March 17, 2010
Geico commercials filmed on Time Bandit Caveman gets keys to HomerAt first glance, the guy hanging around the F/V Time Bandit Thursday afternoon with the shaggy hair, bushy beard, red turtleneck sweater and down vest might look like your average crab fisherman. There's something a bit odd about him, though -- and not just because he wasn't wearing XtraTufs. Maybe it's the heavy brow, the wide nose and the hairy hands.
Pioneer Profiles: Wilma GregoryWilma Gregory's strong streak of independence comes through no matter what story she's telling. At 92, she has a storehouse from which to draw.
Homer hit by 'grandparent scam'
It isn't new -- consumeraffairs.com lists the grandparent scam as one of the top 10 scams for 2006 -- but it's still effective. Just ask Jolee Ellis of Homer.
Spit gets plan of its own
As the Homer City Council considers the Homer Comprehensive Plan, with a vote to consider approval scheduled at its Monday night meeting (see story, page 8), one area won't be in the plan: the Homer Spit. In a separate process that started last summer, USKH, an Anchorage planning firm, has been working on a separate Homer Spit Comprehensive Plan.
Saturday marks first day of spring, winter king salmon tournament
The big day is almost here, and anglers like last year's winner Robert Say are scoping gear, calling for open spots on local boats and getting bets ready for the Winter King Salmon Tournament.
Providence surveys Kenai Peninsula residents on health-care services
As Providence Alaska Medical Center has done in other communities around the state, last week it conducted a two-day survey of residents in the central and southern Kenai Peninsula.
March: a month to celebrate women
While the world celebrated March 8 as International Women's Day, Homer has been celebrating all month long.
Democrats to hold caucus on Saturday
As Alaska and the nation look forward to next fall's elections, local District 35 political parties held or will hold caucuses this month to elect new members and consider party strategies. Last Friday, local Republican Party members held a caucus at the Anchor River Inn. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Democrats hold their caucus at the Beluga Lake Lodge on Ocean Drive Loop.
Anchor Point man arrested for DUI, two counts of endangering a child
Following a 911 call March 11 of a vehicle in the ditch on the Anchor River Road with the driver smelling of alcohol, Alaska State Troopers arrested an Anchor Point man for driving under the influence. David R. McDonough, 42, also faces a charge of driving while license revoked and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
March 26 meet to focus on potential changes to fisheries observer program
The North Pacific Fisheries Association and the K-Bay Fisheries hold a public meeting regarding proposed changes to the federal fishery observer program from 10 a.m. to noon March 26 at the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center auditorium. Martin Loefflad from the National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle will attend to brief fishermen and to take comments regarding potential changes to the observer program that the North Pacific Fishery Management Council is considering. For more information, contact K-Bay Fisheries President David Polushkin at (907) 495-7411, davidp@mtaonline.net, or NPFA President Buck Laukitis at 299-0112, magicfish@xyz.net.
Changes may be in store for comp plan
On Monday, after more than a month of delays, the Homer City Council may adopt the update to the Homer Comprehensive Plan.
Friday, March 12, 2010
'Caveman' gets key to the cityWednesday, March 3, 2010
Anchor Point residents search for answersPioneer Profiles: Gus & Rita Weber
Nonprofit offers land for new village school Razdolna: No room to grow
Former death row inmate, victim speak about capital punishment
Putting face to healthy community
Snowmads' event about having fun
Group looking for donated air miles
Lots of winners in Snow Rondi events
'Patriot Ride': thank-you gift to wounded veterans
March, a month celebrating women
Nieman receives journalism degree
Blake to play football with Rangers
Food project kicks off
Health clinics canceled
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Homer, peninsula prepares for tsunamiWednesday, February 24, 2010
'Misunderstanding' resolved Homer woman back from Haiti after being detained with orphansHomer rallies to help youngster with brain tumor
Pioneer Profiles: Vanita Thurmond
Change may mean insurance premiums could increase 2 percent HVFD rating gets worse, says chief
Old Believer students can take graduation exams a week early State OKs alternate test dates
Anchor Point ready to 'Rondi'
Council approves junk car program
Group looking for donated air miles to help Haiti
Homer's Way Out Women to ride against cancer Saturday
Teacher nominations accepted
Health plan moves forward
Celebrate women internationally
