus members. KBBI checked in with District 3 incumbent Jim Levine, who will continue to represent the southern Kenai Peninsula on the HEA board.

Earlier this spring, the Homer Police Department issued an alert on social media that several bar patrons had reported that their drinks had been spiked. But advocates say it’s an ongoing problem in Homer, and urge the public to be more aware and to intervene when they see this type of predatory behavior.

Police say without any leading information about a potential suspect, the case is closed by investigation.

The Homer City Council greenlit a list of goals and priorities for the Homer Harbor Expansion project Monday night. But it will be a long time before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wraps up its feasibility study for the major project.

Local Chambers of Commerce in Homer and Seward are hosting community trick-or-treat events this afternoon on Pioneer Avenue and in the downtown/harbor areas.

The free event offers an alternative to the "bar scene" and features costume contests, cash prizes, and a 'Fear Factor' bug-eating contest.

Claudia Haines is the new CEO at KBFPC

A proposed solar farm on the Kenai Peninsula would be the largest in Alaska and meet over six percent of Homer Electric Association’s current energy needs.

The Senungetuk Retrospective is on display through Dec. 19, 2021.

Working conditions forcing some to reevaluate teaching in Alaska