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State needs to be cautious when extending its ‘open for business’ invitiation to anyone
In Alaska, and more recently, in Homer, we frequently here the mantra we’re “open for business.” The intent…
Crime & Justice
One Billion Rising
Participants in Homer Rising, the local version of One Billion Rising, dance at the end of the event…
News
Pratt Museum showcases millions of years with ‘The Living Tertiary’
Where can you go to see millions of years, all in one room? On Feb. 14, the Pratt…
Community
Anchor Point Snow Rondi: a long-standing celebration
Editor’s note: With 2014 marking the Homer News’ 50th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to look at Homer’s…
News
Minimum wage initiative will be on primary ballot
ANCHORAGE (AP) — An initiative letting voters decide whether to raise the minimum wage in Alaska has met…
News
Business After Hours to be at luxury rental property
The Homer Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be from 5-7 p.m. today at Second Star, 5620…
News
Homer Electric offers youth opportunities
Homer Electric will award a number of academic or vocational scholarships in 2014. The scholarships are available for…
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Exploration off 38 percent, but producing mines strong
JUNEAU — Mining is good for Alaska’s economy, but while the state’s six producing mines are holding up…
News
Project draws attention to renewable energy goal
JUNEAU — In 2010, the state adopted an energy policy that, among other things, set a goal of…
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Housing market heating up
Increased oil and gas activity are driving the central Kenai Peninsula real estate market, according to local realtors.…
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You gotta have heart
SVT Health and Wellness employees give a shout-out to National Wear Red Day, Feb. 7, promoting awareness of…
News
Federal fishing act getting attention
Commercial and recreational fishermen in the United States are hoping that an amendment to the Magnuson-Stevens Act will…
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Projects expected to bring boom to peninsula
In the fall of 2013 a wave of announcements for development in the Nikiski industrial area began making…