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Thanks from AP postmaster, retired

On Jan. 3, 2014, I retired from the United States Postal Service as the postmaster of Anchor Point.…

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Does borough support seniors?

Thank you, Mr. Mayor and assembly members. Kenai Peninsula Mayor Mike Navarre and many assembly members (all but…

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Manage salmon for salmon’s sake

As a life-long outdoors man and fisherman in Washington State, I have seen the West Coast sport and…

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Fish groups should unite for salmon

Finally the most politically, powerful seafood brokerage in the world has West Coast commercial, sport and personal use…

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Yesterday was time to act to save Kenai River kings

I have been fishing in Alaska now for over 18 years. My first trip was on the Kenai…

Parents Diana and Brandon Moyer with their new son, Trenton Diesel Moyer, born at 12:44 p.m. Jan. 2.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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First baby of 2014 also first for parents

While holiday revelers were putting away decorations, taking down trees and turning off sparkling lights, Skyline Drive residents…

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Homer, get ready for some winter fun

Keep your eyes open for the 2014 Homer Winter Carnival collectible buttons being sold around town as planning…

Former council member Kosch dies in Arizona

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Former council member Kosch dies in Arizona

Former Homer City Council member John Kosch, 71, died Jan. 3 at his winter home in Bullhead City,…

Band members of the Krewe of Gambrinus Social Aid and Pleasure Club march in the 2012 Homer Winter Carnival Parade.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Then and now: Past Winter Carnivals set high bar for present

Editor’s note: With 2014 marking the Homer News’ 50th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to look at Homer’s…

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Area fishermen air concerns; officials listen

Suspicious of being targeted by state law enforcement, Russian Old Believers who fish in Bristol Bay met with…

Steve Wolfe, far left.-Photo provided

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Students, coaches fondly remember Steve Wolfe

In the wake of Steve Wolfe’s death on Sunday, those he coached, inspired and competed against have eagerly…

Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Enough with the rain already!

A bald eagle looks a little disgusted with recent warm and wet weather on the Homer Spit. Temperatures…

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Lake users should beware of hole

People skating or driving on Beluga Lake should be aware of a large hole in the ice off…