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Shoulder-to-Shoulder Anglers Pack Kenai River as Salmon Runs Peak
Heavy crowds of anglers are packing the Kenai River in combat fishing conditions as late-run sockeye and coho salmon runs peak through September.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readHomer2 viewsAI
Wildlife refuge bill faces pushback over jet ski ban, firearm restrictions
House Resources Committee heard testimony on HB 321, which would redesignate state wildlife areas and ban personal watercraft in Kachemak Bay.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min readHouse Resources13 viewsAI
Homer Council to Vote on HART Sales Tax Renewal for November Ballot
Homer City Council votes tonight on placing a 20-year renewal of the 0.75 percent HART sales tax before voters in November to fund road and trail maintenance.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readHomer5 viewsAI
Homer Electric proposes new depreciation rates; comments due May 28
Homer Electric Association filed a depreciation study with state regulators proposing revised rates that would affect future customer charges, with public comments due May 28.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
Bradley Lake power project seeks legal counsel for hydroelectric operations
The Bradley Lake Project Management Committee is soliciting legal services proposals for the 120-megawatt hydroelectric facility near Homer, with proposals due May 14.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readHomer, Alaska2 viewsAI
Senate Finance Advances Agricultural Leasing Reform After Farmer Cites $9,000 Annual Fee
The Senate Finance Committee moved forward with legislation to make state agricultural land more accessible through below-market leases and merit-based selection after hearing testimony about prohibitive appraisal costs.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readSenate Finance2 viewsAI
State approves permanent easement for Homer ski trails near Ohlson Mountain
DNR approved a permanent public access easement for Kachemak Bay Nordic Ski Club to formalize 12.7 acres of pre-existing ski trails near Ohlson Mountain Road in Homer.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readHomer, AlaskaAI