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Oberon Alby Jackson

Oberon Alby Jackson was born at 11:13 p.m. Oct. 16, 2015 at South Peninsula Hospital to Jennifer Norton…

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Announcements

Some of Homer’s favorite local businesses just completed 10 days of friendly competition and important violence prevention. On…

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Alaska’s fishing fatalities dropping

JUNEAU — The deadliest catch is getting a lot less deadly. Earlier this month, the U.S. Coast Guard…

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Corporation to hear pitches addressing climate change

JUNEAU — The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. has committed to hearing investment pitches from companies and projects working…

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Division of commercial fisheries gets new director: Scott Kelley

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has selected Scott Kelley as the new director for the Division…

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Special session on gas issues scheduled to start Saturday

JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is set to convene for its third special session this year, this time…

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Comments sought on IPHC applicants

The Juneau-based Halibut Coalition is putting out a last-minute call for people to send comments to the International…

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Homer’s Best Bets

As the city of Homer slouches toward a budget to be born, seasoned citizens might ponder how the…

Sports

Mariners, Warriors named to Peninsula All-Conference football teams

The 2015 Peninsula All-Conference football teams were announced this week, and players from Homer High and Ninilchik School…

Sports

City League hoops action gets under way

The Homer City League started a new season Monday night, with Game No. 1 between ABI and The…

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Mariners host Best Western Bidarka Round Robin Rumble this weekend

Homer will host the Best Western Bidarka Round Robin Rumble this weekend. Wrestling begins at 5 p.m. Friday…

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Not your mom’s ‘Wearable Arts’

Every Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon for the last month, Bunnell Street Arts Center has been a hub…

Each Homer High School faculty member nominates one outstanding student per year based on scholarship and citizenship. Nominees and their families attended an Oct. 9 celebration catered by the HHS Culinary Arts class. First quarter winners are, from left, Lia Jacobsen, nominated by Mrs. Hampson; Aziza Shemet Pitcher, nominated by Mr. Rife; Hannah Fraley, nominated by Ms. Bishop; Michelle Lee, nominated by Mr. Akers; Cody Bond, nominated by Mr. Pitzman; and Stanly Swoboda, nominated by Mrs. Reiske. Other nominees who are not pictured are Megan Howe, nominated by Mrs. Borland, and Alexis Herrera, nominated by Ms. Tetor.-Photo provided

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School Events

Chapman School Oct. 22: Family Ed Night, 6 p.m Oct. 23: Fire drill with APES, KESA, and Homer…