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Let’s stop daylight saving time

The best and easiest solution for the Alaska House of Representatives to accomplish for the people of Alaska…

Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization moves forward

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Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization moves forward

Almost 40 years ago, without regard for the conservation of our fisheries or the needs of the Alaskan…

Beware spring equinox; it’s a tricky time of year

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Beware spring equinox; it’s a tricky time of year

I  wish I had a picture of Sadie. But even if I had a photo to go from…

Sports

Lady Mariners gear up for State

For the first time in nine years, the Lady Mariners, recently crowned as the 2015 Region III champions,…

Let’s work together  for better policies at Bishop’s Beach

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Let’s work together for better policies at Bishop’s Beach

Homer’s citizens and visitors encompass a wide spectrum of beach users: dog walkers, quiet seekers, coal collectors, off-road…

The Homer Hockey Pee Wee C team claimed the state championship trophy last weekend. At back, from left, are Terry Gilliland, coach Chris Owen, JJ Williamson, Phinny Weston, Claire Bryant, Rachel Bolin and coach Dave Bolin; in the middle, from left, are Karl Wickstrom, Austin Shafford, Casey Otis, Dylan McBride, Haylee Owen and Fiona Hatton; in the front is Keegan Strong.

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Homer Peewee C Team wins championship
 

It takes a lot to become a champion. Hard work, patience and the tenacity to get through the…

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Southeast successful in winning energy funds

By MELISSA GRIFFITHS Morris News Service – Alaska JUNEAU — Southeast Alaska has been very successful in using…

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Dallas Seavey wins third Iditarod in four years

NOME — If ever there was uncertainty about the outcome of the world’s most famous sled dog race,…

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DOT commissioner: Expect changes across Alaska

JUNEAU — Alaska Department of Transportation Commissioner Marc Luiken said his department would meet Alaska’s budget challenges head…

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Assembly still chews on food tax

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly this week rejected the ordinance that would repeal the nine-month sales tax exemption…

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Brown bear harvest cap lowered by BOG

The Alaska Board of Game voted to give Kenai Peninsula brown bears a bit more protection by lowering…

Community

Pet of the Week

Jasper is a hunka-hunka burnin’ love. This gentle Russian Blue giant of a boy is 2-years-old and ready…

Young salmon, such as this silver (coho) shown above, winter in the Anchor River. ADFG biologists borrowed the fish, along with other salmon and sticklebacks, to show to about a dozen people during a field trip to Anchor River conservation sites on March 5. The fish was returned unharmed to the channel where it was caught.-Photos by Shana Loshbaugh

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Variety of groups join forces to preserve the Anchor River

At first glance, the Anchor River seems remote and wild. After all, Anchor Point is small, even by…