Homer Alaska

Caregivers in Homer gathered Thursday to support a state bill that would increase oversight of in-home care services and regulate how Medicaid funding is spent.

Area biologists recommend securing attractants to minimize human-animal encounters.

The freeze impacts programs in Homer that support local farmers, habitat restoration, and invasive species removal.

The council moved to accept a federal grant for harbor infrastructure work. They also discussed a proposal to expand the number of restaurant liquor licenses in Homer and changes to zoning rules that could affect where certain businesses can operate.

The Pratt Museum in Homer is expanding access to its collections with the help of a state grant. The project will allow the public to search museum holdings online for the first time.

Similar protests took place across Alaska, and the nation, on Presidents Day. In Homer, residents raised concerns about democracy, national policies and recent federal decisions.

The theater reopened after a change in ownership and months of renovations focused on accessibility.

A new series of events is giving Homer residents a supportive space to explore sobriety during Dry January.

Residents on the lower Kenai Peninsula can harvest Christmas trees from designated state lands near Homer, following guidelines set by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

A new cafe has opened in Homer, with plans to serve dishes from Northern Mexico. The husband and wife team behind the new space say they hope it brings a taste of home to the Kenai Peninsula community.