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Legislators may get last word on gasline

After a session spent dueling with Gov. Bill Walker over his plan to spend $85 million in state…

Sports

Special Olympics to serve up fundraising meal

Wondering what to have for lunch May 8? Wonder no more. The Homer athletes of Special Olympics Alaska…

Participants in the Kevin Bell Arena’s We Skate program pose for a photo during the Riverskate competition in Soldotna April 10-12. From left are Coach McKinzie Parker, Ireland Styvar, Rosy Koffman, and Coach Megan Magee.                              -Photo by Kiirsten Styvar

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Young Kevin Bell Arena figure skaters participate in Soldotna competition

Eight skaters from the Kevin Bell Arena’s We Skate program participated in the Riverskate competition in Soldotna April…

Sports

Trend is ties for Mariners’ boys soccer team

The Mariners’ boys varsity soccer team put up a solid defense on Saturday against Eagle River, holding the…

Sports

Migration Run is for everyone

Last year more than 170 entrants took to the Spit Trail for the Migration Run, a 5K USATF-certified…

Mariner Michael Swobada takes his turn at bat during a home game against Kenai Central High School on Tuesday.-Photo by Wendy Wayne

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Mariners defeat Kardinals in opening game of season

Mariner pitcher Kyle Johnson threw a four-hit complete game in the Mariners’ opening varsity baseball game, leading Homer…

Each Homer High faculty member nominates one outstanding student per year based on scholarship and citizenship. Nominees and their families were invited to an April 22 celebration catered by the HHS Culinary Arts class. Fourth quarter winners are, from left, Molly Mitchell nominated by Mr. Campbell; Camai Bass nominated by Mrs. Felice; Michael Romanko nominated by Ms. Roberts; Johanna Allen nominated by Mr. Wyatt; Kaitlyn Baxter nominated by Mrs. Lowe; Dawson Felde nominated by Mr. Perk; and Ralph Mitchell nominated by Mr. Kloepfer.-Photo Provided

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Mariners On the Move

Four sandhill cranes fly over Beluga Slough last Thursday, the advance scout of a wave of cranes that arrived on the lower Kenai Peninsula over the weekend.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

Community

Homer’s Best Bets

Last Thursday the Betster took a photo safari looking for sandhill cranes at Beluga Slough. The B. got…

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KBC Commencement planned for May 6

The 2015 Commencment of the Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula College 2015 Commencement will be at 7…

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s dropout rates for the last 10 years. (Source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development)-Graphic by Vincent Nusunginya

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District’s dropout rate continues to improve

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District dropout rates have steadily declined for the past five years. At the end…

Bob and Lora Craig pose in Anchor Point’s new library building. Bob Craig is the library board’s president; Lora Craig is the librarian.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky

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AP library gets new home

The sign at 34020 North Fork Road, just east of Coastal Realty at the corner of North Fork…

Meta DeArmoun gets her steps in as part of a nine-week walking challenge. Seldovia’s forests and beaches provide incredible views while residents walk as part of a nine-week challenge.-Photo by Laura Hilts

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Seldovia residents embrace svt’s walking challenge

One, two, three, four… Step after step. Step after step. Thousands of steps are adding up into millions…

Members of The Second City touring group ham it up in a publicity photo. From left to right are Jo Feldman, Chucho Pérez, Lisa Barber, Nick Rees, Rachel LaForce and Adam Schreck.

Community

Second City improv troup performs

Acclaimed improv group The Second City performs at 7 p.m. Friday at the Mariner Theatre. Started in 1959…