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Full stop intersection at Main and Pioneer is active

As of Oct. 6, the intersection of Pioneer Avenue and Main Street is a four-way full stop intersection.…

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Best Bets

If it seems like Alaska has gotten a little less populated, well, you’d be right. According to a…

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Good examples of true Alaska spirit

I was born and raised in Seward and only left Alaska a few years ago. However, my wife…

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What’s happened to us?

Between our bombing the Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, and the gun massacre at a community…

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What’s happened to us?

Between our bombing the Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, and the gun massacre at a community…

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Thanks to Delta Kappa Gamma

Thank you, Homer community! Once again you opened your hearts and wallets to support the Omicron Chapter of…

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McNeil students learn ukulele

Thank you, HUGS (Homer Ukulele Group Society), for coming to McNeil Canyon Elementary for an assembly, Thursday, Oct.…

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Thank you, Ken Castner

For three years, Homer condominium owners tried to get the Homer City Council to listen to us regarding…

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No place for uncivil discourse

There is a time and place for civil discourse. There is no time or place in the public…

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Despite DNR decision, coal mine could happen

Alaska salmon scored a partial victory this week, but PacRim’s coal mine could still happen. On Tuesday, the…

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In victory for not taxing food, Prop 1 passes by wide margin

Proposition 1, a controversial ballot initiative to remove from some cities the right to tax groceries year-round, passed…

Orca Fun Run fifth-and sixth-grade winners pose with their ribbons. At center, tied for first are Casey Otis and Hunter Green; at right is second-place finisher Trent Fell; and at left is third-place finisher Timmy Hatfield.-Photo provided

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Cross country draws record number of West Homer Elementary students

West Homer Elementary School’s cross country team concluded a successful season with the Orca Fun Run on Oct.…

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Wrestling season kicks off with fundraiser; Mariner team boasts lots of sibling strength

This season the Mariner wrestling team looks to improve upon it seventh place team finish at State last…