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20 years ago in the Homer News: Despite objections from many lower Kenai Penisula residents, the controversial onshore…

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Court reverses pot conviction

Court reverses pot conviction by Michael Armstrong Staff writer The Court of Appeals has reversed a conviction for…

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Alaska Railroad prepares for first U.S. shipments of natural gas

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Railroad is making final preparations for the first U.S. rail shipments of liquefied natural…

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Bankers keep eyes on uncertain future

Alaska’s bankers keep eyes on uncertain future By DJ Summers Morris News Service – Alaska “There was cautious…

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Group to protest smaller PFD

Group to protest smaller PFD By Stephanie Prokop Morris News Service – Alaska Local retailers are expected to…

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Market may be officially over, but growers still plan to sell

Market may be officially over, but growers still plan to sell By KYRA WAGNER FOR THE HOMER NEWS…

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Senators file lawsuit over governor’s veto

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) ­— Gov. Bill Walker illegally vetoed Alaska Permanent Fund earnings that were required to be…

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Armstrong Energy CEO aims to prove North Slope is still ‘target rich’

Armstrong Energy CEO aims to prove North Slope is still ‘target rich’ By Elwood Brehmer Morris News Service…

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Legislative panels address hot pot topics

Legislative panels address hot pot topics Welcome to the conversation, legislators. Senate and House Judiciary Committees called a…

Elections

Kimberly Ketter’s felony DUI does not disqualify her from city council race

Questions raised last week as to whether Homer City Council candidate Kimberly Ketter is eligible to run for…

(left to right) Homer Chamber of Commerce Board President Tom Stroozas, Derby Mascot King Hal, 2016 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby winner Austin Nelson, Derby Coordinator Kim Royce and HCOC Executive Director Karen Zak pose with Nelson's derby photo and check for $15,419.50 at the Homer Halibut Jackpot Derby award event on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Sports

Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby awards thousands to lucky anglers

When Austin Nelson, a member of the U.S. Army and the angler who reeled up a 252.2-pound halibut…

Investing in Alaska’s Future: Supporting Causes That Matter

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Investing in Alaska’s Future: Supporting Causes That Matter

I can vividly remember the first time I began to recognize the importance of giving back to the…

Elections

Q & A with Candidates for Homer Mayor & City Council

1. What is your vision for Homer? Mayoral candidate David Lewis: First, I envision Homer as a Four…