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Carson Andrew Moyer

Carson Andrew Moyer was born at 9:04 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2018 at South Peninsula Hospital to Diana…

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Angelo Gianluca Ricciardi

Angelo Gianluca Ricciardi was born at 8:32 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2018 at South Peninsula Hospital to Haily…

Cops and Courts

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Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

<span class="neFMT neFMT_PhotoCredit">File photo</span>                                Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk in Juneau on Sept. 13, 2017.

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Court ruling could impact peninsula cruise ports

A decision in a long-fought court case between the cruise industry and Juneau could have local ramifications for…

Kathryn Dodge, a candidate for an Alaska House of Representatives seat from Fairbanks, testifies in her lawsuit challenging results of a recount on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Supreme Court appointed Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth as a special master to prepare a report on the appeal of a recount of in the race between Dodge, a Democrat, and Republican Bart LeBon. LeBon held a one-vote lead after the recount. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

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Judge backs Alaska Division of Elections in vote recount

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Division of Elections properly recounted votes in a state House race decided by one…

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Point of View: Creating a culture of gratitude

As 2018 comes to a close, it is a time when many reflect on the past year. Looking…

Roger William Bolton

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Roger William Bolton

Roger William Bolton

The Homer Ukulele Group performs at the Bear Creek Winery’s Garden Lights last Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Kachemak City, Alaska. More than 500 people attended that night for an evening of music, colorful lights and hot beverages. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Best Bets

If you’re not still stuck in your couch cushions, weighed down by the delicious and copious amounts of…

Years Ago

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Years Ago

20 years ago in the Homer News

Kardinal Hayley Maw plays defense on Mariner Rylee Doughty during a game against the Homer Mariner girls basketball team on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Area basketball roundup; Homer falls to Kenai Central

Homer fell just short over a conference victory over Kenai Central High School, losing 48-47 in Homer last…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his wife, Rose, welcome Juneau residents at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy budget draft includes full dividend, not back pay

JUNEAU — Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s initial budget draft includes a full payout from Alaska’s oil-wealth fund for residents…

Pet of the Week: Kossy

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Pet of the Week: Kossy

Kossy is a 3.5-year-old female Tortie.

KHLT, Hillstrand create 302-acre preserve

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KHLT, Hillstrand create 302-acre preserve

Kachemak Heritage Land Trust (KHLT) and Nancy Hillstrand on Dec. 13 signed papers to permanently protect her 302…