Vance prefiles 2 bills targeting tech | Homer News
6 days ago · With only days remaining before the start of the 34th Alaska Legislature in Juneau on Jan. 21, a second batch of profiled bills was published describing 10 House bills and 11 Senate bills — following 81 pieces of legislation in the first release last week.
Friday storm knocks out power at South Peninsula Hospital
The hospital has two backup generators that failed to function when the outage began and the main hospital and campus properties were without power for approximately 90 minutes, according to a press release from Derotha Ferraro, director of public relations and marketing for the hospital.
Vance, Bjorkman prefile legislation | Homer News
Jan 16, 2025 · Vance’s bill would allow for school districts, the University of Alaska, and other government units to group insurance coverage. Vance said during a meeting with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Board of Education on Dec. 2 the creation of consolidated group health care to tackle rising costs was among her …
Bjorkman readies for start of legislative session | Homer News
Jan 15, 2025 · In less than a week, the 34th Alaska Legislature will convene for the first time. Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, said last week that his priorities this year won’t look much different from those of his freshman legislative session.
Assembly accepts state funding for community projects
Dec 19, 2024 · In Diamond Ridge, the Homer Cycling Club will receive approximately $2,579 for trailhead parking. The Homer Trails Alliance will receive the same for trail projects; the Kachemak Emergency Services Member Association for response equipment; the Kachemak Nordic Ski Club for Nordic ski trail maintenance; the Kachemak Ski Club for Watermelon Trail parking maintenance; and Snomads for parking lot ...
Dayan convicted of 2020 murder - Homer News
An Anchorage jury found Sarah Dayan, 39, guilty of 15 crimes on Dec. 23, following a seven-week trial. According to a Dec. 24 release issued by the State of Alaska Department of Law, Dayan’s convictions — including murder, burglary and theft — stem from the 2020 murder of Keith Huss and Dayan’s ensuing flight from police.
SPH Long Term Care earns national quality award | Homer News
South Peninsula Hospital’s Long Term Care facility was recently awarded the 2024 Commitment to Quality Award by The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, according to a Jan. 2 press release, for the facility’s “strong commitment to improving the quality of care for their residents.”
HEA extends contract with Enstar | Homer News
Jan 14, 2025 · HEA plans to continue investing in clean energy to diversify its generation and fuel portfolio while simultaneously taking “aggressive steps” to use natural gas more efficiently in order to address fuel availability challenges.
Scot Allen Gilliland | Homer News
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Scot Allen Gilliland on November 30, 2024 at the age of 60. Born on November 18, 1964, to Dorothy (Burch) Gilliland and Leonard Gilliland in Seward, Ak, Scot filled our families lives with his gift of love, mischief and light from the moment he came into the world.
Homer Public Library offers free digital access to Homer News …
Homer Public Library patrons now have searchable access to Homer News archives dating back seven decades, the library announced last month. As of Dec. 19, patrons can access searchable Homer News archives from its inception to 2021 via website newspapers.com and access them free via library computers.