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Editor’s Note: The following is an open letter to the Legislature that was submitted for publication. My name…

Christmas tree branches could save your garden

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Christmas tree branches could save your garden

There is nothing that irritates me more than the month of March. Well, national politics but that’s only…

Winners of the 2015 Winter King Tournament, from left to right, Chelsa Johnson of Homer, Mike Olsen of Kodiak and Raymond Tepp of Kenai hold up their winning king salmon. Olsen won first place with a prize of $27,762 for a 30.40-pound fish, Johnson won second place with a prize of $18,508 for a 28.60-pound fish and Tepp won third place with a prize of $14,542 for a 26.50-pound fish. This year’s tournament is March 19.-Photo by Aaron Carpenter, Homer News

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It pays to register early for March 19 winter king tourney

Both those who go out to sea in search of a big catch and those who choose to…

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Kodiak teacher accepts West Homer Elementary principal position

Eric Waltenbaugh verbally accepted the principal position for West Homer Elementary, said Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Communications…

Sassy

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Pet of the Week

Sassy is a sweet girl. This 8-month-old, lynx point Siamese is affectionate, active and playful. However, Sassy does…

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Court Report

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through Feb. 26: Judgments Michele L. Davis-Aranguiz,…

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Trooper Report

Feb. 22 Alaska State Troopers at 2:21 a.m. made a traffic stop for failure to use a turn…

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Homer Police

Feb. 22 A caller at 9:26 a.m. reported a civil issue over a rental house on Hillside Place.…

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Kachemak Emergency Services

Feb. 22-28 Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to one medical call for a car crash.

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Homer Fire

Feb. 22-28 Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to eight medical calls.

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Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Services

Feb. 22-28 Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to two medical calls.

Harold S. Gnad

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Harold S. Gnad

Harold S. Gnad Dec. 8, 1918-Feb. 23, 2016 Longtime Homer resident Mr. Harold S. Gnad, 97, died Tuesday,…

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John William Hangstefer IV

John William Hangstefer IV Aug. 16, 1950-Feb. 3, 2016 Long-time Alaskan resident John William Hangstefer IV, 65, died…