Teresa Jacobson Gregory presents a visual illustration of the proposed gravel pit extension and the impacts it may have on residents and the surrounding state recreation area at the Anchor Point Advisory Planning Commission Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at the Anchor Point Senior Center in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman)

Anchor Point advisory group recommends gravel pit expansion

No seat remained empty at the Anchor Point Senior Center last Thursday, Feb. 13 in anticipation of the Anchor Point… Continue reading

Family holds community conversation on missing daughter

As part of continued public awareness about the search for a missing Homer woman, Anesha “Duffy” Murnane, her family and… Continue reading

Fire destroys East End Road boat shop

An early morning fire on Valentine’s Day completely destroyed a commercial boat shop near Mile 6.6 East End Road. Fiberglass… Continue reading

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies becomes steward of Inspiration Ridge Preserve

Magnificent viewscapes and tranquil soundscapes surround the nearly 693-acres of Homer’s Inspiration Ridge Preserve (IRP). The vision of community members… Continue reading

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Members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries meet for the Upper Cook Inlet Finfish Meeting at the William A. Egan Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Feb. 11, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Board hikes Kenai River king salmon escapement goal

Proposal 104 was adopted by a vote of 5-2 on Friday.

A map of the Upper Cook Inlet Drift Gill Net Management Area. (Courtesy Alaska Department of Fish and Game)

Board of Fish tightens central district drift net restrictions

The move is an effort to strengthen Susitna salmon returns.

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Seawatch: Russian seafood embargo hurts Alaska fishing

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Adult league teams battle for basketball championship

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Homer High School Friday — Basketball vs Redington: JV girls play at 3:30 p.m., JV boys at 5 p.m., varsity Continue reading...

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Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

Alaska U.S. Senator tells Legislature to work together.

 

Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News Protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage on March 26.

Dunleavy recall opponents plan to drop court fight

Opponents will attempt to sway the possible recall election.

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Homer’s Autumn Daigle climbs a hill at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Nordic ski championships Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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The Soldotna relay team of Quinn Cox, Cameron Blackwell, Erika Arthur and Bradley Walters won the Kenai Peninsula Borough Nordic… Continue reading

 

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Arnold C. “Buzz” Wallace

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