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Homer encourages good health
Thank you, thank you, thank you. West Homer Elementary participated in the Healthy Futures Alaska spring program this…
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Student grateful for scholarships
I’d like to thank Ptarmigan Arts and the Homer Foundation for awarding me with the Ptarmigan Arts Visual…
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Donation proves swimming success
A “Big” thank you to the Homer Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee and the Sheldon Youth to Youth fund…
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Funny River wildfire now 60-percent contained
With the Funny River fire now 60-percent contained, firefighting and support crews continue to be downsized. The fire…
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Volcano’s alert level lowered
ANCHORAGE — Rumblings under Alaska’s Pavlof Volcano have diminished, but scientists are keeping an eye on the state’s…
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Relay for Life takes shape for June 13-14
With 19 teams representing more than 100 individuals signed up and two new event chairs, the 2014 Relay…
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Oyster farmers cultivate own seed
At first glance, the Kachemak Shellfish Mariculture Center looks just like any other building on the Homer Spit. …
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U.S. releases boat to China after illegal fishing
ANCHORAGE (AP) — A 191-foot fishing boat suspected of using an illegal high seas drift net to catch…
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Health corporation begins expected layoffs
BETHEL (AP) — The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. has begun employee layoffs that were announced in May. KYUK says…
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Alaska USA receives top honors for loan program
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union has been selected as the 2013 504 Lender of the Year — Alaska…
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Seldovia Bay Ferry resumes operations
The Seldovia Bay Ferry resumed its fifth season of operation May 23 and will run through Tuesday, Sept.…
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Vote yes supporters plan Homer event
Vic Fischer, a territorial legislator, delegate to Alaska’s constitutional convention and state senator, will speak about the “owner…
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Six Native corporations fight oil tax referendum
ANCHORAGE — Six Alaska Native corporations have pledged at least $500,000 to fight efforts to repeal the state’s…