The $50,000 Homeowner Exemption is available to all eligible borough residents. Applications must be postmarked or delivered to the Assessing Department by 5 p.m. January 16, 2023.

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) will operate the Tazlina four days each week between January 12 and February 26, while the M/V LeConte is offline for its annual overhaul and recertification.

States will now have additional time to ensure their residents have driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security standards established by the REAL ID Act.

A Coast Guard law enforcement boarding team seized illegally caught fish near Homer, Wednesday November 30th.

The KPBSD state funding is based on the Oasis Count which is the official count during the month of October.

The National Weather Service in Anchorage reports a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 12:00 p.m. Tuesday through 12:00 p.m. Wednesday for Soldotna, Kenai, Homer and Cooper Landing. Snow is expected with accumulations of 5 to 11 inches possible.

For those who prefer to venture out to select and cut their own tree, the Alaska Division of Forestry provides for this holiday tradition.

Remember to keep flammable materials such as, blankets, Christmas trees, firewood, flammable liquids, straw, hay, and feed away from heat sources.