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Banks seek to up fishing presence

The rationalization of federal fisheries has created a healthier environment for Alaska banks to underwrite commercial fishing industry…

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Fiscal note measure aims to make borough more transparent, says sponsor

The Kenai Peninsula Borough has adopted a permanent policy aimed at making the legislative process more transparent. Ordinances…

NPFMC OKs pots to deter whales

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NPFMC OKs pots to deter whales

Whales and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council potentially transformed the black cod fishery last week when the…

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Lower prices could mean more markets for state’s wild salmon

Too much red and pink salmon could be a blessing in an ugly disguise for 2015.  The commercial…

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Assembly sends food tax exemption change to voters

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct errors. The non-prepared food item tax measure approved by…

Homer artist Dan Coe, above, finishes a painting he did during a First Friday “paint in” on the back deck of the Homer Elks Lodge. At right, Coe starts his work. Organizers plan to have an artist every First Friday create an original work at the lodge. -Photos by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Painting by the Bay

John Straley

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Lifelong Learning event celebrates Homer

How a community nurtures learning, and how libraries inspire that, kept coming up in speeches last Saturday for…

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Robl’s knowledge would help panel

The name of our citizen’s commission should be a cannabis commission, not a marijuana commission. The word marijuana…

Time to talk about state income tax, says Seaton

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Time to talk about state income tax, says Seaton

In a move designed to start a conversation on other sources of state funding beyond oil and gas…

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Leave cameras, phones out of theater

Thank you to the people who brought the Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo Show to Homer. What fun.…

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Circus proves learning is fun

I would like to thank McNeil Canyon Elementary school for inviting Razdolna Elementary School to their rehearsal presentation…

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Sea to Sea rounds out season

Nordic skiing was virtually put on hold this season due to this winter’s dismal snow fall. The Kachemak…

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Bunnell grows programs, audience

The City of Homer Grants Program through the Homer Foundation fosters Bunnell’s mission as a non-profit presenter of…