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Jasen VanMieuwenhover of Wisconsin holds a left-hand halibut he caught fishing July 11 with Homer Ocean Charters, who also sold him his derby ticket. The $100 prize for a lefty was sponsored by Timer Bay B&B.

Outdoors & Recreation

Future looks bright for big halibut

Editor’s note: Due to an editing error in the web version of Reelin’ ‘Em In, the author of…

Christina Randall participates in a workshop presented by Maria Finn, author of “The Whole Fish, How Adventurous Eating of Seafood Will Make you Healthier, Sexier and Help Save the Ocean” on how to use every part of the salmon Aug. 7, 2016 at Salmonfest 2016 in Ninilchik, Alaska. (File Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion)

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Salmonfest returns for its seventh year

For three days at the beginning of August, thousands of people will fill the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in…

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker speaks during a news conference July 10, 2017, in Anchorage alongside Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott. (Photo/Elwood Brehmer/AJOC)

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New year, same stalemate

It might be the peak of summer, but it feels a lot more like Groundhog Day in Alaska…

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Peninsula food hub expands to Anchorage

The Kenai Peninsula Food Hub is expanding its reach to Anchorage with a weekly pickup in Spenard. The…

To change and how? — question facing Homer’s small businesses

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To change and how? — question facing Homer’s small businesses

When Will Files sold Tech Connect to Craig and Gayle Forrest in 1997, it was because things were…

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Peonies poppin’ on Pioneer

It’s July and the peonies on Pioneer Avenue are popping. Did you see those huge crimson buds on…

Pet of the Week: Winston

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Pet of the Week: Winston

Pet of the Week We’d like to introduce you to Winston. You may notice a little something different…

Seaton’s income tax is a necessary evil

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Seaton’s income tax is a necessary evil

Let’s talk about the political elephant in the room: Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, has put his next re-election…

Richard Olson

Obituaries

Richard James Olson

Richard James Olson July 24, 1955-March 17, 2017 On March 17, 2017, Richard “Reverend” James Olson, 61, died…

Leaving best job ever for new adventure is hard to do

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Leaving best job ever for new adventure is hard to do

An ad in Editor & Publisher magazine in the summer of 1976 changed my life. It read something…

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AP store, clinic damaged in car-ramming incident

An Anchorage man is in jail after using his car to ram another car and causing damage to…

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Letters to the Editor

Homer City Council shows support for federal funds for key programs The Kachemak Bay Research Reserve Community Council,…

Saying ‘no’ doesn’t work with oil-gas industry

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Saying ‘no’ doesn’t work with oil-gas industry

Remember when First Lady Nancy Reagan came up with “just say no,” a chant meant to steer children…