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Crews in Homer started work this week on a nearly $3.7 million pavement preservation project on Kachemak Drive.

Homer Senior Center residents will pay more for meals and housing to help the facility address a budget deficit and back taxes. The board approved a $200 increase for monthly meal plans and a $50 rent hike for all units.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly voted against a resolution Tuesday that would have asked state lawmakers to increase the Base Student Allocation by $630. Assembly members also rejected a proposal to raise the borough's sales tax cap to help fund local schools.

The Homer City Council kicked off its meeting Monday night by honoring Homer Police Lieutenant Ryan Browning, who is retiring. They also introduced incoming Lieutenant Taylor Crowder and Sergeant Tyler Jeffres.

Kachemak Bay State Park gains 24 acres of new park property from the Conservation Fund, a national organization that protects nature in all 50 states. Alaska representative Chris Little spoke with KBBI’s Emilie Springer about the new park acquisition.

The Homer City Council introduced a new police officer, recognized a community member for decades of volunteer work and adjusted the city budget during its regular meeting Monday.

State biologists say adult clam populations at Ninilchik and Clam Gulch are at historic lows, with no opening expected before 2027 at the earliest.

Regional geologist, Bretwood Higman, and his research and work related to climate transition induced landslides is featured in the most recently published edition of National Geographic magazine. Emilie Springer spoke with author Christian Elliot and Higman himself on highlights of the story.

With the start of summer, Homer Little League held an opening day celebration and a mini-tournament game schedule. 2026 is also the 50th anniversary for the organization. Emilie Springer spoke with board president Shelby Hagen more seasonal league details and former volunteers with the organization to share what it has contributed to the community of Homer.

Construction crews will close a section of the Sterling Highway between mileposts 45 and 47 for overnight work starting this Thursday.